Working family farm set on the Cornwall/Devon border
10 minutes drive
from the coast at Widemouth Bay and Bude
Come and enjoy the quiet countryside
Langaton is a working farm situated on the Cornwall/Devon
border. Our Grandfather originally was the Blacksmith in the local
Village of Whitstone and following the decline in horsepower came to
farm at Langaton over 70 years ago. The family have farmed here ever
since and our daughters are the 4th generation of the Short family
to live at Langaton.
The
remains of the Bude Canal route runs through the farm. The Bude Canal
was constructed in 1819, its purpose was primarily to carry sea sand
inland from Bude to use as fertilizer on the farmland. Visitors can
enjoy walks along the towpath through woodland and beside the River
Tamar taking pleasure in the abundance of wildlife and flora.
There
is an abundance of wildlife around the farm including rabbits, ducks,
moorhens, badgers and deer. The trees are covered with lichen which
is a sign of clean unpolluted air. Flag irises, marsh marigolds
and primroses grow in profusion. Visit in April or May to see the
bluebell woods and country lanes filled with spring flowers.
Meet Peggy our farm dog, Plum, Molly and Maisie the
cats. After a hearty breakfast help feed the calves and chicken or
get up early and collect your own egg for breakfast.
The
remains of the Bude Canal route runs through the farm. The Bude Canal
was constructed in 1819, its purpose was primarily to carry sea sand
inland from Bude to use as fertilizer on the farmland. Visitors can
enjoy walks along the towpath through woodland and beside the River
Tamar taking pleasure in the abundance of wildlife and flora.
