Escape the Rush and Reconnect with Nature This Summer

As Great Big Green Week celebrates communities, nature and sustainable living across the UK, there has never been a better time to step away from screens, busy schedules and crowded attractions and embrace the simple joys of life outdoors.

At Great Links Yurt on Borough Farm in Devon, families can experience something increasingly rare: space to breathe, time together and a genuine connection with nature.

Nestled in its own private paddock with breathtaking views across Dartmoor, Great Links Yurt offers a unique opportunity to slow down, switch off and enjoy the natural world as a family.

Why Nature is One of the Best Gifts You Can Give Your Family

Modern life can leave both children and adults feeling overwhelmed. Research consistently shows that spending time in green spaces can help reduce stress, improve mood, encourage better sleep and support overall wellbeing.

A stay at Great Links Yurt gives families the chance to:

• Spend more time outdoors together
• Enjoy fresh country air and open skies
• Reduce screen time naturally
• Experience the calming effects of nature
• Create meaningful family memories
• Relax in their own private hot tub if booked

There is something wonderfully restorative about waking up to birdsong, watching butterflies drift across wildflowers and ending the day beneath a star-filled sky. Find out more about staying in a yurt.

Half an Acre of Freedom for Children to Explore

One of the things families love most about Great Links Yurt is the abundance of outdoor space.

With your own private paddock, children have room to run, play cricket, kick a football, swing in a hammock, ride a bike, or make friends with Alba, our Labrador. They can savour the peace of lying back in the meadow with a good book and enjoy the freedom that so many youngsters miss in everyday life.

Parents can relax knowing there is space to explore safely while enjoying a slower pace of family life.

In a world where organised activities often dominate the school holidays, unstructured outdoor play can help children develop creativity, confidence and resilience.

Bring the Grandparents Too

One of the joys of a family holiday is spending quality time together across the generations. While some grandparents love the adventure of glamping, others may prefer more structured surroundings.

At Borough Farm, you don’t have to choose between the two.

Families staying at Great Links Yurt can invite grandparents or extended family members to join the holiday by booking one of our converted barns, The Granary, The Yard, The Shippon, or The Dairy, our accessible barn. That means everyone can enjoy days spent exploring the farm, sharing meals, watching the children play and making special memories together, before returning to accommodation that suits them best.

It’s the perfect solution for multi-generational family breaks. Children benefit from extra time with grandparents, parents get a helping hand, and grandparents can enjoy all the fresh air, wildlife and family fun with one of our barns a short walk away through the field.

Whether it’s gathering for a barbecue (don’t forget the marshmallows for toasting) on a summer evening, enjoying a walk around the farm or simply sitting together and admiring the views across the Devon countryside, Borough Farm offers space for everyone to enjoy a holiday their own way.

Discover the Magic of Farm Life

Borough Farm is a nature-friendly family farm where guests can experience the rhythms of rural life.

Children love meeting the farm animals, collecting eggs, spotting wildlife and learning where food comes from. These simple experiences create lasting memories and offer valuable opportunities to connect with the natural environment.

Throughout the seasons, guests can enjoy:

• Rare breed sheep grazing in the fields
• Chickens and fresh eggs
• Wildflowers and pollinators
• Beautiful Devon countryside
• Spectacular sunrises and dark starry skies

For many children, these encounters become the highlight of their holiday.

Better Sleep, Better Wellbeing

One of the most common comments we hear from guests is how well they sleep.

Fresh air, natural daylight and active days outdoors all help support healthy sleep patterns for both adults and children.

Inside Great Links Yurt, you’ll find a cosy and welcoming retreat with comfortable beds, a wood-burning stove and plenty of space for family relaxation after a day of adventure.

The combination of comfort and connection to nature creates a unique sense of wellbeing that many guests describe as deeply restorative.

Adventures on the Doorstep

Great Links Yurt is perfectly placed for exploring some of the South West’s most beautiful landscapes.

From your yurt, there is so much “moor” to do:

• Walking and cycling routes
• Dartmoor adventures
• Wild swimming spots
• Family-friendly beaches
• Local farm shops and village pubs
• Wildlife watching opportunities

Or you can simply stay put and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the farm.

Sometimes the best holiday moments happen when there is nowhere special to be and nothing urgent to do.

Celebrating Great Big Green Week

Great Big Green Week encourages us all to think about how we can live more sustainably and reconnect with the natural world.

A holiday at Great Links Yurt is a chance to experience these values first-hand:

• Appreciating nature
• Supporting rural businesses
• Enjoying low-impact outdoor living
• Connecting with local food and farming
• Creating lasting memories rather than collecting more things

It is a reminder that some of life’s greatest pleasures are also the simplest.

Book Your Family Nature Escape This Summer

If you’re looking for a summer holiday where children can run free, adults can unwind, and everyone can reconnect with nature, Great Links Yurt could be exactly what you need.

Wake to the sunrise over Dartmoor, spend your days outdoors and enjoy evenings around the fire under Devon’s big skies.

This Great Big Green Week, celebrate nature by giving your family the gift of space, fresh air and unforgettable memories.

Ready to experience the joys of farm life and outdoor living?

Book your stay at Great Links Yurt and discover why so many families return year after year to reconnect with nature in this special corner of Devon.