Farm stays under canvas

Explore our canvas hideaway

Going without electricity is our greatest luxury!

Your canvas hideaway consists of three bedrooms, equipped with premium, unbelievably comfortable mattresses. You will find a spacious double bed, a cosy cupboard bed, and a handy bunk bed, ideal for up to 5 adults and a child up to 12 years old. Your kitchen is also fully equipped, guaranteeing the tastiest meals on your own wood-burning stove, and don't forget your own flushing toilet and private shower.

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Why choose Feather Down Farms?

A unique off-grid experience

The perfect adventure for children

Quality family time

Small scale farms

Discover our farms

Quality family time

Enjoy life with no electricity

Support British farmers

The Feather Down Farms experience

Many of us are looking for a simpler way of life, with more time in the outdoors and in nature. With Feather Down Farms you get a glimpse of what life was like before mobiles and gadgets took over our lives.

Quality time with the family

Animal magic

On the farm, you will be surrounded by little sheep, goats, ducklings, piglets, and ponies: our array of farm animals would even make Old MacDonald jealous.

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Let your inner child run free

The unspoilt vastness of our farms will provide you with the best child-friendly holiday, and it is also a chance to let your inner child run free!

Slow cooking

There’s no such thing as a TV dinner at Feather Down Farms. Re-discover the joys of preparing simple meals together as a team, often with local produce.

Make time for each other

When did you last play cards or a board game by candlelight? It's the perfect end to a full day at a Feather Down farm.

Life with no electricity

Our oil lamps and candles are a gentle reminder that there was a time when the world didn't run on electricity and life was still good.

A holiday for all weathers

We all know not to rely on the Great British weather. That’s why Feather Down Farm living can take place just as well indoors as out.

Our guests in their own words

Ms. Randle rates Feather Down Farms Billingsmoor Farm with a 10

What a fabulous holiday. The children ran free in a safe & happy environment - lots of highlights for them, in particular was the forest! The hosts were absolutely lovely. Everything added up for a super relaxing holiday for all and the parents!

Mrs Davy rates Feather Down Farms Treganhoe Farm at 19/07/2024 with a 10

Relaxed, wholesome fun.

Mrs Ward rates Feather Down Farms College Farm at 22/07/2024 with a 10

Absolutely perfect. I did a lot of research on the different sites that were in diving distance for us and feel it paid off as I can’t fault the place we chose. Perfect for little families :)

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

Yet another very enjoyable stay at college farm, Lucy, Marcus, Henry and William couldn't have been more welcoming about sharing their beautiful setting with us. The frills tents are great, loved the new decking, just a shame they are so expensive, especially in the school holidays! Looking forward to next time, thanks for everything X

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

We had a wonderful time. College Farm is in a truly beautiful setting and Lucy and Marcus were great hosts.

Mrs Woodward rates Feather Down Farms New Barn Farm at 22/07/2024 with a 10

Fabulous fun on the farm! Delicious homemade food and pizzas, brilliant honesty shop, great swing, karts and bikes to play, and too many animals to count!! The kids roamed free and we all had a chilled week outside. One of the best Featherdowns - thank you Hannah and Will!

Mr. Buck rates Feather Down Farms Mount Pleasant Farm with a 8.8

Relaxing, beautiful location.

Mrs. Isaac rates Feather Down Farms Mount Pleasant Farm with a 10

A perfect holiday for families with young children. Beautiful rural location, very relaxing and the kids loved the interaction with the farm animals.

Mr. Parkinson rates Feather Down Farms Mount Pleasant Farm with a 10

The whole family had a wonderfully relaxing holiday without the distractions of iPads, television etc. - The farm is in a beautiful and quiet part of Dorset and the tents have been set up to enjoy great views of it. Anna made us feel very welcome throughout and the children (6 & 9) loved the freedom of playing outside till late, visiting the animals, grooming the pony and the added treat of being taken to see a new born calf. No hesitation in recommending Mount Pleasant to others.

Dr Hogan rates Feather Down Farms Glastonbury Hill Farm with a 10

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

Mr Jennings rates Feather Down Farms Moor Farm with a 10

Idyllic

Mrs. Marquis rates Feather Down Farms Moor Farm with a 10

Great Featherdown experience. Lovely farm, great hosts and good location.

Mrs. Dale-Enderby rates Feather Down Farms Sunninglye Farm with a 10

Another lovely stay at this farm.

Mrs Warr rates Feather Down Farms Manor Farm with a 10

Magical family holiday in the stunning Hampshire countryside. Cosy and relaxing.

Mr. Jones rates Feather Down Farms Manor Farm with a 10

We had a lovely time. Made to feel so welcome by Anna and Will.Travelled with 2 kids aged 15 and 8 and would certainly recommend it for other families, as it was a really good family bonding time. No Phones, no Ipads, no Gadgets (we borrowed games from the Honesty shop) - good times!.Everyone wants to come back!, can't say better than that!!

Dr. Thompson rates Feather Down Farms Upper Shadymoor Farm with a 10

The whole family had a fantastic time, the highlight being of course the water trampoline and the wild swimming in the lake._x000D_ Our hosts were extremely friendly and catered to all our requests._x000D_ We have all come away with a new found love of the outdoors, wild swimming, camp fires and stream building...faultless.

mrs wilkins rates Feather Down Farms Warren Farm with a 10

Absolutly brilliant

Sheehy rates Feather Down Farms Warren Farm with a 10

Wonderful. Great location. Kate and James were excellent hosts, very helpful and nothing seemed any trouble. Having a toilet in the tent was a luxury. It would be even better if there was a small wash basin so you wouldn't have to use the kitchen sink.

Mr Henry rates Feather Down Farms Fountain Violet Farm with a 10

The campsite has a wonderful position with views over the mouth of Dartmouth. We had a wonderful time and we were very well taken care of by Edward.

Ms dennis rates Feather Down Farms East Shilvinghampton Farm with a 8.8

Free range kids, fresh air and a complete digital detox!

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Feather Down Farms - find us throughout the UK

The story of Feather Down Farms goes back nearly 20 years to when we opened at Manor Farm in the Hampshire's South Downs. Since then we have expanded across the country, from the tip of Cornwall to the Scottish Borders, from the mountains of Snowdonia to the Norfolk Broads.

Wherever you are in the UK, you'll find a Feather Down farm within 2-3 hours travel time from your home - the perfect distance for a short break to disconnect from every day life. And if you fancy a farm holiday a little further afield, you'll find Feather Down farms in countries across Europe too.

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11/09/2024

Read Muddy Stilettos review

Muddy Stilettos stayed at Billingsmoor farm in Devon, agreeing that the ‘top-of-the-crops’ hat fits to a T. From learning about dairy farming to relaxing in the steaming hot tub and watching her kids roam free, Harriet enjoyed an off-grid stay ”in some of the most beautiful countryside Britain has to offer.”