Welcome to Wheatland Farm

Thanks for choosing to holiday at Wheatland Farm – your stay in the eco lodges means we can manage the land for wildlife.

Here’s what you need to know to settle in. Got a question? Ask us via text or WhatsApp to 07780708747. You can still knock the farmhouse door too. Click for information specific on:

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Here’s the general information:

What’s Open Locally | Days Out and Things To Do | Borrowing Bikes or Boats | Other services | In An Emergency |

Food for self catering

• Supermarkets – most deliver here. The address is Wheatland Farm, Winkleigh.
• Fiona’s Farm Shop – will deliver pies and cakes ready for your arrival. 0183783382.
• Sam’s Cider on Hatherleigh Road, Winkleigh. Open for collections 01837 83560. Locally made cider from locally grown apples. Tallet Cafe is on site too.
• Wine and Beer From Grape and Grain, Crediton. Bruce lives in Winkleigh and can deliver on his way home. Ring 01363 777719 and mention Wheatland Farm.
• Localfarmbox.co.uk will deliver to Wheatland Farm and offer veg, cheese, some meat.
• Barry, Winkleigh’s Mad Butcher, offers BBQ packs to pre-order and collect, as well as the usual shop service.
• Chulmleigh bakery does bread, pies, etc and also sells loaves via Fiona’s Farm Shop and Londis in Winkleigh village.

Things to Do

Try our extensive list of ideas for things to do while at Wheatland Farm. You’ll find ideas for kids and for adults. Please check with companies for their current opening arrangements, but here’s a few things that are bound to be available.

Good Weather

Try the Tarka Trail through North Devon, starting at Meeth, Puffing Billy, or Barnstaple. The most adventurous can do a 40 mile round trip from the farm to Barnstaple (and back on the train to Eggesford). Another full day excursion is the Exe Estuary Trail, by bike from Exeter to Starcross, ferry to Exmouth (check the time table first), and back up the other side. You can hire bikes from the quay. If you prefer water to wheels, try renting a canoe or kayak in Exeter. Kayak Hub offers a good independent service, or try Saddles and Paddles on the quay. Exeter canal is super easy for first timers. For anyone who likes a wild landscape, the northern part of Dartmoor beckons, and Belstone is a good place to start. Or explore the tree tops of Haldon Forest at the Go Ape high wire park. It’s a memorable day that we’ve enjoyed several times.

What if it’s wet

We recommend you go out anyway. It’s rarely as bad as it looks. But if you’re staying in, have you tried the peg game? The aim is to get a clothes peg on someone without them noticing, and see how long / how many you can get away with.

Alternatively, make some microwave cupcakes and decorate them. Beat together 1/4 pack of butter, or equivalent, 1 egg, 2 level spoons of sugar and 2 hugely-heaped-high spoons of flour. Add any flavours you fancy, pop into the silicone cup cake molds you should find in your accommodation (we’ve got spares if they are missing) and cook for a couple of minutes. Cool, then decorate.

Borrowing Bikes

See Ian to talk about bikes, especially if you want to borrow a bike for the length of your stay. Use your own helmets if you can.

Borrowing Boats

You need to see Ian to have the safety briefing, then you can borrow the key and take the boats out. Please read the relevant part of the terms and conditions.

Other Essential Services

• Winkleigh Post Office
• Winkleigh village shop .
• Vet – 01837 83240 West Ridge Veterinary Practice. Seckington Cross, Winkleigh.
• Doctor – Wallingbrook Health Centre (Chulmleigh and Winkleigh) 01769 580295.
• Catkin Blooms. Lovely local flowers and gifts in Winkleigh, just around from the post office. 01837 748039.