Surfs Up! At Widmouth Farm Holiday Cottages, North Devon

March 15th, 2012
Bodyboarding lambs at Widmouth Farm Holiday Cottages, North Devon

Bodyboarding lambs at Widmouth Farm Holiday Cottages, North Devon

Frodo & Bilbo are doing well and have been enjoying the spring sunshine in North Devon recently. They are such good friends, doing everything together and here they are getting in the mood for a little bodyboarding with a quick practice on dry land first. Could they be the first bodyboarding lambs seen on Croyde beach?!

Watch this space for more news of Frodo & Bilbo or why not come and meet them in person? We’ve several great offers on our website www.widmouthfarmcottages.co.uk and with spring literally bursting forth – primroses, daffodils, lambs…… – it really is a great time to visit. Hope to see you soon :-)

LAMBS HAVE KITCHEN COMFORT at Widmouth Farm Cottages

March 8th, 2012

Frodo (white ram lamb) and Bilbo (black & white ram lamb) curled up in a child's play pen in the kitchen. They are orphans and small, so receiving extra TLC!

LAMBS PLAY HIDE & SEEK at Widmouth Farm Cottages

March 8th, 2012

LAMBS PLAYING HIDE & SEEK at Widmouth Farm Cottages!

The first lambs are here! Born on 3 Feb 12.

February 6th, 2012

Late Availability for Half Term in our Self Catering Cottages

February 5th, 2012
Holiday Cottages in Devon at February Half Term

Putsborough Beach in the Winter Sunshine

Devon bathed in sunshine but low, low temperatures
We’ve been enjoying truly fabulous wintry weather this week with freezing temperatures and blue, blue skies. Just wonderful to walk on the beach – Putsborough in this case – wrapped up warm and blow away the cobwebs. Returning home to a cosy fire, a welcome hot chocolate and some family games – Charades is always a favourite.
The views around the coastline are absolutely stunning, on a clear day we can see right across the Channel to Wales!
February Half Term Holidays
We are looking forward to welcoming our guests at February half term – our first busy period in the year. There are still a few cottages available if you’re looking for a last minute break (details on our Home Page www.widmouthfarmcottages.co.uk )
Special Offers in February & March
Alternatively, if you’re looking to escape and relax, avoiding the school holidays then take advantage of our dogs go free offer or an extra night free when you book a short break. These great offers apply for all holidays taken before March 30th, you will need to telephone to book so give me a call on 01271 863743

What to expect on a farm!!!

January 29th, 2012

Special Offers on Winter Breaks at Widmouth Farm, North Devon

January 4th, 2012
The Stunning North Devon Coastline - Walking from Hunter's Inn

The Stunning North Devon Coastline - Walking from Hunter's Inn

Well the festivities are well and truly over!

What better time to take a break in North Devon and enjoy some rest and relaxation in our cosy warm cottages or work off some festive over-indulgence walking the South West Coastal Path or roaming across the stunning open expanses of beautiful Exmoor?

North Devon’s golden sandy beaches are quiet at this time of the year and dogs are welcome on many of them.

Take a holiday before 30th March 2012 & enjoy one of these great offers:

Winter Walking Holidays – Dogs go FREE! Take advantage of our low winter prices and bring up to two dogs at no additional charge. Furniture covers & towels for muddy paws are provided!
OR
A FREE extra night when you book a weekend or midweek break. Weekends – 4 nights for the price of 3 (Thurs–Mon or Fri–Tues); Midweek – 5 nights for the price of 4 (Sun–Fri or Mon–Sat)

These offers must be booked by telephone so call Liz on 01271 863743

Special Offers for December Breaks, Christmas & New Year

December 12th, 2011

Why not escape the festive frenzy and book a holiday at Widmouth Farm Cottages? VERY SPECIAL prices for holidays before 19th December or come and celebrate Christmas and New Year in North Devon – we’ve still some availability. There’s nothing like a bracing walk along our stunning coastline or across beautiful Exmoor for working up an appetite for yummy festive food!

Exmoor-Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserve

November 14th, 2011

Congratulations to everyone on Exmoor who has worked so hard to gain this recognition!  We hope all our visitors will really appreciate Exmoor’s dark, starry skies!  Here is what it means:

“Definition of Dark Sky Reserve:: a public or private land possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural, heritage and/or public enjoyment mission of a large peripheral area. The International Dark Sky Reserve consists of a core area meeting the minimum criteria for sky quality and natural darkness, and a peripheral area that supports dark sky values in the core and receives benefits from them as well. The International Dark Sky Reserve is formed through a partnership of multiple land owners and/or administrators that have recognized the value of the starry night through regulation and/or formal agreement and/or long term planning.”

SEAL ON WIDMOUTH FARM’S BEACH

September 28th, 2011
Young female seal

Young female grey seal, thought to be one of several released from Combe Martin in August 2011 after being reared in a sanctuary.  She was so tame she kept swimming up to us.

She had become stranded in the large rock pool as the tide went out, but as the water rose she was able to swim out to sea again.