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Home to the Chiddock Pony Stud Farm, we’re proud to be introducing miniature ponies to our stable for 2012, which will delight younger guests as much as do our trampoline, giant rope swing, and the adventures found in our woods.
 
Here the bluebells come into bloom in early summer and the whole woodland, including shady Midgham Long Copse, home to our tents, is ablaze with purple-blue flowers. In this quiet spot you’ll likely see or hear roe deer, honey buzzards, cuckoos, woodpeckers, kingfishers and owls, as well as the game we shoot in winter and our traditional-breed pigs, who roam here year-round.
 
This is den-building country too, and our son Oliver will show you the best spots – departing children often leave messages for those who add to their dens after they have gone home. The River Avon is another source of activities, from fishing to paddling to picknicking sat at the furniture crafted by Henry from the woodland’s fallen oaks.
 
Our Farm Larder is another highlight, and along with wines from Berry Brothers, you’ll find ingredients for cooking all three daily meals from scratch – beef comes from the farm next door, the pork products are our own, and the rest is from our excellent local butcher. We also always endeavour to make fresh vegetables available.
 
Salisbury is on our doorstep, with its races between May and October, its festival in early summer, and of course the finest cathedral in England, open year-round. Other day or half-day trips within half an hour of us include walking and bike trails through the New Forest; beachcombing at Bournemouth; and experiencing the mysterious majesty of Stonehenge.
 
The New Forest is home to many a cosy country pub, and we’re always ready to make recommendations!   Our favourite is The Royal Oak at Gorley – always a hit with the whole family for its climbing frame and extensive kids’ menu.
 
Henry and Sammy Sykes