Create Truly Magical Memories
Meet our farm animals
whilst you're on holiday
A visit to the Glynn Barton farm will create some truly magical memories…
Come and say good morning to our team of farm animals with the team and get to know all about them.
Mini Farmers Club- Free and no need to book
Join us for animal feeding first thing in the morning during the week. We begin with the Donkeys with their carrots and meander along the path feeding the goats, sheep, alpaca, pigs and chickens. This is for mini farmers of all ages. No need to book just meet us at the field.
Young Farmers Club- £10 per child and booked in advance
During the school holidays join Pippa or Caroline for morning Farmers Club to really get to know them (age 8+). This is for the slightly older children for a more interactive experience with our animals. We go into the paddocks with the animals, learn a little more about them and groom them. These are charged at £10 per child for a 30min session and must be booked prior to the day. These are only available to families staying at Glynn Barton.
Family Time- £40 per session
If you would like a private family experience with our animals these are available on request and subject to availability. These are charged at £40 for a 30min session. These are only available to families staying at Glynn Barton. Maximum number 6 per family
The ponies
Hegarty & Flo Jo are our two Miniature Shetland ponies. They have amazing mane’s and love running riot around the field with the sheep. They have a good game of tag! If you are joining our Young Farmers Club then you will get to be upclose and personal with these two who love an ear tickle.
The Donkeys
We have two gorgeous donkeys from the Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth. As part of their rehoming scheme we are the guardians for Sebastian & Sweep. The boys love their carrots and cuddles.
The Alpacas
The Sheep
We have 4 Ryeland sheep called Rocky, Zuma, Skye & Marshall. Ring any bells…?! These little cuddly bears love their breakfast nuts and can get very excited.
The Pigs
Toffee & Fudge are our Kune Kune pigs and love the extremes of mud baths and sunbathing. Munching on apples from the orchard and protecting our chickens from foxes.
The Goats
We have 4 very friendly goats called Timone, Pumba, Alan & Snowy. They are very inquisitive, love cuddles but above all love the young farmers
The Chickens
Our farm wouldn’t be complete without a visit to see the chickens. Often the highlight of the morning feeding the chickens and collecting the eggs makes for some magical memories- whatever the age. Take them home and enjoy freshly laid eggs- whether its boiled, scrambled, poached or fried.
Want to know more animal feeding?
Frequently Asked Questions
We have two miniature Shetland Ponies, two gorgeous Donkeys, two fluffy alpacas, four Ryeland sheep, two Kune Kune pigs, four friendly goats, as well as a flock of chickens!
Yes – and we often find this is the part they love the most! They can feed our lovable Donkeys their carrots, before giving the goats, sheep, alpaca, pigs and chickens their breakfast, which always goes down a treat with both the kids and the animals.
Yes absolutely, our meet the animal experiences are suitable for animal lovers of all ages, and in the school holidays, we offer two different experiences geared towards slightly different age brackets – these include Mini Farmers Club where you can join us for animal interactions first thing in the morning during the week. We begin with the Donkeys and meander along the path, meeting and feeding the goats, sheep, alpaca, pigs and chickens. This is for mini farmers of all ages. Then, during the school holidays, we offer a Young Farmers Club, which is geared towards children aged 8+ (£10 per child, with booking required). Here, you can really get to know them in a more interactive experience where we go into the paddocks with the animals, learn a little more about them and groom them! Find out more here.
Yes, it is very safe and controlled for children to be around farm animals at Glynn Barton Farm Cottages. Animal feeding is a popular, hosted activity where children can interact with all our animals under the supervision of trained staff. The animal areas offer a secure environment with fenced areas for added safety.
Of course! Our animal interaction sessions are entirely optional! While daily morning animal feeding sessions (except Fridays & Sundays) are a popular activity, participation is entirely voluntary. Families can choose to join in with the animals or enjoy all other on-site facilities instead!
As you would expect, some natural farm smells and sounds are part of the experience in the animal areas, but accommodation areas are typically kept separate, smell-free and clean!
Yes, the animal experiences are excellent for photo opportunities and creating lasting memories. Children can engage in hands-on daily feeding of donkeys, goats, sheep, alpacas, pigs, and chickens, along with egg collecting and more! We love to see your photos with our resident animals, you can see some of them over on our gallery.
