East Shilvinghampton Farm is a working farm set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with a Farm
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East Shilvinghampton Farm has been in the Bartlett family for four generations and is still a working farm, supplying local businesses (such as the local gastro pub) with high quality meat. Living and working in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the family delight in being able to welcome guests to enjoy the farm and it’s spectacular views for themselves. Shilvington offer accommodation for t
he whole family, from a comfortable farmhouse holiday let through to family Glamping and traditional Campsite.
21/11/2024
When you’re stuck in the snow, who do you call? A farmer, of course!
That’s exactly what happened to George this morning when her car got stuck. Luckily, Martin came to the rescue with his trusty tractor, and M J Fry Agricultural Engineering were a great help too!
Just another reason to appreciate our hardworking farmers and their can-do spirit - they’re always there when you need them, whether it’s pulling cars out of the snow or keeping the countryside running.
Stay safe out there, everyone.
15/11/2024
Who needs screens when there are logs to leap, dens to build, and miles of countryside to explore! 🙌
Those framed words declare that 'a meal without wine is called breakfast'...we're not here to judge. You're on holiday, you can drink whatever you like with your breakfast!! 😂🥂
It's starting to feel a wee bit fresh out there, so we've got the holiday cottage kitted out with extra blankets and a big basket of logs for those cosy fireside evenings! 🤗
How lucky we are (and our guests!) to have these incredible attractions only a few miles down the road!
Both Abbotsbury Swannery and Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens each have their own fantastic cafe & gift shop and there's plenty to keep families of all ages entertained. 🌿💚
🌻 Tickets are now on sale for the Dorset Sunflower Trail 2024 at Maiden Castle Farm in Dorchester, Dorset 🌻 Our blooming sunflowers are very nearly ready for you! Tickets are now on sale, and we look forward to opening our gates on Friday, 9th August!
Join us for an uplifting outdoor family experience at the Dorset Sunflower Trail as we raise funds for the Dorset County Hospital Charity Emergency and Critical Care Appeal.
🌻 What’s On 🌻
🌻 Main Trail - Enjoy a leisurely walk through our stunning sunflower fields – walk takes approximately 40 minutes.
🌻 Accessible Trail - A shorter, accessible route is available for those with mobility requirements. Please check for updates, the field can get muddy if wet.
🌻 The Sunflower Stride in Partnership with Tricounties Trail Running - An early evening run right through the sunflower fields and around Maiden Castle, with a choice of 5km and 10km routes. This event is being ran by Tricounties Trail Running on Saturday 17 August. Spectators won’t be able to enter the trail but can purchase tickets to enjoy the sunflower trail during the day. Food and refreshments will be available post-race.
🌻 Sundowner Sessions - Relax and unwind with sunset views over the sunflowers – dates and musicians will be announced on our social media pages and our website once confirmed.
🌻 Art Competition in Partnership with Art in Poundbury - Four categories of painters will be encouraged to take part, from expert to under 16s, who will find a suitable location to set up their equipment then paint or draw their impressions of the sunflowers, to be later judged by a small panel. Book your space by visiting Art in Poundbury.
🌻 Story time in the sunflowers - We look forward to introducing story time in the sunflowers for children this summer.
🌻 Sunflower Sundowner with West Dorset Pilates - Enjoy a gentle hour-long Pilates session with sunset views over the sunflowers on the 21st August. Visit West Dorset Pilates to book your space.
🌻 Photography Competition in Partnership with Seven Springs Studios - Capture the beauty of the sunflowers and enter our contest for a chance to win.
🌻 Maiden Castle Farm Café on Wheels - Enjoy fresh local produce next to Maiden Castle, one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hillforts in Europe. We have picnic tables and toilets.
🌻 Take home a memento - Fresh bunches of sunflowers and sunflower gifts can be purchased form our sunshine shack.
🌻 Raffle - We’ve also got an amazing raffle planned with prizes including a beautiful driftwood sculpture and driftwood art workshops, to create your own sculpture to take home
We look forward to welcoming you to the Dorset Sunflower Trail at Maiden Castle Farm.
Tickets are just £5 per person, and children under 5 go free.
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06/08/2024
We were thrilled to bits to receive this glowing review from some lovely guests who recently stayed in our Glamping Tents! 😊
"Excellent. Martin and Joby were great hosts.
Amazing honesty shop and the best tents we've stayed in (done 6 trips to different locations) very clean and well maintained.
The alpaca walk is a must and Henry did a great tour of the farm on the walk. The alpacas, cows, horses, cats and goats were a massive plus! All so tame and friendly with no interruption to sleep. Views and camp area were amazing."
With our lot all grown up, it's really lovely having families staying in the holiday cottage! There's so much for the children to explore here, and they love meeting the animals, and walking the Alpacas! 🦙
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Things are a little chaotic here on the farm… 12 kittens causing mayhem 🐈😹
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These Alpaca walks are a lovely way to explore the local countryside, and you will fall in love with these super chaps along the way.
You are also likely to be accompanied by Trit-Trot the goat, who since deciding to make a new life for himself amongst the Alpacas, often takes it upon himself to join the expedition! 🐐
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East Shilvinghampton Farm has been in the Bartlett family for four generations and is still a working farm, supplying local businesses (such as the local gastro pub) with high quality meat. Living and working in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the family delight in being able to welcome guests to enjoy the farm and it’s spectacular views for themselves. Shilvington offer accommodation for the whole family, from comfortable farmhouse bed and breakfast through to family Glamping and traditional Campsite.
We guarantee you’ll receive a warm, friendly welcome from Martin (fondly known as Farmer Barty), his wife Joby and the rest of the family. The Bartlett’s enjoy showing visitors around the farm, meeting the animals and taking a popular tour around the farmyard and surrounding area. Martin’s farming knowledge and good humour makes for interesting and entertaining conversation for those of you keen to learn more about farm life!
With lots of nearby footpaths, The B&B is a popular base for walkers and Joby will happily suggest some lovely local walks for you to enjoy during your stay. Friendly and personable, Joby is also famed for her wonderful cooking. Guests can look forward to some delicious home baked treats when they arrive!
The Shilvington B&B is situated in a self-contained area of the farmhouse. Two double en suite rooms and one twin room which has a private shower room at the bottom of the stairs. B&B Guests have their own entrance and exclusive use of the guest lounge / breakfast room where you can enjoy an open fire, large TV and stereo. A small kitchen with a fridge, kettle and microwave which is ideal for preparation of snacks and drinks, fresh milk, tea and coffee are complimentary.
The youngest of the Bartlett clan, Henry (14), has added further appeal with the addition of his Alpaca walking experience! You can walk, feed and pet the Alpacas whilst touring the beautiful Dorset countryside with your enterprising young tour guide!
If you’d like to find out more about the farm or find out how you can book a stay please go to our website, shilvington.co.uk or simply call 01305 871209 and speak to Martin, Joby or another member of the Bartlett family!
