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Gwel Teg Farm

Cornwall, Looe

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Rated with 9.6

(59 Reviews)

Escape to a simpler life with Loretta and Mark

Formerly known as Feather Down Looe Farm, Dennis family have farmed Gwel Teg in this idyllic part of Cornwall for over 35 years. Their mixed farm hosts sheep who lamb in spring, cattle for beef, two friendly goats who love to say hello, and they also grow barley as well. Your canvas hideaways are on the edge of the farm, overlooking a meadow, the ideal spot for a family holiday in Looe.

The best of Cornwall on your doorstep

You couldn’t be better placed to enjoy a family holiday in Looe, the county where we all want to holiday nowadays. Looe and its beaches and boat trips are a short drive away. Further along the coast is idyllic Fowey with its estuary and harbour. Within easy reach is the Eden Project, nestled in a huge crater with biomes housing the largest rainforest in captivity, stunning plants and exhibitions, which all serve as a backdrop to their striking gardens, thrilling zip-wire and summer concerts.

What to do at Gwel Teg Farm

The farm welcomes new lambs every spring - you are welcome to help out with the bottle feeding. There is plenty of space on the farm for youngsters to play and you can still keep an eye on them from the comfort of your veranda. There is one hot tub available to hire if you fancy luxuriating with a soak. The honesty shop has more than enough in it for you to cook up a stew on before you retire to your delicious Feather Down beds.

What can you expect?

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    Dog-friendly

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    Hot tub

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    Honesty shop

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    Private shower

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    Outdoor playground

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    Farm tour

What animals will you find on this farm?

Sheep

Goats

Lambs

Cows

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What our guests like

  • ✓ 5 canvas hideaways
  • ✓ No electricity
  • ✓ Learn from the farmer
  • ✓ Feed the animals
  • ✓ Spring lambing
  • ✓ Close to the coast

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    Including wood for the wood-burning stove (1 pack per day)

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    Including welcome package with bed-linen, towels, candles, matches, washing-up liquid and other basic items

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    Private showers

What do our guests think?

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9.6

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Mr Preston-Phypers

26/08/2024

Loved it. A chance to disconnect from technology, and connect with my family, nature and more.

10

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Mr Catling

26/08/2024

From start to finish the whole experience was calm & relaxing. Our hosts were fantastic, so helpful & friendly. The accommodation was extremely well stocked & spotlessly clean.

10

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Mr Burrows

19/08/2024

Amazing camping experience

10

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Mrs Glynn

12/08/2024

Very relaxing

8.8

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09/08/2024

Wonderful location for exploring Cornwall

8.8

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Mr Periccos

09/08/2024

Very peaceful lovely farm ..the hot tub was disappointing I don’t think it should be communal considering the price every tent should have one the shop could be more stocked but overall a very nice place and so much space very tranquil

8.8

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Mrs Nitzsche

05/08/2024

Wonderful 5 day stay at Gwel Teg. The tents were so comfortable and within easy reach of lots of fun activities for fun children. Just beautiful!

10

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Mr Rowe

15/09/2023

It was perfect just the reset we needed

10

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Mrs Chandler

01/09/2023

Absolutely amazing exceeded our expectations

10

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Ms Barnett

25/08/2023

The farm was perfect and the host was wonderful. Our family had the most amazing holiday feeding the animals and enjoying the indoor and outdoor play area. We would definitely recommend and come back again. the tent was clean and spacious, bed were comfertable and we had everything we needed for a perfect week close to nature.

10

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Miss Fielder

18/08/2023

In my sons words this holiday was ‘awesome’! From the moment we arrived Loretta was on hand to show us how everything worked/where things were. The honesty shop was a blessing for all the essentials we needed. The whole family were very welcoming, helpful, lovely people. We came for the working farm experience and that is exactly what we got, we met animals and had a guided tour round the farm, watched the milking and got to meet some calf’s. We would definitely stay again.

10

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Dhr Schornagel

14/08/2023

Heel gastvrij ontvangen, locatie wel een beetje lastig te vinden, zonder elektra & gas is even schakelen, maar dat went erg snel. Koken neemt iets meer tijd in beslag, maar dat heeft ook weer haar charme. Warme douche is dan wel weer luxe. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar

8.8

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Mrs Fraser

11/08/2023

Unique and magical

10

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Mr Whiting

23/06/2023

Absolutely fantastic weekend. So well looked after by Loretta and her family. She took the kids to feed the animals which they loved. The hot tub added a special edge to the stay.

10

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Mrs Zeb-Khan

29/05/2023

Wonderful experience

10

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Mr Woods

05/05/2023

Very relaxed

8.8

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Mrs Rowe

10/04/2023

We had a fantastic stay at Gwel Teg Farm. The tents were spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped and comfortable. The hosts were really friendly and helpful and went above and beyond allowing our children to help with and see the animals and even putting on an Easter egg hunt for them. The fire in the tent kept us cosy and warm in the evenings and there was a plentiful supply of wood to use. We would love to return very soon and would highly recommend a stay here.

10

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Mrs Mennie

07/04/2023

We had the best Easter break at Gwel Teg in Looe. Loretta was so welcoming and always on hand to answer any questions we had. The accommodation was perfect. We had a farm tour. Loretta even did an Easter egg hunt for all the children. Such a wonderful stay.

