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Dolphinholme Farm

Even simpeler leven bij Barbara and John

Ontdek Forest of Bowland in Lancashire, Lancaster. Gelegen in het hart van het dorp Dolphinholme. Je logeert bij John, Barbara en Mark wiens familie hier sinds de Tweede Wereldoorlog woont. Deze vroegere geitenboerderij levert vandaag de dag eieren aan supermarkten in het hele land. Er zijn schapen, Galloway-koeien, vijf honden en een kat die je bij aankomst begroeten. Je Tenthuisje wacht op je in het bos, inclusief prachtig uitzicht op het landschap.

Verken het nationale park en meer

Het Forest of Bowland is een Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Het is wel 300 vierkante meter groot en is perfect om er echt even helemaal tussenuit te gaan. Foodies zullen genieten van restaurants zoals de Inn at Whitewell. Iets verder ligt het nationale park Yorkshire Dales, beroemd om zijn prachtige landschap, natuur en cultureel erfgoed. Ook dichtbij is het grootste nationale park van Engeland, het Lake District.

Dit doe je op de boerderij

Op deze boerderij is genoeg te doen voor jong en oud! Er is een groot loofbos waar je zelf hutten kunt bouwen, maar er is ook een grote speelplaats. Dwars door de boerderij stroomt de rivier de Wyre. Ideaal om op warme dagen te gaan zwemmen of pootje baden. Hottub bijgeboekt? Neem je favoriete boek mee, duik in de hottub en geniet van het uitzicht over de vallei. Stook het houtvuur aan en kook op het houtkachel. Aan het eind van de dag nestel je jezelf in je comfy bed voor een heerlijke nacht.

Wat kan je verwachten?

Honden toegestaan
Hottub
Dichtbij water
Privédouche

Deze dieren vind je op de boerderij

Jij ook?

Wat onze gasten leuk vinden

Dichtbij de kust
Omringd door water
Hottub
Dichtbij het water
Een bosrijke omgeving
Speelschuur
Dichtbij Manchester
Binnen en buiten speeltuin

Onze Tenthuisjes

Hottub beschikbaar

Tenthuisje met privédouche naast de tent

6 personen

Hottub beschikbaar

Tenthuisje met privédouche in de tent

6 personen

Tenthuisje met privédouche bij de boerderij

6 personen

Het échte boerderijleven

Verbonden met je gezin i.p.v. met Wi-Fi

Verhaaltjes voorlezen bij de olielamp

Unieke Tenthuisjes waar de tijd bleef stilstaan

Inclusief hout voor de houtkachel
Welkomstpakket met kaarsen, lucifers, afwasspullen en basis benodigdheden
Opgemaakt 2-persoonsbed, beddengoed en linnen

Herontdek een boeiende wereld.

Wil je iets bijboeken?

Huisdier(en) meenemen

Neem je trouwe viervoeter mee! Maximaal twee honden per accommodatie. Prijs is per hond, per verblijf. Let op: het is verplicht om de hond aangelijnd te houden op de boerderij.

Hottub

Écht leuk!

Pak je moment! Heerlijk relaxen in een houtgestookte hottub bij je eigen tent, reserveer nu voor je vakantie.

Hottub

Pak je moment! Heerlijk relaxen in een houtgestookte hottub bij je eigen tent, reserveer nu voor je vakantie.

Op bezoek bij

Barbara en John

Welkom op onze mooie familieboerderij in Lancashire. We melken geiten om onze eigen kaas te maken maar hebben ook pony's, kippen, honden, konijnen, hamsters en eenden!

Naast onze boerderij ligt het natuurgebied Forest of Bowland, een zogenoemde “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” met een geweldig landschap van heuvels, valleien en verschillende hoogelandvogels.

Dichtbij

Lake District

Yorkshire Dales

Blackpool

Lancaster

Morecombe

Wat vinden onze gasten?

Gemiddeld cijfer

Mrs Tierney

30.08.2022

An amazing time with family. The location was beautiful and the farmer very welcoming. My boys absolutely loved the trampoline and play areas, also the visits to the tent by the cute goats.

