Overview

Warborne Farm, nestled between the breathtaking Solent beaches and the lush greenery of New Forest, is the ultimate family-friendly destination. The Georgian outbuildings have been beautifully converted into characterful holiday homes that offer a unique and contemporary experience.

Activities

The focus of the farm is to provide a serene and peaceful escape for families to connect with nature and engage in activities that are fun and memorable. Children will love exploring the miles of footpaths, feeding the farm animals, and participating in the many farm activities on offer. All of this fun is powered by the renewable energy produced on-site, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly getaway.

Warborne Farm has been thoughtfully designed with children in mind, offering fun sleeping arrangements and year-round farm activities. Children can collect eggs, meet lambs and goats, tickle pig tummies, feed compost to the pigs, and learn about seasonal fruits and vegetables as they harvest them. They can then take their fresh produce back to their barn’s kitchen and spend an afternoon baking, making jam, or cooking up a delicious meal. The hay barn is a fantastic place for children to burn off some energy, climbing and scrambling over bales of hay. Older children can make friends while playing table tennis in the games room. Outdoor fun and games are best enjoyed in the picturesque shared garden, no matter your age.

Food

Each barn at Warborne Farm is equipped with a basket for harvesting vegetables, and there is plenty to find! You can supply most, if not all, of your fresh produce needs from the polytunnels, orchard, and fruit cages – season dependent, of course! Throughout the year, you’ll find freshly-laid eggs ripe for picking from the resident chickens. If you’re after something specific, there are supermarkets, butchers, and more in nearby Lymington. Borrow one of the shopping bikes and take in some fresh air on your errands. If you fancy a night off cooking, there are lots of great local places to eat, with cafes, pubs, and restaurants scattered around the area. Barbecues and braziers are also available on request, so you can make the most of the beautiful outdoor spaces.

Accommodation

Each of Warborne Farm’s charming boutique barns has been beautifully converted, with original features that reflect the farm’s 180-year history. And with the option to sleep up to 8 guests (or more if you book multiple barns), these homes are perfect for larger families or groups of friends.

The Brick Barn is cosy and stylish, combining traditional materials with modern comforts. It’s perfect for up to 8 guests, and you can even bring your furry friend! The ground floor living area retains the sense of space, complete with a mezzanine landing and exposed rafters. There’s a double room with a super-king size bed or twin beds, a second double room with either a king-size bed or twin beds, and a sleeping loft for 2 adults or up to 4 children. The barn also has a sofa bed, an upstairs shower room, and a downstairs bathroom.

The Long Barn is spacious and bursting with rustic charm, with room for 4-6 guests and a furry friend. It has a double room with either a super-king size bed or twin beds, a second double room with either a king-size or twin beds. There’s also a sofa bed, an upstairs shower room, and a ground floor bathroom with a bath. In between The Brick Barn and The Long Barn is a sleeping loft ideal for 4 teenagers or 4 extra adults. It is accessed up a safety ladder so it is not for the faint hearted. The Sleeping Loft has access to a loo and shower block 60m away and must be booked alongside a barn stay.

The Hay Loft offers stunning views from its private balcony, and the spacious open-plan living area with vaulted ceilings, wood burner, and leather sofa is the perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring. It sleeps up to 8 guests and a furry friend, with a double room, a second double room with either a super-king size bed or twin beds, bunk beds for 2 guests, and an extra long bunk for 2 guests sleeping toe to toe. There’s also a bathroom with a freestanding copper bath and copper basin, and a shower room.

For a taste of industrial cool, check out The Old Stable. It’s on the ground floor with polished concrete floors and is perfect for guests with limited mobility. It sleeps up to 8 guests and a furry friend and has a double room, a second double room with an ensuite shower room, and a bunkroom with 4 beds. There’s also a bathroom.

And if you’re looking for the ultimate sleepover experience, The Grain Loft has a four-bed dorm with super comfortable hay mattresses – plus a walk-on window where you can spot some of the farm’s adorable lambs! It also has a double room with either a super-king size or twin beds, a bathroom, and a shower room. It can accommodate up to 8 guests.

All five barns come fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including Egyptian cotton bedding, fluffy towels, travel cots, high chairs, and a relaxed, unique atmosphere perfect for families. Laundry facilities are also included, so you can keep everything clean and tidy, no matter how messy things get. And each barn has a fully equipped kitchen with a Smeg fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and Rangemaster induction cooker. Antique dining tables provide the perfect spot for family meals inside, but you can also take advantage of the tables and chairs outside for some magical al fresco moments.

With 40 beds (plus extra sleeping lofts) across the five units, larger groups are welcome to come and experience the wonder of Warborne Farm together.

Nearby

If you decide to venture off-site, there is plenty on offer in this fun and adventure-filled region of the UK. The surrounding area is iconic and offers endless possibilities for walks and bike rides through the New Forest and farmers’ fields. You can even greet ponies, cattle, and donkeys along the way! This stretch of the coast is home to some fantastic swimming spots, but you can also try paddle-boarding and sea kayaking for something a little different. A highly recommended day trip is taking the ferry across to the Isle of Wight to explore the charming, historic town. Alternatively, head up to Hurst Castle, the ancient village of Beaulieu with its motor museum, or the 16th-century shipbuilding village of Bucklers Hard. The options are endless.

Summary

Relax and kick back as a family at this beautiful carbon neutral farm. Perfectly positioned in the New Forest on a large 100 acre farm with  boutique barns that have been beautifully converted to provide you with a unique and exceptional experience. Don’t miss the chance to experience farm life and explore the fields, orchard, and vegetable gardens. You can collect eggs for breakfast and enjoy an abundance of our fresh organic produce.