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…
Book your 2020 holiday within the next two weeks and receive a 5% discount All of our properties are now open for direct bookings on our website and if you use the discount code: Discount05 you will automatically receive a 5% discount if you book within the next two weeks. For 2020 Buzzard Barn and Butterwell Cottage…
A round up of this years news and next years plans! Buzzard Barn Renovation Plans After much consideration and careful planning we have decided to commence renovation of Buzzard Barn from November this year to be completed by June 2018. The intention is to retain all of the charm and character our guests, and we ourselves,…
Show your support for the Atlantic Salmon Trust by bidding in their auction before it closes on Tuesday 14th February! We have donated a lot to the Atlantic Salmon Trust to show our support. If you would like to bid we are lot number 31 and you can win 2 rods for 2 nights of fly fishing…
One of the fantastic things about being in Cornwall is that you are never far from the sea! There are a few high points in the County where we can see both coasts ….on a clear day! The River Camel that flows through Butterwell is tidal to just a few miles downstream, approximately eight miles…
Sea Trout The 2016 sea trout season at Butterwell was mixed but a return to better times. The total of 66 sea trout (61 returned) on night fly does not do justice to the number of sea trout running the river. Large numbers of fish were seen regularly in June and July, even running during the day in tinged…
Wildlife holiday at Butterwell Farm Cornwall We are so lucky at Butterwell to have some incredible wildlife right on our doorstep. We have a 2 mile stretch of the River Camel and this year we were paid a visit from local wildlife photographer, Adrian Langdon. Adrian has an incredible portfolio and regularly posts his Cornish Wildlife photos…
Spring Watch – Cornish Wildlife at Butterwell Farm It’s been a busy June at Butterwell farm getting on top of the Estate during a particularly strong growing season. We have given our plantation of a thousand deciduous trees, which we manage under a Forestry Commission scheme, a good overhaul. Pheasant Camel Valley Vineyards Roe…