I visited an idyllic Cotswold farm owned by a TV presenter - and it was an incredible stay

Lambing season is in full force, so I recently visited Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park to see it first-hand and stay in one of their onsite lodges.

By Sophie Harris, Senior Lifestyle Reporter

I visited an idyllic Cotswold farm owned by a TV presenter - and it was an incredible stay

I visited an idyllic Cotswold farm owned by a TV presenter - and it was an incredible stay (Image: Sophie Harris)

For those looking to escape to the countryside and enjoy a unique staycation, Farm Park, owned by TV presenter and farmer, Adam Henson, had much to offer.

The site offers various sleeping arrangements, suitable for all budgets, including pitching up your tent or motorhome as well as enjoying a specious safari tent.

Next to the pitches are shower blocks as well as cooking areas and handy laundry facilities.

I stayed in a luxurious lodge located behind the safari tents overlooking a field full of sheep, and it was heaven.

They sleep between four and six people depending on the lodge and are pet-friendly too with a minimum stay of two nights.

There lodge had a large living area

There lodge had a large living area (Image: Sophie Harris)

There was a fully equipped kitchen and two bedrooms

There was a fully equipped kitchen and two bedrooms (Image: Sophie Harris)

I was welcomed with some crisps and alcoholic beverages whilst stepping into the fully equipped kitchen which overlooked the living room with two large sofas, a television and a dining table.

Off this main room was a large bedroom with two single beds, a small bathroom and another bedroom with a double bed.

Outside, there was a spacious decking area, a picnic table and a wood-fired hot tub. Despite being close to a few other lodges, it felt completely private and it was one of the most unique stays I’ve ever had in the UK.

After being shown to the lodge by a helpful worker, Neil, I made my way over to the onsite restaurant called The OX Shed where you can takeaway food back to your lodge, or sit in.

I opted to take food back to my lodge before settling in for the evening in the hot tub which had already been heated up for me.

The lodges have wood-fired hot tubs

The lodges have wood-fired hot tubs (Image: Sophie Harris)

The accommodation was incredibly comfortable and cosy, with it being one of the comfiest beds I had stayed on.

The following day was the day I was most excited for, a visit to the farm park to see various rare animal breeds and watch lambs being born.

Right next door was the farm shop and a small coffee shop which sold the best fresh pastries, bread and coffee.

I picked up a delicious almond croissant before taking a look around the farm shop which had Adam’s new children’s book, signed, as well as his own honey and locally produced goods.

There was also a fridge section with delicious bacon which I took back to the lodge and had for lunch with some fresh bread.

I had never been into a lambing shed before so I sat down and enjoyed a half an hour talk by one of the workers about how they operate.

One lamb had been born just an hour before I arrived and was already sitting up looking for food from its mother, and it was incredible to watch.

There were lots of children there too learning about the various names for sheep and goats, proving to be an educational day out for the whole family.

Me holding a chick

There were also chicks being born which you could hold (Image: Sophie Harris)

In the summer months, visitors can enjoy walks through colourful flower fields including a large wildflower meadow and huge sunflower field.

There is also a well-equipped indoor play area which includes a soft play section, perfect for little ones, large sand pits and bouncy pillows.

I loved the variety of accommodations at the farm park, meaning everyone had the opportunity to stay there and enjoy the animals and views.

I was also amazed by the amount going on at the park, with a restaurant, coffee shop, farm shop and the farm park itself.

It was incredibly relaxing to walk around and was extremely quiet at night, even though the caravan and motorhome pitches were almost full.

The walk from the lodges to the restaurant area was only around five minutes and on the first night it was quite hard to navigate due to how dark it was, with little lighting.

However, there is little lighting to prevent disrupting animals which was lovely to learn. Plus, the stars in the sky looked even brighter without there being much light pollution.

Touring and camping pitches can be booked for as little as £30 a night, while the luxury glamping safari tents are around £280 per night, and the lodges are around £270 a night.

Prices do vary depending on the time of year, how many guests and which accommodation you go for.

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