Unfortunately with the new advice from our government, we have decided to temporarily close our Bed and Breakfast this affects bookings between now and the 22nd June 2020. We have also decided to temporarily close the farm/livery to visitors except for vet/emergencies of course.
This is to protect ourselves during our busy calving season, and protect those around us in our small hamlet and wider community.
With the fairly local outbreaks, calving season looming and daily running of the farm and livery yard having to continue regardless, we decided that it’ll be best in these exceptional circumstances.
We will continue to review the situation regarding bookings after 22nd June 2020.
This is to protect ourselves during our busy calving season, and protect those around us in our small hamlet and wider community.
With the fairly local outbreaks, calving season looming and daily running of the farm and livery yard having to continue regardless, we decided that it’ll be best in these exceptional circumstances.
We will continue to review the situation regarding bookings after 22nd June 2020.
Lowertown Farm Bed and Breakfast is set in a peaceful rural hamlet within the Dart valley, four miles away from the picturesque village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Surrounded by 93 acres of farmland with open moorland above and below the farm.
Photo by www.chris-bloodworth.co.uk
Whether it’s kayaking, climbing the granite tors, riding a horse across the moors or simply exploring the beauty of Dartmoor, Hannah and Luke, with their keen interest in the outdoors and farming on Dartmoor, are able to provide you with an enjoyable stay.
Dartmoor is not just about the landscape, although there is plenty of it with 365 acres of National Park to explore; It's also about the Dartmoor ponies, cows, sheep, tors, history and the farming that all sustain this environment for future generations. It's about getting out there, experiencing new things and living life to the full.
This living, breathing, working landscape holds the secret to a past that stretches back over the centuries. From rare birds and butterflies, deer, foxes, badgers, adders and insects, wild wilderness, open moorland, rushing rivers and stone circles that shape the landscape of Dartmoor National Park.
In 2014 Lowertown Farm began serving its very own farm reared bacon and sausages as part of its hearty and traditional full English breakfast, complete of course with farm fresh eggs. Guests often enjoy a farm tour where they meet the chickens who help make their breakfast! Accompanying on the tour are often a number of friendly farm cats, who especially enjoy showing guests the many happy horses at the retirement livery run by Hannah as part of the farm. Lowertown Farm is an ideal place to use as a jumping off point for an active or horsey holiday, with guests horses able to be accommodated, or to just relax and enjoy the dawn chorus.
Dartmoor is not just about the landscape, although there is plenty of it with 365 acres of National Park to explore; It's also about the Dartmoor ponies, cows, sheep, tors, history and the farming that all sustain this environment for future generations. It's about getting out there, experiencing new things and living life to the full.
This living, breathing, working landscape holds the secret to a past that stretches back over the centuries. From rare birds and butterflies, deer, foxes, badgers, adders and insects, wild wilderness, open moorland, rushing rivers and stone circles that shape the landscape of Dartmoor National Park.
In 2014 Lowertown Farm began serving its very own farm reared bacon and sausages as part of its hearty and traditional full English breakfast, complete of course with farm fresh eggs. Guests often enjoy a farm tour where they meet the chickens who help make their breakfast! Accompanying on the tour are often a number of friendly farm cats, who especially enjoy showing guests the many happy horses at the retirement livery run by Hannah as part of the farm. Lowertown Farm is an ideal place to use as a jumping off point for an active or horsey holiday, with guests horses able to be accommodated, or to just relax and enjoy the dawn chorus.
- We have been listed Number One in Countryfile Magazine’s “Top Ten Farm stays in the UK”
- We are one of 100 selected British farms as part of Country Living Magazine's Keep Britain Farming.
- Our specialist Equine Retirement Livery Yard was featured in Horse and Hound Magazine, May 2018
- Proud members of Visit Dartmoor - the official tourism organisation of Dartmoor National Park
- Stay social with our Facebook page, Instagram account or via Twitter
We hope you will arrive as guests and leave as friends, then return to explore Dartmoor further!
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“Outstanding. Wonderfully comfortable and marvellous breakfast. Couldn't ask for a more perfect location and hosts. Thank you” “Thank you for your kindness and the lovely accommodation. We had a great stay!!! An amazing breakfast and perfectly relaxing evenings in front of the fire place” |
Equine Retirement Livery
Nestled in the beautiful Dart Valley, tucked away from main roads Lowertown Farm is the ideal location to retire your horse. At Lowertown Farm we aim to provide affordable livery packages to suit your horse during their retirement.
We believe it's important to provide a loving, caring home for horses no matter what age or reason for their retirement. Horses are kept within a mixed herd environment with other horses that match their individual personalities and their seasonal grazing requirements.
Providing that individual, specialist care for your horse is vital whilst allowing them time to be 'just horses' during their retirement.
We are now full but please get in touch if you wish to be added to our waiting list
Please see our Livery Pages for more information.
We believe it's important to provide a loving, caring home for horses no matter what age or reason for their retirement. Horses are kept within a mixed herd environment with other horses that match their individual personalities and their seasonal grazing requirements.
Providing that individual, specialist care for your horse is vital whilst allowing them time to be 'just horses' during their retirement.
We are now full but please get in touch if you wish to be added to our waiting list
Please see our Livery Pages for more information.
"My horse deserves every moment of his retirement. He gave me so much pleasure (and challenge!) during his working years that when he needed to retire I just wanted him to be able to be a horse again, and spend his latter years being cared for as if I had him at home. This is exactly what Hannah and Luke provide. Their care and attention is excellent but the horses are still all allowed to do their own thing and be themselves. I looked for a while before finding this yard and I've nothing but praise for the attention that's given 24/7"
"Thank you both for a wonderful and cosy stay! It's such a beautiful part of the world and you helped us make the most of it with some excellent recommendations for places to visit and eat at. Look forward to a return visit soon"
To book please click here or phone 01364 631034 or email lowertownfarm@eplusmail.com
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Lowertown Farm,
Poundsgate, Dartmoor National Park Devon TQ13 7PQ 01364 631034 
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Regarding outbreaks of Covid-19: Whilst we are currently keeping an eye on the situation here in Devon. Please stay safe and take all necessary precautions to minimize your own possibility of infection and those around you. Due the seriousness of this situation, we are changing our cancellation policy for the time being and willing to accept cancellations free of charge. If you do wish to cancel your stay please email us.
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