Tuckett's Farm

Tuckett's Farm Idyllic farm on the Teign Estuary. Rare-breed lamb and artisan c***r available from time-to-time. Luxury accommodation in 17th C thatched cottage.

03/09/2026

Fox Cottage Tour — Part 3: Let's go inside 🏡

Time to step through the door and see what's waiting for you inside Fox Cottage.

First up is the living space which is cosy, characterful and has everything you need to properly switch off. There's a comfy sofa, a TV, and a log fire for those cooler evenings when you just want to curl up. You'll find board games and books, because sometimes the best entertainment doesn't need a screen.

Through to the kitchen, and this is where it gets interesting. There's an electric Aga cooker taking centre stage, plus a whole range of appliances and utensils for anyone who fancies getting creative. The kitchen door opens straight out to the courtyard, so on a warm evening you're cooking and stepping outside in the same breath. There's also a second kitchen area with a fridge, microwave, sink and toaster so everything is covered.

Next is the bathroom which is a wet room with a shower. Simple, clean, and exactly what you need after a day exploring the estuary, woodland or Devon.

Finally, upstairs to the bedroom. There's plenty of space for your belongings, and a few extra touches and goodies to help make your stay that bit more special.

Every room has its own charm, and the whole cottage feels like a retreat as it's full of character but with all the comforts you'd want.

📍 Link in our bio to book. Five-star reviews as standard.

27/08/2026

Fox Cottage Tour Part 2: Out the back 🏡

Welcome back to our tour of Fox Cottage. Last time we showed you the front, this time we're heading round the back, and this is where it gets really special.

Step out of the kitchen door and you're into a small sheltered courtyard with stone walls that give you a lovely bit of privacy. There's a bench for sitting out with your morning coffee or an evening glass of something, and a gas barbecue for guests to use. So if the weather's right, you can eat outside.

It's the kind of spot where breakfast turns into mid-morning, and mid-morning turns into lunch without you noticing.

From here you've got access straight out to the fields, into the woodland for walks, and down to the Teign estuary, all just a short stroll from the cottage door. The end of the video shows the view across the estuary towards Bishopsteignton, and if you listen carefully you can hear a train before it comes into view on the far side. It's one of those moments that just makes you stop and take it all in.

This is what staying at Fox Cottage is all about. Space, quiet, and a setting you won't want to leave.

📍 Link in our bio to book.

Part 3 coming soon — we're heading inside next.

Max, the Master of Disguise. 🐏🌿Our breeding ram Max, caught here looking like he's gone full commando in the fields. We'...
20/08/2026

Max, the Master of Disguise. 🐏🌿

Our breeding ram Max, caught here looking like he's gone full commando in the fields. We're not sure if he's hiding from the ewes, hiding from us, or just really committed to his five-a-day. Either way, the grass-on-face look is absolutely working for him.

These photos were taken earlier in the year when the fields were still lush and green, a sight that feels like a distant memory after the summer we've had.

But here's the good news. After weeks of dry, parched ground and dusty fields, some proper wet weather is finally on its way. There could be some rain later this week, and next week is forecast for some decent wet spells.

We never thought we'd say this after the start to the year we had, but we cannot wait for rain. The ground needs it, the grass needs it, and the animals will be a lot happier for it. A good soaking will do this farm the world of good.

In the meantime, Max will be here. Camouflaged. Unbothered. Living his best life.

13/08/2026

Welcome to Fox Cottage 🏡

This is the first in a series of posts showing you around our holiday cottage here at Tucketts Farm, and we're starting with the outside, because honestly, the setting sells itself.

Fox Cottage is a beautifully refurbished Grade II* listed thatched cottage nestled right in the heart of the farm. That thatched roof alone is something special, and the building has a history that goes back centuries.

Out front you'll find our 17th century c***r house, complete with the original c***r press which is a piece of Devon heritage right on your doorstep. Around the back there's a picnic area with a gas barbecue, perfect for long summer evenings. And the views from there? Stunning. You're looking out over the landscape towards woodland where you can go for walks, and beyond that, the Teign estuary which the farm has direct access to.

It's the kind of place where you step outside and just stop for a moment.

Fox Cottage regularly receives five-star reviews, and once you see the setting it's easy to understand why. Here's one review from August 2025:

"Our week’s stay at Ann’s cottage was our best Airbnb experience ever. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the cottage is very comfortable and has been furnished with high quality fittings."

Whether you're after a quiet escape, a base for exploring Devon, or just somewhere to slow down and breathe, this is it.

📍 Link in our bio to view/book.

More posts on Fox Cottage coming soon... watch this space.

5 weeks. Same farm. Completely different. ☀️Looking at this image you can see what a spell of serious heat does to the l...
30/07/2026

5 weeks. Same farm. Completely different. ☀️

Looking at this image you can see what a spell of serious heat does to the land. Just five weeks ago, the fields were lush and green. Now? Bone dry, parched, and a completely different colour.

It's been a summer like no other. Devon has been through back-to-back heatwaves since May, with temperatures regularly hitting the high twenties and tipping into the low thirties. We've had red extreme heat warnings, amber alerts, and for a stretch in June and July it felt like the heat just wouldn't let up.

The ground is rock hard underfoot, the grass has turned, and everything is crying out for a drop of rain. It's a world away from the start of the year when we couldn't stop it raining, now we'd welcome a decent downpour.

