If you’ve tried and tested every city farm in London, why not venture a little further out of the city for an animal encounter that’s not to be missed? The Highland Cow Cottage is a fabulous experience where you can immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the countryside, all while enjoying the company of the cutest Highland cows.
Best of all, this charming farm is less than two hours away from Londonbringing the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands down south for some well-rounded family fun.
The Highland Cow Cottage
There’s so much to do at the Highland Cow Cottage, from the standard meet-and-greet experience with the cows to an unforgettable afternoon tea – there’s truly something for everyone!
Their Highland Cow Experience is the most popular, which is a 30 minute experience for two to six people, where you’ll get up close and personal to their beautiful highland cows. This includes hand-feeding, brushing, petting, and getting photos with them – giving you an some real one-on-one time with these gorgeous animals.
As for the afternoon tea, indulge in a home-made, traditional offering in a heated Highland cow themed igloo! This includes classic sandwiches, home-made scones and triple chocolate brownies. You’ll even get a Highland cow cupcake, which is a lovely, personalised touch.
Speaking of personalisation, you can upgrade your afternoon tea to include some bubbles if you’re really looking to treat yo’self!
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As mentioned above, it takes less than two hours to get to the Highland Cow Cottage from London – and it’s a relatively easy trip. The best way is to drive, but you can also rely on public transport by catching the Thameslink to Cambridge, before relying on further trains and local buses.
Prices range depending on what experience you’d like to do, with their Highland Cow Experience costing £14.40 per person. Afternoon tea is £47.52 or £59.04, depending on if you want bubbles. There are also child prices and under fours go free.
Booking is necessary and due to high-demand, there’s even a virtual waiting room to keep things fair and prevent the website from crashing. It works on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and bookings, visit their website.
You can find the Highland Cow Cottage at Land West of 6 and 8 Church End, Arrington, Royston, Herts. SG8 0BH.
