Autumn approaches

We hope you have had a lovely Summer holiday. As August comes to a close we look ahead to Autumn and our two remaining months of the season in our self catering holiday cottages here at Halsbeer Farm. 

Visit Mid Devon is hosting the region's first walking festival during September - more details below - so if you and friends like pulling on your walking boots and enjoying stomps in the countryside read on. 

October brings harvest delights including Powderham's Food Festival and the Festival of Flavours at RHS Rosemoor, both on the weekend of 5th and 6th October and then half term and Halloween. 

Visit Mid-Devon want to hear about your experiences of staying in the region. There is a link to their survey below. Enter by mid-October to be in with the chance of winning a Devon Heaven food hamper.

And, if you haven't stayed with us before or not in a while, do come and stay in our little piece of heaven in Devon soon. 

AUTUMN AVAILABILITY

The three larger cottages are fully booked until 20th September but Apple Cottage (sleeps 3) has availability from 2nd September for both short and long stays. 

Cider Cottage and Swallow Barn (both sleeping up to 6) are available from the 20th and Hay Barn (sleeps 7) from 23rd September until the weekend of 11th October when we are fully booked. Minimum three night stays.

We still have accommodation availability in both October half term weeks, depending on when yours falls. Week commencing 18th October Apple and Cider Cottages are available and Hay has a four night stay from 21st October. 

Our last week of the season from 25th October has availability in Apple, Cider and Swallow. In all cottages we can provide a cot and high chair if required.

And don't forget 2025 dates are available for booking online now!

mid devon walking festival

The festival programme is now available to view and download online. Click on the image below to view. There are lots of guided walks, mostly free, but you must book onto them. Several of the walks are close to us including at National Trust Killerton, Uffculme, Halberton, Tiverton and include a bat walk on the canal. A little further afield you can explore Bampton, Crediton and more.

what's on september & october

​The walking festival isn't the only date for your diary this Autumn. There is lots going on locally including:

• Devon Open Studios 7th - 22nd September
• Somerset Art Weeks 21st September - 6th October
• Tiverton Literary Festival 25th - 29th September
• Tiverton Eat Festival on Sunday 29th September
• Powderham Food Festival 5th and 6th October
• RHS Rosemoor Festival of Flavours 5th and 6th October
• Halloween at National Trust Knightshayes 26th to 31st October
• National Trust Killerton's new fashion exhibition daily until 3rd November

Several nearby historic attractions are taking part in Heritage Open Days between 6th and 15th September, opening their doors to visitors for free. Examples include Hemyock Castle on 8th September, Dunkeswell Abbey on 14th September, Spiceland Quaker Meeting House on 15 September, Killerton, Knightshayes and Powderham Castle (various dates). Check the Heritage Open Day website or the venues themselves for more information.

Plus, we have lots of suggestions of places to visit on our Things to Do webpage.

WIN A DEVON FOOD HAMPER

Visit Mid Devon want to know about your experiences of staying in Mid Devon. If you've stayed with us please consider filling out their survey and you could win a Devon Heaven food hamper worth £100. The survey is live until mid-October. Enter here or by clicking on the image below. 

​We look forward to seeing you soon. As always if you have any questions about our cottages, availablity or things to do in the local area do please get in touch. We will be more than happy to help. Happy Autumn!