Staying with family
With so much to do onsite and locally, Poltarrow Farm is the pefect place for families of all ages
At Poltarrow we live and breathe Family Friendly and lots of what we do is aimed at making sure EVERY family is happy – it’s a cliche to say that if the children are happy, the parents are happy but it is true! Many of the families that stay with us come back time and again – the reason? There’s just so much to do – so no matter if it’s animal feeding on the farm or hitting the coast, every day will be filled with fun for toddlers to teens.
Lightening the load
As we know only too well, a little one adds a whole new dimension to going on holiday (not to mention a pile of extra luggage).
We like to think that we are well-equipped to welcome families with young children and have to borrow the following:
Our Nursery Box (which included blender, monitor, plates, cutlery, nightlights etc), black out blind, bed guards, hop-up step, wooden cot, high chair and there is also use of our pushchairs, booster seat, baby carrier and toddler carrier.
Animal Feeding
As a family farm we have of course got a lot of animals for our younger guests to meet and feed.
The morning visits to feed the animals with Kate are a great time to get your boots dirty and learn about the farm and animals. These are always a hit with Mum, Dad, Granny and Grandad as well as the children.
Depending on the time of the year you’ll be able to feed and find out a little more about the variety of animals who call Poltarrow Farm their home.
Around the farm
Around the farm children can stay active and creative, discover how to fish on our lake, row a boat, groom a pony and much, much more….
Swing from the climbing frame, picnic in the fields, walk the farm trail, the list goes on …….
Rain never stops play, the indoor swimming pool, tennis, badminton, pool and climbing wall in the Sports Hall requires lots of energy, but for the creative minds, the Tumble Room provides a soft play area, dressing up box, toys, books – no need to get bored here.
Indoor Swimming Pool
In the pool the water temperature is kept at a baby-friendly 30 degrees, there are walk-in steps and a continual depth of 1.4m so it’s easy for you to be in the pool with little ones. In addition there is a changing mat, Bumbo and play pen.
- 10m long and 4m wide and a constant 1.4 m depth
- Ideal for parents with small children
- There is also a changing room and shower
- Available to guests from 8am to 8pm
- Please note the pool is closed from November to February (excluding Christmas, New Year & February Half Term)
The Sports Hall
The large heated sports hall has a range of sports for most ages. Test your skills with a quiet game of short mat bowls or take a cue and step up to the table for a game of pool. Table tennis, short tennis and badminton are good fun, where you can improve on your footwork and racquet movement providing the opportunity for a vigorous workout.
- Great large space for burning off energy
- Table tennis, short tennis and badminton
- Climbing wall for older children
- Trampoline for a little bouncing fun
- Pool table and cues
The Tumble Room
Our Tumble Room is designed for children under 5 to feel safe and secure while playing, exploring and learning. It’s the perfect place to encourage imaginative minds to discover fantasy and fun. Soft building blocks, tunnels and slides make perfect hideaways, stimulating games, exercise and creative play.
- Specifically designed for the under 5s
- Soft building blocks
- Climbing wall for older children
- Tunnels and slides
- Stimulating games, exercise and creative play.
Onsite Fishing
The lake is fed from natural springs and has varying depths of water to accommodate the needs of rudd, perch, blue orfe and the elusive carp. Experience the joys of sitting in the stillness by the water’s edge, or on the lake in the rowing boat Jubilee, waiting for the “big one”.
- Walking distance from our cottages
- Rudd, perch, blue orf and of course the elusive carp
- 'Fun' fishing for all - no license required
- You never forget catching your first fish!
The Farm Trail
If you just want to relax, then why not stroll around our 45 acres of fields? You’ll pass the pond and apple yard, on through to the woodland and watch buzzards soar above with their high pitched call, the statuesque heron standing on one leg, looking for his supper.
- Stroll around the forty five acres of fields
- Pond with apple yard, call duck, mandarin and carolina ducks
- Woodland where you can get closeup to the wildlife
- Twitcher's paradise
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