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We’re here to help you have a memorable stay in one of the most desirable, yet accessible holiday locations in Devon. The Cottages at Blackadon Farm have been awarded Visit Devon’s top New Tourism Business gold award and are one of the top two Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Businesses in the county. We have the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Safe Travels and Visit England’s COVID-19 certific
ations, follow UK Hospitality approved guidelines and implement the Professional Association of Self Caterers cleaning standards so you can be assured we are doing everything to help you have a responsible and safe stay. Guests staying in The Cottages at Blackadon Farm enjoy the unrivalled peace, tranquillity and timeless beauty of our wonderful setting on the southern boundary of Dartmoor National Park. We’re also a short distance from some of Devon’s most beautiful beaches and attractions. So, whether you want to walk directly onto the moor, spend a day at the beach or soak up some culture, Blackadon offers a wonderful location. We have a range of stylish and newly refurbished self catering lets. Choose from luxury smaller cottages through to large group accommodation with ensuites that can sleep up to 30 and have great spaces for socialising. If you don’t fancy cooking, we can arrange for a chef to prepare tasty meals. Blackadon Farm has perfect holiday lets whether you’re looking for a romantic hideaway or want to get away from it all with family or friends. Groups can reserve the whole place for weddings, celebrations, family gatherings, team offsites, retreats and sporting trips. The Cottages at Blackadon Farm are designed to be much more than just a place to stay. We want to help you create a special experience that gets the best out of your visit to this beautiful part of the world. There’s a warm welcome waiting for you at Blackadon. Come and be our guests.
So the summer holidays are in full swing and it’s busy at Blackadon Farm. It’s important to take breaks though, so here’s the team enjoying much earned tea and cake. Thank you Sandy at Dartmoor Larder for the delicious cake donation, it’s always appreciated.
We love our Ridan Composters and it has already completely eliminated our need for food waste to be taken off site. We have lots of exciting plans and we know that all our various plants and trees will benefit from the compost produced so we will be very busy in the garden and grounds around Blackadon Farm 🪴 🌳🧅
This week we have witnessed plenty of action on our new video bird feeder. It seems like a never ending job just keeping all our bird feeders topped up, to ensure our local wild bird population are well fed and content.
So far we have had Eurasian Jays, Jackdaws, Nuthatches, Robins, Blue t**s and a Green Woodpecker to name but a few.
We also regularly hear the Owls and Cuckoos in the surrounding woodlands.
We are very excited to attend The English Riviera Airshow this weekend and the weather looks very promising 🌞🕶️ **Last minute availability in The Parlour (sleeps 6) from Saturday**
This was such a lovely group to host and we are looking forward to welcoming them back in September for another creative event. If you want to learn or improve your painting whilst having fun with likeminded individuals this could be for you 🎨🖌️🖼️
Stunning view
Wow what a beautiful morning so far. After what feels like feeding time at the zoo, a stroll around the farm unearthed some amazing sights as Blackadon farm comes into full bloom.
We would also like to introduce our new Pekin ducklings. They were enjoying the sunshine this morning whilst they work on growing some feathers, and enjoying the view out to the sea at Mothecombe.
It's been a very busy week at Blackadon Farm with a lovely group from FitFarmsuk enjoying all that our beautiful location has to offer. We then started getting ready to welcome The Good Grief Project for what promises to be a very special weekend. Our team have again gone the extra mile to make sure that each cottage was perfect for the guest's arrival and we can't thank them enough, here's us enjoying the sunshine on the guest lawn during our lunch today.
We are proud to be mentioned by We Accept Pets. They are one of the UK’s top pet friendly accommodation sites, giving pet owners the opportunity to book direct with hosts with no commission fees.
At Blackadon Farm we are serious about our guests and their pets happiness. With amazing walks on Dartmoor just 5 minutes stroll from our front door, doggy welcome packs and within the next few weeks our new doggy shower will be ready to transform mucky pups into pampered pooches!
It has been a fun filled Easter holidays at Blackadon Farm with an Eggtastic Egg Hunt, days out at Woodlands Family Theme Park, Pennywell Farm and Dartmoor Zoo.
