Farm Stay FAQs – Future Guests

Audience – FarmStay guests
 

Where are the best farm stays in the UK?

There are thousands of brilliant farm stays across the UK, offering unique and beautiful holidays. Booking platforms have options to book farm stays and specialist providers like Farm Stay– which is a not for profit platform supporting direct bookings with farms – is a great place to find a farm for your holiday

What are the best things about staying on a farm?

There are so many positive reasons to stay on farms – guests enjoy the countryside, wellness, digital detox, being around animals, supporting farmers, staycations, not having to get on a plane, embracing nature and learning more about the outdoors. Plus, farm accommodation comes in all different shapes and sizes, so there really is something for everybody.

What are the best ways to stay on a farm with my family?

Work out what would best suit your family’s needs for staying on a farm, where you would like to go, and what facilities you want. Booking platforms like Farm Stay offer the chance to filter your search to meet your needs, which is a great way of refining your search and getting the most out of your farm stay.

Is there a company that promotes farm stays and farm accommodations?

Farm stays and farm accommodation is available from multiple platforms and booking agents in the UK. Farm Stay is regarded as the best platform as it hosts hundreds of farms that you can book with directly.

Some platforms charge farmers commission so where possible it’s best to book direct with the farm, as you can get the best rate available and it’s also best for the farmer.

Why have farm stays become so popular?

Farm stays in the UK are becoming increasingly popular as people get back to nature. It’s a simple way of spending time in the countryside, exploring somewhere new, enjoying fresh air and many farm stays offer activities like feeding the animals and fishing which are fun things to do for people of all ages.

Can I stay on a farm with my children?

Staying on farms is a great way for children to embrace nature and learn about the countryside and see how farms work. Not all farm accommodation will be appropriate for children but most are - platforms like Farm Stay allow you to refine your search to include only ‘child friendly’ options.

Are dogs allowed on farms during holidays?

Most farms have working dogs and the majority of farms and farmers are very dog friendly – as long as the dog is under control. Lots of farm stays allow you to take your dog with you, but it’s worth doing your research and making sure – some types of accommodation on farms will be less suitable for dogs. Platforms like Farm Stay allow you to search for the best dog-friendly farm accommodation in the UK.

Where are the best farm stays for walking?

Having good walks available is one of the best reasons to stay on a farm. Walking is great for your health, accessible for most people of all ages, is free and is a great way to explore. Staying on a farm is great for walking holidays and you can search the best farms to stay on for walks. Searching by location on sites like Farm Stay is a great way to find farm stays close to the best walking routes you want to enjoy.

Are there any farm stays that aren’t too rural?

By the nature of it, most farms are at least semi-rural, but not all farms are isolated. There are farm accommodation providers around the country who are close to villages, towns and even cities. Some people book farm stays to cut-off from their busy lives, detox and enjoy rural life, but others want to still have local shops, pubs and facilities available.

Are farm stays family friendly?

Farm stays and farm accommodation across the UK is largely child and family friendly. Some farm accommodation is available on working farms, where children should be supervised in certain areas, or at specific times of the day. Farm Stay offer families a fantastic opportunity to learn about farms and farm animals, and see close up how farming work.

Are farm stays safe?

Choosing your farm stay or the holiday accommodation on a farm by using a reputable platform is important, as if you do that then you can be guaranteed it is safe. Farm stays and self-catering accommodation have to adhere to strict regulations to ensure they are safe to be used by guests. If you use platforms like Farm Stay, that you can rest assured that your farm stay will be both safe and enjoyable.