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

Mrs. Sorrell rates Feather Down Farms New Barn Farm with a 10

A fabulous alternative holiday. An experience not to be missed! I don't have a bad word to say about this holiday. New Barn Farm is in a beautiful location with so much for the kids to see and do. _x000D_ The food to order was very tasty. We ordered a lasagne and salad for the evening of arrival which was very welcome after we had travelled for almost three hours, and on the second evening we joined in on creating our own pizzas which lovely Will and Hannah (the farm owners) cooked for us in the outdoor wood burner. We finished our meal off by toasting marshmallows over a fire-pit. Wonderful! _x000D_ The tent was very well equipped, with all the things you need to cook, relax and sleep. The beds were nice and comfy and my girls loved the cupboard bed - a very novel experience for them!_x000D_ The most friendly animals that I have ever met I'm sure all live on this farm, from the lively sheep and goats that like a cuddle, to the friendly hens and fluffy bunnies and guinea pigs. My girls simply didn't want to leave, but then neither did my husband and I. A return visit is a must!

Mr Rehman rates Feather Down Farms Hidcote Manor Farm with a 10

Very pleasant and calming

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

Very relaxing living at a slower pace. Kids loved playing in the play barn and by the river.

Mrs. Brewer rates Feather Down Farms Dolphinholme Farm with a 8.8

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Mrs. Thomas rates Feather Down Farms College Farm with a 10

I could email pages about how wonderful the stay was, the superb tents, the fantastic hosts, the wonderful location...but instead I will simply let you know that all three of our boys ranging from 2 to 9 years old cried all the way home..! Absolutely brilliant farm. We will be back again for our third visit next year.

Mr. Booth rates Feather Down Farms Billingsmoor Farm with a 8.8

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Mr Myatt rates Feather Down Farms Warren Farm with a 10

A wonderful week of immersion in nature and simplicity. We loved it.

MR BONE rates Feather Down Farms Warren Farm with a 10

A lot of fun with animals an excellent couple of hosts in James and Kate and a great time despite storm Hannah

Mrs Hayhurst rates Feather Down Farms Moor Farm with a 8.8

Really lovely 4 days at the farm. Gorgeous weather and great to have the pool on site to use. Pizza night was a real highlight and my daughter adored the dogs, especially Paddy. She cried when we left on the last day!

Mevr. Heywood rates Feather Down Farms East Shilvinghampton Farm with a 10

We had a fantastic time thanks. Great to slow down and spend time as a family. Children enjoyed running free in the fields and getting close to the animals. We enjoyed good, hearty food and cosy evenings in front of the log fire. Great welcome from Martin and Joby - thank you.

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

This is third year in a row we have taken all the tents for a long weekend and every year we want to come straight back again. The facilities are excellent and very well maintained. Nothing is too much trouble for Martin and Joby in making our stay perfect.

mrs bennett rates Feather Down Farms Manor Farm with a 10

Relaxing, friendly and simply perfect holiday experience!

Mrs. Whybrow rates Feather Down Farms Manor Farm with a 10

Relaxing. Enjoyable. Fun.

Mrs Pavey rates Feather Down Farms Wyresdale Park with a 8.8

Very nice hosts who extremely helpful.

Mrs. Pallock rates Feather Down Farms Midgham Farm with a 8.8

Enjoyable break and great for the kids

Mrs Williamson rates Feather Down Farms Sunninglye Farm at 13/05/2022 with a 10

Thank you so much to Gill for a wonderful weekend on your beautiful farm! Boating on the pond, feeding the lambs, running wild in the woods, playing football on the sports field & using the many rope swings kept our kids easily entertained for the whole weekend & they are desperate to return. A really special place with a lovely host.

Mr. Standley rates Feather Down Farms Sunninglye Farm at 13/09/2021 with a 8.8

Having stayed at over 10 Farms this was up to the same standards. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. The tents are obviously older here and are showing age related degredation.

Mr. Lamb rates Feather Down Farms Sunninglye Farm with a 10

The tents are in a superb setting with great views and Gill was an excellent host.

Mr Vallade rates Feather Down Farms Sunninglye Farm with a 10

A wonderful place that the whole family loved.

Mrs Koehler rates Feather Down Farms Fountain Violet Farm at 02/06/2022 with a 10

Amazing views. Wonderful location. Very friendly host.

4752 Reviews

Guests give us an average of

9.3

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.