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Fun of the farm
By Kate Donoughue on 19/04/2011 10:38:51
Meet the animals staying on a family-friendly farm
Children can see the goats being milked, tend to the hens and get close to the Shetland ponies on Farmer John’s special tour during a stay at The Dandelion Hideaway at Osbaston House Farm in Warwickshire. You can stay in one of five luxury self
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Charming UK farms
By Junior on 23/08/2011 17:16:50
From meeting cows to exploring forests, Feather Down Farms offer great outdoor experiences for families at 26 locations across the UK
. Billingsmoor is an organic dairy farm where children can enjoy lots of activities, including the Wild Wanderer school where they learn woodland crafts and how to build dens.From £405 per week.For more details, visit www.featherdown.co.uk
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Chase chickens at Feather Down Farm, County Derry
By Junior on 22/11/2012 13:50:21
A short drive from the famous Giant's Causeway, Feather Down offers all the fun of the farm
Feather Down Farm, County DerryFeather Down Farms can always be relied upon to transport your family into a rural idyll with its tried-and-tested countryside glamping. Families get to stay in beautiful rustic tents with bunk beds, master bedroom
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Find the perfect rural getaway in Carmarthenshire
By Junior on 22/11/2012 13:04:01
Kids can look after a chicken, collect eggs and help look after piglets at Cwmcrwth Farm Cottages
Cwmcrwth Farm CottagesCarmarthenshire is just made for rural family getaways. New Junior Farmer Weekends at Cwmcrwth Farm Cottages are aimed at 5-10 year olds. Kids have a small chicken to help look after and collect eggs for their breakfast
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Thrilling UK holidays
By Junior on 09/08/2011 12:41:23
A break in the UK is a far from dull experience, and there's something to suit everybody whether you are a little historian or a curious explorer...
for getting out and exploring the hidden gems in the UK. You can stay for a week, a weekend, or (if the belt needs a little more tightening) just for the day…FOR LITTLE FARMERS...STAY Feather Down Farms These fun farm experiences can be found across
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Gwel an Mor in Cornwall
By Junior on 11/08/2011 11:24:06
Have a peaceful time in one of Gwel an Mor's luxury lodges
tubs on the sun deck. Wildlife activities in the area include rock-pooling and falconry, and children can meet a variety of rescued and tame animals at Feadon Farm. Prices start at £399 for a week in a Lowena Lodge.Tel: 01209 842354; www
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Great British Spring Breaks
By Fiona McKim on 27/03/2012 10:15:31
It’s not too late! Junior picks the best last-minute getaways
Nestled in the striking Perthshire countryside, the five star Gleneagles Hotel is as synonymous with warm Scottish hospitality as it is decadent luxury. Set within its own 850 acre estate containing three championship golf courses and a luxury spa to keep parents happy, this worl...
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Wales’s Famous Five
By Junior on 18/08/2011 11:37:29
Admire the Famous Five locations in Wales with grand hotels, fairytale castles, rural retreats, urban resorts and coastal destinations
at Feather Down Farms. There are several across the UK, but Pant y March Farm near Bala in Wales is the one that offers an idyllic rural experience. This 180-acre working farm overlooks Wales’s largest natural lake, Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), with views over
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Foody family fun
By Catherine Hudson on 23/10/2012 16:46:16
Take a tasty break in the Royal Forest of Dean
The Tudor FarmhouseThe Tudor Farmhouse is a converted 13th Century former working farm surrounded by 13 acres of landscaped garden.Food-lovers can indulge their taste buds in the award-winning hotel restaurant, while children are perfectly situated
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Go glamping on Scotland's East Lothian coast
By Junior on 22/11/2012 12:32:15
The glamping trend is alive and well up in Scotland - join in the fun and frolics!
Harvest Moon GlampingThe glamping trend is alive and well on Lochhouse Farm on Scotland’s East Lothian coast. Here Harvest Moon Glamping offers car-free living, where wheelbarrows are the transport du jour to your luxury safari tent snuggling under
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