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29/7/2008 at 10:49am
 Location: Wimbledon
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We are looking to stay on a farm where our two children can see the animals, preferably get right up close.

There are a few on farms but generally you are in a field nowhere near any farming activity.

Does anyone know of any sites in Southern England?

Thanks




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29/7/2008 at 11:30am
 Location: Langport Somerset
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http://www.farmstayuk.co.uk/

this is the website link for a group of farm sites



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29/7/2008 at 1:02pm
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Have a look at Parkers Farm.  We passed this site a few years ago on our way to Moor View. Reading the reviews it seems that there are guided walks around the farm and that children can get very close to the animals and even feed them. It looks like a very nice site, very well run and in a lovely location, if you're not put off by the busy main road in the distance then it looks ideal for you.

                                           Sue

                                            



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29/7/2008 at 2:59pm
 Location: East Sussex
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I like the look of West Middlewick Farm in Devon, it sounds just what you are looking for and gets good reviews.


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Stubcroft near Chichester is a working farm I believe not sure if there is livestock and how close up and personal you can get to them though. They are a very ecological family and try to things as green as poss right down to the composting toilets, which I hear don't smell at all.

If all else fails the beach (West Wittering) is one of the best for miles around.   

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29/7/2008 at 8:34pm
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try nant-y-croi.- Cardiganshire...you won't be disappointed..donkeys, ponies, ( a new foal ), dogs, puppy, all of which you can get up close to...extremely friendly and accommodating farmer and farmers wife....stunning site with sea views no matter where you pitch.  I do know that hook ups for this season are likely to be full - but try asking...non-hook up pitches usually seem to be available....huge non commercial site situated  a working beef farm - sloping pasture overlooking the sea....


30/7/2008 at 10:49pm
 Location: Gloucestershire
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This place is in Wiltshire near Trowbridge and positively encourages children to feed the animals etc. http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=4633  The link shows the reviews of people who have stayed here and children & animals are all that get mentioned!

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30/7/2008 at 11:09pm
 Location: Surrey London borders
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this one Fairfield farm in pevensey East Sussex any good?

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Campers do it in the mud!
Hubby says we can't camp as much this yr mmm we'll see!!
camped in 2009= 27nights
Booked for 2010 = 30 nights.

YAH I win!!

Looks like I was right he he


31/7/2008 at 2:17am
 Location: Herts UK
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We stayed at East Fleet Farm near Weymouth, Dorset a couple of years ago. 

Its only a few mile out of Weymouth so you have the added attraction of going to the beach.

A very nice friendly site. Highly recommended.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=1251



31/7/2008 at 1:11pm
 Location: Metro-Land Hertford
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Dorewards Hall near Braintree might fit the bill.  Stayed there five years ago, basic but nice.


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31/7/2008 at 1:16pm
 Location: Cambridgeshire
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Whilst I completely understand why you want this we stayed on a farm CL with animals (sheep and goats)  and loved it.  The kids were taken by the farmer to help feed and work with the animals

However just remember you will be in a working environment so be prepared for very early starts, farm machinery is not quiet, nor are hungry animals.  The smell is quite pungent too so if you are prepared for not much sleep and to have the permanent smell of animals  and manure up your nostrils then go for it :)



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31/7/2008 at 3:07pm
 Location: Gloucestershire
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It's just struck me that so many threads are like this  - suggestions for sites are requested, loads of ideas are provided and we all get enthusiastic at everyone's suggestions and then you never hear another peep from the original poster as to what the outcome was!  I'd always love to know which site was chosen and whether it was a success!

 



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01/8/2008 at 10:23pm
 Location: Wimbledon
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Angie, appreciate your comment.
I was looking for suggestions for a forthcoming trip, as we have just come back from a few days camping in Sussex and I wanted to put a request in on the back of that trip.

It may well be that we don't get a chance to do the farm trip til next year but as this website is slowish in the early part of the year, and memories are still fresh in people's minds now with current visits I asked this week.

We will probably do the one near Longleat or Tonbridge on the back of the comments so far and will feedback later. It may be this year, it may be next.

I hadn't yet replied as people were still kindly posting suggestions.


02/8/2008 at 8:19am
 Location: Gloucestershire
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Hi,  it wasn't mean personally, more as a general reflection, but it is great to know any final choice and whether it met your expectations!  Threads like this are handy at times because I can note down all the other suggestions too seeing as we like the same kind of sites.  I saw that Midbrooks have posted something about every weekend being booked up which is the first time I have seen that - perhaps the flipside is to keep a good site to yourself! 

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