Feather Down

Glastonbury Hill Farm

Escape to a simpler life with Peter

New to Feather Down in 2021, this farm lies at the end of a dead-end country lane in the natural paradise that is the Somerset Levels. Run by Peter, the place is teeming with wildlife from barn owls to wild deer, as well as domesticated animals for you to get up close and personal with. The farm has stunning south-facing views for 20 miles to Dorset and the coast on a clear day, which delighted the Sunday Times who gave it a front page feature in 2021 and thought it the ideal base for a family holiday near Glastonbury.

The great outdoors in the South-West

When you emerge from your comfy bed in the morning, it is a question of which Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it is for today as there are three on your doorstep - the Blackdown Hills, Mendip Hills or Quantock Hills, all perfect for hiking and cycling. As far as more urban charms are concerned, Glastonbury is famous for King Arthur and the world’s best music festival is 30 minutes away. Your host Peter is a big foodie so he’ll be able to furnish you with all the food and restaurant tips you’ll need.

What to do at Glastonbury Hill Farm

If you don’t want to venture so far afield, Glastonbury Hill Farm offers a wide selection of beautiful walks to stretch your legs but you are also welcome to just relax and take in the breath-taking views - in fact it is the ideal spot for a family holiday near Glastonbury. You will have everything you need in your canvas hideaway to make your holiday complete, from comfy beds to a wood-fired stove and private showers.

What can you expect?

Honesty shop
Private shower
Dogs not allowed

What animals will you find on this farm?

You too?

What our guests like

Breathtaking view
Great hiking
Wildlife haven
Foodie paradise

Our canvas hideaways

Canvas hideaway with private outdoor shower

6 persons

Canvas hideaway with private outdoor shower for 4

4 persons

Canvas hideaway with farm-house shower

6 persons

Canvas hideaway with en-suite shower

6 persons

A unique experience

Back to basics

Live in nature

Have adventures together

Including wood for the wood-burning stove
Including welcome package with bed-linen, towels, candles, matches, washing-up liquid and other basic items

One of the world's best family holidays

Highlight

Ask the farmer

The farm tour is a must if it’s on offer during your stay. But you don’t wait till then. The farmer will be delighted to tell you more about farm life at any time.

Highlight

The farm shop

It’s great for the basics and usually even better for local produce and low food miles. And every Feather Down farm shop operates on an honesty basis.

Options during your stay

Light House Breakfast Box

The lighthouse breakfast basket comes with a loaf of bread, butter, jam/marmalade, honey, tea, coffee, sugar and fruit juice. Exact content may differ slightly per farm.

English Breakfast Hamper

Recommended!

Comes with free-range eggs, bacon, sausages/chipolatas, bread, butter, jam /honey/marmalade, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, fruit juice. Exact content may differ slightly per farm.

Meet your hosts

Peter

I look forward to welcoming you to Hill Farm and its breathtaking views over the Somerset Levels.

The Sunday Times loved their stay here in 2021 and I hope you will too.

Nearby

Blackdown Hills

The Mendips

The Quantocks

Glastonbury

The Somerset Levels

Bath

Bristol

What do our guests think?

Average rating

9.9

Mr Stambollouian

25/07/2022

Bliss

Mrs Richards

27/05/2022

We always love our Featherdown holidays and this one was no exception. Peter was a wonderfully attentive host from the stocking of the farm shop with local produce, to the cleanliness of the tents & site, to the readiness to help fix any issues. The views are stunning and the farm is really well placed for beautiful walks and a fascinating trip to Glastonbury Tor. All in all a great holiday and even the weather was kind!

Mrs Morgan

06/05/2022

Lovely relaxing weekend spent at Glastonbury Hill Farm, our host Peter was very welcoming.

Mrs Moody

29/04/2022

really lovely and relaxing. The view across the levels from the tent was amazing, with hot air balloons occasionally popping up. The farm was really great and welcoming.

Mrs Hornby

25/10/2021

Very different, an adventure!