We have also enjoyed bringing Buddy out for his first Devon adventures. He made it to Ugborough Beacon and enjoyed the amazing views. He has also completed part of the Southwest Coastal Path from Church Cove to Mothecombe Bay where he got to dip his toes in the water before lunch at The Schoolhouse.
We have loved spending time together as a family and we are already looking forward to the May half term to do some more exploring!
We have limited availability for the May half term and summer holidays so please contact us to secure your booking ☎️
🌿🌾 Exciting News Alert! 🌾🌿
We are thrilled to share that The Cottages at Blackadon Farm was recently featured on the BBC Southwest Spotlight program, highlighting our unwavering commitment to sustainable practices at our holiday self-catering cottages!
🌍💚From renewable energy sources to eco-friendly initiatives, we are dedicated to preserving the beauty of our surroundings while providing a memorable stay for our guests. 🏡
✨Join us in our mission towards a greener future! Book your stay at Blackadon Farm today and experience sustainable luxury at its finest. 🌿🌟
🌿🌾 Exciting News Alert! 🌾🌿
We are thrilled to share that Blackadon Farm in Devon was recently featured on the BBC Southwest Spotlight program, highlighting our unwavering commitment to sustainable practices at our holiday self-catering cottages!
🌍💚From renewable energy sources to eco-friendly initiatives, we are dedicated to preserving the beauty of our surroundings while providing a memorable stay for our guests. 🏡
✨Join us in our mission towards a greener future! Book your stay at Blackadon Farm today and experience sustainable luxury at its finest. 🌿🌟
We are very eggcited for our Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow, all little eggsplorers welcome
Thank you Devon Life Magazine for including us in your dog friendly stays feature. We strive to become a go to destination for dog owners that are looking for the perfect mix of comfort, luxury and the great outdoors. The Cottages at Blackadon farm is where modern amenities meet a traditional setting right on the edge of Dartmoor national Park. ❤️
It has been another exciting week at Blackadon Farm with Buddy coming to join the family. Buddy is a Jack Russell with lots of personality and he is already showing Major and Sapphi who's boss. He is looking forward to meeting you all 💙
✨ Experience the magic of the season! 🎅 All aboard the Dartmouth Steam Railway Christmas Train of Lights with Santa! 🚂🎄
Cozy up at The Cottages at Blackadon Farm for the perfect festive getaway.
We have limited availability so book now for an unforgettable Christmas adventure! 🌟
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Don't forget, our super popular Christmas Train of Lights and Train of Lights+Santa tickets go on sale! 🎅🏼🚂✨
✨ When? Midday, Wednesday 13th March 2024. ❤️
We are so excited, we have added two extra dates of Train of Lights+Santa this year, to avoid disappointment, as these tickets sell out super fast. ❤️
Keep your eyes peeled for more information on dates, prices and information on how to book, coming tomorrow.
Happy Mothers Day from all the team at Blackadon Farm
Today (8th March) is International Women’s Day and this Sunday is Mother’s Day - and whilst it’s too late to book anything today (unless you’re already staying with us, in which case, bravo for your excellent organisational skills and forward planning!) then what better way to celebrate your Mum than to present her with a handwritten card with the promise of a stay with us scrawled inside (as well as the flowers, chocolates, and lunch engagement, obviously).
Or, to honour and celebrate the women in your life, organise a girly get together, a family fun time, or a romantic rendezvous. We have cottages to suit all sizes of parties and your paw-some friends can come too, as we’re 100% dog friendly. Wander on the moors, linger on the beaches, have the best break at Blackadon.
Hit our 'send email' button to find out about booking your next mini-break or longer holiday.
With Devon recognised as one of Europe’s finest food regions, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to food producers and farmers markets, alongside some fantastic restaurants, great cafés, and perfect country pubs. Devon does have a high concentration of superb restaurants – we’ve even got 22 Michelin-recognised and 4 Michelin 1-starred ⭐️ restaurants in the county.
