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Laurelbank Organic Farm

Hosted by Jo · Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland

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10 reviews

Best farmstays: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Laurelbank Farm is a 7-acre organic smallholding in Co. Down. Our vision is to reconnect people to the land, and to nourish and empower people through farming and feasting. Our mission is to create an inspiring and thriving small-scale regenerative, organic farm. We commit: To be responsible and responsive to the needs of people. To keep our farm at a human scale and accessible to people. To foster community connections through education, knowledge, and sharing experiences together. We run a Community Supported Agriculture Scheme called Farm and Feast and periodically teach growing, brewing and cooking workshops. Our home is an early 19th Century farmhouse just outside Saintfield in County Down. We grow lots of vegetables, herbs, fruit and edible flowers in our kitchen garden, lower field beds and in our new polytunnel. We have a small bantam chicken called Georgia who you will come across wandering around the gardens! On arrival feel free to pitch your tent on the pitch you have booked. (There’s no formal checking in process.) Pitch one and two are both signposted, as are the toilets. You can light a fire within the fire pit at your camp site. The closest places to buy firewood are the garage at The Temple roundabout or Vivo in Saintfield. When you are settled, wander around the garden and farm to see what is growing. Take a walk to our willow patch, or have a peek inside the polytunnel. We are a working farm so sometimes not all areas will be available, but we are happy for you to explore the areas not in use. Two mornings per week we run volunteering sessions. You are welcome to join us in harvesting vegetables, sowing seeds, weeding and whatever other activities we have planned. Just book your spot via our website – theedibleflower.com - there’s always a tasty bite to eat after the work is done! Picnic tables are available in the courtyard area, which you can use. There is also an outside hot and cold tap with a small sink. We have two newly renovated toilets just off the main courtyard, one is wheelchair accessible. We do not have a shower block, but we do a solar shower which you are welcome to use - (a bag of water that heats up in the sun, and you then hook up on a tree). This is located in the Cow Byre, in the grey locker, along with a few other supplies you may borrow - boardgames / books etc. The Cow Byre is also home to our Farm Shop. Depending on the time of year, it is stocked with seasonal vegetables, jams and preserves and our cookbook! I may not be around when you arrive, but hopefully I’ll see you at some point during your stay - I’m often knee-deep in vegetables somewhere! Please drop me a message via Hipcamp messenger should you have any queries. I hope to see you soon! Jo Where we are: We are located only twenty-five minutes drive to Belfast (10 miles) and thirty minutes to Newcastle (15 miles) and the Mourne Mountains. If you are a Game of Thrones fan it is thirty minutes drive (13 miles) to Castle Ward (the filming location for Winterfell). We are also close to a number of wedding venues, including Larchfield Estate, The Carriage Rooms at Montalto and Finnebrogue Woods.

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100% Recommend13 Ratings · 10 reviews

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· October 2023

Just what i needed

Tent ·

Pitch 2 - Beyond the Polytunnel

The weather wasnt great, but the facilities are professionally constructed, the host was accommodating.

James C.

13 reviews

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· September 2023

Peaceful countryside retreat

Tent ·

Pitch 1 - Lower Field

A clean and quiet campsite. Clean toilet facilities with hot running water for washing dishes. Would recommend to anyone staying in the area.

Domenico W.

3 reviews

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· September 2023

Would definitely stay again!

Tent ·

Pitch 1 - Lower Field

Lovely quiet location with only 1 other pitch. Good facilities including hot running water for washing dishes. Clean toilets. Unique setting on a semi-working farm/allotment.

Domenico W.

3 reviews

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· August 2023

Great experience to the new farm ;)

Tent · With kids ·

Pitch 2 - Beyond the Polytunnel

Camping at the Edible Flowers was great experience : nice place to stay, meeting with the people that works there (Jo was not there unfortunately but we could meet Kath, Erin, Alan x2, Claire and many other volonteers that helped us improve our experience ; we worked with them on wednesday to harvest the vegetables and we had a great time with them having a delicious breakfast with irish farels cooked by Alan). It is very well located to visit northern ireland (belfast, antrim coast, etc.). This is real experience with some adventure (we could make a fire near our tents !) ; some more arrangement for the campers may be done to make this stay a little bit more comfortable (indoor place in case of rain - the cow byre was not meant for this I guess... ?, place for a solar shower, clothesline, etc.). Thanks to everyone !

Martine M.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Highly recommended

Tent ·

Pitch 1 - Lower Field

Favourite place that I camped at during my entire trip! The view of the countryside during golden hour was absolutely amazing.

Justin B.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Tent ·

Pitch 1 - Lower Field

I had a really lovely night and day at the edible flower. I was lucky enough to stay when they had a harvest volunteering session and could join in the morning activities. It’s a lovely community of people and a beautiful location where the owners have put a lot of work in. Great work and thank you

Melissa M.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

Tent ·

Pitch 2 - Beyond the Polytunnel

Enjoyed a peaceful nights sleep at The Edible Flower. Good communication from the owners and exactly as described.

David M.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2023

Tent ·

Pitch 1 - Lower Field

Beautiful, secluded camp site with easy access to toilets; car park & bins handy too! We had a lovely tranquil morning sipping coffee before we packed up

Catherine F.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

Tent ·

An organic farmstead

Super sweet spot on an organic farm!! Jo’s place is awesome!

Leigh J.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

a peaceful stay

Tent ·

An organic farmstead

Please do stay here on your travels! Jo and her father were remarkably nice and accommodating folks. They have a wonderful little farm going here that is so peaceful and dreamy. There are toilets just a short walk away. Lushness as far as the eye can see. I highly recommend!

Ciera C.

3 years on Hipcamp

Location

Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jo F.

Joined in March 2023

Nearby attractions

It's less than 10 minutes to National Trust Rowallane Garden—"A mix of formal and informal spaces, filled with unique plants from every corner of the globe and with breathtaking vistas across the County Down countryside"—while the private Montalto Estate (also within 10 minutes) rivals it for history and beauty and is well worth a visit. For fun with the kids try Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes. It's a 30-minute drive to Belfast, for city attractions and a full day out.

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