Stay on a Feather Down Farm this Easter for the quintessential Easter experience for all the family.  

With 32 UK farms to choose from, escape to a simpler way of life, staying in spacious canvas hideaways on working farms in some of the most beautiful corners of the country, being looked after by friendly farmers and their families.  

In mid-April, many of the farms will be in lambing season, making it a magical time to visit, with the chance to meet, feed and maybe even hold a newborn lamb. There are also piglets, chicks and perhaps the odd Easter bunny to be seen.  As well as the freedom to explore the countryside in and around the farms, some are also offering special Easter activities such as egg hunts and craft sessions.  

A stay on a Feather Down Farm is a chance to experience a world without electricity or wifi, where adventures are real, rather than on a screen and there is plenty of time for everyone. Guests can binge on fresh air and freedom, with ample space for children to run around and for grown-ups to switch off and relax. All the canvas hideaways have wooden floorboards, cosy beds and wood stoves as well all their own flushing loos and shower facilities.  The luxury is in the simplicity of it all.

Examples of farms available include the following: 

Glastonbury Hill Farm: Oussent Lambs in the Somerset Levels 

Glastonbury Hill Farm lies at the end of a country lane in the natural paradise of the Somerset Levels. Filled with wildlife from barn owls to wild deer, as well as domesticated animals, it's an ideal secluded spot for a farm break, where the canvas hideaways offer stunning far-reaching south-facing views for 20 miles over the Somerset Levels to the Blackdown Hills and beyond.  

Easter on the Farm will offer the chance to meet tiny Oussent newborn lambs – one of the smallest breeds of sheep in the world – as well as egg painting and Easter egg hunts. 

From the farm itself, there is a wide selection of beautiful walks to explore the surrounding countryside and Peter, the farm host, is a keen foodie offering guests plenty of local tips as well as a homemade breakfast box and hampers featuring local produce. Surrounded by woodland and farmland, Glastonbury Hill Farm is the perfect destination to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and savour the breathtaking views. 

Prices with Feather Down Farms  (www.featherdown.co.uk, 01420 80804) from £595 for a 4 night stay at Glastonbury Hill Farm, arriving 11th April staying in a Canvas Hideaway with a private outdoor shower and flushing toilet for a maximum of 6 guests (up to 5 adults) or from £735 for a 4 night stay arriving 15th April.

Cwmberach Uchaf, A wildlife haven in the Brecon Beacons

Cwmberach Uchaf Farm means 'the upper valley of the river Berach' in Welsh and it covers 55 acres of wild beauty on the western side of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

This traditional Welsh farm has been part of farmers Mark and Sarah Dempster's family for generations and animals include rare breeds such as the Badger Face Welsh Mountain sheep, bees in their hives, chickens, goats and pigs.  In the spring, new-born lambs and piglets are a special treat.

The Feather Down canvas hideaways are situated in a sheltered corner of the farm with amazing views south and west over the Amman valley and towards the Gower peninsula. The farm's landscape has a 're-wilding' feel to it, a real life nature reserve and home for badgers, foxes, owls, red kites and rare cuckoos and hen harriers.

Nearby attractions include Carreg Cennen castle, which can be reached via a beautiful five mile walking route over the Brecon Beacons, Llandeilo is a lovely old market town with boutiques and cafes only 6 miles away and there is pony trekking at Pentre Riding Stables and a red kite feeding station at Llandddeusant.

Prices with Feather Down Farms (www.featherdown.co.uk, 01420 80804)  from £495 for a 3-night stay arriving on 15th April at Cwmberach Uchaf staying in a Canvas Hideaway with ensuite flushing toilet and a farmhouse shower for a maximum of 6 guests (up to 5 adults).

Balnab Farm, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland 

Easter at Balnab Farm in south west Scotland will offer the chance to meet newborn lambs and over the Easter weekend, there will be Easter egg hunts and craft sessions. 

Balnab Farm is one of Feather Down Farm's most remote properties, located in Dumfries & Galloway, on the Machars peninsula. This is a beautiful part of lowland Scotland with a coastline of rocky shoreline and unspoilt quiet sandy beaches, with acres of forest and green spaces inland. The farm is in Galloway Dark Sky Park, with little light pollution offering amazing views of fantastic dark skies and the perfect location for star gazing. 

A third-generation, family-run dairy farm, Balnab has some 120 cattle, sheep, goats, ponies, chickens, ducks, cats and dogs along with the Vance family who are ready to welcome guests to their little corner of paradise with rolling hills, beautiful scenery and woodland walks. 

Beyond the farm, there are plenty of things to see and do. The coastal village of Isle of Whithorn is only 10 minutes away where guests can enjoy unspoilt tranquil sandy beaches and a hearty plate of fish and chips. As well as visiting the area's historical sites, cycle routes are available through the Machars area and there's walking, fishing, golf and bird watching too.  Spend the day at the seaside town of Garlieston or the fishing village of Port William or follow the coast down Rigg Bay to Cruggleton Castle, a bracing two-hour walk. 

Prices with Feather Down Farms (www.featherdown.co.uk, 01420 80804) from £555 for a 3-night stay at Balnab Farm arriving 15 April, staying in a Canvas Hideaway with a private outdoor shower and flushing toilet, for a maximum of 6 guests (up to 5 adults).

To book, call Feather Down on 01420 80804. 

For further information on Feather Down please visit www.featherdown.co.uk