Belle Vue Farm, Poulshot, Devizes, Wiltshire.
The Farm and Surroundings.
Belle
Vue Farm is a 110 acre organic farm in Poulshot near Devizes in Wiltshire.
Devizes is a small market town in north Wiltshire, probably best known for the
Kennet and Avon Canal's Caen Hillflight of 29 locks, which rise 237
feet in 2½ miles
and because it is the home Wadworths one of the best breweries in the country.
Much of Wiltshire is designated as an Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There are few places in the world that can equal Wiltshire's sensation
of mystical forces and unseen time less energies. Stonehenge needs no
introduction and is known the worldover as an ancient monument
of huge significance.
Avebury's enchanting stone circles lie in the epicentre of Wiltshire's
mystical landscape, with Europe's largest man-made prehistoric mound,
Silbury Hill, and Britain's largest burial chamber, the West Kennet Long
Barrow, close by. In the summer months, crop circles also adorn the fields
surrounding this enigmatic area of about 300 acres.
Walk the White Horse Trail to see our eight white horses carved into
the hillsides; or take a leisurely wander through our market towns and
pick up the real flavour of country life.
The Farming at Belle Vue Farm.
Belle Vue Farm is an organic farm.
Joe and Izzy Dyke farm the 110 acres on Belle Vue Organically to Soil Association
standards. They have 102 contract reared Friesian heifers, these are
kept in two groups.
In the fields various groups of free range laying chickens are kept. The 'organic'
eggs are sold to a box
scheme and also on the Farm. There are also some Pure MRI Suckler Cows and calves
for beef and recently ducks have arrived.
Pets allowed.
Pets are welcome on Belle Vue Farm, but please keep them under close control near livestock.
The location of the Feather Down Tents.
The tents are beautifully sited between large hedges near a stream, with lots
of space for safe child play. In summer the stream offers a great opportunity
for adventurous water-play.
The Belle Vue Farm Family.
The Dyke family, Joe & Izzy and their four children Christopher,
George, Hannah and Lucy, are the third generation of farmers
on this farm, and to quote Joe; "My
wife and I are veryproud of our farm in every respect it has been in the
family for three generations and hopefully my sons will make it to the
fourth generation. We love to show people around the farm and indeed we
are very priviliged and are keen to share this. The concept of Feather
Down Farm Days was just the opportunity I have been looking for and fits
perfectly in so many respects".
Trips
in the area of Belle Vue farm.
There are many footpaths, bridleways and trails to enjoy on and around the farm.
- The
Kennet & Avon canal museum
- Stonehenge & Avebury stone circles
- STEAM - museum Of The Great Western Railway
- Longleat Estate & Safari Park
- The White Horse trail
- Stourhead
- Bowood House adventure playground
- Cathedral cities of Bath and Salisbury
- Westonbirt arboretum
Wilton House
- Monpesson
- Lacock Abbey and village
- Wadworth Brewery and visitor centre
- Castle Combe - race track and village
- Silbury Hill and Longbarrow
- Woodhenge
>> Click here to make a reservation at Belle Vue Farm.
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