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 Belle Vue farm family
The Dyke family, Joe & Izzy and our four children Christopher, George, Hannah and Lucy, are the third generation of farmers on this farm.
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.
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. We 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.
EXTRA IN 2010
Slow Food
not only is it delicious but it’s also a great stress buster... Slooow Food at Feather Down is the real thing with real ingredients, great taste and unexpected flavours that you just couldn’t capture at home.
•Farmers Soup or Stew from the Open Fire - £27.50 (soup) / £32.50 (stew)
You will receive all the ingredients, including fire wood, the recipe and cooking utensils to prepare a delicious Farmers Soup or Stew at your tent enough for four people.
• Smoke Barrel hire - £39.50
You will receive all the ingredients, including fire wood, the recipe, instructions and a smoke barrel,
to smoke your own fish or chicken at your tent for four people.These Slow food arrangements are best pre-booked at reservation as availability is limited.
• Premier Service - £ 10.00 per person
The Premier Service includes: Beds made up upon arrival, Wood-burner and lanterns lit, a hot cheesy jacket potato and a hot drink (hot chocolate, tea or coffee) The Premier Service must be pre-booked and does not include stripping beds on departure.
• Camp Fire facilities
Gather your friends and family together for an evening beside the camp fire telling stories and toasting marshmallows! Available on most farms.
>> Click here to make a reservation at Belle Vue farm.
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