Spring comes early

Southlands Farm News

10th March 2014

So here we are not halfway through March and spring is really happening. Buds are opening, bats are flying, daisies are flowering, the grass is starting to grow and the pond is a soup of frogspawn while insects and birdsong fill the air. For me this is the very best time of year, I love it.

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"Loved the house, you have thought of everything. Thanks to Charles for letting Sam help feed the animals - he loved it!"

- Susan, Edinburgh

Garden Open Day at Southlands Farm

Garden Open Day at Southlands Farm

On Sunday 17th of July we are opening the gardens at Southands to the public for the first time since we started creating them 32 years ago. The garden has been a labour of love for us and has grown …

Fresh Start for Hens…

Fresh Start for Hens…

Yesterday I went on a road trip with Widget the terrier. She behaved impeccably considering there were birds flapping in the back of the landrover! Our mission was to collect Ten ex battery hens . Given to me as a …

Spring has sprung at Southlands

Spring has sprung at Southlands

Last week we welcomed three new arrivals to the Southlands Dexter herd. Celtic and Tulip both gave birth to two bull calves last Monday followed by Victoria producing a little heifer on Wednesday. The trio are happy and healthy and enjoying some …

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Enjoy

Come here to unwind and do as much or as little as you like. There is plenty to keep you occupied in this beautiful area:

  • Long walks in stunning nature reserves & beaches
  • Well behaved dogs are always welcome
  • We have stabling and fantastic rides
  • Relaxing in the local pub
  • Browsing in the tempting local shops
  • Learning a new hobby on one of our courses

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Our Green Credentials

Here at the farm we care deeply about reducing our impact on the environment and helping our guests to do the same.

We’ve built the cottages to be as environmentally friendly as possible. This includes using renewable energy, composting, growing our own food, supporting local producers, and plating one hundred trees!

Our Green Credentials