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Whoops! Our lovely October half term guests have Whoops!

Our lovely October half term guests have all headed home this morning after what has been a wonderful week here at Poltarrow.

It was only as they were leaving that I realised I'd forgotten to tell everyone they were welcome to help themselves to one of the pumpkins dotted around the farm all week!

The idea was for everyone to take one home as a little souvenir of their holiday, ready to carve for Halloween tonight. A lovely idea... if only I'd remembered to tell anyone! 🤦‍♀️🎃

So, if you've just left us and are reading this, I'm sorry! Clearly I need to start writing myself more notes!

On a slightly more organised note, October Half Term 2027 is already filling up, with just Roebuck (sleeps 6) and Deer Park (sleeps 2) still available.

If you fancy an autumn half term in Cornwall next year, do get in touch. I might even remember the pumpkins!

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#PoltarrowFarm #OctoberHalfTerm #CornwallHolidays #Halloween
Who says Cornwall is just for summer? 🎄 There's s Who says Cornwall is just for summer? 🎄

There's something rather special about being here over Christmas and New Year.

Christmas at the Eden Project, ice skating, wrapping up for a blustery beach walk, watching the brave souls taking a Boxing Day or New Year's Day dip in the sea, or heading down to the harbour at Portscatho for the New Year fireworks.

And after a day out, there's nothing better than coming back to a warm, cosy cottage, putting your feet up and enjoying a little time together.

We still have some availability at Poltarrow over Christmas and New Year, and our indoor swimming pool will be open throughout the festive holidays too.

For Christmas, we're offering **10 nights for the price of 7**, giving you plenty of time to enjoy Cornwall without rushing about.

You can see our cottages, availability and prices on our website.
The calm before the storm! 🌊 Tom and Hannah took The calm before the storm! 🌊

Tom and Hannah took the boys down to the beach this morning to make the most of the peace and quiet before Storm Austen arrives.

Hard to believe, looking at these photos, that Cornwall is bracing itself for the first Amber Weather Warning of the season, with some pretty wild weather expected overnight and into tomorrow.

A reminder of just how quickly things can change on the Cornish coast!

Stay safe everyone, and batten down the hatches! 💨

#Cornwall #StormAusten #CornishCoast #PoltarrowFarm
Getting in their morning greens! 🐹🐹 Our guinea pi Getting in their morning greens! 🐹🐹

Our guinea pigs are always a favourite at animal feeding time, especially with our younger guests.

They're wonderful little animals for helping children learn how to be gentle, patient and confident around animals. With a little guidance from Kate, even the youngest visitors can have a go at holding them, learning how to handle them carefully and making some furry friends along the way.

As for our two newest additions, we've discovered they're both boys! Which means they'll very soon be packing their little bags and moving out of the girls' run before we end up with any more unexpected arrivals! 

Just another little part of life here at Poltarrow.
While some of us were on leaf duty at Poltarrow, L While some of us were on leaf duty at Poltarrow, Libby and Mark made the most of this incredible October weather with a little trip to St Mawes!

A favourite tipple on the waterfront, a mooch in the shops, a wander along the beach and even a paddle in the sea. Not bad for the middle of October!

Long may this gorgeous Cornish autumn continue. ☀️🍂

#StMawes #Cornwall #AutumnInCornwall #PoltarrowFarm
Sometimes good things come out of a storm! 🌳 On t Sometimes good things come out of a storm! 🌳

On this day in 1987, BBC weatherman Michael Fish famously reassured viewers that there wasn't a hurricane on the way.

A few hours later, the Great Storm of 1987 swept across southern England, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

Here at Poltarrow, our 200-year-old farm buildings took quite a battering.

By then, the old barns were no longer suitable for modern farming, and with the cost of repairing them simply to preserve their appearance proving too much, Peter and Judith had a decision to make.

Pull them down, or give them a new lease of life?

Thankfully, they chose the latter!

With Peter's skills as a master builder and carpenter, the old farm buildings were gradually transformed into the holiday cottages that welcome our guests today.

