Farm stays under canvas

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Dog friendly farms

Find the perfect location to bring your beloved dog on your 2025 farm stay.

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Summer holidays ahead

Beat the rush and secure your summer staycation, for guaranteed family time in the stunning countryside.

3 children and a women enjoy relaxing in a hot tub, with a man stood behind holding a towel, with a canvas hideaway behind at Feather Down Farms

Hot tub relaxation

Book a hot-tub for your farm stay and enjoy relaxing evenings under the stars, or adventurous daytime play!

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 a farm stay from 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

Mrs van Roij rates Feather Down Farms Billingsmoor Farm with a 8.8

We had a great week on Billingsmoor farm. Warm welcomed by Jane, Robert and Toby the dog. Tent was really well equipped, clean and cosy. The honesty shop provided in daily goods needes including fresh eggs and local meat. The surroundings were amazing with dartmoor and exmoor within an hour drive. Thanks for our pleasant stay.

Mrs. Giraudeau rates Feather Down Farms Billingsmoor Farm with a 10

We had a fantastic stay. Our weekend delivered on all fronts. The tent was great and had everything we needed. The breakfast box we ordered was full of farm fresh food and the stew pot that we had for the Saturday night was a fab. Billingsmoor Farm was lovely, and Jayne and Robert were very attentive hosts. They were happy to spend time with us telling us all about the farm, it was really interesting and educational! The kids (aged 14 and 11) took sometime to adjust to the lack of xbox, TV, iPads etc, but once they did they they had a fab time - searching for chickens, exploring the farm and playing board games in the evenings. We only wish we could have stayed longer.

Mr. Shadbolt rates Feather Down Farms Hollings Hill Farm with a 10

A wonderful and unforgettable experience.

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

We all had the most wonderful week, feel sad to have to come home and can't wait to go back. Marcus and Lucy are fabulous hosts. The children have run free all week, enjoyed the fresh air and mixing with the other children, played with the animals and had glorious fun even when raining thanks to the hay barn. Couldnt wish for a more beautiful, tranquil site. Went on a few local trips but mostly happy to completely unwind and relax from day one.

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

The location was beautiful, with an abundance of wildlife and local activities. Our boys had great fun playing in the hay barn and we all enjoyed the fresh eggs from our private chickens. The horse grooming was great, with careful supervision from Lucy and pizza night(s) were a highlight for us all.

Mrs. Brightman rates Feather Down Farms Hidcote Manor Farm with a 10

It was quiet, beautiful and the farmer was very friendly and knowledgeable

Mrs Hawkins rates Feather Down Farms Mount Pleasant Farm with a 8.8

Great location and excellent facilities

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.

Malpass rates Feather Down Farms Mount Pleasant Farm with a 10

We had a wonderful time - despite the typical Bank holiday weather! Anna and Mike were so welcoming, friendly and helpful. The children, parents and grandparents alike didn't want to go home!

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

Amazing experience! To stay in a tent as luxurious as this was brilliant. Comfortable beds, fantastic duvets, lovely candle light, a roaring stove.... absolutely fantastic._x000D_ _x000D_ A lovely welcome from Anna & Mike, and a great tour of their farm on our first morning..... learning from our hosts what it takes to run a farm.

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

Exactly what we had hoped for. Children helping lambing, lots of fresh air, mixed weather but expected, and the hospitality of Mike and Anna was great.

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

Our stay at Featherdown Manor Farm was amazing! I had wanted to try featherdowning for some years and it exceeded my expectations.We were a three generation tent- from little grandsons to us, the "Gramping" oldies. The welcome we had from Anna and Will was warm and attentive but never intrusive, and the farm tour was a smashing experience. We soon got into the rhythms which revolved around the lighting and maintaining of the stove. Actually feeling the morning cold before the stove got going, and the need for extra blankets and thick jumpers was an important part of the experience. The two white free ranging hens adopted us and were the first visitors into and around the tent each day - they'd learnt that toddlers mean crumbs. Much to our surprise our dog totally ignored them! We all felt refreshed by the gentle rhythms and the genuine return to slow living close to the outdoors. It's now to become an annual event and I'd be surprised if our other offspring don't cotton on to this quite quickly! We were due to leave on Monday morning, but with the sun shining and the stove smouldering it was a real wrench! Houses are over-rated!

Mrs Williams rates Feather Down Farms Sunninglye Farm with a 10

We had the most wonderful country escape but will most of the comforts of home. We loved it

mr deans rates Feather Down Farms Moor Farm with a 10

fantastic from the great welcome and the excellent friendship that Richard and Wendy showed us thank you

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

great fun - loved the lake & tents improved with addition of showers

Mr Anderson rates Feather Down Farms Warren Farm with a 10

A complete slow down and return to the simpler things in life - family, nature, building fires and some interesting local stories. Britain has some beautiful places to explore.

Mrs Austin rates Feather Down Farms Warren Farm with a 10

This was a true family holiday where we played together, ate together and slept like babies for 12 hours a night!

Mrs Towers rates Feather Down Farms Warren Farm with a 10

The location and facilities were excellent and exactly as advertised, the personal touches provided by Kate and James made the holiday that much more special.

Miss Andrews rates Feather Down Farms Warren Farm with a 10

Beautiful area, well organised, lovely hosts, cabin amazing, just an all round perfect long weekend. Would recommend without hesitation.

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 farm stay holiday or 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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What the press say

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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.”