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Feltham’s Farm Cheese Barn

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· Shepton Mallet, England

22 acres hosted by Penny N.

1 glamping pitch

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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

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Farm stays on a Somerset smallholding with a cheese dairy

For a wholesome and sustainable stay in Somerset, set the sat nav for Feltham Farm Organic Cabin. Or, perhaps better still, catch a train to the station at nearby Templecombe. Here, at Feltham Farm, you stay in a converted farm building close to where your hosts are busily making award-winning cheese and raising their menagerie of pigs, sheep and chickens alongside their children. Rainwater is harvested, sunlight provides the power and there’s a ground source heat pump too. The cabin is a modest name for the accommodation which is more spacious and well-appointed than the name suggests. It sleeps up to four.

The cabin has an open-plan living space, two bedrooms, a shower room and loo. Its ceiling is OSB boards, its floor is polished concrete. There’s no denying that it gives it a bit of industrial cool but, perhaps more important is the fact that it’s as practical as the mostly vintage furniture and well-appointed kitchenette that sits in between. There’s underfloor heating hidden below the concrete and insulation above the OSB helping this place feel cosy in winter and cool when you want it to be. Bi-folding doors help with that too and lead you outside to the shared outdoor space. This place is pretty sociable with employees and volunteers working on the farm and neighbours in a holiday cottage. You are as welcome as them to use the 25-metre swimming pond that you’ll share with frogs and newts as well. You’re also invited to help feed the pigs, sheep and chicken, if it’s something you’re interested in.

This place is best for farm enthusiasts and foodies who will be thrilled to try the range of cheeses made here. But it’s not just here at Feltham that food is a focus. This is Blackmore Vale in rural Somerset with farm shops and food producers aplenty – alongside some excellent eateries which your hosts can tell you all about. Wincanton, Bruton and Sherborne are all lovely nearby towns to visit and within a 20-minute drive. Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Longleat are about 40 minutes by car. But if you came by train, you can just settle in and enjoy a taste of Somerset right here.