Nearly 40 years later, those same old barns are still standing, although these days they're rather more comfortable than they were in 1987!

And to think, if it hadn't been for that storm, Poltarrow might have looked very different today.

A little bit of Poltarrow history that we thought you might enjoy. ❤️

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During changeover today, I had a little read of Re During changeover today, I had a little read of Red Deer Cottage's visitor book. 

It's always lovely to see what our guests have written after their holidays, and some of these comments really made us smile.

From children who loved feeding the animals and swimming in the pool, to families who enjoyed the peace and quiet, and guests who've been coming back for years.

One comment particularly caught my eye...

"It's been 10 yrs coming here – it never gets old. Only gets better."

We couldn't ask for much more than that, could we?

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to leave us a little note. We really do read every single one, and they mean an awful lot to our family.

Love from all of us at Poltarrow x

#PoltarrowFarm #CornwallHolidays #RedDeerCottage #FamilyRunBusiness
A little trip to Portscatho at the weekend for Lib A little trip to Portscatho at the weekend for Libby and Mark, with the perfect excuse to stop at Scatho's for an ice cream (quite possibly the best gelato in Cornwall!)

Just look at that sea! ☀️

Not bad for an October weekend, is it? A wander around the harbour, an ice cream and a chance to enjoy this beautiful little corner of Cornwall.

One of the things we love about living here is that even after all these years, places like this still feel like being on holiday.

Anyone else a fan of Portscatho? 💙

#Portscatho #RoselandPeninsula #Cornwall #PoltarrowFarm
🎄 What if you went away for Christmas this year? 🎄 What if you went away for Christmas this year?

No rushing home the day after Boxing Day. No squeezing everything into a couple of days.

Arrive at Poltarrow anytime from the 18th to the 21st December, light the fire, unpack properly and settle in for 10 nights in Cornwall for the price of 7.

Our cottages will be decorated for Christmas, the indoor swimming pool will be open, and you'll have plenty of time either side of the big day to enjoy Cornwall at a rather quieter time of year.

We currently have four cottages available for Christmas:

Roebuck – sleeps 6 + cot – £2350
Stag – sleeps 6 + cot – £2350
Fallow – sleeps 4 + cot – £1750
Deer Park – sleeps 2 – £1155

All prices are for the full 10-night stay.

🎄 Arrive 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st December
🎄 Depart 28th December

Sika and Red Deer are already booked.

Full details and availability: poltarrow.co.uk/christmas-and-new-year
Taken this morning at about 7.45am on 4th October. Taken this morning at about 7.45am on 4th October. Almost other worldly until I spotted the bullock with its  tail up having a wee 🥴
The guinea pig family here at Poltarrow is one of The guinea pig family here at Poltarrow is one of the highlights for our young guests. Those of you who have stayed this year will know the story of Crumpet who I had suspected was a bit of a dud in the baby making department and so was left in with the ladies rather than being on his own. Turns out I was wrong! Here is Mummy Pasty with her VERY cute off spring!
Is it me? Or the blue bucket of food! Is it me? Or the blue bucket of food!
🎄 Could this be your Christmas cottage this year? 🎄 Could this be your Christmas cottage this year? 🎄

We've had another Christmas booking this week, which means Sika and Red Deer are now both booked for the festive break.

But if you've been thinking about escaping to Cornwall this Christmas, we still have four cottages available...

🎄 Deer Park: sleeps 2
10 nights £1,155

🎄 Fallow: sleeps 4 + cot
10 nights £1,750

🎄 Roebuck: sleeps 6 + cot
10 nights £2,350

🎄 Stag: sleeps 6 + cot
10 nights £2,350

And the best bit...

🎁 Stay for 10 nights and pay for just 7.

Arrive on 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st December and stay right through until 28th December.

No rushing down to Cornwall on Christmas Eve. Arrive a few days beforehand, settle in, light the fire and start Christmas properly.

There's our heated indoor swimming pool, the farm and countryside to explore, the lake, plenty of space for children and a cosy cottage waiting for you at the end of the day.

