Feather Down Farms in England

Where to find Feather Down Farms in England

• East Anglia — College Farm (Norfolk/Suffolk border, near Beccles) and Heydon Grove Farm (North Norfolk, near Cromer) on the Norfolk coast and Broads; Layer Marney Tower in Essex, set beside a Tudor gatehouse. See our full Feather Down Farms in East Anglia guide.
• South East England — Manor Farm in Hampshire (the original UK Feather Down farm, in the South Downs National Park), Lunsford Farm in Sussex, Sunninglye Farm in Kent, and Foxglove Farm in Berkshire’s North Wessex Downs
• The Cotswolds — Moor Farm and Hidcote Manor Farm in Gloucestershire, both within easy reach of Cheltenham, Gloucester and the Cotswolds’ honey-coloured villages
• South West England — Billingsmoor Farm in Devon, Mount Pleasant Farm in Dorset, East Shilvinghampton Farm on the Dorset Jurassic Coast (the only UK Feather Down farm with alpacas), and Warren Farm in Somerset’s Mendip Hills near Cheddar Gorge
• Elsewhere in England — New Barn Farm in Bedfordshire and Upper Shadymoor Farm in Shropshire

What’s included in a Feather Down hideaway

• Canvas tent with a wood-burning stove for cooking and heating
• Fresh running water and a fully equipped kitchen
• Flushing toilet and private shower
• Comfortable beds — typically a double, a bunk bed and a cabin/cupboard bed
• No electricity — oil lamps and candles are part of the experience
• Farm activities at most sites, such as meeting animals, farm tours, or feeding time

Why choose a Feather Down Farm stay

• A genuine digital detox — no electricity means no charging devices, encouraging a real break from screens
• Real working farms — expect actual livestock and the chance to learn about rural life directly from the farmer
• Family-friendly by design — hay barns, farm animals and open space are common across almost every site
• Variety of landscapes — from coastal Norfolk and the Sussex Downs to the Cotswolds and the Jurassic
• Coast, England’s Feather Down farms cover a wide range of settings

Is a Feather Down Farm stay good for families?

Yes. Farm activities such as bottle-feeding lambs, egg collecting, and meeting animals are a regular feature, and many sites include play areas, hay barns, or nearby attractions. Manor Farm in Hampshire and East Shilvinghampton Farm in Dorset are both well suited to families wanting hands-on farm experiences alongside their stay.

Browse our full collection of Feather Down Farms glamping across England, or see our regional guides to Feather Down Farms for more detail.