East Shilvinghampton Farm, Portesham, Weymouth, Dorset
With a feeding farm to keep the kids entertained (and educated), chicken coops to fetch breakfast ingredients from, and friendly farmers going about their daily taaks, Feather Down Farms East Shilvinghampton is a surefire winner for family holidays and breaks in the UK. Located near Weymouth on the coast of Dorset, East Shilvinghampton Farm is a rural haven with large safari-style tents with wood-burning stoves and comfy beds. Make sure you sample a traditional home-cooked meal from the farmer.
See our feature on a Feather Down Farm stay.
Travel Provider:
Feather Down Farm DaysWhat to Expect:
- Self Catering
- Beach easy drive
- Camping
- Great for babies
- Great for kids 4-12
- Great for toddlers
Price
£279–589 for a weekend stay (Fri–Mon) for up to 6, without bed-linen hire (compulsory).
Accommodation
7 tents sleeping up to 6 in double bedroom, bunkbed room and cupboard bed (for 2 kids or 1 adult), with toilet, cooking stove, cooking equipment and cool chest. Cots, highchairs and playpens available.
Facilities
Feeding farm.
Option to care for a rabbit for your stay or hire your own chicken coop.
Bike hire.
Farm larder (milk, basic foods, etc); food hampers and ready-prepared farmers' soup or stew to cook on open fire.
Use of wood-fired oven.
Smoke-barrel hire.
Communal shower block.
Location
About 8km from Weymouth and 11km from Dorset's county town Dorchester.
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