Are campfires allowed at Down on the Farm?

Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.

What kind of stays does Down on the Farm offer?

Glamping, Motorhome, on a farm.

How much does Down on the Farm cost?

Mid-range pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.

Scotland•Aberdeenshire•57.682° N, 2.132° W

Down on the Farm

A working cattle farm on the Aberdeenshire coast where Carole and Mathew take you down to the Moray Firth with their herd, then feed you homemade cake.

Down on the Farm sits on a working beef farm near Rosehearty on the north-east Scottish coast, and the farm is genuinely the point. The signature experience is the Cows and Coast tour: you walk out with the suckler herd, feed them by hand, follow the farm track down to the shore, and come back to Carole's tea and baking. It's the kind of thing that stays with you in a way no activity-provider excursion does.

Accommodation comes as bell tents, shepherds huts, and cabins, each stocked with small touches (popcorn for the fire, games inside) that show someone actually thought about the stay. The communal fire pits are where evenings tend to collect. Once it gets dark, the Aberdeenshire skies out here are properly dark - guests regularly report a Milky Way you can read by.

The coast is right there: beaches, cliff-top walks, and ancient castles all within reach, with Carole and Mathew happy to point you toward the view points and hidden ruins most visitors miss. It's the kind of local knowledge that only comes from living somewhere your whole life.

Before you book

The farm track can get muddy after rain - hosts are quick to help, but high-clearance or four-wheel drive is handy in wet weather.

“One of the best working-farm stays in Scotland, built on genuine host warmth and a coastline most visitors never find. The tour alone is worth the drive north.”

Why it made the cut

Carole and Mathew are owner-present hosts who bring real knowledge of the farm, local history, and geography
The Cows and Coast tour is a genuinely distinctive experience that earns the site's reputation
Moray Firth coastal access with dark-sky conditions makes evenings as good as mornings
Open all year, suited to couples and families equally

The Feeling

Soulful handmade · Curated rustic · Mixed tempo

Cows at the shoreDark north skyCarole and mathewFarm track to the seaHomemade cake at the end

Good For

Family
Date
Solo

Best For

Working farm experiences with guided tours and cream teas
Glamping in bell tents, shepherds huts and cabins with communal fire pits
Coastal access to beaches, cliff walks and castles within short drive

In Campr's collections

Farm fields properA suckler herd, a coastal farm track, and Carole's homemade cake at the end of the tour - this is working-farm stays done right.
Coastal hideawaysCliff-top walks, Moray Firth views, and beach access from a working farm that sits right on the Aberdeenshire coast.
Soulful handmadeEvery detail here - from the popcorn left for the fire to the hand-baked cakes on the tour - comes from owners who actually care.

Facilities

Fire pits

BBQ

Quick answers

Are campfires allowed at Down on the Farm?: Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
What kind of stays does Down on the Farm offer?: Glamping, Motorhome, on a farm.
How much does Down on the Farm cost?: Mid-range pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.
Where is Down on the Farm?: Milestone House, Rosehearty, Fraserburgh AB43 6JY, UK.