We hope that you have a very comfortable and happy stay at Feltham’s Farm’s Organic Cabin. We are a certified organic smallholding in the middle of South Somerset’s Blackmore vale. We live in the cream coloured stone house, and make cheese in the Cheese Barn. You have immediate neighbours in the small cottage - you share a view of the swimming pond and the barns, in the courtyard. Please let us know if you have any issues or questions whilst you’re here - we can usually help or solve things! From ant bite cream (we have it) to where you find the best beach within an hour (sandy or pebbles?), or what to do when it rains (it will!), we can help. Please let us know if you would like to help feed the pigs, sheep and chickens. We tend to do this around 9am and 5/6pm, so if you text us or let us know half a day beforehand we’ll ensure we don’t miss you... There is a framed OS map of our local area. BRING waterproofs and wellies to maximise your enjoyment of where we are - there is 22 acres to roam around and see pigs, piglets, sheep and chickens. The table tennis table is up in the barn along with some Beano comics, board games, and DVDs in the drawer of the sideboard. We have a 25 m square swimming pond which you are very welcome to use. However, it is not fenced so if you or your children cannot swim you MUST supervise them at all times, and notify us if you have any non-swimming children. The deepest part of the pond is 3.4m and there are newts, frogs there, as well as reeds and plants so it is not a typical swimming pool experience - we find it infinitely better - the water is softer and kinder to the skin, and you can gradually walk in on gravel steps, and swim proper lengths. However, we ask that you do not swim with any suntan lotions on, as this will affect the natural water life in the pond...and there may be other people in the pond if it is hot - we, our cheesemakers and volunteers on the farm all swim at various times of the day... We grow a lot of our own food, so usually have something to eat (e.g. artichokes, asparagus, pumpkins, beetroot, flat leaf parsley, sage, mint, thyme, lots of lamb, and sausages). We will leave you a bundle of tasting goods for your arrival - wine or cider and apple juice, some herbs, veg, and our cheeses. Let us know if you would like more of anything or different options. We have to charge you extra for more meat, cheese, and some veg (like artichokes) but some stuff will just be free - herbs, apples in season. Summer - Do be aware that there are ticks in the field (ticks cause Lyme’s disease) so either put long trousers on small children, or be vigilant and ensure you remove the whole tick immediately with tweezers. If the head stays in, it can be serious. That being said, we’ve lived here for six years and none of ours has ever had a tick - but a guest child did, and luckily we got it out. We rarely lock doors here. We are very lucky that in this small corner of Somerset, we seem to be safe, possibly because someone is always onsite, the track is unmarked, and we have a very fierce neighbour farmer who is known as being tough as anything throughout the area. That being said, if you are worried, there are locks on two doors in the cabin, but one door needs a chain and padlock around it. So please ask us. Background Horsington village is in the Blackmore Vale, which is a wide fertile valley inhabited since pre-Roman times, and where the cottage is in right on Horsington Marsh, to the east of the River Cale (which joins the Stour further south). The bigger village to the south was given to the Templars in 1185 by the lords of the Manor. You can see hills that cup the village to the north, south, east and west,so it’s a very peaceful place with its own micro-climate (great for blackberries) and marshy mists. About 500 people live here, and there is a church, a fine school, and two pubs. 4 miles to the north is Wincanton which has two big supermarkets, a petrol station, post office, and two banks. There are lots of pretty Somerset villages nearby, and the main industries are farming - lots. Cars : if you have a biomass car, you can fill up at Gould’s Farm, on Batchpole Lane about 5 mins walk from the cottage. It is run by our neighbours Susan and Chris Moore. If you have an electric car, we have an electric charging point, entirely generated by our own 38.5 KW of solar panels. You can use this for free. (1) FOOD : EATING OUT Hub at No 3 - Seed Cafe, Wincanton - run by the excellent force of nature, and our friend Lynne Franks OBE, this is worth a visit for delicious plant based food, hemp beer, and raw chocolate. If you have children we send them into Bootmakers for a workshop, whilst we retire here for a coffee and wifi. Usually open Wed -Saturday Tel 01963 33886 https://hubatno3.com/the-seed-cafe Bootmakers, Wincanton - the best wood fired pizza in town. When there is not a pandemic they run excellent creative workshops for children and adults alike out of upcycled materials. Located in Market Square next to the Post Office. Text Ian or Safia for your orders in advance on 07757 490896. Stapleton Arms - The Stapleton Arms, Church Hill, Buckhorn Weston, Dorset, SP8 5HS - newly opened again, and with a lovely garden, and good atmosphere. 5 mins drive from us. http://www.thestapletonarms.com River Cottage - about an hour west of the cabin, we love River Cottage and Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall loves our cheese, and uses the Fresca Margarita in his nettle gnocchi which they serve at their Feasts. Well worth a visit if you love food. Marcus (Feltham’s Farm owner and cheesemaker) teaches the cheesemaking course there as well. https://www.rivercottage.net The Bull at Bruton - run by the Roth Bar & Grill team this is superb simple pub food, and great drinks, in a TERRIFIC atmosphere. Expect post modern pub (but NOT gastro) with stuffed deer heads on the wall, and geometric patterned carpet. https://thebullinn-bruton.com The Half Moon Inn, Horsington - is unfortunately shut until further notice. Their ice-cream business is making too much money! (they run Ecco Gelato in Sherborne and Shaftesbury). Lovington Bakery, Market Place, Wincanton. A bakery that opens at 7am serves delicious breakfasts and closes at 4pm. Perfect if you can’t face shopping. They do excellent lunches, and take-out. We are in an ongoing dialogue as to whether their Lovington Bun beats the Cinnamon Bun. Discuss. Tel 01963 824871 Brassica & Mercantile Restaurant, Beaminster – recommended by our friend Jules Horrell who runs Roth Bar & Grill at Hauser & Wirth – so it must be good! Try the light smoked haddock fritters with pickled red cabbage https://brassicarestaurant.co.uk . 01308 538100 At the Chapel, Bruton - about 15 mins drive away north, this is a fab restaurant with classy modern food in Bruton High Street, served by glamorous staff. It has a bakery, a winestore, a clubroom and is the heart and soul of good living for a 30 mile radius. 4You will definitely have to book if you want a table there other than midweek lunchtime (and even that has been known to be heaving). Serves our cheese Renegade Monk so must be good. http://www.atthechapel.co.uk The Roth Bar and Grill, Hauser & Wirth Gallery, Bruton - run by the wonderful Jules and Chef Steve Horrell, this is an excellent, relaxed restaurant within the Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery in Bruton. They have a fantastic staff, and approach to food all in beautiful surroundings. Everything they cook is sourced from within 5 miles and the butter is produced “in house”. Expect braised fennel and chargrilled beetroot smoked salmon rather than creamy sauces, though I’m sure these would be excellent if they did them. Amazing cocktails using borage and ginger. The first and last Friday of the month they have music (DJ mainly) events on Friday evenings but best to check. Serves our cheese Renegade Monk so it must be good. Check the programme online, needs PRIOR BOOKING. Tel 01749 814 700 Durslade Lane, Bruton, BA10 0NL https://www.rothbarandgrill.co.uk Osip, at Number One Bruton - Osip is the new farm-to-table restaurant run by the UK’s youngest ever Michelin starred chef - Merlin Labron-Johnson. Pretty amazing food by all accounts, but we’ve not yet eaten there, as we’ve not had time. Booked up til January 2022 now! Breakfast daily 8-10am. Thursday to Sunday - 12-2.30pm; 6-9.30pm; 01749 813 322 info@osiprestaurant.com The Newt in Somerset. Owned by South African Koos Becker, it really is stunning and has affordable, excellent locally sourced food at three different eating places on site of beautiful gardens. Opening times are 9am-6pm, late openings on Thursdays to 9pm. There is an amazing garden with 265 varieties of apple tree, designs by the great and good of the gardening world. Two restaurants, a “cyder mill” and Gelateria. There is also a newly opened Sky Bridge, and tame deer wandering around. Well worth a visit if you can. Adults £17.50, Children £7, Under 5 free. Restaurants and cyder-- tel +44 (0)1963 577777 reservations@thenewtinsomerset.com Somerset BA7 7NG https:/

