The true beauty of Coombe Mill really cannot be encapsulated online. No matter how many talented photographers share their snaps there is nothing that can prepare you for the magic. We were very lucky to visit for the morning and I could really see us staying there with the boys not wanting to leave. So tranquil but enough to do not to be bored.
We arrived just before the feed run. Not sure whether I was in the right place I asked one of the friendly mothers who was in the soft indoor play area. She told me that spot on time Farmer Nick would bring his tractor up to the car park, that I would be unable to miss the excited children. It didn’t take long to discover why, with Farmer Nick and Fiona making the holiday special for all the children.
As my boys climbed aboard the tractor-trailer they were offered their Coombe Mill hats. Hats that have been treasured and worn ever since. One delighted little girl got to sit up front and drive the tractor – how exciting!
The whole time around the animal run Farmer Nick talked to the children, asking them to make decisions (did you want to feed the pigs first?) and explaining things to them (such as why the animals needed something spraying on them). It was an educational experience for myself too. The children were really allowed to get stuck in and be on hands on. My boys loved it and could often be seen right up the front.
This was especially great for my youngest as he has sensory processing disorder and likes to touch things. He got to catch chickens, look for eggs, rub suntan lotion into the pigs – and much much more.
It was a great opportunity for us all to really get up close to the animals. Farmer Nick is very patient – even when my boys ran the wrong way resulting in the deer going the wrong way and scattering.
30 acres of gorgeous well–kept land, I could see my 11 year your old having a lot of fun there. There were lots of signs of children having lots of outdoor fun with ropes to swing across water. There’s plenty of really interesting trees, water for fishing, and gorgeous signs of life. Even the stinging nettles for butterflies looked fantastic.
As well as nature’s playground there are plenty of play areas, indoor and out, a games room with everything you could need (boots, coats, games, books, sports equipment).I loved the Enchanted Fairy Forest, and the boys loved the real tractor to play on. With lovely little touches to look out for – such as the sword in the stone.
Thank you to Fiona and Farmer Nick for allowing u to visit and all their hospitality. Especially for the hats, the cake and most definitely letting our son loose with painting your house. Special thanks to Alistair for taking him under his wing and making him feel welcome and grown up.
This is not a sponsored post but we did visit for free, oh and had some lovely home-made cake (as well as the hats). You can book a visit and find out more over on the Coombe Mill Website.
Coombemill just sounds perfect for my girlies… I can imagine us having so much fun there…. and I never knew pigs needed suncream…. you learn something new everyday. #countrykids
Oh that looks like a wonderful day – and all that just in one visit without even staying there! I can imagine it’s on your list to go for longer next time? It certainly seems idyllic and perfect for your your sons!
Coombe Mill looks such a fantastic place! Looks and sounds like you had a brilliant time!
I wish it was closer to me or i drove….I’d be there in a shot!
It really is magical, we popped in for the day & are definitely planning a visit. Whenever we have husbands leave dates though, they are fully booked! The feed run looks amazing & dying to see the fairy garden but rubbing suntan lotion on pigs?? That would be the highlight for Rosie. Gorgeous pictures x
Coombe Mill looks like a wonderful place to visit. I love reading Fiona’s blog and see all the amazing things going on there. Your pictures are lovely. Looks like your kiddos really enjoyed themselves.
Ah what a fun morning it was. Thank you for stopping by and spending some time with us, the kids really did look like they were having a wonderful time here. Great to meet the whole family. Great photos I hadn’t noticed you snapping away as we chatted!
Wonderful that you were joined in so seamlessly. I can imagine your son must have loved helping with the painting and the others enjoyed the feed run. Takes a special place to make all ages feel special. Perfect.
I so hope to go and stay there with the littlies one day. It sounds fantastic.
Such lovely happy pics. Coombe Mill is definitely on my list for hols next year, just looks fabulous!
It looks wonderful. I’ve heard many fantastic things about Coombe Mill, I really must take our little family along there one day 🙂 x
I am so jealous! Hope we can swing by when in Cornwall next year 🙂
Coombemill looks like such a brilliant place to visit. I keep hearing great things about it.
Sounds like a lovely place to visit. Is it in Cornwall?
I am sooooo jealous. It’s a wonderful place and we really should visit very soon. Glad you had a lovely time. Love you Oddy x
Looks like you all had a fabulous time!
If we were ever to have a family holiday Coombe Mill would be our first choice.I’ve heard nothing but good things about Nick and Fiona’s holiday farm.
it is a very special place and we are lucky enough to be allowed to visit again later this week for the day and i cannot wait (even if it does give rain!). Fiona and her family have hit upon a winning formula and it is testomoinies like this which helps the business to thrive and go from strength to strength xx
Looks like a lot of fun! So jealous of your stay 🙂
What a great way to spend the week!
Looks like you had a great time, and I can send my son down there next week to paint the rest of the house if you like! 😉
I would absolutely love to take my lot to Coombemill, I know they would have such a brilliant time. Just a little too far for us unfortunately 🙂 Gkad you had such a good time x #CountryKids
I always hear so much nice things about them. I wish we can also stay in there and experience such hospitality =) #countrykids