I am about to book our fourth holiday at Higher Lank Farm - we love it. We first went with two children under 3 and stayed in the main house and have since stayed in the self catering barn as our family has grown. This is the perfect holiday for small children - the morning's entertainment is all provided on the farm - feeding the animals, collecting the eggs, pony rides on some days and playing with the outdoor toys. Then the afternoons are free to explore Cornwall- which has so much to offer. We have been in Spring, Summer and Autumn and it works well at all times of year. Lucy and Andrew are perfect hosts. Lucy in particular is a mine of information about animals and about the local area. The holidays have had a huge impact on the children who still talk about our last trip which was nearly a year ago. We will really miss going when the children are too old to go!

I am about to book our fourth holiday at Higher Lank Farm - we love it. We first went with two children under 3 and stayed in the main house and have since stayed in the self catering barn as our family has grown. This is the perfect holiday for small children - the morning's entertainment is all provided on the farm - feeding the animals, collecting the eggs, pony rides on some days and playing with the outdoor toys. Then the afternoons are free to explore Cornwall- which has so much to offer. We have been in Spring, Summer and Autumn and it works well at all times of year. Lucy and Andrew are perfect hosts. Lucy in particular is a mine of information about animals and about the local area. The holidays have had a huge impact on the children who still talk about our last trip which was nearly a year ago. We will really miss going when the children are too old to go!

I am about to book our fourth holiday at Higher Lank Farm - we love it. We first went with two children under 3 and stayed in the main house and have since stayed in the self catering barn as our family has grown. This is the perfect holiday for small children - the morning's entertainment is all provided on the farm - feeding the animals, collecting the eggs, pony rides on some days and playing with the outdoor toys. Then the afternoons are free to explore Cornwall- which has so much to offer. We have been in Spring, Summer and Autumn and it works well at all times of year. Lucy and Andrew are perfect hosts. Lucy in particular is a mine of information about animals and about the local area. The holidays have had a huge impact on the children who still talk about our last trip which was nearly a year ago. We will really miss going when the children are too old to go!

We spent a week at Higher Lank Farm with our 18-month old little man in July 2009.

We have never seen him so happy. He had such a ball and, despite the wet weather, was up at 5am every morning raring to get out and feed the lambs, pigs, goats, collect the eggs and chase the ducks, hens and geese.

He made friends with another 18month old and 15month old who were also having the time of their life. The farm was a toddlers paradise. Toys everywhere, in the garden, in the house and even in your room (tailored to your child's age).

The food was wonderful (much sourced from the farm) and Lucy was incredibly accommodating to some of the other more fussy toddler eaters that shared our week. The nursery teas were a gift and it was great to have a separate grown up supper.

My husband and I took advantage of a nights babysitting and had a wonderful evening in Padstow. It was great knowing that if our child woke up he would immediately feel comfortable with Farmer Lucy.

I find the comment below about having to fit in with the farm's routine very odd. The farm, after all, is a proper working farm run by Lucy's husband Andrew - we were lucky enough to give our child the experience of glimpsing something very real. Also our child was still having two naps a day, morning and afternoon, which he had in his room everyday without missing anything.

This type of holiday is very much new to us. Before our child was born we were lucky enough to travel and stay in top boutique hotels. The farm may not be a boutique hotel but it is very comfortable (and the food yum) but

most importantly, seeing our child so happy gave us great joy. So much so we are returning this year and he can't wait.

Such a great holiday. I'd recommend it to any parent.

Our time at Higher Lank Farm was everything we expected, having studied the farm's website closely before our holiday. Our first holiday there was when our eldest son, now 4, was 8 months old. There were so many different toys for him to play with. He showed great interest in all the different animals, and from the age of 20 months had great fun feeding the animals and collecting the eggs every morning.

The food has always been fantastic, and Lucy is very accomodating to different dietary requirements.

The family are lovely, so friendly and helpful. Lucy is full of ideas for great days out locally with the children.

We look forward to several more years of holidays at Higerlank Farm!