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Thursday 05 January 2012
The days are just starting to "draw" out and Spring is on the way. The first ewes are due to lamb in early February and some of the "older ladies" are enjoying a little pampering indoors away from any chilly wind and rain. The "tups" (rams) have now been taken up and can spend the rest of the year until September relaxing and grazing as they wish - what a life!
The dairy cows calve all year round and recent new births have been Friesian calves and also some Friesian cross Beef Shorthorn calves. Their dad is known as "Yobi" a strawberry roan beef shorthorn bull who can be seen roaming round with his ladies! The cows and youngstock are all indoors until April / May when they will return to the fields for the Summer months.
At the present time on the farm Malcolm and James are spending most of their time feeding hungry mouths, repairing walls, hedging and general maintenance and of course spreading that wonderful manure on the fields - great for growing the grass!
Tuesday 04 October 2011
We are very pleased to announce that once again Lundholme Farm cottages have been inspected by the VisitBritain - Quality in Tourism Assessor and have continued to maintain their 4 Star Self-Catering award.
Inspectors comments: The cottages offer comfortable and well presented accommodation in a quiet rural area on a working farm. The properties are well placed to visit Lancashire, Lake District, the Forest of Bowland and of course the Yorkshire Dales. The owners live on site and are available to greet the guests and provide any help or advice necessary. The properties have their own patio areas and tables and chairs to sit outside and enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Monday 15 February 2010
Experience a day in the life of a Farmer. Come and join us for a day or half-day on the farm. Help to feed the cows, calves, sheep and lambs. Collect the eggs from our free range hens. Meet Jess the sheepdog and help to put her through her paces. Help us to shear and dose the sheep. Learn the traditional art of hedgelaying and dry stone walling. Come with us to the Auction Mart and try to understand the Auctioneers!
Activites dependant on time of year. Protective clothing and waterproofs supplied! (wellies, boilersuit etc..) Over 18's only Contact us by e-mail for further details.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Wonderful break staying in both cottages, weather was kind and walks were great for people and dogs! Beautiful place in a beautiful location and so relaxing! Great for catching up with the family for special birthdays. We will most certainly be visiting again as it is a central location for both sets of family. Don't want to go home!
Friday 14 October 2011
Fantastic Barn .. up there with the best we've stayed in! Made very welcome. Climbed the Three Peaks in 11 1/2 hours (24 miles) over 3 days! Will be back to do them altogether next time!
Thank you so much, truly wonderful Bash!
Saturday 03 September 2011
Low Barn is absolutely "awesome" had a fantastic holiday! The children have seen baby Swallows, the birth of a calf and helped to feed the other baby calves (milky slobber over coats and trousers!) Even saw the Kingfisher down at the river and a Dipper too.
Neil and Chloe (13) completed the 3 Peaks walk in 14hrs and 10mins and raised over £200.00 for charity!
Friday 27 May 2011
Had a fab time again! All had a lovely 5th stay here at Low Barn. Everything as lovely as always in the barn, Hilary and Malcolm very welcoming and friendly can't wait to return!
Friday 25 March 2011
Fantastic weather, surroundings and accommodation didn't want to go home! Another visit to Lundholme Farm for us and a brilliant time was had by all!