Mrs Kirkland

15.08.2022

This was our second time returning to Dolphinholme, and fourth ever Feather Down experience. The tents are super comfortable and well equipped with wood stoves for all our s’more making needs. We love Dolphinholme farm for it’s whimsical hidden giants, the babbling stream, homemade playgrounds (which we couldn’t get our children out of) and all the animals. It’s on the edge of the purple heather filled Forest of Bowland, and makes a good day trip to the Pendal Witch trail or Blackpool. On both visits we have had wonderful neighbours and came away with good memories.

8.8

Ms Thwaite

12.08.2022

Activity areas for children were very much overgrown and in need of TLC. Not usual Featherdown standard. There were horses and goats, none of the other animal experiences. No activities offered unlike other featherdown farms. Pizza oven was not offered and had clearly not been used for a long time. Whole place felt like it was being run down, no interaction or access to working farm and a swift ‘all ok?’ Only from family. Such a shame as this felt like it had once been a lovely place but the family were perhaps no longer able to deliver featherdown experience. More like camping than a featherdown holiday.

7.5

Miss Main

30.05.2022

Wonderful

Ms Schofield

20.05.2022

Amazing

James McFarlane McFarlane

27.08.2021

this is great glamping!

8.8

mrs Wood

23.08.2021

Location was fab, gorgeous field in front with amazing sunsets. Felt safe for children and they made lots of new friends. They had the best time playing which meant we could relax! We did feel some things were lacking ie no farm experience and would gave been nice to have had facility to buy milk, eggs, sausages etc. Pizza oven was not in use/mentioned which would have been nice. Also would have liked fridge shelf to put perishables rather than frozen hot water bottle and a box.

8.8

Mr Wise

20.08.2021

Truly fantastic! Barbara and her family are very helpful and run a lovely campsite! We loved every minute of it!

Mrs Mckaysmith

02.08.2021

Relaxing break, kids (8,6,2) so happy padding in the river, making pals with other kids on holiday, playing on the trampoline and outdoor playground and kite flying in the big field the tents all overlook. Tents benefit from evening sun so sun drenched bbqs. Owner checks in daily and quickly and kindly responded to our needs. Close to lots of beautiful spots although site doesn’t have views/farm access.

8.8

Mrs livingston

30.07.2021

This farm is in a beautiful location and very well maintained. However, it didn’t feel like a farm as there were no animals for the kids to engage with. On previous Featherdown farm holidays at other sites, we have been able to feed and play with the animals and collect the eggs from the chickens but there was none of that here. It was a lovely spot but if felt more than camping in a field than being on a Featherdown holiday.

8.8

Mrs Barlow

26.07.2021

Fabulous to feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. So relaxing! No WiFi or phone reception. And the kids could play safely regardless of the weather with a great indoor and outdoor play area. A bit of the info in the tents was outdated.. no washing machine or honesty shop now.

Mrs johnson

07.06.2021

Blissful 5 days under canvas with everything we needed, the hosts were friendly and had lots of tips and information. Beautiful location. Peaceful site (our family of 5 were the only ones there). Kids enjoyed the park and indoor play, visiting the animals (goats, horses, rabbits), messing about at the river and especially loved the hot tub. The Trough of Bowland and Beacon Fell Country Park are close for walking. The Fleece has delicious food and a small play area (again happy kids) plus doubles as the local store. Garstang has a Booths and swimming pool. Was a great family break.

Mrs Farmer

31.05.2021

Absolutely superb - a breath of fresh air and perfection after being cooped up inside during these long lockdown months. Location, the facilities, the views, the farm, the welcome by John and Barbara - all perfect . Thank you

Mrs Clayton

31.05.2021

This was our second Featherdown Farm experience, we came with high expectations as our first one was outstanding, but were unfortunately left disappointed. we did not feel welcome on the farm and the farm and facilities generally were in very delipidated condition. there were play areas for the kids as stated, but no other facilities beyond that. the local area was really good and we enjoyed a walk in the Forrest of Bowland and visiting little nearby villages. all the pubs served outstanding food. we did enjoy the river on site. we will not be coming back to this location.

6.3

Mrs Bradley

28.05.2021

This was our third time at featherdown farm, we love it here. The days go quickly just relaxing and the children having so much fun in nature.

ms Fitzgibbon

28.05.2021

Wonderful

mrs wicksteed

28.05.2021

Heaven

Mrs Wardell

21.05.2021

Lovely time spent in our cosy tent. Making memories to last a lifetime.

mrs watson

16.04.2021

Peacful

7.5

Mrs Robinson

12.04.2021

We had a wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings with lovely walks on our doorstep, as well as the beautiful river. The tents largely facing south west get the sun all day which is very helpful when it’s close to zero degrees outside!!

