The natural environment enables us to connect with ourselves and each other.
Pickwell Barton covers 600 acres of farmland overlooking the beautiful coastal beaches of Putsborough and Woolacombe, steeped in history and located within one of the World’s oldest UNESCO Biosphere that stretches from the highlands of Dartmoor and Exmoor, down the river valleys to the sea and beyond Lundy Island. Pickwell Barton sits an area of outstanding natural beauty. With every outdoor activity at your fingertips it is the perfect location to explore, relax and simply enjoy life as it should be lived.
Jane and Andrew’s family have farmed in this stunning location for over 100 years, bringing a very personal touch to any visit. This has been recognised by the AA and Visit England when they were awarded the prestigious “Gold” award for service. Only awarded to the top 5% of businesses that truly go the extra mile for their guests.
A very special place, our working sheep and arable farm is run by the family, perched on the edge of Woolacombe, North Devon. We think it’s the most beautiful place in the world. Come and stay in our beautiful cottage, really absorb the uniqueness of this special place by booking a weekly holiday or short break, our cottage sits majestically above the beach in its own private courtyard and grounds.
From hiking along the dramatic coastal path, walk in our ancient meadows with a stream meandering through, take in the breath-taking panoramic coastal views, there’s plenty of places to explore. Reconnect with nature, discover community and fall in love with Pickwell Barton.
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Spring is in the air – Down on the Farm.
It’s a busy time of the year down on the farm. Our 500 sheep are giving birth to their lambs during March. It’s when all hands are on deck to help. At Pickwell Barton all the sheep come indoors to give birth. After Approximately 4 days, mum and their babies are taken out in the tractor and link box and put into the fields overlooking Putsborough and Woolacombe Beach. They go into small fields with about 20 or so other sheep, this enables them to find their mums easier. It’s very important that we help the sheep take great care of their little lambs and protect them from prey and the elements of the weather. Lambs don’t like it wet and cold. The sheep are fed on sheep cake and hay, this helps them to produce milk for their lambs. Like us they are looking forward to warmer weather. The is shining, the daffodils, snowdrops and primroses are all making an appearance here on the North Devon Coast. Our cattle are all warm in their sheds too at this time of year.
