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South Devon Diary 2019

2018 was quite a year in South Devon! From playing in the snow (a real rarity here- the South Devon rolling hills took on a new thrill!) to endless days basking on the beach in the summer heatwave, there was something new to do in every season. Below is a taster of whats on offer through […]

Recipe: Wild Garlic Pesto

The South Devon hedgerows around Beeson Farm Holiday Cottages offer an abundance of edible flora whether its Sloes in the Autumn for gin or elderflowers in the early summer for making cordial. This spring the hedgerows are bursting with wild flowers and lots of wild garlic. Our favourite spots to forage for wild garlic are Stokenham Woods (up […]

National Walking Month

May is National Walking Month, so if you fancy packing your walking boots and booking a holiday at Beeson Farm  we’ve pulled together a quick guide to our favourite 5 walks for you! There are numerous footpaths and bridleways to explore in the local area and throughout May they are lined with the most beautiful […]

Banish backseat travel boredom

We know many of our guests this Easter will be travelling a few hours in the car to get to South Devon. If your family is anything like ours then the thought of your little darlings stuck together on the back seat with impatient cries of “are we there yet?!” is the only downside of […]

World Book Day

World Book Day 1st March Devon has inspired many authors, and South Devon is still a creative hub of artists & craftsmen who are inspired by the stunning and diverse area in which we live. Its no wonder that celebrated writers such as Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie, Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen, Arthur Conan Doyle, RD […]

Pancake Day

Pancake day is a firm favourite with our family- especially the dog who waits expectantly for any failed flips and pancakes falling from the heavens! Although we love a good fluffy American style pancake for breakfast we think for pancake day you’ve got to go traditional. Here is our foolproof Beeson Farm Pancake Recipe (just […]

February Half Term for Families

There is plenty of fun to be found this Half Term in South Devon to suit all ages and budgets. Here is our pick of whats on locally: Woodlands Family Theme Park, near Dartmouth (approximately 20 minutes from Beeson Farm). During half term its Superhero and Princess Week, with winter prices of only £7.50pp.  When children […]

Thirst quenching Devon

South Devon has some hidden gems of breweries, distilleries and vineyards.  Whether you want to take a tour or just sample whats on offer you can make some great holiday memories whilst quenching your thirst. Salcombe Gin Salcombe is South Devons yachting haven and what better ritual to adopt than that of the “sundowner”- a refreshing […]

Valentines Weekend in The Linhay

The Linhay makes a perfect couples (or family) retreat all year round- but especially at Valentines. The Linhay has the largest living/dining area of all our cottages, with a triple aspect view out onto the courtyard, the wildlife pond and its own private garden. Settle down on one of the squishy sofas in front of […]