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Mrs Walsh

19/08/2022

A break away from it all

10

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Mrs Holmes

05/08/2022

What a fantastic family holiday, great location with tents all kitted out and we all loved the cabin bed! Gwel Teg was a great location to explore Looe and Cornwall!

10

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de heer de Vos

05/08/2022

Het terrein oogde goed verzorgd, winkeltje bood ruimte voor één schap in de koelkast hetgeen voldoende was voor ons. Oplaadmogelijkheid mobiele telefoon in de winkel. de tent was keurig, heel ruim en met raampjes in de slaapruimtes hetgeen prettig is op warme dagen. Mooi fornuis, ruime keuken, prettige zitbank en eettafel. Kaarsen zijn ruim voorhanden, nette petroleumlampen, prettige douche en een formidabel uitzicht met elke avond een prachtige opkomst van de maan en ondergang van de zon. Op één dag een excursie gehad naar de boerderij met melkkoeien van de gastfamilie en gekeken naar de oogst van het graan. Contact met de boerin voornamelijk via de app, snelle respons op vragen. We verbleven in de "Looe"-tent die heel gunstig gelegen is qua uitzicht. We hadden gelukkig goed weer maar merkten wel dat de locatie gevoelig is voor wind. Tent goed afsluiten met de stevige sjorbanden is geen overbodige luxe. Materialen zijn heel degelijk. Brandhout was voldoende, BBQ voldeed, ook bij winderige omstandigheden.

10

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Miss Farrow

25/07/2022

Relaxing adventure!

8.8

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Mr Johnson

25/07/2022

A real escape

10

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Mr Doran

13/08/2021

3rd time doing this, and each time a different Featherdown site; this one the first time for about 10 years! Hot showers in the tent, and a wood burning stove that has an integrated oven, make a huge positive difference. Loved it - as we did each of the previous 2 times.

10

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Mr. Bishop

13/08/2021

Fantastic

8.8

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Mrs Earley

30/07/2021

We have stayed in a few Featherdown sites around the UK, and enjoyed them all. Looe had by far the most spectacular views, rolling hills as far as the eye can see. Loretta and Mark were so friendly and accommodating, really adding to the whole experience.

8.8

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Ms Falconer

26/07/2021

Perfect

10

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Mr Chauhan

23/07/2021

Fantastic visit, stunning farm, helpful hosts. All in all we had a fabulous time in beautiful surroundings with some great places to visit

10

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Mrs Lawrie

19/07/2021

We all had an absolutely brilliant time! The site was in a great location, the kids enjoyed seeing a working farm and the hosts Loretta and Mark and family were very hospitable showing us the farm. There was lots to do in the surrounding area, beautiful beaches and activities. Highly recommend!

10

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Ms. Clackett

19/07/2021

Easy, relaxed, happh

10

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Mr Fraser-Allen

16/07/2021

Our Hosts were exceptionally kind and welcoming and could not have made more effort to ensure that we had a good holiday. The tents were well maintained and cleaned to a high standard.

10

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Miss Orme

09/07/2021

Wow! What a wonderful experience! The tent was very grand & specious. Contained everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday with a difference!The host’s Loretta & Mark, we’re kind, thoughtful & welcoming. Thank you to both of them. ❤️

8.8

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Mr Pinner

26/10/2020

We had an amazing stay with Loretta and Mark who couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating. They clearly want to make sure that every person enjoys their stay to the max. The farm was a real bonus and our children (14 and 12) loved being able to help out and get involved. It is a long time since we experienced customer care to this level. Thank you again!

10

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Phipps

25/09/2020

No tv, no electric , cook everything on a rayburn , absolute bliss and peace

10

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Mrs Bester

18/09/2020

Would definitely recommend this site. Our host, Loretta was friendly and welcoming and went above and beyond. Everything was very well organised and well run. Everything we needed was very conveniently located and easy to access. The tents were cleaned to perfection and had everything we needed and more. Added bonus was an en-suite bathroom with warm shower which was spotless. We enjoyed having the animals nearby and my daughter got to bottle feed Molly the lamb. A well stocked honesty shop and plenty of wood to use.

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Mrs Amesbury

14/09/2020

We had the most amazing 4 days here, real luxury! The lodge was very roomy and comfortable, the hot tub was fab and right next to the tent. The hosts were incredibly accommodating. It was a truly magical experience for our 3 year old daughter, bottle feeding a lamb, sleeping in a cupboard... fantastic!

10

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MRS MCGURK

14/09/2020

Never been Glamping before....really enjoyed our experience

10

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Mrs Evans

07/09/2020

Relaxing

8.8

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MRS WORSLEY

04/09/2020

A fabulous escape from everyday life!

10

Meet your hosts

Loretta and Mark

Gwel Teg is a mixed farm with 270 British Blue beef cattle, ewes who lamb every spring and two friendly farm goats, all spread over 300 acres. Our family has farmed here for over 35 years and are looking forward to welcoming you.

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Cornwall is the county everyone wants to holiday in. Our farm is a great base for all the county has to offer.
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Ask the farmer

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

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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.

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Looe

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A popular coastal village with traditional harbour, quaint shops and sandy beach.

The Eden Project

Fowey

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