Perhaps Christmas in Cornwall is calling this year... 🎄

Find out more and check availability on our website.
🎄 Bring the whole family to Cornwall for Christmas 🎄 Bring the whole family to Cornwall for Christmas… without everyone having to squeeze into one house! 🎄

Christmas is lovely when everyone gets together but finding somewhere for the whole family to stay can be another matter!

At Poltarrow Farm, our six holiday cottages are grouped together around the old farm courtyard, so you can book two or more cottages and have everyone close by while still having your own space. 

Grandparents can have their own cosy cottage, families can have theirs, and everyone can meet up for swims, walks, games, Christmas dinner and plenty of family time.

There's our heated indoor swimming pool, countryside to explore, the lake and lots of space for children to enjoy themselves.

And this Christmas we're offering:

🎁 10 nights for the price of 7

Arrive 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st December and stay until 28th December.

🎄 Roebuck & Stag: both sleep 6 + cot
🎄 Fallow: sleeps 4 + cot
🎄 Deer Park: sleeps 2

Christmas stays from £1,155 for 10 nights.

So if you've been trying to work out how to get everyone together this Christmas, perhaps the answer is a few cottages at Poltarrow Farm. 

Find out more on our website.
🥂 How about starting 2027 in Cornwall? 🥂 Once Chr 🥂 How about starting 2027 in Cornwall? 🥂

Once Christmas is over, why not escape for a few days and enjoy a slower start to the New Year?

At Poltarrow Farm, you can swap the Christmas rush for countryside walks, cosy evenings, a dip in our heated indoor swimming pool and plenty of space to relax together.

The children can burn off some energy, the grown-ups can enjoy a little peace and quiet, and there's plenty of Cornwall to explore if you fancy getting out and about.

✨ New Year stays from £950 for 5 nights

Arrive on 28th, 29th, 30th or 31st December and choose from a 5 or 7-night stay.

🏡 Six cottages available, sleeping from 2 to 6 + cot.

Whether you're looking for a family break, a get-together with friends or a quiet few days for two, we'd love to welcome you to Poltarrow Farm.
🎄 What if you spent Christmas in Cornwall this yea 🎄 What if you spent Christmas in Cornwall this year?🎄 

Imagine arriving a few days before Christmas, settling into your own cosy cottage and having time to actually enjoy the festive season.

There's countryside to explore, our heated indoor swimming pool for those rainy December days, the lake, plenty of space for the children to run around and, best of all, room for all the family to be together without everyone having to squeeze into one house!

At Poltarrow Farm, our cottages are grouped around the old farm courtyard, making it especially lovely for families and multi-generational get-togethers.

And this Christmas we're offering:

🎁 10 nights for the price of 7

Arrive on 18th, 19th, 20th or 21st December and stay right through until 28th December.

Christmas stays from £1,155 for 10 nights.

🎄 Roebuck & Stag: sleeps 6 + cot
🎄 Red Deer & Fallow: sleeps 4 + cot
🎄 Deer Park: sleeps 2

Perhaps this year, Christmas could be a little bit different...

Christmas in the Cornish countryside, with time to slow down and enjoy being together. ❤️

Find out more and check availability: poltarrow.co.uk/christmas-and-new-year
A little look inside Red Deer Cottage… 🌿 If you’r A little look inside Red Deer Cottage… 🌿

If you’re looking for a peaceful Cornwall getaway with beautiful countryside right outside your door, take a look at Red Deer.

This lovely little cottage sleeps 4, all on one level, making it a really easy and comfortable choice for a family with young children or a couple/friends wanting their own rooms.

But we think the real star of Red Deer is the view. 💚

Wake up to the Cornish countryside, enjoy a slow breakfast with the view outside, then head off to explore Cornwall for the day. And when you come back, there’s nothing better than settling in and enjoying the peace and quiet of the farm.

You’ll also have all the little extras that come with staying at Poltarrow — 75+ acres to explore, the woodland, the lake as well as the indoor pool, plenty of space for children to play and lots of countryside right on the doorstep.

🎥 Take a little tour of Red Deer in our video…

Could this be your next Cornwall escape?

