5 perfect family farm stays around the UK

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Spending time on a working farm is an easy way to reconnect with a simple way of living and there’s an earthy sense of satisfaction gained from watching cows milked in the early morning or helping farmers collect clutches of chicken eggs. Tintagel Duck Farm Campsite, Cornwall Hundreds of pop-up camping stays are expected to appear this summer as farmers take advantage of ‘permitted development rights’ to set up site for up to 56 days in the year without the need for formal planning permission. Northumberland Farm, Northumberland A traditional farm with grassland supporting cattle and sheep alongside cereals such as wheat and barley, this is the place for guests eager to get a hands-on feel for rural living.