Farm Holidays

Visiting farms is a an experience that everyone has as a child. Why not incorporate this into a holiday? All across the UK there are holiday cottages where you can stay and experience farm life first hand. Whether you are looking for volunteering holidays, young family orientated accommodation or wanting to learn a skill, there are plenty of destinations in the UK. Three great farm holiday locations include The Magdalen Project in Somerset, Higher Lank Farm in Cornwall and Hagley Bridge Farm in Somerset.

The Magdalen Project, Somerset

If you are looking to do volunteering then The Magdalen Project, Winsham is the perfect place to go. This holiday is great if you are planning to go away with a large group of people. You can either stay in the volunteer caravans or camp onsite. As a volunteer you can stay for a couple of days to a maximum of 3 months. You will receive all of your meals, accommodation and laundry facilities. If you enjoy exploring the countryside you can often borrow a bike during your stay. This is the perfect choice for you if you enjoy volunteering and giving back to the community.

Higher Lank Farm, Cornwall

The guest house for the accommodation at Higher Lank Farm is a beautiful grade II listed 15th century farmhouse. The accommodation is fully equipped with baby facilities and various themed rooms for the children to enjoy. The animals at the farm include chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, lambs, pygmy goats, a billy goat, a pony, pigs, cows and a cat. The animals are fed every morning after breakfast which is a great activity for your children to enjoy. This is the best accommodation to stay in when you have a young family with all the facilities you will need.

Hagley Bridge Farm, Somerset

Looking to learn a new skill? Hagley Bridge Farm is the perfect place to learn one. There 4 star bed and breakfast is ideally situated close to Taunton, Exeter, Exmoor and the coast. The breakfasts served are made from organic and locally sourced produce, likewise with evening meals and packed lunches. They provide cheese making courses, and new to next year is a cream making course, bread, cheese and chutney course and christmas creations course. For those of you who enjoy learning new thing, this is a real treat for you!

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