Cornish farmstays are a great choice for families with young children, as on offer are indoor and outdoor facilities galore, as well as access to Cornwall’s moors and beaches.

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Whalesborough Luxury Farm Resort, Bude

Set in 450 acres of farmland and countryside on the edge of the Atlantic coastline near Bude, North Cornwall, Whalesborough is a luxury farm resort with outstanding 5-star accommodation, making the most of the coast and countryside that connects the north Cornish land to the natural environment.

With something for the whole family, pre-schoolers can look forward to Whalesborough’s Little Farmers club, which gives toddlers the chance to have fur and feather encounters with everything from pygmy goats and piglets to chicks and hens and your four-legged friend will enjoy the enclosed garden, pet blankets and throws, dog showers, luxury pooch packs on arrival, and dog-sitting service, which all help to make this the perfect escape for every member of the extended family.

Outdoor play areas at Whalesborough include climbing frames, swings, ‘Little Widemouth’ sandpit, and an adventure playground where kids can discover the bird-hide lookout, ‘badger set’ tunnels, and the heron’s nest swing. There’s even a well-equipped under 6’s playroom, and tractor and trailer rides to keep everyone occupied.

Other Cornish farmstay options:

McDonald’s Farm, Porthcothnan, nr Padstow

Touring and camping/caravanning park near Padstow that re-opens in April 2024, included with all bookings is access to the Farm Garden and playground including animal petting and Sundowner Bar.

Bosinver, Trelowth, nr St Austell

Family-friendly farm stays set in a tranquil valley not far from the south coast, including 20 holiday cottages all within 35 acres of wildflower meadows, with animal feeding sessions and egg collecting sessions with Farmer Dave included for all junior guests.

Coombe Mill, St Breward, Bodmin Moor

This 30-acre farmstay specialises in self-catering family holidays where kids can enjoy a safe farm experience with regular tractor rides, and hands-on and supervised opportunity to feed the animals. Sleep in a luxury lodge and enjoy private fishing in the nearby river for Coombe Mill guests and free hire of nets, plus adult and children’s rods.

Trevorrick, St Issey, Nr Padstow

Enjoy life on a small scale farm with views over to Padstow. Stay in one of the lodges, and little ones will enjoy Melanie’s farm – poultry, ducks, and kune kune pigs, a pygmy goat and Shetland pony. Also a few Dexter cattle and an ever growing number of “tame” sheep. And don’t forget the turkey, who many guests find fascinating. If all goes well in spring there will be chicks to hold and lambs to bottle feed, or walk around the paddock.

Where to stay: Cornish farmstay holidays with animals

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