Discover a range of holiday cottages, farmhouses, barn conversions, and lodges, set on working farms near Hartland ideal for families, groups of friends, or couples looking for an unforgettable getaway. A farm stay is a wonderful way to experience rural life first hand, meet friendly animals, and experience the fresh, local produce Devon is renowned for.
Hartland is an unspoilt peninsula with a spectacular Atlantic coastline. Its dramatic cliffs, formed from folded layers of alternating grey shale and sandstone, make it a haven for both geologists and photographers.
Situated on the South West Coast Path, Hartland offers direct walking routes south to Bude and east to Bideford, which are some of the most challenging coastal walks in the region, with opportunities to spot seals, dolphins, and a wide variety of seabirds along the way.
The peninsula is also home to several fascinating attractions, including the Grade II listed Hartland Lighthouse, Hartland Abbey and Gardens, a family home and popular filming location, is set within beautiful woodland gardens with paths leading directly to the beach, and Hartland Quay Museum, where visitors can learn about the area’s history of smuggling, shipwrecks, geology, and maritime heritage.
The village of Hartland has a good selection of independent shops, art galleries, markets, traditional pubs, and places to eat. It also makes an excellent base for exploring some of North Devon’s finest beaches, including Westward Ho! and Woolacombe, both with wide expanses of golden sand and excellent surfing conditions.
Just over an hour away lies Exmoor National Park, renowned for its open heather moorland, wooded combes, sea cliffs, picture-postcard villages, herds of red deer, and iconic free-roaming Exmoor ponies.
Whether you’re looking for a working livestock farm or smallholding with sheep, cows, pigs, goats, chickens, and horses, or a quiet arable farm surrounded by fields of crops, there are plenty of options to choose from. Enjoy a relaxing rural escape and experience the charm of farm life on your next holiday near Hartland.
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