Coombe Mill is a beautiful farm in a valley in North Cornwall, perfect for families with young children. We decided to venture down to Cornwall for our family holiday this year and Coombe Mill didn’t disappoint. The farm is owned and run by Nick and Fiona who immediately make you feel very welcome and able to roam freely around the farm. Every morning at 9am there is the opportunity for the children to join in with feeding the animals and even driving the tractor! The farm was a fantastic base from which we could explore beautiful beaches just a 30 minute drive away, take a trip to Padstow and visit the Eden Project. However, it was really wonderful to be able to step outside our lodge and immediately be amongst some wonderful countryside where we could:
discover…
run…
climb…
splash and paddle…
potter…
explore the surroundings and do some amazing things for the first time like holding a chick, collecting eggs, feeding the pigs, calling the donkeys for a carrot at sundown, being butted by a goat, searching for a newborn fawn, rolling down a hill, driving a tractor and stroking a rabbit. We really loved the runner ducks…
the donkeys Maisie and Rolo…
and the stunning deer.
Our holiday at Coombe Mill was one to remember and we will be going back for more!
Lovely photos
I’m determined to get to Coombe Mill one day! #countrykids
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We were worried about the distance to get there but we split up our journey and had a really brilliant time. I would definitely recommend it.
It looks just idyllic! No wonder you had such a wonderful time.
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It has everything, rivers, woodland, grass for picnics and lovely animals and it was great that we were a short drive from the beach so we could take our little one for his first taste of the sea.
It does sound like a fabulous place for a family holiday.
Fiona has six children of her own so they really understand what young families need. I have never been so grateful for a washing machine on holiday!
Kirsty what a gorgeous post. I’m loving the photos, already it feels like too long ago you were here. A perfect Country Kids coming home post! Thank you.
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We are just working out dates and then I will be in touch. We cant wait to come back and the time will fly by as it always does. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and free to wander
wow. what a lovely photo history of your holiday! I so want to go!
Thank you, we had a great time.
Love your photos, looks like you had a great time, fab place for children. I do love that donkey, wonder if he would stand still for a hug. We must go too, maybe next year (daddy can’t travel far at the mo).
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The donkeys became a real favourite as we would go and take them a carrot each after dinner each evening. It is probably a blessing that we don’t have the space otherwise I might be tempted to get a four legged friend!
What beautiful photos of your adventures with nature at Coombe Mill
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Thank you
It looks so idyllic. I simply must book for us to go soon. Dexter loves animals so it’ll be lovely to see him interact with them up close and personal.
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It is a great place for young children to learn about animals. My little one’s confidence with animals grew so much in just a week.
Oh what fabulous pictures, I’m loving the big puddle picture and laughing at the great duck action shot. It really looks as though you all had a fantastic time and this makes me want to go to Coombemill even more x
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The ducks were brilliant and they eat straight out of your hand!
Oh, I am so jealous - I would love to take the kids to Coombe Mill! Looks like you had a wonderful time. Love the photo of the running duck
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Jode@mummymusingsandmayhem says
I’m so jealous of all these families having fun at Coombe Mill….they need to relocate to Australia 😉 That pic of you and your little one is so sweet and it looks like you all had a ball…so much to do and see!
ahhhhhhh! I can’t wait to go there!
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Do it! The location is great for exploring Cornwall too. We still have lots of places on our list that we want to go to next time
What a wonderful holiday! That photo of a running duck is hilarious - that needs a caption, for sure !
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ooh I need to save up!
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I am so jealous I really want to go. It sounds so amazing. Your photos are stunning Kirsty.
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Oh I would love to get there one day too. We were at newquay last week it was so lovely
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What lovely photos! I must go there.
I keep reading such wonderful things about Coombe Mill - will be on my list to stay when we return to the UK
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Great pictures - I’ve just booked our 4th trip to Coombe Mill and feeling all excited about it again now!