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Activities On Our Farm

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Let us take care of entertaining the kids, little ones and teens alike, with complimentary daily activities for the whole family to enjoy, whatever the weather. Look here at all the things you can do on the farm.

Please note some of these activities are only provided during peak English school holidays (dates may vary – please feel free to give us a call to double check). Children do need to be accompanied by an adult.

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A family sitting around a campfire in the woods, roasting marshmallows on sticks. Two adults and three young children are enjoying the outdoor activity together.
Young girl with red hair in pigtails wearing a maroon jacket, using a hammer outdoors with other children and adults.

Woodland fun

Step into nature and explore our bug hotel and woodland den. During the school holidays, there’s load of fun to be had here at woodland fun. Learn how to build a fire, toast marshmallows, enjoy s’mores and tasty baked apples, hot chocolate during the winter months, craft your own bird feeders, and paint wooden keepsakes from our fallen Chestnut tree to take home. It’s the perfect mix of adventure and creativity, all set in the heart of the woods.

Lambing on the farm

Lambing time is one of the most magical moments on the farm, and we love sharing it with our guests.

Once or twice a year, you can visit our lambing shed to see the adorable newborn lambs arrive and even lend a hand bottle-feeding the ones that need a little extra care. It’s a truly memorable and hands on experience that makes your farm holiday in Cornwall feel extra special.

We have a flock of around 900 sheep here at The Olde House. Our first lambs are born out in the fields in September, while the main lambing season takes place in February, perfect timing for our popular lambing weekends. This special weekend is a guest favourite, with our Lucky lambing tour giving you the chance to visit the lambing shed, learn all about the process, cuddle a lamb, and if you’re lucky – witness a lamb being born.

Four young lambs being held and petted by people.
Two young boys in winter jackets smiling and bottle-feeding baby lambs inside a barn.
A newborn lamb standing in straw inside a barn, looking towards the camera.
A young boy with red hair sitting on straw in a barn, bottle-feeding a lamb while another lamb stands nearby. There are more sheep and lambs in the background.
A barn owl perched on a wooden fence post
Close-up of a falcon's head with detailed feathers and sharp beak
A barn owl perched on a post outdoors

Falconry

During the school holiday we offer a complimentary first-class free flight display featuring a stunning variety of birds of prey, all brought to life through David’s fun and fascinating commentary. With over 30 years of experience as a professional falconer, David is passionate about sharing his love for these incredible creatures with an incredible talk.

A woman and two young boys using nets to catch pond life at the edge of a pond, surrounded by greenery and wearing boots and outdoor clothing.
Woman and two young boys pond dipping with nets by the edge of a pond, smiling and enjoying nature.
A woman and two young boys are pond dipping with nets near the edge of a shallow pond, surrounded by greenery and reeds.

Pond-dipping

Discover the hidden world beneath the water, back in the Summer of 2014, our local primary school joined us for a farm visit. After a stop at the bird hide, we wandered over to the pond. It was bursting with life. With trays and nets in hand the children dipped into the water and scooped up an incredible 20 Water Boatmen in one go. Their excitement was contagious, and it inspired Jaime to make pond-dipping a regular activity during the school holidays.

Now, you can join in the fun too! We provide all the gear. Trays, nets and ID charts.

New Pontoon for Spring 2025!

Feed The Animals

All year round, Come and meet our adorable animal friends! Pets’ Corner is a cosy home for our resident animals like guinea pigs, chickens, goats and lambs. They love visitors and are always happy to say hello!

If you’d like to help Kev with feeding the animals, check the times at reception during your stay. It’s a great chance to get involved and learn more about caring for them.

Please remember, Children must always be with an adult while visiting Pets’ Corner and during feeding sessions.

Person in a blue jacket gently petting a small brown and white goat, with another goat standing on a wooden bench in the background.
A young girl with blonde hair holding a white guinea pig close to her neck, with the guinea pig partly hidden under her hair.
Young boy smiling and holding a black chick while a girl gently pets it, with another child in the background sitting on straw in a wooden barn setting.
Smiling child in a blue jacket holding a baby goat while sitting on hay inside a barn.

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