This summer we enjoyed a fantastic week at one of the lodges at Naturesbase, which my husband described as probably the most relaxing family holiday we've ever had. By the end of the week, the adults were relaxed and full of wine (and I had read four books!), while the children were semi-feral, covered in insect bites, bramble scratches and grass seeds, and living mostly off dry cereal and marshmallows: in other words, they couldn't be happier.
The lodges had everything we needed for a comfy stay, including an open air cooking and dining area, all the basics we could require including tea and real coffee, and a lovely open deck; and when the thunderstorms finally hit on the Friday night, it was rather pleasant to experience them from the depths of a feather duvet.
The site is fabulous for kids and they mostly roamed free, making friends with the other campers, swinging on the tyre swing, worrying the sheep and fishing with nets in the river. Naturesbase puts on some activities including pizza night, campfire singing and a bushcraft morning which my 7 yo described as the highlight of his holiday; and every morning the children can go and help feed the animals and collect the eggs.
Off the farm, we crabbed, cycled, swam in the sea, spotted dolphins, and enjoyed some excellent meals out; there is loads to do in the local area and we could easily have stayed another week if it weren't for the danger that the children would go full wolf.
We loved our time at Naturesbase and heartily recommend it for anyone looking for a relaxing off-grid family holiday.