Ask about our ‘Foodie Guide’ when booking your holiday, where we recommend to you 10-15 of our favourite spots ranging from a full English breakfast to the best pizza, banging fish and chips, a great burger, or if you’re fancying something a little high end, we can point you in the right direction for fine dining. We’ve been doing our homework and finding the best places for couples and families to go, with prices and accessibility taken into consideration to make it easier to plan your holiday.
Twenty seven Àclèaf Big Fish Little Fish Devon Knead Pizza Valley View Cafe
Our beds have the finest mattresses on them, comparable to - and often better than - some of the finest hotels IN THE WORLD. Combine that with the clean fresh air surrounding us on Dartmoor, or a healthy dose of sea air after a day spent on the beach, and the ease in which you’ll relax here, you might just find yourself getting the best night’s sleep you’ve EVER had.
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I'm not usually a football fan but I wanted to wish Maidstone United success in the 5th round of the FA Cup, so proud of everything that you have achieved so far.
What’s your favourite thing to do when you holiday in the U.K.? Tell us below 👇🏼
Ours is that first time you wriggle your toes in the hot sand before going for a paddle in the waves, sighing happily at the prospect of the holiday ahead.
Yours may be the prospect of the first Devon cream tea - and if you want to avoid the age old heated Devon v. Cornwall debate, DON'T say you like the jam on first. 😆
Don't forget tell us your favourite things that you look forward to below ...
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Did you know that today, February 22nd, is National Walking the Dog Day?
The Cottages at Blackadon are super dog-friendly - just ask our two, Sapphi and Major.
Bring your doggo to Devon and we'll make sure their comfort is taken care of just like yours. You can explore the beaches and bridleways to your heart's content, but please keep your dog on a lead near any livestock (sheep, cows, horses, chickens, etc.) at all times, especially if you walk on Dartmoor. And always close the gate behind you and latch it. That way your dog and the livestock will all stay safe and happy. :)
Did you know … the following facts about the distinctive Scots Pine trees above us?
Droving was the ancient process of driving livestock (cattle, sheep, pigs, turkeys, and geese) to markets on foot that went on for hundreds – if not thousands – of years. Often, drovers would walk them for hundreds of miles from Scotland, Wales, or Devon to the markets in London – specifically Smithfield - meaning they would need all the help they could get from way markers on their long journeys.
Drovers adopted the practice, used by Scottish drovers, of carrying pine cones with them and planting clumps of three or five Scots pines as way markers. Indeed, it is thought the Scots pine, once extinct in England and Wales, was reintroduced by drovers. Pines are fast-growing, evergreen and stand out like an alien species – they appear almost black from a distance. These pines were easily recognisable all year round and in poor light (as you can see from our photos through the mist).
Clusters of pines (clusters of three were the drovers’ signpost) could simply indicate the best route through difficult terrain - especially in ‘dead’ ground (ground that is hidden from an observer due to undulations in the land) - maybe a junction or river crossing, but they’d also flag a favourite inn or friendly farm that would provide overnight shelter for the drovers or secure grazing for the livestock. These drovers’ signposts are still visible in the Devon landscape and contribute to its unique character. (Railway companies also used the same system to mark their stations in the age when people walked to them.)
If you venture up to the moors from Blackadon, you will soon notice the row of Scots Pines between us and the wilderness – not only did they lead drovers to market, but walkers off the moor, and guests down to Blackadon. They’re a comforting sight and the sign that you’re nearly ‘home’. Now you’ll be seeing Scots Pine way markers all over the U.K. and understand the job they have been doing for all these years.
Do you love cooking? Do you wish you were better at it? Do you wish you could chop veg the way professional chefs do? Are you harbouring a desire to learn how to make your own sourdough bread? How about hosting a dinner party where you’ve made the canapés from scratch? What about holding your own sushi party?
Sixteen minutes up the road from us is the Ashburton Cookery School. Purpose built for their requirements in 2009, it offers a modern space from which to enjoy your cookery training, fitted out with all the equipment you will need to complete your course. You could come and stay with us at Blackadon with your significant other and both do a course of your choosing, or your other half could enjoy Ashburton and the surrounding towns and villages here while you learn new skills.
