From our Twitter
RT @HenlakeBats: @DevonWildlife think the poor bats are getting a bit worried too! some very thin bats about in some areas
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On Weds saw pearl bordered fritillaries flying in sunshine among bluebells, dog violets at #devonwildlifetrust Dart Valley nature reserve.
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Confidence in the Countryside Project - Approved Farm Businesses
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Ashridge Farm - A 200 acre gold award winning working organic farm, sheep, poultry, crops. Farm Trails. Eco-friendly B+B from £25, wood pellet heating, green oak, water based paints used. Tel: 01363 774292. www.ashridgefarm.co.uk |
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Beer Mill Farm – Large, individual, self-catering cottages, close to the coast and moors with access to private nature trails. DWT Gold Award. Families and pets welcome. Tel: 01409 253093 www.selfcateringcottagesdevon.co.uk |
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Dune Lodge/Somers Farm, North Devon - Silver Award. Quality self-catering, eco-friendly Dune Lodge set behind sand dunes of famous Croyde Beach. Visit Somers Farm, County Wildlife Site, unimproved meadows, lake, marsh, woodlands. Jill: 01271 858227 www.dunelodgecroyde.co.uk |
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Fursdon Estate, Thoverton - There are two self catering apartments, within the Manor house, and visitors have access to the gardens, grass tennis court and to much of the beautiful estate. |
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Harton Farm - A peacefully situated, comfortable Exmoor farmhouse where you will find genuine hospitality and real food - homegrown meat, fruit and vegetables. Working farm, friendly animals, nature trail, Dogs welcome. 01398 351209 |
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Hollacombe Farm - Self-catering Holidays (4-star, sleeps 4). Wonderful views and wildlife on the western slopes of Exmoor National Park. Ideally situated for exploring Exmoor and the North Devon coast.
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Hope Farm, Ashwater - Visit Hope Farm and get the most from your Devon experience, tranquil wildlife walk, delightful Alpacas, fabulous homemade fayre in superb B&B accommodation. Tea room and walk open May-Sept. |
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Huxtable Farm B&B - Accommodation near Exmoor/Barnstaple. Award winning secluded Medieval farmhouse with en-suite facilities. Sheep farm, tennis court, pond and woodland walk. Homemade bread and jams. www.huxtablefarm.co.uk |
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Little Comfort Farm - 26Ha mixed organic farm with beef cattle, sheep, pigs and hens. Five self catering letting units in converted farm buildings (29 beds). Farm produce retailed mainly on site and course fishing lake. info@littlecomfortfarm.co.uk |
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Monks Farm, Pyworthy - At Monks we offer self catering accommodation, a farm trail, two county wildlife sites of culm grassland & home produced pork and beef. Contact 01288 381 409
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Roliphants Farm, Tiverton - In the Lowman Valley (Tiverton 3 miles). Sheep and vegetable production. Wildlife Trail, numerous ponds- some fishable. Headquarters Mid Devon Natural History Society. Meeting Room. Self Catering Annexe Flat. www.middevonnaturalhistorysociety.co.uk |
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Rose Cottage - Situated approximately 5 miles from Bude and the North Cornwall Coast. The converted shippen to the right will be available from Christmas 2009. DWT Silver Approval. Site includes a SSSI. Gordon Crouch Tel: 01288 381639 |
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Southcombe Farm - Five star rated self catering barn. DWT Silver Approval. County Wildlife Site. Wildlife Trail through Culm Grassland. Stud Farm with mares and foals. Peaceful and secluded. 01409 253761 www.southcombe.net |
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The Milking Parlour at Hole, Black Torrington - Quality self-catering accommodation in Grade 2 listed thatched barn on our peaceful farm. DWT silver approval. County Wildlife Site
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Wheatland Farm self-catering accommodation - a haven for walking, relaxing, fishing or exploring North Devon/Dartmoor. Dogs welcome. Popular farm shop nearby. Explore our SSSI nature reserve, borrow bikes, or just relax. Gold Approval. www.wheatlandfarm.co.uk 01873 83499 |
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Yeomadon Farm - Farm on Devon/Cornwall border. Bude 8 miles. 4 Self-catering cottages sleeping 2-8. 4 course fishing lakes, grass tennis court. Woodland walks. Dogs welcome. www.yeomadon.com or 01409 252378 |
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Awsland Farm - A family working farm with nature walks, camping and caravan site. Close to moors and spectacular Devon coasts plus many award winning attractions. Something for all ages.Tel: 01409 281246. http://awslandfarm.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk |
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Town Barton Farm - Situated in Mid Devon, Town Barton is a mixed farm with a Victorian farmhouse and stone built farmyard. Groups can enjoy the walks through the managed Culm grassland fields.
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Devon Fine Fibres - We produce quality cashmere, mohair and ultrafine wool from our own goats and sheep. Yarn, kits and finished items are all available. Visitors are welcome but please ring first. www.devonfinefibres.co.uk |
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Hallwood Farm, Petrockstowe - Environmental good farming practice and promotion of local produce are key at Hallwood Farm. A large range of vegetables are grown for our vegetable box and wholesale customers. www.hallwoodfreshveg.co.uk 01837 811762 |
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Linscombe Farm - DWT Gold Award. Our organic vegetables are 100% home grown at our 2 farms near Crediton and Exeter and available at selected farmers markets or through our award winning vegetable box scheme. www.linscombe.co.uk 01363 84291 |
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Prowse, East Village - Traditional Mid Devon mixed farm. Enterprises include potatoes, Swedes, and thatching reed. Out 2 mobile catering units – jacket potatoes and fresh crisps use home grown produce, from field to customer! 01363 866204 |
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West Lake Organic Farm, Chilla - Award winning apple juices and cider producers. Open plan barn conversion sleeps 2 +. Set in heart of Ruby country. End of track giving panoramic views - two moors and coast. www.west-lake.co.uk |
The farm businesses above have been trained under the Confidence in the Countryside project and offer a range of tourism, leisure and local produce services. The project is now closed to further applicants as funding is no longer available.