Our
farm covers an area of 580 acres and is situated in an area of outstanding natural
beauty on the coast between Woolacombe and Ilfracombe. The farmland runs between
two valleys, from the main road at the entrance to the site out to the coast
and cliffs, this includes land rented from the National Trust at Bull point
and on the coast between Bull Point and Lee Bay.
Our
stock is made up of a sheep flock of 500 ewes which lamb at Easter producing
an average of 900 lambs, and a beef herd of some 100 cattle which includes a
spring calving suckler herd. Staying on the campsite at Easter is a great time
to see new born lambs and calves at Damage Barton.
We
have a stewardship scheme running on the farm, this enables us to work on restoration projects to retain traditional
features on the farm such as stonewalls, Devon banks, hedgerows, the mill pond
and wildflower meadow.
From
May to September we offer regular trailer rides taking you out around the farm
to see all aspects of our farming life, viewing stock at close quarters, conservation
and stewardship projects, explaining the historyof the 14th Century farmhouse
and buildings, culminating in the wonderful cliff views. Don't forget your camera!