They regularly hold many varied courses (47 in total) – Advanced Cookery Week, Artisan Bread Weekend, Baking/Plus, Baking Week, Beginners Cookery Week, Breadmaking, Canapés, Chef Skills/Plus, Chinese-to-go, Chocolate Making, Dinner Parties/Plus, Fish and Seafood, French Bistro, Game, Greek Meze, Indian, Intermediate, Italian, Knife Skills, Macarons, Malaysian, Mexican, Modern British, Moroccan, Pasta, Patisserie, Sauces, South East Asian, Spanish Tapas, Street Food, Sushi, Thai, Vegan, and Vegetarian.
From half day to 1-day courses, to weekend and 5-day courses, you can find dates throughout every month of the year. Some of the fast-approaching dates (i.e. Feb/March) you have the chance to save up to £50 if you book now.
https://ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk
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Ashburton Cookery School
Pick your time to come and visit us, as there’s so much more besides our beautiful scenery, amazing restaurants, fantastic pubs, glorious walks, wonderful beaches, incredible history, and heritage. 😊
You can choose from the National Firework Championships 🎇in August (14-15), or horse racing 🏇 and a country day out at the point-to-points in Flete Park (20 April & 4 May), agricultural 🐄🐑 show season runs from July-September (Yealmpton (Wed 31st July), Totnes (Sun 28th July), Kingsbridge (7 September), County Shows Devon (16-18 May) Cornwall (6-8 June), Steam Fairs (Torbay 2 August), Devon Truck Show (18-19 May), Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta (25-26 May), English Riviera Air Show 🛩 (1-2 June), Tavistock Steam and Vintage Fair (2 June), Classic Car Show (8 June), Plymouth Armed Forces Day (29 June), Back to the 1940s day at South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh (6-7 July), Tavistock Goose Fair (9th October), Torbay Air Show (1-2 June), and these don’t even scratch the surface.
We’ve got so many attractions from the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth to Pennywell Farm just up the road, we’ve country estates (Powderham Castle, Castle Drogo, Saltram House), and at least two zoos (Dartmoor and Paignton), you’ll probably find it hard to stop exploring.
But the good thing about that is it just means you’ll have to come back and stay next year. 😉
On a clear day you can see the sea, and on a sunny day it looks like a ribbon of burnished gold stretching across the horizon.
With beaches from Mothecombe, Wonwell, Ayrmer Cove, Bigbury Bay, Burgh Island, Bantham, South Milton and Thurlestone and then all the way to Torbay there are many sandy beaches and a few pebbly ones, with rock pools and seaweed in abundance.
Some are windswept and peaceful with nothing but sea and sand, others ideal for a family day out with gastro buses, tearooms, baristas, and coffee trucks. Which beach will become your favourite when you stay?
If you’re a cycling enthusiast, then you should consider setting up your ‘base camp’ with us at The Cottages to enjoy some incredible routes during your stay. Whether you prefer road biking or mountain biking there’s so much to do around here.
Cycle the ‘Dartmoor Way’, a 90-mile-long circular circle trail that winds its way around quiet Devon lanes and minor roads within the glorious Dartmoor National Park, using traffic-free cycle tracks wherever possible and linking hamlets, villages, and towns along its length so you can take in the beauty of your surroundings at your own pace. From the narrow twisting lanes to the open panoramic landscape of the open moor with plenty of country pubs and cafes to visit along the way, you can take a couple of days to enjoy or a whole week. Apparently, if you do the route in the anti-clockwise direction the hills are a little more forgiving! (www.dartmoorway.co.uk)
As well as the main circular route, there is a 27 mile-long High Moorland link. This provides a 'figure of eight' route, or you can choose the shorter north or south circular routes.
Alternatively, take your mountain bike along the nearby Puffing Billy trail, which begins less than half a mile from us, and is an 8-mile continuous gravel track along what was previously a railway track to a former China clay pit. You could load up your bikes and go to Haldon Forest Park, where there are loads of great mountain bike trails (and Go Ape! For the kids too). Or there are more bike trails at Cann Woods (Plympton is 25 minutes away) where you could also have fun trying out their Segway tours.
