North Bradbury Farm

Umberleigh, Chittlehampton

Converted barn and stables in the Devon countryside.

Units 2
Sleeps 4 - 6
Bedrooms 1 - 2
Pets
Mobility

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids

From £750/week

Get the full farm experience at this charming retreat in the heart of North Devon. Stay in the converted stables or cider barn, both kitted out with everything you need for a family-friendly stay. And then there's the outdoors with animals to visit and pet, and outdoor play equipment, pony rides and an outdoor pool - all shared across just the two cottages. You will have a ball, Tracy has everything you could possibly need for baby, toddler or older so don't worry!

About this place

Best bits

Tracey has the cottages kitted out with everything from plug socket covers to black out blinds and blenders.
You can take a day off cooking and buy delicious meals from the on-site farm shop. There you'll find all the basics, and a few extra tasty treats.
Farmer Chris has a farm yard full of animals and the patience of a saint - he'll keep your children mesmerised.

Top tips

Order a tasty takeaway and grab a DVD for a cosy night in with the kids.
Dont forget to bring towels and swimming costumes for the beach and pool.
Wellies are needed all year round for anyone wanting to help feed the animals – they will keep your feet safe and mud out of your cottage.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Swimming pool

Babysitting

Wifi

Outdoor play equipment

Farm animals

North Bradbury is a perfect first farming experience for young families. Here you will find no jostling - North Bradbury is a safe and secure place for your budding little farmers. With just two cottages sharing LOADS of facilities children are guaranteed fun focussed company around the farm. There are ponies to ride, eggs to collect and animals to visit and feed twice daily. The adventure play areas are well thought out - the heated pool, that you'll practically have to yourselves, is a HUGE bonus!

Reviewed by Jo

Rooms

Both cottages have vaulted ceilings giving them a light and spacious feel. Electric wood burners and under floor heating keep them warm and cosy, and interiors combine original features with contemporary furnishings.

The Cider Barn sleeps four in a lovely double bedroom with room for a z-bed or cot, plus a sofa bed in the lounge. The Stables sleeps up to six, in a great double and a twin room. There is room in the twin for a cot. Plus, a double sofa-bed in the lounge is perfect for two.

Completely child friendly each cottage has everything from plug covers and stair gates to window catches and changing mats. There is a host of baby equipment: cots, highchairs, booster seats, plastic crockery, back packs, muddy buggies (for use on the farm), night lights, baby blenders, sterilisers, bath toys, baby baths, potties, toilet seats, children’s toys, books and DVD's in the cottages - you really do not need to pack much at all!

Eat

Enjoy cooking for all the family in the well-equipped kitchens, or make use of the barbecue for an al fresco meal. The on-site farm shop is full of delicious things to cook and eat including meat from the farm. There’s an award-winning child friendly pub nearby for meals out.

Activities

There’s so much to do on the farm you could be forgiven for not leaving. This really is the place for your budding little farmers - animal feeding delightedly happens twice daily - you will collect eggs from the chickens, feed the lambs and pigs and goats,

With a fantastic outdoor heated pool, wilderness area (with a mud kitchen and a place to book sausages on the campfire or toast marshmallows!), den building, adventure playground with a zip wire, ariel walkway, tree house, sandpit and a playhouse, there is something for every age group! If the weather isn't so kind, there is a games room with air hockey and table football, the barn where there is table tennis and a straw pit to jump around in and do what children love!

It is a working farm and children are encouraged to embrace the fresh air, be at one with the animals and get muddy - Farmer Chris is on hand to make their experience a wonderful one!

And for some down time cosy up on the settee and watch a DVD - there are over 100 to suit all ages. A trip to the children's library (in the farm shop) is perfect to get a new bedtime story book. Board games are available as are indoor toys, a train set, bricks, puzzles.

Grown-ups can arrange clay pigeon shooting, cycling and golf. With Exmoor and the North Devon Coast on your doorstep there’s plenty to do in the local area too.

Accessibility

Unfortunately, North Bradbury Farm is not currently suitable for wheelchair-users.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

Pass through South Molton, towards Umberleigh and Torrington. Follow sign for Bradbury and you'll find the farm! Less than two hours from Bristol, and around four from London.

By Rail

Umberleigh Station is the closest, with bus transfers to Crediton and Barnstaple. From there you catch trains to Exeter.

About the owners

Tracey & Chris

Listed since February 2009

We both grew up in North Devon so we couldn't wait to return with our young family, so we could give them the childhood experiences we had. We have been here ever since and love welcoming families to our beautiful farm.

Owner recommendations

If it’s raining check out our games room and barn for air hockey, table football and straw to jump in.
Book a babysitter and have a romantic night out at one of our fabulous local pubs or restaurants.
Bring your buckets and spades to enjoy the region’s beautiful beaches.
Toast marshmallows on the fire in the wilderness area.