Seven canvas hideaways at the end of a mile-long private drive near Gloucester, hosted by the Watts family.
4.7/5
If you’re looking for traditional rustic comfort, you’ll find peace and sanctuary at the end of the no-through road that leads to Moor Farm in Gloucestershire for your next holiday – described by the Independent as the ideal digital detox in 2021. You’ll meet Richard and Wendy and the three generations of the Watts family and hear about their passion for regenerative farming and sustainable cattle, one of many reasons why their farm tour is an absolute must. Your tents are situated by the copse, where you will catch a glimpse of their cattle feeding on the Severn floodplain nearby. Moor Farm is an ideal spot for a family holiday in Gloucestershire.
“We stayed for 7 nights and had a fantastic chilled out holiday, great farm experience. The hosts Richard and Wendy were really friendly and accommodating. Richard’s farm tour was fun and really educational.”
“Wholesome weekend at Moor Farm. It really is what you make of it. Go explore, take part in the pizza night, do the farm tour! We loved it all, and loved how welcoming we were made to feel.”
Room tip.Need your wellies, extra lighting maybe, bit of a walk to and from the farm.
“Richard was welcoming, friendly, chatty and a wonderful host. Pizza Night was great, with homemade pizzas and chocolate dessert. We loved the tent’s location, looking towards the cows at the bottom of the field.”
“Our first holiday as a blended family had all the potential to be disastrous with no Wi-Fi and totally off grid. Hands down, it was the best experience we’ve all had for years. The kids felt free and independent.”
Value 5/5; Rooms 5/5; Location 5/5; Cleanliness 5/5; Service 5/5; Sleep quality 5/5
“Freshly back from a lovely 7 days at Moor Farm. We went as a family of four with our dog. The farm is lovely and our youngest really enjoyed the freedom of going in with the animals, especially the ponies.”
“This was our fifth Feather Down Farm holiday and was fantastic. Richard and Wendy are so friendly. We feel so lucky to have enjoyed freshly baked croissants and bread every day. Pizza night was great fun.”
During your holiday in Gloucestershire, you can book a slot to enjoy the indoor swimming pool as an extra when you arrive (the pool is open between 17th April until 25th September each year). If you want to stay in the pure outdoors, then you can build dens, play hide and seek or enjoy the play area in the copse. As the dusk sets in you can spot wild deer whilst dinner is being prepared on the wood-burning stove with delicious ingredients from the farm’s honesty shop. Pizza night (available most weekends) at Moor Farm in Gloucestershire is a treat with food that should be in a good food guide and homemade cider that you’ll not find in your local supermarket.
The farm has a small farm shop with everyday essentials and a selection of locally produced goods.
Learn all about Richard’s passion for regenerative farming and sustainable livestock husbandry — just one of the many reasons why the farm tour at Moor Farm is truly a must.
Moor Farm is our only farm with its own indoor swimming pool! The pool is open from 17 April to 25 September. During this period, it is open daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. One-hour slots can be booked on arrival for an additional charge.
Pizza night at Moor Farm is a real treat, with food worthy of a good restaurant guide and homemade cider that you will not find in the supermarket.
Endless adventures await, from building dens to playing hide-and-seek in the woodland area.
Included in the rhythm of your stay
A warm arrival. To ensure a warm and welcoming start to your stay, your wood-burning stove and oil lamps will be lit ready for your arrival, provided you arrive before 6 p.m.
We are the Watts family. We live here together and our sons Matthew and Richard help out on the farm. Set at the end of its mile-long private drive lined with beautiful trees, we are excited to share all of this with you.
“Going without electricity is our greatest luxury.”
The farm tour is a chance to hear how the family approaches regenerative farming and sustainable cattle.
If you’re longing to explore outside the farm, the ancient city of Gloucester city is just five miles away, famous for its iconic cathedral and history that dates back to Roman times, whilst nearby Stroud, near Cirencester in the Cotswolds, was voted England’s Best Place to Live in 2021 in the Sunday Times. Cheltenham is just 20 minutes away for a wander around the town or perhaps a ticket to the races. If the Cotswolds are your thing, the chances are that your drive home will take you past Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘Diddly Squat’ farm, as well as Bourton-on-the-Water, regularly voted one of England’s prettiest villages near the river Severn.
Approximate drive times from Moor Farm. Routes and traffic conditions vary.
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Thank you! We will aim to be in touch with you within 48 hours. Wendy & Rich :)
