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#CountryKids – Coombe Mill Style

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So those of you that don’t follow me on Twitter (@OneDad3Girls) or Instgram (OneDad3Girls) we have been at Coombe Mill.

This was our first visit to Coombe Mill and it won’t be our last (we’ve booked up for next year already)

We have all enjoyed the week so much It’s difficult to put it into words so this may end up being quite picture heavy.

One of the great things about Coombe Mill is the morning Feed Run which involves all the children gathering at 9am every morning and greeting one of the farmers (this week we had Farm Ted and Farmer Kym) and all loading onto the tractor and trailer. Feed Run

They then make their way around the farm and stopping off at each an every animal and getting in amongst the animals and giving them their food.

FeedingThe first day the girls weren’t 100% sure and stayed a little to the back but by the end of the week they were straight in there and looked forward to it everyday. Now these girls are usually scared of the smallest animal but Mia was wanting to get in there with the pigs and didn’t mind the goats trying to jump up at her. Aly also came out of her shell and by the end of the week they looked like totally different children.  Girls FeedingThis experience was helped so much by the farmers especially Farmer Ted who was such a loving character and there seemed like nothing he didn’t know whether that be about the animals or what to do in and around Coombe.  Farmer TedDuring the day we would also have a little walk around and Aly always enjoyed feeding the goats and they all loved the rabbits, it wouldn’t surprise me if I found one of the rabbits in the suitcase.

My favourites were without doubt the deer and I couldn’t believe how tame they were and how close they’d get to us.

Deer sml

This has been our best week as a family ever and we can’t wait to do it all over again.

Country Kids from Coombe Mill Family Farm Holidays Cornwall

Pillow Pets Review

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Unless you haven’t watched any children’s tv you’ll know about Pillow Pets.

If you don’t know about them basically they are plush cuddly animals that can be used as pillows and are perfect for people travelling either to be used on the plane, car or hotel.

They come in a wide range of animals and we have the Bumble Bee and the Panda and the girls love them.

They have Velcro on one part so they can be folded in half and Aly normally lays her pjs in it then folds it in half. These are perfect if your children isn’t used to sleeping away from their beds as it gives them something to help settle them.

As an added bonus these are also machine washable which if your children are anything like mine will be a blessing.

These Pillow Pets are available from Kids Stuff Toys and retail for £14.99.

Our 1st Holiday – Part 3 (Safari)

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After a quiet day on the beach on Tuesday we decided to head off to a place called Selwo Adventure which we were told was a great day out for everyone at a safari park.

We looked it up and it looked pretty good so we thought we’d have a day out there.

As we pulled up to the park it looked lovely but there was very few cars in the car park but as it was quite early we guessed that was normal. To get into the park for 4 adults, one 4 year old and a 16 month old was 115Euros!!!! but we’d come this far so ahead we went.

As soon as we had got it we had a group photo taken which every place seems to do. We had a look around and then got told the first safari ride was going to start so we headed off to the truck. We went around and saw some lovely animals and then got dropped off at the first point and told to look around.

At this point we looked around and saw the elephants, lions and giraffes. We also got our hands on a crepe but noticed the gift shop was closed and asked a guy there and he said just the main shop was open.

After looking around we went on the final safari ride and went into the hills and saw the bears and tigers and looked right over to Gibraltar. The guide told us there was a restaurant but everyone on the truck said we’d go to the main restaurant at the beginning.

Once we’d finished the safari we walked down to the main entrance to look at the gift shop and also there was meant to be a play ground for Aly which she had been looking forward to all morning.

When we got to the front we was greeted by a closed restaurant so we once again asked a member of staff and they said the only restaurant open was the one at the top. To say we weren’t happy was an understatement as it was now 1.30pm and the girls hadn’t eaten. When we was at the top the guide never once said this was the only place open. We then looked for the gift shop which was totally unmanned not a single member of staff in the shop and no where to see the entrance photos.

Instead of spending another 45mins getting back up to the top we said we’d get something on the way back but first we’d play in the park to please Aly. Well we found it but it was so bad and nothing there Aly burst into tears and said this was rubbish.

We left very quickly after that. And to think we paid 115Euros for that.

If you’re thinking of visiting the Selwo Adventure Park I wouldn’t bother.

To read Part One – Flights & Villa

To read Part Two – Zoo

Our 1st holiday – Part 2 (Zoo)

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Monday morning meant a trip to Fuengirola Zoo which is just south of Malaga and was about a 40 minute drive from La Duquesa.

Both the girls and Laura were very excited at the thought of visiting the zoo.

The zoo itself is kind of located in the middle of a town and not where you would expect it. When you walk into the zoo you first get your picture taken and told you can see them at the end.

Walking around its clear the animals are well looked after and all seem pretty happy. The girls are loving seeing some animals that they wouldn’t normally get to see such a lions, tigers and gorillas. Mia is so happy making friends with the gorilla and talking to all the birds, at one point she even wants her lunch with a tiger.

I am also enjoying myself by talking looks of photos.

They have a great range of animals and adventure parks to keep the children happy when they get bored. They also have a great restaurant which was fairly reasonable for us all.

Just before we left we remembered the photos and they showed us 6 different photos and we decided to buy them for 16euros which for 6 8×6 is a pretty good price.

All the girls had a great day and it was lots of fun and the girls behaved very well.

A few more photos from our day at the zoo.

Please take a look at Part One – Flights & villa