Devon does the classic British farm holiday better than anywhere: morning animal-feeding rounds, tractor-and-trailer rides, cream teas as a food group and beaches within half an hour on either coast. Several farms cluster bookings so children arrive to a ready-made gang for the week. Look for places offering daily activities included in the price rather than as extras — it changes the economics — and pack wellies for everyone, whatever the forecast claims.
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