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More about Huxtable Farm and what you can do whilst you are here
Surrounded with open fields, woods and a stream, nestling in the foot hills of Exmoor National Park, approach Huxtable Farm by ‘Strawberry lane’, in which wild strawberries can be picked in early summer. This secluded Medieval Devon Longhouse, dating back to 1520 has all the modern facilities amidst it’s many original features, such as oak screen panelling and beams, open fireplaces with bread ovens, uneven floors and low doorways! It was here that the name ‘Huxtable’ originated in 1330. The eighty acres of woodland and pasture are home to sheep (Jacobs and Texels), usually lambing in April, chickens, guinea fowl and much wildlife, rabbits, pheasants, buzzards, badgers and even deer in the early morning. Click here for a list of animals and plants identified on Huxtable Farm.
Awake to a hearty breakfast and plan your day; Click here for a variety of ideas and other useful information about North Devon Visit wonderful GARDENS;Royal Horticultural Society Rosemoor, Castle Hill, Filleigh (which backs onto Huxtable Farm) and Marwood Hill Gardens, or even take a day trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall Play GOLF at Saunton Golf Club, Ilfracombe Golf Club, Royal North Devon Golf Club Westward Ho! Mortehoe & Woolacombe Golf Club, Libberton Golf Club, Torrington Golf Club Click here for more information on the Golf Courses in North Devon Play TENNIS on Huxtable Farm’s all weather tennis court WALK OR CYCLE parts of the TARKA TRAIL or SOUTH WEST COAST PATH Go HORSE RIDING on Exmoor Visit NATIONAL TRUST properties ARLINGTON COURT, WATERSMEET & KNIGHTSHAYES Take a day trip to the EDEN PROJECT in Cornwall, about 2 hours away. Spend a day at the BEACH, SURFING & SWIMMING Visit the historic Market towns of BARNSTAPLE and SOUTH MOLTON (with their weekly pannier markets) or Historic harbours LYNTON/LYNMOUTH or CLOVELLY Go PAINTBALLING or GO KARTING near Barnstaple Or make use of Huxtable farms facilities; the SAUNA, CROQUET, CRICKET, Devon Wildlife FARM WALK, MULTI-GYM & GAMES ROOM. 
To end your day, relax in the Medieval Dining room over a four course candle-lit dinner served with a complimentary glass of home-made wine. Delicious food prepared from local & Huxtable Farm’s produce. Every dinner includes traditionally made Devon Clotted Cream, Local Devonian Cheeses & home-made bread rolls and fudge. (Available September - June by arrangement). During the winter you can enjoy brasing brisk walks and return to a warm crackling log fire. In spring the glory of the flowers and in autumn the warm colours of the changing woodlands. Do come and experience North Devons breathtaking sunsets any time of the year. © Copyright & Website Mistress Jackie Payne Huxtable Farm, West Buckland, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 0SR |
Enjoy the 'Devon Wildlife Farm Walk' through the woodland, pasture and next to the pond and stream. From the highest point on the farm enjoy wonderful panoramic views of Devonian fields with Exmoor and Dartmoor in the distance.
