Daphne (brown and white) & Delilah (hairier grey one) are both rescues from the Donkey sanctuary in Sidmouth. They have been with us since 2014, moving down from Essex in 2018. They are still quite young (Donkeys live up to around 60 years), estimated to have been born in 2012. Both are very friendly, gentle and love attention. They are very inquisitive and you’ll find two noses over your wall if you are outside! Feel free to pet them or go into the field with them but, as with any animal, please be careful around them and avoid approaching from behind or quick movements / loud noises which may spook them. Both adore the odd carrot, apple and their absolute favourite things are ginger biscuits, but please, not too much and mind fingers! They get very territorial with regards to dogs, so please keep pets out of their field.
Come and meet our Tamworth pigs, mischievous and playful they love nothing more than a tummy tickle!
Had a great stay! Really enjoyed interaction with animals. Cottage had everything we needed. Would love to book again!
The perfect child friendly sanctuary. Loads of things to do for kids within a 30 min drive. Loved the animal feeding each morning, Andy was so friendly and made us... read more feel very welcome.
Cannot wait to return.
Four of us stayed in this amazing little cottage and it was amazing.
We had a great time meeting Andy and Sam who were extremely welcoming and friendly, and... read more it was great spending time with Andy in the morning feeding the animals and taking eggs for breakfast!
The cottage was clean, spacious, comfortable and had the necessary facilities to enjoy our time there and the beds are super comfy!
We would highly recommend staying here and enjoying the scenery, cottage, hosts and the local areas which are just a short drive away.
Very peaceful stay in a beautiful well equipped farmhouse . Excellent communication and advice from our hosts, they even helped us out with some coats ( we forgot to pack... read more ours) to ward off the British summer rains.
Family enjoyed watching feeding time at the farm with a very informative and patient explanation from Andy
absolutely brilliant spot for a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle. tje children loved being so close to the animals and helping Andy feed them in the morning.
We stayed with family - age range 2 to 70 - to celebrate a special birthday. Andy and Sam were great hosts. Attentive, welcoming and friendly. The cottage is... read more thoughtfully furnished and decorated with practical additions for young guests, like stairgates and a good high chair. The light, open kitchen area and courtyard are such lovely, social spaces. The location is peaceful and beautiful. The highlight, however, is the neighbours — meaning, of course, Joe and Ferdy (Horses), Roy, Dave, Daphne and Delilah (Donkeys). Seeing their sweet faces peering into the courtyard each morning was a delight. Feeding and meeting all the animals with Andy will be a special memory for our 2 year old granddaughter, and us all! It was wonderful to see such happy, and well cared for animals. Thank you again Sam and Andy! We would love to return.
Andy &Sam have a great air b&b, the cottage is beautiful, very spacious for our group of 6 with young children. Well equipped and fantastic location with all the farm... read more animals just out the window. So much to do in the local area for families and so much helpful information from our hosts. We will definitely be back! Our highlight was helping Andy on the morning animal feeding round and brushing the donkeys. We’d love to come and stay again!
Lower Whistleigh Farm is an amazing place for a family holiday. Me and my family had an amazing time with all the animals. Truly unique experience with all the donkeys... read more by your doorstep, so much fun.
Apart from the farm there is so much to see around, like small villages, waterfalls by the sea.
Our host Sam & Andy were most attentive, available for any questions and advice. We were able to walk with Andy on several occasions to see work and even be involved in feeding animals on the farm.
Truly amazing experience, definitely will be back.
Marta
Lower Whitsleigh Farm, Roborough, Winkleigh, North Devon EX19 8TU
Tel: 01805 603909
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