What to Pack for a Self-Catering Holiday with a Baby
In this guide, we’ll discuss what to pack yourself and what to request for your family staycation.
Tucked away in 27 acres of beautiful South Hams countryside, our 12 luxury holiday cottages in South Devon are made for families with babies and toddlers, and just 15 minutes from one of Devon's most gorgeous horseshoe bays.
At Flear Farm, days can be as full or as slow as you like. Venture out to explore South Devon’s majestic coastline, potter along coast paths, paddle in quiet coves, or stay close to the farm for animal feeding, big skies and plenty of room for little legs to roam.
Afterwards, retreat back to the raw beauty and peaceful calm of Flear Farm. Splash together in the indoor pool, let children loose in the giant play barn, unwind in the hot tub, or settle into baby and child-friendly cottages made for easy family time.
With space for little ones, parents, grandparents, and everyone in between, Flear Farm is a slice of South Devon heaven for you and yours.
Sympathetically restored from Flear Farm’s old stone and slate farm buildings with many original features, our family-friendly farm cottages sleep from two to nine people, with Flear House sleeping up to 10. They're fully equipped to make your self-catering family holiday stress-free and relaxing. We even have DBS-checked babysitters available!
Every cottage is child-friendly as standard, with stair gates fitted, children's crockery, toy baskets, blackout blinds and step stools, and cots, high chairs and baby monitors free on request.
Each of our 12 self-catering holiday cottages in South Devon includes a well-stocked kitchen with all the crockery, cutlery and glassware you’ll need. You’ll also find a variety of appliances including an oven, microwave, kettle, toaster and dishwasher, helping you effortlessly cater for those big family meals. All our cottages have Smart TVs and full fibre internet, as well as a washing machine or laundry access to wash out grass-stained trousers too.
Flear Farm is a farm holiday in Devon made easy for young families. Little ones can help feed the animals each morning, run free across 27 acres of fields, woodland and stream, and let off steam in the giant playbarn. For parents, it's a relaxed farm stay in Devon, with a heated indoor pool, spa and DBS-checked babysitters on hand, so everyone gets a proper break.
Our magnificent 40' indoor pool is heated to 30°C and wrapped in floor-to-ceiling Devon countryside views. Swimming lessons are on hand for little ones, and for the grown-ups, therapist Donna and our steam room and sauna are ready to work their magic.
On rainy days, the giant playbarn has everything: soft play, ride-ons, table football, ping pong, a pool table, a Wendy house and a trampoline.
Indoor Experiences
At Flear Farm, we cater to all our guests - whether you're visiting with children or your beloved canine friend. We have something to accommodate everyone. Simply give us a call ahead of your stay, and we'll be happy to arrange pet-friendly accommodations in our charming South Devon holiday cottages.
Dog-friendly cottages
For larger groups, we have two great options. Duck's Quarry combines Duck's Nest and Quarry cottages to sleep up to 9, perfect for two families who want to be together but keep their own space. For the biggest gatherings, Flear House sleeps up to 10 and comes with its own private outdoor pool - it's the ultimate celebration base in South Devon.
South Devon boasts a rich coastal playground from sandy beaches backed by protected dunes, to rocky and raw coves weathered and sculpted by Atlantic South Westerlies. Relax on the beach while the kids entertain themselves with digging and driftwood or take them for their first or your first surf lesson in Bigbury's rollers.
With the heathered beauty and wild ponies of Dartmoor just a short drive away or picture-perfect Dartmouth and Kingswear close by, there's a wonderland of things to do on your doorstep when you stay at Flear Farm Cottages.
Our 27 acre farm was lovingly converted in the 70's from a working farm to a family-friendly paradise. Our collection of cottages have been thoughtfully renovated and refurbished, keeping the original charm and soul of the South Hams whilst blending in modern luxuries.
We've worked hard to make our location and facilities the perfect base for your adventure, whether exploring or staying on site to take advantage of all we offer including 40’ indoor pool with spa and treatment room, well-stocked playbarn with soft play area, ride-ons, table football, ping pong, pool table, wendy house and trampoline.
Flear Farm is your home-away-from-home in South Devon. A place where you can pack the bare essentials and still have everything you need to relax. Flear was built by our family, for your family.
Have a question about our South Hams holiday cottages? We are always happy to take your call on 01548 521227 or answer questions by email at info@flearfarmcottages.com. Or if you prefer, use the form on our contact page.
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