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The Farm Stay farmers’ almanac

24 Feb 2022

One of the aspects of holidaying on a farm our guests tell us they enjoy is learning about what goes on at the farm, how the farmer raises his or her animals, and what’s growing in the fields. In this, the first of our quarterly guides, we describe... Read more

Romantic escapes in the country with Farm Stay

10 Feb 2022

Booking a relaxing break in the countryside in one of our picturesque farm locations could be just what the two of you need to get away from it all and unwind together. A Farm Stay break for two is all about enjoying spending quality time with... Read more

Hands-on farming adventures with Farm Stay

24 Jan 2022

We just cannot get enough of farming on TV at the moment, and the latest – BBC’s Kelvin’s Big Farming Adventure based in the Peak District – has got us all talking about the growing interest in farm-based holidays as opportunities for our guests to... Read more

Plan a Royal Farm Stay break

24 Jan 2022

This year Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. A number of events and initiatives are taking place across the UK, culminating in a four-day UK bank holiday weekend in... Read more

Rural traditions to enjoy on a Farm Stay holiday

17 Jan 2022

Many of our guests enjoy their holidays in the countryside because it enables to them to get a feel for rural life – and, depending on when they visit, local customs too. In the season of wassailing and Plough Monday, we thought we’d explore some... Read more