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Children love to experience a real farm and meet the animals. See below.
just good friends A young Heb lamb
Wallace and Gromit A very young Hebridean lamb

The chickens, very friendly goats, pigs and sheep are a particular attraction. The cows and calves are lovely also, but are there to be seen as opposed to be touched. Children can help feed the chickens and goats every day, and help with feeding the sheep when they have lambs. At some points in the year the animals that we take to agricultural shows can be seen close-up being trained, which is fun for children of all ages.

Many families spend a lot of their holiday on the farm - there is so much to do

We encourage activities on the farm for all our guests. If you want to go on a walk on the farm and need an 'off-road' pram, there is one to use free of charge along with a map. There are books and games in each cottage, CBeebies on the satellite TV, play areas inside and out - with toys and games. For a deposit you can borrow a Nintendo Wii.

In the utility room we have a lovely array of paintings and drawings by our younger guests - get your children to do one while here.

Before you come you might want to try this web site www.hedgelink.org.uk

Outside the cottages we have a few areas for the children to play safely, under adult supervision.

  • The first is the courtyard. This area is enclosed with gates, and is ideal to play with trundle type toys - several of which are supplied
  • The second is the utility room. This area has washing and drying machines, and a large play area with children's table and chairs, and more toys. e.g. a play house. Here mum or dad can get on with a few things while the kids play, or just use it as a play area on rainy days.
  • Thirdly there is the garden. This has a nice amount of lawn, benches and tables, and a BBQ for the adults
  • Certain fields can also be used from time to time, dependent on the crops and animals - ask for details when here

Please remember that this IS A WORKING ORGANIC FARM, and as such requires parental control at all times. There is heavy duty equipment, at least four people working on the farm at any time, and some of the animals can get very protective when they have young - they are just doing their job. So when you arrive we will tell you how to behave around the animals for their and your safety and enjoyment.

For older children we have some activity packs. These include an I-spy sheet (e.g. have you seen a JCB), pond dipping and other things. Please ask for details when here - a small charge applies to some of these.

This table tennis system can be used in the Visitors Centre, so long as the room is not being used for or prepared for an event.

Please treat with care, any breakages to be paid for

Nintendo Wii for use on self catering holiday In the visitors centre you may borrow our Nintendo Wii - you will be asked for a £50 deposit and players must wear the strap it all time, with a parent present
For use only in the evening in the farm yard - i.e. when the tractors have gone to bed Basket Ball in the yard
Football net

A single net, for shooting etc - to be found in one of the fields or the orchard

We also have 'swing ball' for younger children

Cycling

Feel free to bring a bicycle - at your own risk, they can be kept in our barn that is locked up at night.
If you want to cycle on the farm you will need a proper mountain bike

We do not get snow every year But it can be a lot of fun
For a small fee you can hire a Nintendo Wii.

 

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