I took my Grandson and we had a fantastic 2 hours, looking round
the farm, walking the cows to milk, watching milking and milking
the goats ourselves. My Grandson... read more had a wonderful time, very
informative and friendly farmer.

  I had a gift voucher for the milking experience and oh my god was it amazing. John is so knowledgeable and I asked a million questions and he answered all... read more of them. It's an educational experience aswell as being fun. The best bit was going into the calf pen and having cuddle.

  The farmer was very professional with his knowledge and explained everything well. We experienced an insight into farm life and were even lucky enough to witness a calf being born,... read more an incredible experience! We thoroughly enjoyed it and milking the goats and watching cows being milked was amazing! Dartington Dairy is a wonderful farm and all the animals are in fantastic health! Wish the farm the very best with everything and hope to visit again soon! Loved every moment of it!

  A fantastic experience that we won’t forget. My seven year old daughter loved the whole experience from calling the cows to be milked to hand milking the goats. We were... read more greeted with a friendly welcome that lasted throughout our visit despite the busyness of the farm. We were so lucky to see a baby goat being born. Loved every minute and would definitely recommend.

  Went to the farm last week - booked a milking experience and what an experience! Would definitely recommend for both adults and children, John the farmer was so informative and... read more his love of the farm and his animals was evident. Got to help bring in the beautiful jersey cows from out grazing with their calves, see them be milked whilst having the anatomy explained and finally understand the term “chewing the cud”! Then through to the funny and mischievous goats to help milk - including by hand. John was great with the kids and very patient. All finished off with some delicious goats milk ice cream!

  I can’t even begin to describe what a wonderful day my daughter and I had. Jon and Lynne are the most wonderful, hard working people I’ve ever had the pleasure... read more of meeting.

My 6 year old daughter has ‘ had the BEST DAY EVER’ it genuinely is the best money we’ve ever spent. She wants to be a farmer when she grows up so we bought her this experience for her birthday in January and traveled down in August. Boy did she get an experience!!! 6.30am start milking, feeding kids, mucking out she even got to witness a calf being born!!! Finished off with ice cream at 6pm which is made fresh on site!

Breakfast and lunch were provided and absolutely excellent, we felt so welcome and at ease.

I honestly can’t say when I’ve enjoyed a day more and we can’t thank you enough. I’m sure we’ll be back to visit in the future, my daughter wanted to stay forever!!

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  Went to the farm with a youth group to milk the goats, was very sceptical before I got there.
How wrong I was, it was so interesting and fun, Jon... read more the farmer was so good with our group and made sure everyone was involved.
Thanks

  After receiving this as a gift it surpassed all expectations, we spent most of the afternoon with the affectionate goats and placid Jersey cows learning how to milk. Thanks indeed... read more goes to Jon and, especially, Lynn for their patience and generosity with their time - an experience never to be forgotten!

  After waiting over 30 years, searching around the world for the chance to milk a cow by hand we got that and more at Dartington Dairy today !! A lifetime... read more ( nearly ) experience achieved thanks to the lovely Jon & Lynn and especially their...More

  received a gift of Farmer for a Day as a birthday present, what a great day out, went with my eldest son. An early start 06.30 (not as early as... read more Lynne's though), but made very welcome by the owners/farmers Jon and Lynne. Spent the day...More