Self catering holiday cottages, campsites, Green and Wild breaks

Green and Wild Farm & Country holidays in South West England

Farm and Country holidays in the South West of England

“It was wonderful to see so many wildflowers”

Jo from Lancaster

Self catering holiday cottages, camping and caravanning sites and wildlife breaks in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

The South West is a nature lover’s paradise offering visitors a truly diverse range of scenic beauty and indigenous wildlife. We’ve put together a selection of Cartwheel members that offer a Green and Wild Farm & Country holidays in South West England variety of wildlife breaks. You can choose to stay in a comfortable cottage, bed and breakfast or a campsite where the wildlife can be observed in their natural habitats. Your hosts will provide local knowledge and information to encourage you to get the most out of your stay.

	Choose from the following selection

Camping & Caravanning	Westermill Farm, near Minehead, Somerset. AA 2 Pennants; Visit Britain 2 stars; David Bellamy award. David Bellamy Gold award for conservation. AA award for conservation excellence. Somerset FWAG 2004 Otter trophy for farming and wildlife competition. Secluded camping (self catering lodges also available) besides sparkling shallow river in heart of National Park. Four way marked walks around 500 acres. Piglets, lambs and hens around the farmyard. View full details...

Self Catering	Wren’s Nest Cottage & Heron’s Lodge, near Combe Martin, Devon. Pending Visit England Inspection, David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award. The peace, tranquility and stunning landscape of the park, set in a picturesque valley, lends itself perfectly to enjoying the simple pleasures of life – rich with birds and wildlife that will keep you entertained for hours. View full details...

Self Catering	The Ancient Barn & The Old Stables at Lower Cockhill, near Castle Cary, Somerset. Visit Britain 4 stars Green Tourism Award. Grade two listed buildings sensitively restored. Settlement dates back to 15th century. Unspoilt countryside rich in wildlife including deer, badgers, foxes, owls, woodpeckers, bats and glow-worms. View full details...

Self Catering	Stawley Wood Cottages, near Wellington, Somerset. Visit Britain 4 Stars Participant in Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Tranquillity and views to the Blackdown Hills; way marked walks from the farm. Fishing, golf, horse drawn canal trips, painting holidays in spring and autumn. View full details...

Self Catering	Knowle Farm, near Nr Totnes, Devon. Visit Britain 4 Stars. Bronze Award Green Tourism Business Scheme. Donkeys and sheep mingle with wild birds around the pond and river whilst buzzards soar above. Don't forget the pigs, chickens and ducks. Knowle farm offers four beautifully converted listed barns overlooking lovely farmland views and nearby in a picturesque village a 16th century thatched cottage. View full details...

Self Catering	Pollaughan Farm Cottages, near Portscatho, Cornwall. Farmhouse - 4 Stars; Willows & Owl Cottages - 5 Stars. Gold Award Green Tourism Business Scheme. Escape to Pollaughan Farm Cottages, on the idyllic and tranquil Roseland Peninsula ,where sandy beaches and coves are within minutes…and the daily involvement with farm animals here offer really special memories for adults and children alike …but you will need to book early ! View full details...

Self Catering	Holwell Farm Cottages, near Dartmoor, Devon. Visit Britain 5 star grading. As seen on TV: The Forgotten Farm. Holwell is a haven for wildlife with over 500 acres of farm and open moorland that have been relatively undisturbed for nearly 1000 years. Howell is home to breeding Lapwings, Buzzards, Red Deer, Curlew, Woodcock and Snipe as well as a plethora of unusual mosses and floral species. In May the whole estate turns purple with the bluebells which are a sight to behold. One of the largest mires on Dartmoor runs through the estate and is also a magnet for wildlife. Venture out at night and you will encounter a variety of wildlife including foxes and badgers. View full details...

Self Catering	Tredethick Farm Cottages, near Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Self Catering Visit Britain 4 stars Winner of Tourism in the environment for whole of England. Cornwall Countryside award winners. Farm trails, woodlands and 5 ponds. Abundant wildlife. Badgers nesting, ducks, swans, moorhens and geese. Information on walks in the local area. View full details...

Self Catering	Edeswell Farm, near South Brent, Devon. Visit Britain 3 stars. David Bellamy Conservation Gold Award. South Hams Gold Business award. Gold Award Green Tourism Business Scheme. David Bellamy conservation Gold award fourth year running. South Hams Gold business award. Wildlife and animal information centre. Natural haven for wildlife and flora. Lodges, cottages and caravans. Rural location near Dartmoor. Large indoor heated swimming pool. Outdoor play area and walks. Coarse and trout fishing available nearby. Green tourism policy. View full details...

Bed & Breakfast	Tregerrick Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall. AA 4 Star. SIlver award Green Tourism Business Scheme. Close to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, you are guaranteed a friendly welcome, quality food and spacious, comfortable en suite accommodation at Tregerrick, a fine Victorian farmhouse overlooking a peaceful wooded valley between Heligan and Gorran Haven. Ideal for touring, walking and cycling. View full details...

Bed & Breakfast	Highway Farm, near Bridport, Dorset. Visit Britain 4 Star silver award. Green Tourism Business Scheme Silver Award. Hearty farmhouse breakfasts, superb views overlooking two fishing lakes. A real home from home. Warm, welcoming with spacious, en-suite bedrooms. Art Courses and willow workshops available. View full details...

Bed & Breakfast	Gants Mill & Garden Farmhouse B&B, near Bruton, Somerset. Visit Britain 4 Stars; Bronze award Green Tourism Business Scheme. Beautiful 18th Century farmhouse in rural valley, next to historic watermill, now generating electricity, where Brian can show you round. Garden featured in many national gardening magazines. View full details...