Feather Down Farm Days
At Feather Down Farm Days, families unplug from the daily rush and reconnect with each other and Britain’s beautiful countryside. They are all over the land, so there’s bound to be a farm near you. And while there’s comfort to be found in the familiarity of the warm, spacious tents at all Feather Down farms, every one offers different activities and extras, so the experience of staying at each is special. New for this year, Feather Down Farm Days extends its reach to include
the Cotswolds and Exmoor National Park. They have also thrown in bed and kitchen linen, so even more is included in the price you see. Families love spending their holidays with them. In fact, for the past two years over 90 percent of guests have said that their stay was ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’.
Accommodation provided by Feather Down Farm Days
Dolphineholme Farm is a family run dairy farm, on the western edge of the Trough of Bowland, which is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty (AN.
Pant y March is a 180 acre working farm located in a truly stunning location overlooking Wales’ largest natural lake – Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) This is really a land of legends, of giants and fairies, of witches and wizards and of mythical creatures which inhabit the lakes and mountains.
Hollings Hill Farm is a working dairy farm of about 300 acres, set at the foot of the Malvern Hills Farmers Austin and Faye, and their own brood, keep 250 dairy cows and 100 calves, mainly British Friesians, and run a year round breeding programme, so there are always several new born calves on the farm.
Boswarthen is a family run dairy farm with 150 milking cows, 2 1/2 miles from the town of Penzance and just ten minutes drive from the north & south coast of Cornwall The farm's tents are beautifully sited, surrounded by hedges, in a secluded field with the most stunning views of Mounts Bay including St Michaels Mount and the Lizard Peninsula in the background.
Billingsmoor Farm in Butterleigh is a traditional organic dairy farm, with 140 British Friesian cows on 320 acres of organice grass and woodland Farmers Robert, Jayne and family, run a year round breeding programme, so there are always new born calves on the farm.
This farm of approximately 350 acres, is mixed cropping with the majority being grass, maize and corn A restored orchard has a fabulous range of mixed apple trees, and in the late summer a great place to play hide and seek! Alongside this the Parris family also has a pedigree herd of 150 Holstein Friesian dairy cows, free range laying hens (always a fresh egg for breakfast), turkeys and roaming ducks.
Knaveswell is a 156 acre dairy farm with a herd of around 80 Holstein Friesian cows, in the 'Isle of Purbeck' There's an all year round breeding programme, meaning there will usually be gorgeous young calves on the farm.
Farmed by the Brock family for over 100 years Manor Farm is a perfect example of traditional family farming Set in 400 acres of farmland with a scattering of quaint sunken lanes one wouldn't believe that the busy streets of London are only a mile away.
Howbeck farm in the Lake District is 300 acres of sheep and beef farming owned by John and Christine Stobart Of course, being set at the site of England's largest national park creates ideal opportunities for walks through beautiful landscapes.
Canfields farm is an Organic Beef, Pork and Veal Farm in the area of Rudgwick It offers wonderful walking and cycling on the South Downs Way and pubs and restaurants in Rudgwick, ½ mile away.
A simple and relaxing choice for family holidays and breaks yet one also offering certain luxury elements, Feather Down Farm Sunninglye is a family-run smallholding in Kent where kids can roam free and enjoy feeding the on-site animals and collecting eggs for breakfast and firewood for toasting marshmallows over a campfire There are no TV, electricity or mod cons but the safari-style tents are – true to the spirit of 'glamping' – spacious, cosy and in some ways quite luxurious.
Offering family holidays and breaks glamping-style in the New Forest, Feather Down Midgham Farm has so much to do outdoors, you may not see the kids for quite a while as they roam freely, get to know the animals, and collect eggs from the henhouse and wood for the campfire The safari-style tents are spacious but cosy, with a hint of luxury, including plump duvets.
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.
Set in the countryside of west Wales, close to the beach, Feather Down Farm Pant yr Hwch is a great choice for family holidays and breaks, mixing a back-to-basics feel (no TVs or electricity) with touches of luxury (comfy beds and snuggly duvets) The handful of tents are well spaced out so you dont feel crowded by other campers but are close enough to socialise if you choose to – kids love roaming free with new friends.
Located a short drive from the coast, Lunsford Farm in Hastings is a good choice for luxury family farm and camping holidays in East Sussex With only 4 tents on site, it is never over-crowded and the grounds are secure so you can rest at ease with the kids playing around on the farm.
Located close to the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, Glanmor Isaf is a luxury home away from home - in the picturesque Welsh countryside This farm is fairly new to the Featherdown Farms portfolio and has the great standing of being an organic farm.
Right in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, College Farm has it all for luxury camping family holidays and breaks The experience starts with a warm and friendly welcome from the host family and a guided tour of the farm and all it offers for families.
Warren Farm in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset is in a great location with so many family-friendly attractions within a short drive from the farm However, many families do admit that they stuggle to tear themselves away from the farm to experience the area because its a relaxing and luxurious farm, where they need not worry about the kids who will probably be collecting firewood or fetching eggs from the chickens.
Located in the heart of Dorset -
only a 40 minute drive to the coast - Mount Pleasant Farm offers a
family camping experience with home comforts thrown in Large canvas
tents are well eqiupped with a wood burning stove, proper beds.
Ash Park is the only Featherdown Farm across the Irish Sea
An opportunity to have a real family adventure if travelling from mainland UK,
the kids will love a ferry crossing and the scenic journey into the heart of
the Northern Irish countryside.
A short drive from London, but far enough from the city to
enjoy the British countryside is New Barn Farm in Bedfordshire This place offers a family
camping holiday experience but with none of hassle and mess.
Your family camping and farm holiday starts from the moment you park the car up at Park Farm near the Cotswolds From here you have a short walk, with your fire wood, to your enormous canvas tent with a wood burning stove, separate bedrooms and all the kitchen essentials you will need.
A family holiday and break with both rural and coastal benefits and surrounded by so many attractions and places to see, you may find yourself booking another stay here.
An ideal location for large families, with all 6 tents face inwards, giving you a sense of community, and a barn on site which is great for social feasts and gatherings.
A Feather Down Farm Days site, surrounded by fields as far as the eye can see, whilst not being far from Sherwood Forest or Newark.
A peaceful haven where you can relax and enjoy a luxury family camping holiday or break in the Shropshire countryside.