You may wish to explore Dartmoor in a little more depth but are understandably nervous about getting lost on the moors. Get in touch with Dartmoor's Daughter, via her website or page. She offers walks, talks, tours, and nature-connection experiences, where you can ‘Explore. Learn. Enjoy.’
2024 walks & talks include dowsing, map & compass skills, stone circles, and an online talk for armchair travellers.
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No matter where in the UK you live, you will be hard pressed to find clearer skies to enjoy the constellations above our heads than in the foothills of Dartmoor. Whether you are a bit of a star gazing enthusiast or you need a guidebook or an app (try the ‘Night Sky’ one) to help you identify them, or whether you don’t care what star is what and you just want to lose yourself in the wonder of those galaxies stretching far, far away, then a short walk onto the moor, or even just onto the footpath leading up there behind the cottages is enough to fill you with joy and peace. And when you've had your fill (or have just got a bit chilly) you can pile back to the Cottages for a hot chocolate ☕ (or a hot toddy 🥃!).
You might want to plan a trip for when the Perseid meteor shower (also known as the Perseids) is active. The next Perseids shooting star display will occur between 17 July and 24 August, and should peak around the night of 12 August and before dawn on 13 August, 2024.
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This week we have witnessed plenty of action on our new video bird feeder. It seems like a never ending job just keeping all our bird feeders topped up, to ensure our local wild bird population are well fed and content. So far we have had Eurasian Jays, Jackdaws, Nuthatches, Robins, Blue tits and a Green Woodpecker to name but a few. We also regularly hear the Owls and Cuckoos in the surrounding woodlands.
🌿🌾 Exciting News Alert! 🌾🌿 We are thrilled to share that The Cottages at Blackadon Farm was recently featured on the BBC Southwest Spotlight program, highlighting our unwavering commitment to sustainable practices at our holiday self-catering cottages! 🌍💚From renewable energy sources to eco-friendly initiatives, we are dedicated to preserving the beauty of our surroundings while providing a memorable stay for our guests. 🏡 ✨Join us in our mission towards a greener future! Book your stay at Blackadon Farm today and experience sustainable luxury at its finest. 🌿🌟 #SustainableLiving #GreenTravel #BlackadonFarm #DevonGem #BBCSpotlight #EcoFriendlyHolidays
🌿🌾 Exciting News Alert! 🌾🌿 We are thrilled to share that Blackadon Farm in Devon was recently featured on the BBC Southwest Spotlight program, highlighting our unwavering commitment to sustainable practices at our holiday self-catering cottages! 🌍💚From renewable energy sources to eco-friendly initiatives, we are dedicated to preserving the beauty of our surroundings while providing a memorable stay for our guests. 🏡 ✨Join us in our mission towards a greener future! Book your stay at Blackadon Farm today and experience sustainable luxury at its finest. 🌿🌟 #SustainableLiving #GreenTravel #BlackadonFarm #DevonGem #BBCSpotlight #EcoFriendlyHolidays
Our guests in The Great Barn enjoyed an action packed Easter weekend at Blackadon Farm making memories that will last a lifetime. #discoverdevon #visitdevon
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2023 has been a life changing year for our family. We are very excited for our plans for Blackadon in 2024 and we are very grateful for the warm welcome and support we have received so far. This includes the staff at Blackadon, the people of Moorhaven, our family & friends and of course our guests. Happy new year to everybody and we hope 2024 brings you all good health and happiness.
Thank you Father Christmas and one of his elves for dropping by the cottages today to see our guests. I’m sure some very special memories were made today. This certainly is a Christmas that we will never forget.
Isn't nature amazing? Do you know what these are? We have hundreds of tiny caterpillars on the farm right now. They'll turn into beautiful peacock butterflies in the next few weeks.
