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There are very few holiday locations that can be described as perfect for both tired parents and untiring toddlers - but I think we may have found it in North Bradbury Farm. With an 18 month old who needed constant stimulation, and parents who needed rest and recuperation Tracey and Chris's welcome in the middle of the Devonshire countryside provided both, without having to travel further than the farm gates. Accommodation was tasteful and comfortable, yet totally practical for a toddler, with everything thoughtfully provided, from baby cutlery and highchair, to cot and safety latches on the windows. During the day children can walk the farm visiting the animals, ride Pudding the pony, or play on the swing and trampoline. Before going to bed they can join Chris as he feeds the animals, and once in bed, parents can simply put on the monitor and escape the cooking to enjoy an absolutely first class three course meal in the farmhouse dining room or simply dine out on the private patio. Our son Tom was lucky enough to have the added enjoyment of playing with Chris and Tracey's lovely little grandson and both spent many a happy hour in the paddling pool and on their toy tractors around the farmyard! A gem of a place complete with warm welcome, excellent location and first rate hosts who we hope will have us back again very soon!

19/07/ 2006

We decided to attempt a holiday with a 3 year old and a 3 month old baby and were prepared for the usual stressful time. However this could not have been further from the truth. We had such a wonderful time in May this year that upon returning home we immediately booked to return in July.

We have never been anywhere so well equipped and child friendly.The accommodation was of a high standard and safe for children. Our son was on the trampoline at 8.00am each day, before he helped feed the chickens, ducks,piglets and lambs. Then the week old puppies had to be visited before going out for the day.

There is so much to do in North Devon, we particularly enjoyed the Dinosaur Park in Coombe Martin and the National Trust Watersmeet which was beautiful in May with a bluebell wood. Our son also enjoyed catching trout at a nearby trout farm which we cooked on the barbeque back at the barn. We would also recommend a visit to the chocolate factory in South Molton.

Tracey and Chris are fantastic hosts, you have a very warm welcome and they are always generous with their time if you have any questions or just want to chat about what you have done and where to go tomorrow. We enjoyed the first dinner so much that we made Tracey cook every night! The food was amazing and Tracey and Chris were great company. It felt like we were out to dinner every night, when in fact we were just next door listening on the baby monitor provided by Tracey and Chris. We can highly recommend the chocolate bread and butter pudding!

We stayed a week but didn't want to leave and ended up staying another night. We are counting the days to our next visit and have already chosen our menus!

Jason and Sarah Regler
June 2005

We were attracted to North Bradbury Farm initially by the location - in the middle of beautiful countryside, not a million miles away from stunning beaches and of course Exmoor on the doorstep. Secondly, we loved the fact that there was ready made entertainment for our toddler in the form of sheep (which were lambing when we stayed!),ducks, chickens, horses and Mrs Pig. Thirdly, we loved the fact that Tracey offered three course meals(from an extensive choice of 12 different menus!)in the comfort of their medieval dining room. The food was delicious and Chris and Tracey were great company. Last and no means least the accommodation was "luxuriously rustic" - beautifully renovated Stables, so comfort for Mum and Dad - yet whilst not worrying about muddy boots or sticky fingers everywhere! There is also a self-contained garden - so Matthew could do his thing, whilst we did ours. We loved the fact that Tracey has a small Farm Shop selling all sorts from basics, to Tracey's own ready meals and even sheepskin rugs! We booked for 4 nights and ended up staying an extra night. Chris and Tracey couldn't have done enough for us and had thought of pretty much everything, including homemade scones and cider on arrival. We highly recommend it to the extent, we will definitely be going back - regularly!
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