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8 Ratings · 8 reviews

Simon C.recommends

November 11, 2024

Felthams Farm Organic Cabin

A great escape

Fabulous hosts who made us very welcome throughout. The farm sits in a beautiful location that felt remote, but wasn’t more than 5 minutes drive to anything you needed. The welcome pack has a multitude of great suggestions for days out. We chose the easy wins, a day in the sun on the Jurassic Coast and a trip to the new Stonhenge visitor centre. The Cabin has an enormous cooking/dining/living room that works well for getting the whole family involved in meal times. Our mornings started with a work through the orchard collecting fallen apples for feeding the pigs followed by a guided walk down to the furthest paddock to hand feed the sheep, a lasting memory for the children.

Sean B.recommends

July 11, 2024

Felthams Farm Organic Cabin

Lovely cheesy weekend!

I had an amazing stay at Feltham’s Farm Organic Cabin. The seclusion was perfect for a relaxing getaway, and I loved the quirky and comfortable vibe. The very big pigs added a unique charm, and the closeness to walking trails made it easy to explore the beautiful countryside. Very dog friendly! Penny and Marcus were lovely hosts, making us feel right at home. Plus, their cheese is fantastic—a must-try! There is a cheese waiting for your arrival. Highly recommended for a peaceful, enjoyable retreat.

Maud D.recommends

July 2, 2024

Felthams Farm Organic Cabin

We had a wonderful time staying in one of the cabins at Feltham‘s Farm. The landscape is beautiful and the swimming pond is amazing. The cabin we stayed in was perfect for a long weekend away from it all. Thanks Penny and Marcus!

Ruth C.recommends

May 19, 2024

Felthams Farm Organic Cabin

Wonderful cabin, everything you need as well as thoughtful extras. Truly welcoming experience and would thoroughly recommend - thank you for having us!

Emily G.recommends

April 2, 2024

Felthams Farm Organic Cabin

Lovely cosy cabin on a cheese farm!

We really enjoyed our stay at Feltham's Farm. They left us a lovely welcome gift with their cheeses and there is something extra special about enjoying their cheese just footsteps from where it is made! The cabin is well equipped and it was a nice place to disconnect in the country.

Karl J.recommends

October 23, 2023

Felthams Farm Organic Cabin

Our stay at Felthams Farm Cabin

A truly relaxing stay! Beautiful surroundings and peaceful grounds, the cabin was next to the swimming pond which made a lovely space to walk around and explore the surrounding countryside from. We stayed in the cabin which was spacious, comfortable and really cosy. An amazing stay and very friendly hosts!

Location

Shepton Mallet, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Penny N.

Joined in January 2023

From the host

Feltham’s Farm is a certified organic farm where we make award winning cheese. We aim to be as sustainable as possible, harvesting all our rainwater, using 40kw of solar panels, ground source heat pumps, electric vans to deliver our cheeses, growing as much of our fruit and veg ourselves. Situated in the heart of Somerset’s Blackmore vale.

Nearby attractions

There are 22 acres on the Feltham Farm smallholding which you are welcome to explore. Your hosts are also happy for you to help at animal feeding time or to watch cheese making, if you give them a little notice. There’s also table tennis, table football and a swimming pond on site. Off site, there’s plenty of countryside to explore on foot, by bike or on horseback with Pelvings Riding Stables less than three miles up the road. A good walk to get a feel for this area, Blackmore Vale, is along the ridge from Cucklington (four miles). It has great views. Cadbury Castle, a hilltop iron age fort, 10 miles from site is another viewtastic spot for a hike in the hills. Both the lovely Dorset town of Sherborne with its abbey and castle and the Somerset town of Bruton, with its galleries, are about 10 miles away. The National Trust-managed Stourhead House and Gardens, in Wiltshire, is 12 miles from the farm. Fleet Air Museum and Haynes Motor Museum (for which you can buy a joint ticket) are within 15 miles. Longleat Safari Park (19 miles), Glastonbury (26 miles) and Stonehenge (32 miles) are all about 40 minutes’ drive.

Food and drink

Feltham Farm Organic Cabin is an excellent place for foodies. Not only is award-winning cheese produced right here on site but your hosts supply, and therefore know, all the local farm shops and great places to eat out too. Ask them for their tips. You will get a taste of some of Feltham Farm cheese and other produce from the farm and local area in a welcome taster pack. You will also have the opportunity to buy more, depending on what’s in season but it might include lamb, pork, eggs and veg. The closest country pub to site is The Stapleton Arms in Buckhorn Weston (four miles) which has a menu of good food featuring lots of local produce. The town of Wincanton is about the same distance away and has a few different places to eat. Your hosts’ advise popping into Lovington Bakery for breakfast, SEED Hub (owned by PR legend Lynne Franks) for brunch or lunch and Bootmakers whenever you fancy a pizza. A little further away just outside Bruton (nine miles), The Roth Bar and Grill, is recommended along with At The Chapel in the town – book ahead for either.

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