Devon Farms was set up by a group of like-minded farmers who knew that they had something special to offer visitors to the South West. They wanted to promote not only their own holiday accommodation but also their way of life, environment and Devon as a whole to a wider audience.
With farming going through a difficult time many farm owners were diversifying and looking at other ways to earn a living or increase their income. Some launched successful tourist attractions, whilst others opened up their homes as a special place to stay for visitors.
The group formed a co-operative and called it simply "Devon Farms" with the criteria that all members must be a working farm and their accommodation must be formally inspected. A brochure was produced, more visitors came to stay and new member farms continued to join. As a co-operative, Devon Farms is run, promoted and managed entirely by the farm owners to ensure its integrity. Between them they look after thousands of acres of Devon countryside!
The properties are of infinite variety covering every type of location, but what members do have in common is a passionate commitment to offering their visitors a unique and authentic experience. They have a wealth of knowledge on their region which they are happy to share and so can offer the best advice and ideas for their visitors to ensure their stay is a memorable one.
