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Warren Farm

Somerset, Cheddar Gorge

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Rated with 9.8

(344 Reviews)

Escape to a simpler life with Kate and James

Located in the heart of the Mendips, South Bristol and Bath in beautiful Somerset, this 1,000 acre farm stretches the length of Cheddar Gorge - the ideal spot for a family holiday in Chedder Gorge. You will get a peek into the world of sheep and cattle farming with the Small family who have been a part of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme and Red Tractor accredited for over 20 years. Formerly known as Feather Down Cheddar Gorge, Warren Farm welcomes hundreds of lambs during May before they graze land for the National and Somerset Wildlife Trusts. Its wide-open expanses also welcome film crews – you may have seen Warren Farm in episodes of One Man and His Dog, Casualty and Poldark, to name but a few.

Explore the Mendips

Cheddar Gorge has been voted the second greatest natural wonder in Britain, so try the stunning 60 minutes (subject to ability!) Gorge walk or the Black Rock Limekiln walk. Head along to Cheddar and visit the home of its last cheese producer, Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company. Nearby visit Wookey Hole Caves for all ages located on the edge of the Mendips in Somerset. Want a city buzz? Bristol and Bath are just 40 minutes away. If you’re feeling beachy, take a trip to the Weston-super-Mare, a 30-minute drive. Somerset has so much to offer and at Warren Farm, you are ideally placed for a family holiday in Cheddar Gorge & Somerset.

What to do at Warren Farm

With its awe-inspiring size, the farm makes a great natural playground but there is also a real one with its slides, swings and sand pits. While the children play, sit outside on the deck chairs with your favourite book or indulge in some bookable hamper options provided by local suppliers here in Somerset. There's a communal barn with pool table and table football, along with charging points for any essentials. Experience a tractor and trailer ride around the farm where you'll learn more about farm life in the hills (small fee applies, subject to availability during school holidays). Once the sun sets, marshmallows and hot chocolate from the honesty shop make a great evening treat. Share your adventures round the campfire at the day’s end watching the Somerset sunset, before retiring to your comfortable bed.

There is electric car charging available at Warren farm.

What can you expect?

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    Dog-friendly

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    Groups

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    Honesty shop

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    Pizza oven

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    Outdoor playground

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    Communal area

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    Order homemade food boxes

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    Farm tour

What animals will you find on this farm?

Sheep

Chickens

Goats

Lambs

Pigs

Cows

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What our guests like

  • ✓ 5 canvas hideaways
  • ✓ No electricity
  • ✓ Great play fort for children
  • ✓ EV charging
  • ✓ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • ✓ Spring lambing

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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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9.8

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Mrs Fullwood

30/08/2024

The tent was clean with everything that was needed. The hosts were great, friendly and helpful. The honesty shop stocked more than we thought it would and the kids loved going in there to take a look. The site had great extras such as flasks and hot water bottles to use and the games room along with the outside play area was good for the kids. Enjoyed the experience of cooking over a camp fire/with fire. The kids enjoyed feeding the goats.

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26/08/2024

Fun

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23/08/2024

The accommodation and facilities were excellent. A safe and friendly environment for our children. The farm tour was superb. We had a wonderful stay and our hosts were fantastic. Highly recommend staying here.

10

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23/08/2024

Relaxing and peaceful

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19/08/2024

We had a wonderful break at Warren farm. It’s nine years since we last visited and it has only gotten better. The attention to detail and kindness shown is exceptional. Kate went above and beyond to make our stay special!

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Mr Mason

12/08/2024

A lovely opportunity to get together with the extended family, beautiful countryside and a challenging hike to Cheddar Gorge.

8.8

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Smallman

12/08/2024

A fantastic place to go!! Everything you need and great for children of all ages. We loved it and will definitely be back!!

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12/08/2024

We hadden een blokhut geboekt en deze had een mooie plek op een goed georganiseerde camping. Camping ligt in een prachtig heuvelland en 40 minuten rijden van een mooie badplaats. Ook Bath ligt op die afstand. Er is een mooi grasveld en een overdekte schuur voor kinderen om te spelen, 2x per week een pizza-avond en een interessante farmtour. Het winkeltje was erf fijn.

8.8

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Miss Blake

05/08/2024

A beautiful location, peaceful farm with good amenities. Kate and James were lovely hosts. Great for families.

8.8

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Ms Slater Piercey

29/07/2024

Outstanding. The farm, accommodation

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19/07/2024

The accommodation was great, well equipped and comfortable. The farm tour was excellent and the area beautiful. Only downside was all the products and services felt overpriced, ie £5 to use the washing machine, £12 a bag of charcoal... Steep.

8.8

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19/07/2024

Brilliant, Kate and James couldn’t have been any more helpful, even before we arrived they were on hand to answer questions and offer some tips on things we should bring to ensure we made the most of our stay.The farm was amazing, spotlessly clean and we would definitely recommend.

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Mr Edwards

12/07/2024

Very relaxing experience in a stunning location in a campsite that had been beautifully put together by the owners

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08/07/2024

Such an enjoyable time with so many thoughtful touches and home comforts.

10

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Miss Dignan

28/06/2024

Gorgeous, chilled

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Ms Fung

27/05/2024

Incredible glamping experience with wild kids!

