Fowlescombe Farm Holiday Cottages featured in top twenty farm holidays in Britain according to The Observer

Fowlescombe in top 20 Fantastic Farm Stays

Fowlescombe was selected as one of the top 20 Farm Stays in Britain by the Observer Sunday 5th Oct 2008
Farm breaks in Britain have come a long way. Following the model of European 'agriturismos', there's a new generation of rural retreats offering appealing accommodation, tasty home-grown produce and the chance to get your hands dirty. Jane Dunford and Sarah Turner select their favourites at home and abroad
Fowlescombe Farm, Devon
	Just south of Dartmoor, this farm lies in a pretty valley in South Hams, and has won awards for its organic beef and lamb. More than 400 rare-breed sheep and 200 cattle roam the 500 acres. Guests are welcome to get involved with seasonal work. Farm manager Richard Barker relishes the task of putting children back in touch with the countryside and encourages kids to feed the chickens and goats or watch the sheep dogs at work.
Richard Barker and a Fowlescombe resident

There are also guided wildlife walks and activity packs for children (from I-spy games to pond dipping). Accommodation is in two chic cottages, sleeping four or six. You can pre-order farm meat - from legs of lamb to delicious homemade pies - or you can help yourself to the fully stocked freezer and pay at the end of your stay. Eggs and vegetables from the garden may be available, too.


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