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Worswell Barton, Noss Mayo, Plymouth, Devon. PL8 1HB

Telephone: 01752 872 977, or Email info@worswellbarton.co.uk

Worswell Barton really is a hidden gem: 600 acres of National Trust Land on the Peninsula of the river Yealm, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by the South West Coastal Footpath.

Worswell Barton was once part of the Revelstoke Estate situated on its 12-mile Carriage way, with wooded hills sloping down to the sea on three sides, great open views towards Dartmoor National Park, Rame Head in Cornwall, and Burgh Island, Bigbury, can be seen from the coast nearby.

The property is steeped in history, with stories from the Spanish Armada, the War years’ bomb craters, Domesday Book, and of course Lord Revelstoke. The Warren Wall, all 2 miles of it, was used to keep rabbits on the cliffs, were they would breed and would be caught to feed the estate workers.

Worswell has been farmed by the Rogers family for over 80 years; the farm is in a peaceful location, with only the sounds of daily farm activities, such as Farmer Phil and his boys going about their work duties, tractors, cattle, sheep and birds in the distance.

We have 5 rooms in the farmhouse for bed & breakfast, and often cater for wedding parties.-visit our Wurzell Weddings Venue  site.

We can offer another 3 rooms in our self catering cottage ‘ with an option for breakfast which is served in the farmhouse, by prior arrangement, maximum of 6 people. Please call for further information 01752 872977, or click here to check rooms availability.

Higher Shippen Cottage is a self-catering unit, which sleeps 6 comfortably but can accommodate another 2 guests. The cottage is available weekly Friday to Friday, or short breaks Friday to Monday, or Monday to Friday.

We are very flexible with dates from March to May  so please do call. 01752 872977.

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About

The Rogers Family welcome you, and here is a little about our family and farm

Our family have been farming here at Worswell Barton for over 85 years. It has seen many changes through those years, as dairy farm up to 1976, and now a mixed farm with, Cattle, Sheep, Chickens, Vegetables, The Wurzell Whistle, and our Wurzell Wedding field venue.

We sell on our Vegetables at little roadside stalls in the villages of Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers, part of our Wurzell Farm Fresh Veggies.                                  

We grow a variety of crops, such as Oil Seed Rape, Wheat, Barley, Potatoes.

Conservation is taken very seriously here at Worswell, we help look after the birds, bees, flora and forna, with Margins around our fields, and over winter stubles, to keep the birds fed through the winter weather.

Our suckler cow herd of South Devons and Charollais are often kept on the cliffs with their young calves, helping with the good husbandry and conservation of the cliff ground, along with a flock of sheep, which we lamb in February / March /April.

We have taken on many different projects over the years along with the National Trust to Keep Worswell Barton as traditional as possible.

One project was to re-roof the property, and with a grant, put solar panels in to supply our hot water.

We also save our rainwater, in large tanks for the farm to use, whether to feed the cattle and sheep during the winter, or for Feeding crops during a dry period.

The Warren Wall, which, in places, had fallen down, has been repaired in places by the National Trust, places are still falling down and over the next few years we hope to be able to repair the wall which stretches about a mile long.To date, we have managed to repair one section, using local labour and materials.

The National trust are great supporters in helping us achieve our goals

Over the years we have had to diversify indifferent areas, to help the farm to continue.

2000 Worswell Barton Farmhouse bed and breakfast, along with Higher Shippen Self Catering Cottage.

2016  Wurzell Weddings Venue a unique field venue with Moor to Sea views. Wurzell Weddings can offer a variety of Packages to suit what ever you want on your special day, a blank canvas for you to create your unique day,  other events are also considered.

2018 The Wurzell Whistle a small indoor venue, ideal for small functions, this venue was once a cart shed for the farm.

2019 The Wurzell Wooden Pods – Camping with out the tent, wooden structure with Beds and electric, separate shared pod with shower, toilet and kitchen facilities. Available from May 2019

Our aim is to help you enjoy your stay here at Worswell, and make you feel at home. Whether you stay for 1 night or a week. If you like to explore, then Worswell may well be just what you are looking for.

Bed & Breakfast

YOUR BED & BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE

A warm welcome awaits your arrival. Our rooms are  named after coves and beaches around our headland. All rooms have Freeview TV, tea & coffee facilities with various choices of teas and coffees.

GARA & GUNROW, both en-suite shower rooms with king size beds.

 BLACKSTONE & BEACON, have a double bed and a single bed in each room, they also have a private shower room and share the toilet.

CELLARS, is a small double room with private shower and shared toilet, ideal single occupancy room.

Please click here to view our rooms’ availability.

HILSEA OUR GUEST LOUNGE

 Sofa’s and chairs, games, tea, coffee and a small fridge for your use.

BREAKFAST

Is served until 9.15am each morning, early breakfast is not a problem, nor are any dietary needs if I am given notice.

Start with some juice; move onto fresh fruit and homemade yoghurt, then on to the Wurzell “Full English” – Local Bacon, Sausages made by our local butcher,  our eggs, our tomatoes (July-September) Mushrooms. Hash-browns and beans can also be served.

Finally finish off with toast (often homemade bread), jams and marmalade, tea or coffee.
There is a variety of different choices including vegetarian sausages, Wurzell eggs cooked as you like. Please ask if any specials are available.

If you are here in July-September fresh Mackerel may be on the Menu, but we don’t usually know until the morning they arrive.

PACKED LUNCHES

With notice I am happy to make packed lunches, they consist of 1 x round sandwiches, Crisps, fruit, piece of homemade cake, and chocolate if you’re lucky.

CREAM TEA’S

Available on arrival, if pre booked only.

BEDROOMS

All rooms have tea/coffee facilities, along with slippers, dressing gowns and toiletries.  Read more…

THE GARDEN

PATIO – You are welcome to sit on the patio, and enjoy the views and sounds of our quiet countryside. A games box in the garden for the kids.

WALLED GARDEN – Steep slate steps lead you down into the garden, flowers, spacious lawns.

PARKING

Gravel parking for 4 vehicles at the front of the farmhouse.

View Rooms Tariff 2019/2020 here.

We politely ask you NOT to wear shoes/ dirty socks upstairs. Slippers are provided but please bring your own if you wish. This is a health and safety issue with being a working farm, and we appreciate you respecting our request.

We are sorry, but we do not accept DOGS or PETS, in the house, or Cottage.

We do have an outside kennel only for well behaved dogs happy to be outside – a charge does apply please call for more information.

The Kennel is a communal unit in sections.

Contact

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You can also check rooms’ availability by clicking here.

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