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Devon farm holidays

11th October 2018

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Devon farm holidays

If you haven’t stayed in a hotel or B&B then you know someone that has, we all have memories and experiences of staying in these establishments and Devon is full of amazing, award-winning accommodation from huge corporate hotels to small intimate B&Bs. Your choice of accommodation doesn’t stop there though, have you ever considered a farm holiday?

For anyone that lives in a city or somewhere far away from rolling greenery, visiting Devon is sure to be a magical experience, but you can enhance that countryside adventure by staying on one of Devon’s many working farms. Not only will you get a chance to enjoy the county’s natural beauty and the opportunity to stay in some unique properties, such as converted barns or picture-perfect thatched cottages, but you’ll also find hosts with a wealth of local knowledge and farm fresh local produce.

A farm holiday is a great choice for anyone looking for a family-friendly location. Many of the farms offering this service are happy to let the children join in with egg-collecting and checking on any new-borns if you’re staying in the Spring. Of course, children are always enchanted by animals, especially if they aren’t ones they see very often, it can be a unique opportunity to introduce them to cows, horses, sheep and more, plus what better way to educate them about where their food comes from than staying at the heart of it.

There are other benefits to staying on a farm too, though the lambs are a big draw, there’s the chance to stroll around vast expanses of land, breathing in fresh country air, lying beneath unpolluted skies, feeling like a proper local and falling asleep to the gentle sounds of farm animals are all pros of this kind of holiday.

There are several properties that offer farm holidays in Devon from all over the county.

Image: Pickwell Barton Cottages

If you’re in North Devon and want to combine countryside with a few days at the coast, then why not head to Pickwell Barton Cottages? This working farm is in a peaceful location and offers visitors the choice of two spacious self-catering cottages that overlook the beaches of Woolacombe and Putsborough.

Image: South View Farm Bed and Breakfast

On the south coast, there is South View Farm Bed and Breakfast. The farmhouse is a 4-star silver award winning B&B and they have cattle and chickens to acquaint yourself with. The farm is an ideal place to base yourself for exploring the English Riviera and is close to Exeter, which connects you to a whole host of interesting attractions and places to visit.

Image: Knowle Farm

A great place for families to stay is Knowle Farm near Totnes. Not only is it a great base for exploring the quirky town of Totnes and visiting the attractions in Dartington, but it even has its own woodland and riverside walks. They also boast a purpose-built toddler soft play area and children are welcome to join in with feeding the pigs, donkeys, rabbits and other animals, even the ducks can be interacted with!

Image: Huxtable Farm B&B

For those of you who want to explore Exmoor, take a look at Huxtable Farm B&B. This is an award-winning 16^th century farmhouse and is the ideal hide away for anyone wanting to explore the surrounding moors as well as the beaches in North Devon and the many National Trust houses in the area. The farm primarily works with Jacob Sheep and there are plenty of opportunities to meet the animals, as well as relax in their sauna!

As if the local knowledge your hosts can share, and the beautiful farm land weren’t enough, farm holidays are also ideal for anyone who wants to take their dog with them, many of the farms in Devon are happy for you to bring your dogs and let them enjoy the wide-open space.

Have you stayed at one of the farms in Devon? We’d love you to share your holiday memories, get in touch on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – use #VisitDevon to see what everyone else has been up to!