Part of the Duchy Estate.
Billingsmoor Farm in Butterleigh is a traditional organic dairy farm and is part of the the Bradninch Estate, which forms part of the Prince of Wales Duchy of Cornwall Estate. The Duchy of Cornwall and Prince Charles are well known for supporting both farming and the conservation of the countryside. The Duchy Estate was created in 1337 by Edward III for his son and heir, Prince Edward, and its primary function was to provide him and the future Princes of Wales with an income from its assets. A charter ruled that each future Duke of Cornwall would be the eldest surviving son of the Monarch and the heir to the throne. The current Duke of Cornwall, HRH The Prince of Wales, is actively involved in running the Duchy and his philosophy is to improve the estate and pass it on to future Dukes in a stronger and better condition.

The Farm and Surroundings
Exmoor has 34 miles of coastline including the highest cliffs in England reaching a height of 1,350 feet at Culbone Hill, however, the crest of this coastal ridge of hills is more than a mile from the sea. If a cliff is defined as having a slope greater than 60 degrees, the highest cliff on mainland Britain is Great Hangman near Combe Martin at 1,043 feet high with a cliff face of 800 feet. Exmoor's woodlands sometimes reach the shoreline, especially between Porlock and The Foreland, where they form the single longest stretch of coastal woodland in England and Wales.The Exmoor Coastal Heaths have been recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the diversity of plant species present. The scenery of rocky headlands, ravines, waterfalls and towering cliffs gained the Exmoor coast recognition as a Heritage Coast in 1991. This dramatic coastline is an adventure playground for climbers and explorers, with its with huge waterfalls and caves. The cliffs provide one of the longest and most isolated seacliff traverses in the UK

The Farming at Billingsmoor Farm.
This organic dairy farm keeps 140 British Friesian cows on 320 acres of organice grass and woodland. They run a year roundbreeding programme and there are always new born calves on the farm. On Billingsmoor they also grow crops that are harvested and fed to the cows during the winter months.

The Billingsmoor Family.
Robert and Jayne Lammie and their 3 sons Jack, Alex & Edward, 1 Collie Dog called Lilly and one Spaniel called Megan. They started farming here eleven years ago And one of the sons hopes that he will become the 2nd generation to farm here. The Billingsmoor Farm family are proud of their animals, their farm and the countryside and like to pass their knowledge and experience on to their guests.

The location of the Feather Down Tents.
The tents are sited in a field overlooking woodland and are perfectly placed to enjoy the unlimited views over the surrounding rolling countryside. Children will be able to enjoy playing in the woodland and even building their own ‘hut’.

Pets allowed.
Pets are welcome, but please keep them under close control near livestock.

Something Special in the area.
The Beast of Exmoor is a cryptozoological cat that is reported to roam Exmoor. Although there have been numerous eye witness sightings, many scientists believe it to be purely mythical. Sightings were first reported in the 1970s, although it became notorious in 1983, when a South Molton farmer claimed to have lost over 100 sheep in the space of three months, all of them apparently killed by violent throat injuries. It is reported as being between 4 feet and 8 feet from nose to tail. Descriptions of its colouration range from black to tan or dark grey. It is possibly a Cougar or Black Leopard which was released sometime in the 1960s or 1970s after a law was passed making it illegal for them to be kept incaptivity outside zoos. However, considering that Cougar and Leopard life spans are 12–15 years, this is unlikely. In 2006 the British Big Cats Society reported that a skull found by a Devon farmer was that of a Puma, however the

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs states that "Based on the evidence, Defra does not believe that there are big cats living in the wild in England." But don't worry on Billingsmoor Farm our most preferred "beast" are our new born calves,