Mrs. Colombo

22/10/2021

We had a fantastic time. The most relaxing weekend with superb views, great local activities and lovely food. The experience was made all the better by our wonderful host, Peter who arranged some lovely activities for the kids, warmed us up with beautiful local mulled cider and had a fantastic honesty shop full of local goodies and free eggs! The view from the tent is to die for.

Mrs Frisken

22/10/2021

The most comfortable and cost tent ever!

Miss Rogers

10/09/2021

Amazing Tent; so comfortable. We really switched off and relaxed. Peter was so helpful and made our stay even more enjoyable.

Mrs Parr Ferris

03/09/2021

We were looking for a peaceful escape combined with a fun holiday for our family, and we certainly weren't disappointed. The location was stunning and accommodation perfect. Our host, Peter, was so welcoming and friendly that it felt like a home from home for us. We felt so well looked after, it really was a very special break with many happy memories.

Mr Goddard

31/08/2021

Oue host: Farmer Peter was welcoming, attentive and offered a wealth of knowledge and recommendations, which combined with a stunning location agave us the perfect 'off the grid' experience which we are sure to repeat.

Dr Bagg

23/08/2021

This was our first visit to a Featherdown farm and we had a brilliant stay. The tent is so well organised - beds so comfortable, great cooking facilities and the outdoor shower was wonderful. The view at Hill Farm was stunning. Peter our host was so welcoming, with pre-visit emails and texts and was full of useful information for trips when we got there.Our boys loved collecting eggs and feeding the sheep with him. We arrived weary and left relaxed, happy and rested having spent quality time together as a family. Big thank you to Peter.

Ms David

13/08/2021

We had a lovely stay - beautiful views. The kids were so happy running around and playing.

Mrs Albon

13/08/2021

We had a lovely stay. Hill Farm is beautiful and had everything we needed. Our girls loved making new friends, playing in the play area, and egg collecting and animal feeding time. We enjoyed sitting round the campfire toasting marshmallows and looking out at the beautiful view. Peter was a great, accommodating, friendly host. This was our first Featherdown experience and we loved it. We'll be back for more!

Dr Hogan

06/08/2021

Fantastic and relaxing stay with an excellent host and incredible views. Thank you!

Mrs Blake

06/08/2021

Relaxing

Mrs Green

02/08/2021

A warm welcome from a wonderful host in a beautiful location.

Mrs. Sherwin

26/07/2021

A wonderful grownup version of a featherdown farm.

Mrs Headland

16/07/2021

Restful

mrs bryan

09/07/2021

It was a lovely break, full of fresh air and beautiful views that the kids absolutely loved. The host, Peter, was really welcoming and helpful. It's a great place for families. The views are incredible.

Mrs Howell

09/07/2021

We had a wonderful and memorable stay at Hill Farm. Peter is an exceptional host, incredibly helpful, kind and thoughtful. The children loved feeding the farm animals with him and collecting the eggs. Peter provided an extremely comprehensive list of places to visit and things to do prior to our stay enabling us to plan a fun and varied break. Highlights included a family cycle ride (we hired the bikes locally), canoeing at Maunsel Lock, Glastonbury Tor, and delicious ice creams and cakes in Somerton. The site set up allowed the children to make friends easily and play while we relaxed at the end of the day!

Mrs Lynch

25/06/2021

Such a wonderful weekend with Peter as our host. He couldn’t have been more gracious in his approach and his kindness toward our party. This site has the most amazing views and a pub within walking distance. We have been to FeatherDown’s many times and this wins hands down

Mrs. Coope

25/06/2021

What a fabulous location with gorgeous views. Such a tonic. Lots to do nearby but equally good just to chill on-site and enjoy the space and tranquillity. Great location for kids and dogs. Peter is a wonderful host and nothing is too much trouble. He made us feel very welcome.

Ms Theohari

18/06/2021

Loved the Featherdown experience, even in the unpredictable weather of a British summer. Unseasonal cold and rain meant we could make the most of being cosy by the stove and candlelight. The break was really made by our host Peter, who made us all very welcome and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. He has stocked the honesty shop with delicious provisions, all carefully selected local and organic produce. A great stay at Glastonbury Hill farm, thanks.