Berridon Farm, Bradworthy, Devon
The farm and surroundings
Bradworthy in North Devon, is situated close to the border with Cornwall and just seven miles from the North Devon coast. The area is a home to a wealth of activities, from adventure activities such as surfing, coasteering and sailing to sandy beaches and woodland walks, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The coast has some of the best surfing beaches in the country; gentle beaches for complete beginners or some of the most challenging breaks in the UK. The beaches of the north coast of Devon and Cornwall are renowned for their more dramatic nature than the south coast; resulting in hidden sandy coves backed by dramatic cliffs and remarkable coastal scenery. Away from the coast, Tamar Lakes, (four miles from Bradworthy) offers bird watching, wild life walks, wind-surfing, sailing and a tea room. While the countryside around is dotted with country parks, woodlands, moors and places to visit.
Bradworthy itself is a small village set around a square offering a
butchers shop, post-office, newsagent, hardware shop, garage and a pub – everything you’d ever need! The closest large towns are Bude and Holsworthy.
Bude is the archetypal West Country seaside town with the ubiquitous surf shops and places to enjoy an ice-cream or cream tea. Back in1837, a lifeboat station was established with a lifeboat funded by King William IV. The lifeboat station still operates today with a new boathouse, carriage and launching tractor being completed in 2004, providing new crew facilities and a souvenir shop. In 1819 work commenced on building the Bude Canal,this was completed in 1825, although the canal was in operation by 1823. The original canal was 35 ½ miles long and comprised of the main line from Bude to Blagdon Moor Wharf, near Holsworthy, with a branch from Red Post to Druxton Wharf, nr. Launceston and a feeder arm from the newly constructed Tamar Lake (now Lower Tamar Lake) to feed the canal with water. The canal was unique, in that it was constructed for agricultural purposes, the transporting of lime- rich sand to farms in North Cornwall & West Devon, where the soil was poor. The lock is one of the last working sea locks in the country and well worth a visit.
Holsworthy is a historic market town and is even mentioned in the Domesday Book. The weekly livestock market is one of the largest livestock markets in the South West. Streets come alive as visitors enjoy mingling with local people, who come to buy and sell ,meet friends and swap gossip, as they have done for generations. It’s a great opportunity to see the animals at close quarters.
Farming at Berridon farmBerridon Farm is a 50 acre farm raising beef cattle, including a herd of pedigree Highland cattle, and sheep, as well as being home to some 3 ponies and horses. A large paddock contains animals to enable children to get up close and personal to a variety of small animals including ducks, goats, sheep and ponies.
The Hill family at Berridon farm
David and Jenny Hill moved to the farm in 2006 
with their three children Stanley (9), Eddie (7) and Blythe (4). They were soon joined by their pet dogs, three miniature Shetland ponies Kitty, Shortbread and Foxglove, a host of ducks and chickens and even two pet buffalo calves!
The family look forward to welcoming you to their farm and will be around everyday to ensure you have everything you need to enjoy your stay.
The location of the Feather Down tents
A small number of tents are sited in a large eight acre field with its own strip of woodland offering plenty of opportunities for hide and seek, den building and tree climbing. A small, shallow, stream runs along the border of the field and offers lots of opportunities for adventurous play. Visitors share the field with a small herd of friendly sheep who act as mobile lawn-mowers!
The showers are located in a farm building which is a few minutes walk away from the field(across the field and step over a little wooden foot bridge) . The showers are newly installed for summer 2009 and one of the family sized cubicles even includes a child sized bath for those little ones who aren’t sure about showering just yet. There is also a toilet for guests in this building.
In the adjacent room to the showers, is the Farm Pantry where you will find home grown beef and pork, fruit and vegetables from the farm’s vegetable garden, locally sourced dairy produce and a selection of larder essentials – and a selection of drinks.
Sorry, but no Pets are allowed on Berridon Farm.
EXTRA IN 2010
• Pre ordered Meals
In order to make your stay with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible you can pre-order some supplies and order tasty, freshly home-cooked hot meals.
• 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.
• Horse Stables
Bring your own horse with you and stable it at the farm for the duration of your stay (£12.00 per night and must be pre-booked).
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Things to Do in the area
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