Huxtable Farm B&B, West Buckland, Barnstaple Devon, has a new sign at it’s entrance, thanks to our son Nigel Payne who is a Graphic Designer.
Spring is in the air – Catkins, frogs spawn
Frog spawn in Huxtable Farm B&B’s pond
The wildlife at Huxtable Farm is starting to feel like spring is in the air;
The frogs have been busy laying their spawn in the pond and having seen a beautiful photograph of the delicate little flowers of the Hazel tree at the 2016 Wildlife Photographer of the year I have been keen to photograph the lovely delicate spider like flowers myself here on Huxtable Farm B&B’s Devon Wildlife Trail.
Hazel tee flowers and catkins
Broody hens are sitting on their eggs too!
To help you enjoy what’s going on in North Devon during March we have some SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES at Huxtable Farm B&B until 30th March 2017.
Otherwise, please have a look at the fantastic variety of events due to take place in North Devon during 2017 by looking at Huxtable Farm B&B’s local Events/Farm Calendar
Watch North Devon on catch up TV
Our beautiful area of North Devon has had some great TV coverage this month, put them on your list of places to visit when you stay with us.
Robson Green visiting The Tunnels Beaches at Ilfracombe, the historic harbour Clovelly and beautiful Lundy Island situated 11 miles off the North Devon Coast. Catch up on ITV hub -Tales from the Coast with Robson Green Series 1 Episode 1
Julia Bradbury walking Lynton/Lynmouth to Watersmeet. Britain’s Best Walks with Julia Bradbury Series 2 Episode 5
Both are programmes illustrate how stunning and how much North Devon has to offer, all within easy access of Huxtable Farm B&B
Huxtable Farm B&B is situated on the Tarka Trail and Macmillan Way West, a days walk from Barnstaple and two days walk to Lynton/Lynmouth, stopping over night at Challacombe. With walks from it’s doorstep including it’s own Devon Wildlife Farm Trail this is a an ideal hideaway for those wishing to do some Walking in North Devon
February – snowdrops, daffodils and Valentines
Time to enjoy the beautiful snowdrops of North Devon, littered in the hedgerow at Huxtable Farm B&B , RHS Rosemoor and at Snowdrop Valley (a privately owned remote valley in a hidden part of Exmoor close to Whedden Cross open to the public 28th Jan – 26th Feb)
This February you can also get a taste of Exmoor by sampling the delicious, local food prepared by some great Exmoor restaurants during ‘The Exmoor Food Festival’ – Eat your way across Exmoor during February 2017! Participating restaurants across the region will offer 2 courses for £10.00 / 3 courses for £15.00 between 1st and 28th February
Breath taking sunset at the end a fresh, crisp frosty day at Huxtable Farm B&B, North Devon, with Valentines approaching!
We hope everyone is keeping warm during these fresh, crisp, frosty days. Here the wood burners are roaring with wood from the farm – great for warming up next to having come in from outside.
Roaring log fires at Huxtable Farm B&B, North Devon and the first frog spawn of 2017 will soon be appearing in the Devon Wildlife pond!
To help you enjoy what’s going on in North Devon in February and March we have some SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES at Huxtable Farm B&B until 30th March 2017.
Otherwise, please have a look at the fantastic variety of events due to take place in North Devon during 2017 by looking at Huxtable Farm B&B’s local Events/Farm Calendar
Happy New Year
Happy New Year (2017) from all at Huxtable Farm B&B, Barnstaple, Devon
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas from all at Huxtable Farm B&B, West Buckland, Devon, Exmoor
National Trust Knightshayes Court at Christmas
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas from Huxtable Farm B&B, West Buckland, Barnstaple, Devon.
Looking forward to welcoming you to Huxtable Farm B&B in 2017.
Please click here to see what’s on in 2017
May all your wishes come true XXX
December – Christmas gift ideas
December; A time to look for Christmas gifts on these frosty crisp days with clear skies – Great for star gazing at night and cosy times in next to a log fire.
To prepare for Christmas here are some ideas if your looking for some unique gifts;
Huxtable Farm Jacob wool products – Christmas gifts
Beautiful unique Jacob wool gifts for Christmas; cosy throws, knee rugs, cushions & scarves, wool, knitting kits and hand knitted items made from Huxtable Farms Jacob sheep wool, in natural undyed colours Click here to see what’s available.
Huxtable Farm B&B, Devon voucher
Farm Stay gift token
Huxtable Farm Bed and Breakfast voucher for two people for one night £92 or two nights £176, please telephone 01598 760254 to purchase.
Or purchase a Farm Stay UK gift token to use at Huxtable Farm B&B.
Happy Christmas shopping 🙂
First flurry of snow! Lambing to commence about April fools day 2017
Snow on Devon Wildlife Farm Trail & Farm B&B North Devon
Jacob ram at Barnstaple B&B
November 18th 2016 we have our first flurry of snow making us feel a little Christmassy!
Also, the rams have been with the ewes since the 1st November so the ewes should start lambing round about April Fools day in 2017 for the month of April.
If you’re looking for some beautiful unique Jacob wool gifts for Christmas we have some beautiful, throws, cushions, scarves and other products made from Huxtable Farm B&B’s Jacob wool, click here to see what’s available.
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Autumn leaves and fungi
Autumn leaves at Huxtable Farm B&B North Devon
Fungi in woodland at B&B situated between Barnstaple, South Molton & Exmoor
Enjoying the beautiful Autumn colours of the leaves and stunning fungi in Huxtable Farm’s woodland.
We’re also proud to announce the wonderful news that we now have our second beautiful grand daughter.
A variety of fungi in the woodland at B&B near Barnstaple
October Half Term – Halloween
So much happening in North Devon this Half Term. . . .
Autumn conkers, North Devon
‘Things you can do for free at Huxtable Farm B&B, North Devon’ – Feed the hens and collect their eggs, identify bats at dusk, enjoy the beautiful colours of the leaves in the woodland whilst taking a braising walk around Huxtable Farm’s Devon Wildlife Farm Trail, pick apples, collect conkers and more . . . .
RHS Rosemoor in October, “Animals at Night” Half term family fun 22 – 30th Oct.
Wild about Gardens week 24 – 30th October – (Wildlife gardening advice & information)
Pumpkin Face at RHS Rosemoor Gardens
Halloween Festival at The Big Sheep 22nd – 30th October – Meet Jack the Pumpkin carving King, haunted house, witches flying school, free face painting, singing pumpkins and much more!
Star Wars at The Milky Way 29th Oct
Landmark Beer & Music Festival 28th – 30th October
Family Fun at Baggy Point, Croyde, North Devon – Collect a trail map from Baggy car park kiosk and look for hand crafted objects along the North Devon Coast.
National Trust Arlington Court woollen woods
National Trust Arlington Court in October: Woollen woods, spooky night walk 28th Oct, Halloween crafts 24th, 25th & 28th Oct
Wicked week at Atlantic Village & Atlantis Park near Bideford