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A farm holiday is one of the best options for a family staycation. From cool campsites to converted barns, these are a few of the top choices for a bucolic break.
Forest of Bowland
The Forest of Bowland on the edge of the Pennines, is recognised as an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Owned by the Gorst family, this former goat farm has canvas lodges with indoor and outdoor showers and a wood stove.
Feather Down offers a four-night stay in a lodge sleeping up to six from £455.
Wheatacre Hall
Eight luxury converted barns offer high end facilities in the surrounds of a dairy and arable farm on the Suffolk/norfolk border in the Waveney Valley. The homes have hot tubs and a games rooms with pool, table tennis and table football. A further play barn is available for children, while adults can work out in a fitness barn.
Farm Stay offers a week’s stay from £465.