If you’ve always wanted to cycle the Camel Trail in Cornwall, then Butterwell Farm is the ideal base to start your cycling adventure. We have 4 holiday cottages sleeping 2-7 each on a 40-acre nature reserve on the banks of the River Camel. All of our properties have suitable private bike storage if you want…
A wildlife story from Butterwell Farm in Cornwall. Nearly 8 years ago we put an owl box up, a gift from Rachel’s 90 year old Nanna. We never expected anything to nest in it but if she visited she would be able to see it from her chair. Over the last 7 years we have…
As we write our thoughts are now firmly focused on the coming season which starts as usual on 1st May. Despite a very dry February I’m pleased to say either side of that we have had decent rains and the river is running high and clear. The water table is still on the low side…
Looking forward to cosy Autumn and Winter Breaks at Butterwell Farm as well as securing your spot for 2023 As we bid farewell to a fantastic summer of sunshine and fun at Butterwell Farm, we think back to all of the faces, both familiar and new, and we hope you have some amazing memories to…
This months fishing report for the River Camel in Cornwall for Trout and Salmon magazine: Sam Hamilton at Butterwell reports the river was low and very clean at the start of the season on 1 May. A tiny amount of rain during the opening day lifted the water an inch or two and coloured it a…
Cornwall’s highest peak on Bodmin Moor This group of 8 mountain bikers from Guernsey recently enjoyed a 4 night stay at Butterwell Farm in Cornwall, taking both Buzzard Barn and Apple Tree Cottage to have plenty of space and bathrooms. They went for miles every day and explored many incredible trails all directly accessible from…
Overall Butterwell fished well for night fly Sea Trout fishers with 71 fish caught and 97% carefully returned. The drought which gripped much of the UK as usual did not deter the Sea Trout from running in good numbers and probably helped them to stop in the Butterwell pools. The surprise was the average size…
Bookings Now Open For 2023 5% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT – Book between now and the 31st March using Voucher Code SAVE5 for any dates in 2023 and remaining dates in 2022. Whether it’s a family holiday, romantic getaway or a short-break with friends, Butterwell Farm has the perfect property for you. PRIVATE ENCLOSED GARDENS |…
Over the last month Sam @butterwell_fishery reports from the River Camel: The last week of July and the majority of August here at Butterwell have fished well, if not a little slow but reassuringly consistent. Though the last 4 weeks have been lightly fished, the Sea Trout landed have been on the larger side with…
Butterwell Farm has the ideal accommodation solution for anyone looking to cycle the Camel Trail in Cornwall With it own private gateway onto the Camel Trail, Butterwell Farm is ideally situated between Bodmin and Wadebridge on the Camel Trail opposite the Camel Valley Vineyards and just a few minutes cycle ride or a 10 minute walk…