Mr Donnelly

16.10.2020

It was lovely break to get away from everything

Mrs Flowers

02.10.2020

Perfect tranquil little hideaway

Mr Murphy

02.10.2020

We had a great time. It was very relaxing. The children loved the play area and the tent had everything we needed.

8.8

Mr Leith

25.09.2020

Great experience

8.8

Ms Klein

18.09.2020

It was a very rustic experience, definitely more of an experience than a restful holiday but enjoyable none the less

7.5

Mr O'Donnell

18.09.2020

We wanted to get away from it all and that’s what we did - the accommodation was great and back to basic life. We didn’t try the local walks although they were offered. We took a day over in Lancaster and another up in the lakes itself but was happy to return back to the accommodation. As many recommend in here - the fleece was our meal for Saturday night and I can see why people rave about it - the food and the service and the local people know how to enjoy themselves. Truly enjoyable and relaxing long weekend all round Definately be going back!

8.8

Miss Matthew

11.09.2020

Relaxing

8.8

Mrs Gareis

11.09.2020

Beautiful site with amazing facilities for the children!! The tent had everything we needed and more. Everything was easily accessable. Tge kods loved both the indor and outdoor play area and we spent the afternoom down at the river magnet fishing and panning for gold (no gold unfortunatly) the holiday was made for my nephew when he found 2 shot gun shells. He was over the moon. We loved the giants seats the teepee and jake the giant too. We dont often go back to the same site twice but it is very likely that we will be back when the weather is a little warmer!!!

Mrs. Worthington

31.08.2020

Relaxing. Go with an open mind Nature inspired

8.8

Mrs Harte

21.08.2020

Rustic tent and campsite, felt closer to camping than other, more luxury, places we’ve been but we really liked it

8.8

mrs Kateryniuk

17.08.2020

very relaxing

8.8

Mrs Jones

10.08.2020

There were 9 of us; three generations in two tents...grandparents, two sets of parents and 4 siblings/cousins ages 10 -13. The tents and the welcome from the proprietors were both excellent. The bedding and the general cleanliness of all the facilities was spot-on. When we first arrived, the river was very low and paddling from the little beach was great fun. Later in the week there were tremendous nighttime storms and the river became very clearly something to be given appropriate respect, but it was lovely to just sit and listen to the torrents tumble over the rocks. The hot-tub was a great success.....during the heat of the day, the children thoroughly enjoyed it "just tepid", and later on in the afternoon the adults sat with books and glasses of wine, up to the necks in lovely hot water.

Mrs Kendrick

03.08.2020

It was a lovely setting but the place itself was very run down. We were promised a power supply before we went but that didn’t appear. I emailed the site on 2nd day but got no response. On arrival we were greeted by a woman who told us which tent we were in and said she would come down later to explain stuff - this never happened. We had a few questions so I ventured down to see if I could find the woman but didn’t see her again all holiday. It was more camping than glamping. Slightly disappointed with the lack of engagement.

6.3

Mr and Mrs Crowhurst

31.07.2020

Bonding time

8.8

Mrs Millward

31.07.2020

Very relaxing

Mr Fraser

27.07.2020

It took a day to get used to not having electricity, phone coverage and internet. Great location and facilities for the kids. Accommodation was surprisingly good.

8.8

Mrs Winstanley

17.07.2020

We first went to this location about eight years ago when It was still a goat farm and it was very good. It looks like it it has not been maintained at all apart from being cleaned. All the pitches are overgrown and unkempt. Nothing is level. They charge extra for fuel. There is a pizza oven and communal area that looks like it's never used. There's no farm interaction anymore. It's a shame because it could be a really great site still but they just haven't maintained it properly.

6.3

Miss Wall

13.07.2020

Our holiday was great we had everything we needed, the beds were comfy, the showers and tent were clean and the hosts were friendly. For the cost I couldn't have asked for anything more.

Mr Grove

06.07.2020

Very relaxing and in a quite area with only the noises of nature.

Mrs Eden

23.08.2019

A perfect few days in a lovely location allowing us to spend quality time as a family away from the stresses of daily life!