#PoltarrowFarm #RedDeerCottage #CornwallHolidays #CornwallCottages #SelfCateringCornwall #CornwallWithKids #FamilyHoliday #CornishCountryside #VisitCornwall #CornwallGetaway
A little bit of farming behind the scenes at Polta A little bit of farming behind the scenes at Poltarrow 🌱🚜

It’s not all holiday cottages and happy guests here at Poltarrow - there’s always something happening on the farm too!

Following recent soil testing and analysis, we found that several of the fields are in need of a little help to get the soil back to the right balance.

So today, it’s time for some lime! 🚜

Spreading agricultural lime helps to reduce soil acidity and raise the pH, bringing the grassland closer to its optimal level of around pH 6.3.  Perfect for growing the juiciest grass for grazing!

Once we get a good shower of rain, the lime will be washed into the soil and start doing its job. Getting the soil pH right helps grass and other plants make better use of the nutrients available in the soil - all part of looking after the land for the long term. 🌱

We love sharing a little glimpse of the farming that goes on here at Poltarrow. There’s a lot more to running Poltarrow than meets the eye!

🎥 Watch the tractor in action spreading the lime across Pond Field…

#PoltarrowFarm #FarmLife #CornishFarming #Cornwall #WorkingFarm #SoilHealth #HealthySoil #RegenerativeFarming #FarmHoliday #CornishCountryside #LookingAfterTheLand #LifeOnTheFarm
A family business… with a few extra little helpers A family business… with a few extra little helpers! 🍂🚜

Poltarrow has been a family business for over 40 years, and these days the next generation are growing up around the farm too.

So when you see children enjoying the outdoors here, getting muddy, exploring, playing and occasionally “helping” with the jobs, it really is part of everyday life at Poltarrow.

Yesterday, After school Club for Morley and Reuben meant helping Granny clear up the autumn leaves… although we're not entirely sure how much work actually got done! 😂🍂

We love that our younger guests get the chance to play outside, use their imaginations and enjoy a bit of old-fashioned farm fun rather than being stuck indoors.

And yes, those little ride-on tractors? They're in the play area and are there for our guests to enjoy too! 🚜

It’s one of the things we love about Poltarrow - it’s not just somewhere to stay in Cornwall. It’s a real working family farm, where children can have adventures, make memories and maybe even lend a hand along the way.

Come and let the children discover the simple joys of farm life for themselves. ❤️

#PoltarrowFarm #CornwallHolidays #FamilyHoliday #CornwallWithKids #FamilyBusiness #FarmHoliday #FarmLife #OutdoorPlay #CornwallCottages #SelfCateringCornwall #ChildFriendlyCornwall #VisitCornwall
Bring the whole family to Cornwall! 🌿❤️ Getting e Bring the whole family to Cornwall! 🌿❤️

Getting everyone together for a family holiday can be tricky, especially when there are grandparents, parents, children and little ones all coming along.

That’s where Poltarrow works so well for multi-generational holidays.

🏡 Roebuck or Stag Cottage – sleeping 6 plus space for a cot, giving everyone room to stay together under one roof.

🏡 Or give the grandparents their own space – book Deer Park, which sleeps 2, alongside one of our larger cottages. You’re all staying on the same farm, close enough to wander over for breakfast or a family BBQ, but the grandparents have somewhere peaceful to escape to at the end of the day!

And there’s plenty here to keep all ages happy – not just the 75+ acres of Cornish countryside, woodland, our lake and space to run around but the indoor pool, sports hall and soft play room.  Plus there are lots of family-friendly places to explore nearby.

No need to choose between a family holiday and a little bit of peace and quiet… at Poltarrow, you can have both. 😊

So why not bring the whole family to Cornwall and make some memories together?

📅 Take a look at our cottages and start planning your family escape.

www.poltarrow.co.uk

#PoltarrowFarm #CornwallHolidays #FamilyHoliday #MultiGenerationalHolidays #CornwallWithKids #SelfCateringCornwall #FamilyTime #CornwallCottages #GrandparentsAndGrandchildren #VisitCornwall
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