Congratulations to their Royal Highnesses King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their Coronation. Take a peek at this footage to see how the Royal Family reacted when they found out that the after party is at @cottagesatblackadonfarm 📽 edited and courtesy of T-Mobile, 2011
Have a listen to this! Today, we were told that we're one of only two tourism businesses in Devon to have been selected as national finalists in the @visitengland Awards for Excellence 2023. We spoke with Radio Devon shortly after receiving the news and told them about how chuffed we are to be a finalist in the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism category. Thank you for all of your support. We're over the moon. Tourism Awards - South West Visit Dartmoor Destination Plymouth Members Noticeboard VisitEngland
Our location makes guests happy! Direct access from your cottage onto Dartmoor. Stunning South Devon beaches within easy reach. Two cities within a 30 minute drive. Train services across the South West and London available through Ivybridge, and to the North and Scotland from Totnes and Plymouth. If you don't want to leave our place, you'll still get amazing views across the South Hams from the guest lawn.
We're putting our feet up this weekend with the winter copy of Dartmoor Magazine. There's a lovely article about us as a Dartmoor business that covers everything that makes us the best self-catering accommodation in Devon and the South West. Read all about the area's only fully renovated series of luxury standard holiday cottages with accessible accommodation options, our star attraction mini donkeys, every cottage being dog friendly, the Den that's uses for games and yoga (and even weddings), being the first gold Green Tourism business around, and our fruit trees and veggie plot that guests can help themselves too. Oh and did we mention the location - direct access to the open moor and close to stunning beaches. The full story and great subscription offers for Dartmoor Magazine are on our blog: https://cottagesatblackadonfarm.co.uk/holidays-on-dartmoor/
It's three years today that we arrived at Blackadon Farm. We're so proud of everything we've achieved with your support. Thank you! When we were approaching the farm in November 2019, A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman was on the radio and it's become our theme tune for everything we set out to achieve. Here goes: I close my eyes and I can see The world that's waiting up for me. There's a house we can build Every room inside is filled With things from far away The special things I compile Each one there to make you smile. I think of what the world could be A vision of the one I see A million dreams is all it's gonna take.
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. We've been to visit the Devil's Cauldron whirlpool on Dartmoor for the Halloween weekend. Located at Lydford Gorge, it's stunning and spooky. Back in the 17th century, a gang of violent thugs, known as the Gubbins, occupied the caves in the gorge. Locals and travellers stayed away, for fear of their lives. The outlaws stole sheep and terrorised their neighbours, inhabiting the gorge for many years until the law clamped down on the Gubbins and they fled the area. It's another fascinating place to visit when you visit us next and manged by the National Trust.
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. We've been to visit the Devil's Cauldron whirlpool on Dartmoor for the Halloween weekend. Located at Lydford Gorge, it's stunning and spooky. Back in the 17th century, a gang of violent thugs, known as the Gubbins, occupied the caves in the gorge. Locals and travellers stayed away, for fear of their lives. The outlaws stole sheep and terrorised their neighbours, inhabiting the gorge for many years until the law clamped down on the Gubbins and they fled the area. It's another fascinating place to visit when you visit us next and manged by the National Trust. . . . . #cottagesatblackadonfarm #holiday #getaway #vacation #visitsouthdevon #visitdevon #lovegreatbritain #holidaycottage #holidaycottages #ecoholiday #supportlocalbusiness #dogfriendlyhotel #tourist #selfcatering #selfcateringaccommodation #dogfriendlyaccommodation #staycation #holiday #visitengland #greentourism #weddingaccommodation #familycelebration #staycation #family #schoolholidays #familyholidays #groupaccommodation #nationaltrust #Halloween #waterfall
Autumn is on its way. Look at all these housemartins leaving the farm for the year. We see flocks of housemartins behaving like this for a couple of days before they head to warmer climates for winter. They'll be back early next summer with a similar fanfare. Nature is amazing, isn't it?
What a summer. We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our guests for making us their home away from home during the last few months. Thanks for making memories with us that will last a lifetime. Here are a few guest photos to remember the summer by. Can you spot yourself? I'm sorry we couldn't include more. Now, it's back to school and back to work!