Farming is all about adapting to whatever the weather throws at you. Earlier this year it was mud and flooding. Now it's dust and dried-out fields. You just crack on, keep the animals watered and comfortable, and wait for the weather to turn.

It always does eventually.

Here are the 3 Amigos 🐏Max is our breeding ram and the big man of the flock. When the time comes, he's the one who gets ...
16/07/2026

Here are the 3 Amigos 🐏

Max is our breeding ram and the big man of the flock. When the time comes, he's the one who gets put in with the ewes to do what rams do best. The close-up says it all as he knows he's in charge.

Then there's Mo, who keeps Max company when he's not working. And finally Mini, who earned his nickname because he was tiny as a lamb after a bout of pneumonia. He pulled through, grew up, and now has a very important job in keeping Mo company while Max is off being amorous.

Which brings us to something a lot of people don't realise about sheep. They really don't do well on their own. Sheep are flock animals and need at least one companion with them at all times. A sheep left alone can become stressed, panicked, and may even injure itself trying to get back to the others. It's not just that they like company, they genuinely need it

So when Max goes off to the ewes, you can't leave Mo on his own. That's where Mini steps in. He's basically Mo's best mate and emotional support sheep, and he takes the role very seriously.

Three very different characters, one very important little team.

09/07/2026

The last feed 🍼

The chalkboard tells the story. The final bottle feed was on 4th July, and that's it as hand feeding is officially over until next year.

Franklin, Freddie and Fritz are now fully on sheep mix and grass, just like the rest of the flock. No more bottles, no more weighed-out powdered milk, no more early morning alarms. The lambing kit has been cleaned, the bottles sterilised, the jugs, racks and milk powder all packed away.

It feels strange, if we're honest.

These three came into the world without their mums. Franklin was rejected at birth. Fritz lost his mother to illness. Between them, they've been through round-the-clock feeds, carefully measured bottles, chalkboard schedules, hot water bottles and a lot of sleepless nights. There were times early on when we weren't sure they'd all make it.

But look at them now. Healthy, confident and thriving out in the field. You'd never know they were hand-reared.

A huge thank you to everyone on the Tucketts Farm team who played a part in getting these three through... Sarah, Kat, Lucy, Toby, and Vicky. It's been a real team effort from start to finish.

See you next lambing season, chalkboard.

02/07/2026

Heatwave haircuts at Tucketts Farm ✂️🐑

No one needs a woolly coat in this weather, so the flock has had the full works. Shearing day is done and they're looking a lot cooler for it.

The video shows the before and after, and honestly the before is something else as they were absolutely fluffy. And here's the funny thing as even though we work with these sheep day in day out, once the fleece comes off we can't always tell who's who. You'd think we'd know our own flock by now, but apparently not.

On a more serious note, shearing day was also a big day for the lambs. We ear tagged all of them, which is a legal requirement as every sheep needs to be individually identified so they can be traced if there's ever a disease outbreak. It's also essential for keeping track of breeding, health records and flock management.

While we had them, we also vaccinated all the lambs against seven major clostridial diseases. These are nasty, fast-acting infections that can be fatal, and vaccination is the best protection we can give them. The diseases covered include tetanus, pulpy kidney, lamb dysentery and pasteurellosis, among others. Clostridial bacteria live naturally in the soil, so every flock is at risk regardless of how well they're managed. It's one of those jobs that's non-negotiable as prevention is everything.

A big day for the flock, a big relief in this heat and a lot of ticked boxes on the farm health checklist.

26/06/2026

Once a day. Just once a day! 🐑

Remember when the blackboard was packed with feeds every few hours, round the clock, day and night? Have a look at it now, only one feed at 7am. That's it.

Frankie, Freddie and Fritz are doing brilliantly. They're down to a single bottle feed a day and they're eating sheep mix alongside it, which means they're well on their way to being fully independent.

The video is actually a throwback to when Fritz first became an orphan and was getting the hang of bottle feeding. You can hear the relief when he takes to it because you don't know if they're going to feed or not.

Look at the three of them now. From rejected, round-the-clock, will-they-won't-they-feed lambs to confident, thriving little characters who come running when they see you.

What a journey. What a trio.

Meet Fritz — Franklin's brother 🤍Some of you will remember Franklin, our first orphan lamb this season and rejected by h...
19/06/2026

Meet Fritz — Franklin's brother 🤍

Some of you will remember Franklin, our first orphan lamb this season and rejected by her mum at birth. Well, this is Fritz. He's Franklin's brother, and sadly he's now an orphan too.

Their mum developed a tumour behind her eye which led to an infection. We had a really difficult decision to make. Removing the eye could have led to further complications and even if the surgery went well, her quality of life was uncertain. On top of that, the costs involved had to be weighed up too.

She was one of our favourites, and it wasn't a decision we took lightly. But we didn't want her suffering and the kindest thing was to let her go.

That left Fritz without a mum, and the big question was whether he'd take a bottle. Thankfully, he did and he's doing well. He now joins his sister and Freddie as our third hand-reared orphan, which means even more feeds to coordinate across the team.

The blackboard is getting busier by the day.

Three orphan lambs, round-the-clock feeding, and a lot of love going into every single one of them. It's the hardest part of farming, but it's also the part that matters the most.

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