8.8

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03/05/2024

Amazing

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Mrs Payne

05/04/2024

We had the most wonderful weekend at Warren Farm for my 40th birthday. Our sons (17 and 18) loved it as well- the pizza night was a big hit! Just being ‘off-grid’ and playing cards by candlelight while the kettle heated on the wood stove meant we had quality family time. Kate and James went to the extra mile to make us welcome- we will be back!

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Mrs Marsden

05/04/2024

Kate and James made us feel so welcome. The farm tour was extremely insightful and James was so knowledgeable about the local area and the history, as well as sharing all that goes on at their farm. Having the goat pen just across from the tent was fabulous, the kids loved them! The honesty shop was well stocked and very reasonably priced, and the indoor barn area was great. We will return! It was an amazing trip, just wish we could stay a little longer!

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01/04/2024

Wonderful farm and experience

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Mrs Tanner

29/03/2024

A magical family holiday

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Mrs Lee

01/09/2023

Perfect place for newbie glampers who have been converted. We’ve been on lots of Featherdown holidays but this time we were going with friends that were hesitant about glamping. I rang Featherdown and they recommended Warren Farm for newbies as it has a really good honesty shop, indoor ‘barn’ space if it rains and a beautiful walk down Cheddar Gorge from the campsite. They weren't wrong!

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Mrs Morris

28/08/2023

Absolutely fantastic stay at Warren Farm. We couldn’t have asked for more!

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Mrs King

28/08/2023

Fantastic holiday - a brilliant farm for my children to run wild and enjoy nature.

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Ms Slater Piercey

14/08/2023

Our best ever family holiday. Kate and James were wonderful hosts we learnt a lot about farming life and a working farm. The opportunity to all be off grid, spending our time in nature each with a job or responsibility to keep our little camp going was a joyous and wholesome experience. We’ve always opted for holidays abroad or Center Parcs but we loved the whole experience of Warren Farm so much it has changed our view and our approach to UK holidays.

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Dr Banner

31/07/2023

Great

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Mrs Morgan

24/07/2023

Amazing

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mevrouw Danckaert

10/07/2023

Het verblijf op Warren Farm

8.8

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Mr Harrison

09/06/2023

A very nice stay and a friendly place

8.8

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Miss Blake

26/05/2023

Our favourite Feather Down experience so far! Warren Farm is such a beautiful, well thought out site - the play park and goat paddock were big hits with the children, there's a great indoor rumpus room for rainy days and the honesty shop is very thoughtfully stocked. The location of the site is brilliant - very close to Cheddar, Wookey etc and there are some brilliant walks from the campsite (maps provided). Our hosts were wonderful - pizza night was brilliant and generous and we loved the farm tour. A perfect break all round!

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Miss Wells

26/05/2023

Beautiful and relaxing

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Mrs de Moraes

05/05/2023

Such a lovely break with family and friends. Beautiful location, friendly hosts and the tent was charming.

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Mrs Rickman

28/04/2023

Outstanding

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Mrs Murphy

28/04/2023

A chance to real chance to relax, switch off and absorb ourselves in the beautiful surroundings

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Mrs Pitchford

07/04/2023

Relaxing, peaceful yet full of adventure. Restorative for the soul.

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Mrs Sullivan

07/04/2023

Absolutely top class hospitality, my daughter had a flat tyre and james pumped it up for us, the hole stay was very peaceful and relaxing the location is beautiful, james and Kate went above and beyond to make our stay memorable, would definitely recommend and would love to stay again in the future

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Mr Anderson

07/04/2023

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.

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Mrs Finlayson

03/04/2023

It was great, especially with kids

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mrs Rayner

03/04/2023

Wholesome tech free family time in a beautiful setting. Our canvas hideaway was gorgeous, everyone wants to come back. The cupboard bed was a real hit. James and Kate were great hosts. We highly recommend the farm tour, James had so much to tell us about the farm from farming animals to the geology of the area. Thanks for a great stay.

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mrs Cruickshank

03/04/2023

We loved our stay at featherdown. We stayed in a cabin with 2 young children and a dog. Lots to do and see. Very peaceful on the farm. The site was more organised than others we have stayed at - the pizza night and farm tour were both great

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Meet your hosts

Kate and James

The family moved here in 1945 and the farm is now home to the fourth generation of the Small family.

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Welcome to Warren farm, where you will be able to relax in the heart of the Mendips, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Highlight

Pizza Night

The farmer will usually fire up the pizza oven during your stay. Everyone gathers round to tell their stories of the day’s adventures and invent pizza toppings you’ll never find on the high street

Blue tractor with trailer attached with people inside

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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.

Honesty shop with shelves of local goods and fresh milk dispenser on left

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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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Options during your stay

Stove and lamp service
Stove and lamp service
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Your stove and lamps are lit before arrival, when you arrive before 6 p.m.

Farmers Soup
Farmers Soup
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Recommended!

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Receive ingredients, firewood, the recipe, and cooking utensils to prepare a delicious farmer's soup at your tent, enough for 4 - 6 people.

Farmers Stew
Farmers Stew
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You will receive the recipe, ingredients and cooking utensils to prepare a delicious Farmers Stew at your tent, enough for 4-6 people.

Pets
Pets
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Bring your dog along. The price is per dog, per stay.

Please note: You are required to keep your dog on a leash while on the campsite.

Nearby the farm

Glastonbury

Wells

Bath

Wookey Hole

Weston-super-Mare

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