Situated on a family-run dairy farm, Dinas Farmhouse Annex is a well-appointed holiday cottage surrounded by beautiful countryside close to Snowdonia National Park. Cows graze in the adjacent fields, and the farmer would be delighted to show guests the milking parlour and the cows being milked.
Caernarfon is a historic Welsh town with an impressive 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage castle, waterfront views on the Menai Strait, and the Welsh Highland Railway, which passes through stunning scenery, the village of Beddgelert and onto Porthmadog. Fishing trips depart from the pretty harbour, and the sandy beaches of Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula are within easy reach.
It’s a short walk to the village of Bontnewydd, which has a pub serving excellent homecooked food, a fish and chip shop, and a general store where you can pick up essentials.
Dinas Farmhouse Annex sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Book your stay.
A stunning stone cottage, The Hawthorns is one of five properties on a dairy farm, offering an extended family or group of friends stylish accommodation in the heart of the Scottish countryside. The cottage has been beautifully furnished with an open fire in the sitting room for keeping things cosy on cooler days.
Outside there is a spacious lawned garden with plenty of room for children to play, a terrace with a hot tub, and sauna, and a fantastic games barn complete with twinkly lights, a bar, and wood burning stove.
From the cottage, guests can watch the cows grazing in the fields and see them come and go from the milking parlour. The owner would also be happy to take guests around the farm and show children the newborn calves.
Benefitting from the warmth of the Gulf Stream, the nearby coastline has rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and some breathtaking walks, while Stranraer has a 16th century castle, beautiful gardens, and some fascinating museums.
The Hawthorns sleeps 10 guests 4 bedrooms. Book your stay.
Set in 470 acres of farmland Hornshayne is a traditional thatched farmhouse close to the stunning Jurassic Coast. The farmhouse has a wealth of period features including exposed timber beams, vaulted ceilings, flagstone floors, and inglenook fireplaces.
For entertainment, there’s a games barn, a spacious lawn with garden games, and a children’s play area complete with a sand pit and play fort. The farm is home to goats, pigs, cows, and chickens, and the owners are always on hand to answer questions about the animals, show guests around the milking parlour, and introduce them to the baby lambs and calves.
There are also miles of footpaths to explore, a river for paddling, fishing ponds, and plenty of space for a barbecue.
If you can bear to tear yourself away from the farm, the coast can be reached in under half an hour with a fantastic and diverse selection of beaches. Sidmouth is an attractive Victorian resort with a pebble beach backed by red sandstone cliffs, while Budleigh Salterton is popular with families due to its clean, calm waters, perfect for bathing.
Hornshayne Farmhouse sleeps 11 guests in 5 bedrooms. Book your stay.
With beautiful views across to Lundy Island, Avocet Barn is fantastic holiday home set on a dairy farm ideal for a family looking to explore North Cornwall. Converted from a former workshop, the cottage has been thoughtfully renovated to offer contemporary open-plan living with a well-equipped kitchen and wood burning stove.
Outside, there is a pretty terrace with a barbecue, while elsewhere on the farm guests will find an all-weather games barn, a hard surfaced area for racquet and ball games, and a children’s play area. Dogs needn’t miss out on the fun either, with a dedicated field for exercising.
The farm extends to 267 acres of grazing pastureland and guests are welcome to help out with activities on the farm like collecting eggs and watch the cows being milked.
There are some lovely walks from the farm, some of which lead directly on to the South West Coast Path. Marsland Valley is about 25 minutes away, passing through ancient woodland and lush meadows that support a variety of wildflowers and butterflies. There is an excellent 13th century inn just over a mile away serving pub classics using locally sourced produce, with regular live music nights.
Avocet Barn sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. Book your stay.
