Going without
electricity is our greatest luxury

A stay at a Feather Down farm is like no other holiday

Every day here is a feast for the senses. From the smell of fresh cooking with simple local ingredients to the sound of bird song right outside. But also things like the hands-on grinding of the coffee mill reminds you that the world doesn’t need to run on electricity all the time.

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Our Feather Down farms

Why choose Feather Down Farms

Have adventures together

Live in nature

A unique experience

Food the Feather Down Farms way

Low food miles

Foodies and fans of low food miles are well catered for with local produce in the farm shop.

Cook slow, cook simple

There’s no such thing as a TV dinner at Feather Down Farms. Re-discover the joys of slow cooking on our simple wood-burning stove.

Make the wood burner your new best friends

At the centre of your stay, literally, is the Feather Down wood-burning stove, the last word in cosiness.

Cook indoors or out, your choice

Why not enjoy the pleasure of outdoor cooking for a change - there are outdoor cookers at most farms too.

The farm shop, for basics and more

It’s great for the bare necessities and usually even better for local produce - all operating on an honesty basis.

Get together for pizza!

Everyone gathers round to tell their stories of the day’s adventures and invent pizza toppings you’ll never find on the high street

Fresh eggs first thing

Most farms have chicken coops where you will be encouraged to fetch freshly laid eggs for that brunch you always promised yourselves.

Farmer Chloe in her own words

What I love about Feather Down Farms is seeing the guests’ children come here and relax and play. They don’t need much, just a bit of space and imagination once they have left their phones and screens behind. I have eight of my own and it’s given me the biggest thrill to see everyone making friends. You realise wherever they come from, the town or countryside, children are the same everywhere.

We are a third-generation, family-run working dairy farm located in Scotland and Balnab is the perfect destination for a family that loves a good outdoor adventure.

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Feather Down Farm fresh air

Anyone for adventure?

After being cooped up like chickens this last year, we all want to run free just a little bit.

Ever seen skies this dark?

Discover the stars in the sky properly away from urban noise and light pollution.

Small (scale) is beautiful

There are never more than a handful of our canvas hideaways on each farm so you’ll never get that hemmed-in feeling.

Back to nature

Our farms are brimming with wild-life. More than 80% of them are in or close to a National Park or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which makes for spectacular views.

Explore the British countryside

From the tip of Cornwall to the Scottish Borders, from the mountains of the Lake District to the pan-flat Norfolk Broads, there is a Feather Down farm for you.

Hire a bike, or bring your own

Some of our farms have bikes for hire but bring your own if you want to be sure.

Our guests in their own words

Mr Stanley rates Feather Down Farms Billingsmoor Farm with a 8.8

Very relaxing holiday - Jayne and Robert made us feel very much at home

Mrs. Moran rates Feather Down Farms Billingsmoor Farm with a 8.8

Excellent location and our stay at Billingsmoor was a great experience for the whole family the farmer and his wife were lovely and made us feel really welcome.

Mr Yeung rates Feather Down Farms Wambrook Farm at 30/07/2021 with a 10

Fantastic week at Wambrook farm -- exploring Somerset walks and the Devon coast. The site is in a beautiful spot, and the hidden forest behind the fort is great.

mrs Dellar rates Feather Down Farms Wambrook Farm with a 10

Chilling , relaxing , no technology ! Perfect reset holiday !

Mr Hardy rates Feather Down Farms Howbeck Lodge Farm with a 8.8

Relaxing,kids loved being out doors and just provided some quality family time without modern technology

Mrs. Brown rates Feather Down Farms Howbeck Lodge Farm with a 10

Wonderful stay.

Mr Hale rates Feather Down Farms New Barn Farm with a 10

Relaxing and great fun. Beautiful surroundings with plenty to do for the kids.

Ms. King rates Feather Down Farms College Farm with a 10

Lucy, Marcus and the boys were outstanding hosts- my girls loved all the farm based activities that they offered- we plan on coming back next year.

Miss Tully rates Feather Down Farms Layer Marney Tower with a 10

Absolutely fantastic, such a good set up, every need catered for and the whole process enabled us to holiday with such ease. It was wonderful to be camping in such a secluded spot. The honesty shop is a great idea and the hot tubs were a god send!

Mr. Warren rates Feather Down Farms Layer Marney Tower with a 10

Relaxing, refreshing

Mrs Parmiter rates Feather Down Farms Mount Pleasant Farm with a 10

A great holiday, we loved the tent and all the facilities.

Mrs. Etherington rates Feather Down Farms East Shilvinghampton Farm with a 10

Our second fantastic stay at East Shilvinghampton Farm. Would highly recommend.

Mrs. Scott-White rates Feather Down Farms East Shilvinghampton Farm with a 8.8

We had a lovely time away. The kids loved the tent, especially the cupboard bed. Martin and Joby at East Shilvinghampton are great hosts and the kids really enjoyed the farm tour.

Mr. Lyall rates Feather Down Farms East Shilvinghampton Farm with a 10

We had a fantastic time here, the location and farm were great. Martin and his family were very welcoming. We'll be back

Mrs. Hopcroft rates Feather Down Farms Dolphinholme Farm with a 10

Peaceful! We had an amazing time, the facilities were perfect.

Mrs. Edge rates Feather Down Farms Upper Shadymoor Farm with a 10

We loved our little break away at feather down the children got to experience thinks they have never done defore .Joy and Kevin are lovely people and made our stay extra special .

Mrs Lammas rates Feather Down Farms Manor Farm with a 8.8

Wonderful

Miss Binding rates Feather Down Farms Wyresdale Park with a 10

We had such a relaxing couple of days in a lovely location with plenty of outdoor activities to keep us occupied.

Mrs. Carr rates Feather Down Farms Lunsford Farm with a 10

Great owners & lovely place to stay

Mr Lovell rates Feather Down Farms Midgham Farm with a 10

Our Jeep competition prize was a fabulous stay at Midgham Farm. Instant relaxation and getting away from it all yet nothing was too much fuss or trouble for Sammy and her team who were friendly and helpful throughout our weekend. Campfire stew was v. good value as it easily fed 8 and every ingredient provided including v. tender beef. Local Arniss riding stable hack out very enjoyable too.

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Guests give us an average of

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Our finishing touches

Built from nature

Take a look at the furniture when you arrive - there is no flat pack here. Our tables are hewn from fresh or recovered timber, just like the floor boards and walls.

Fire is your friend

At the centre of your stay, literally, is the Feather Down wood-burning stove, the last word in cosiness.

Room to relax

With nearly 500 square feet there is more than enough room for you to spread out and chill.

Go off grid

Things like the hands-on grinding of the coffee mill remind you that the world doesn’t need to run on electricity all the time.

Lighting

Lights don’t have to mean electricity. Lighting the candles will become an exciting ritual every evening.

Heating

Staying under canvas with Feather Down Farm need not mean cold feet. Our wood-burning stove and cosy bedding will take the edge off when it’s chilly outside.

A home for
all seasons

When the rain is pitter-pattering on the roof, your canvas hideaway is the cosiest place to be. The great British weather can throw what it likes at you.