To include:
• an introduction to the donkeys
• how to walk your donkey
• grooming session
• donkey steering course (walking practice)
Length and duration of walk: Three quarters of a mile, usually lasting about an hour and a half but can vary depending on how fast your donkey companion wishes to walk!
Our walks are flexible and we try very hard to facilitate bookings on a day, and at a time, convenient to you and your cohort.
The walk is suitable for families with children aged 8 and above
To include:
• an introduction to the donkeys
• how to walk your donkey
• grooming session
• donkey steering course (walking practise)
Length and duration of walk:
Around 3 miles, usually lasting about two hours, but can vary depending on how fast your donkey companion wishes to walk!
Suitable for children aged 10 and above.
Farm/Meet/Greet and Groom:
£40 per donkey whether with adult or child*
£20 for every additional adult
£15 for every additional child
Woodland Walk or, Village with Pub Stop:
£59 per donkey whether with adult or child*
£30 for every additional adult
£20 or every additional child
Please note:
• We allow well behaved dogs out on walks and on the farm
• Please come suitably dressed – stout foot wear is an essential
• Our walks are not suitable for children under 6
• We do not allow spectators or people not otherwise booked on to the walk
• Donkeys do not like the rain, so if the weather conditions are bad we are happy to rebook the walk or refund the cost of the walk with 14 days
• If you have any health or mobility restrictions, please let us know this when you book. There are a number of possibilities for wheelchairs, please contact us to discuss
• All walks start and finish at Lower Whitsleigh Farm
• Walk times are rough estimates – they can be slightly longer or shorter – depending on your donkey and how fast it would like to walk!
If you wish to book a donkey walk, or have any questions for us about our Donkey Walking, please do get in touch:
Tel: 01805 603909 or 07932 657572
Email: LowerWhitsleighFarm@outlook.com
A donkey walk is a delightful experience – walking out with your own donkey, or sharing a donkey with a friend. You don’t ride the donkeys but they do make wonderful walking companions.
For young children the farm walk is the most suitable, 6 is the minimum age for this. Children need to be 10 years old to take charge of their own donkey.
It might be! Please telephone us to discuss what you would like and what might be possible.
Donkeys don’t like dogs invading their space. Well-behaved dogs are welcome with an independent handler, sometimes one of us will lead the dog if it lets us.
The secret is to be comfortable. Shoes that are ideal for walking or wellies are recommended, but no sandals.
Yes we do – ideal for Christmas, birthday, celebration or just as a thank you! Just give us a call to arrange 01805 603909
Sorry, we are not open for general admission. We operate from our home and while we are out running the animal experience for pre-booked guests all the animals are out so there would be nothing for you to see, sorry!
Please make sure you wear appropriate clothing and shoes, as we do cover uneven and potentially muddy terrain in all weather conditions. We recommend you wear several layers to allow you to adapt to the weather, and to bring a waterproof jacket if you can – you never know how the English weather can change! Open-toed shoes such as sandals or flip flops are not allowed.
Our Donkey Walk experiences are currently available on Tuesday, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (subject to change).
The Gift Vouchers are dated and valid for up to a year. To book call 01805 603909 or send us a message here. All vouchers come with a gift card and info sheet as standard whether booked for a specific date or undated. Vouchers are free to send and can be sent straight to you or direct to the recipient.
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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