Unique Farmstay
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​A perfect Georgian sanctuary in South Gloucestershire.
Where time slows and calm returns.
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in association with The Little Farming Company & their Therapy Animals.
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​Tucked away at the top of a slow village lane, this beautifully restored Georgian farmhouse is a sanctuary of calm and character — a place to breathe, rest, and reconnect. Set up a private drive, the house looks out across its own gardens and paddocks, where therapy goats and sheep await your time.
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Restorative Experiences with Therapy Animals.
Here, time loosens its hold.
Days are measured by how long you linger with the therapy goats
and guests are invited to share their day.
This is a home for stillness and connection — the kind that lingers long after you’ve left
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Guests are invited to book in and meet the Little Farming Company’s trained therapy goats and sheep — affectionate, horn-free, and utterly charming. Time spent with them is quietly transformative, whether you are gently stroking soft coats, sitting in still companionship, or taking part in a guided therapy session with the owner — a qualified Occupational Therapist and animal trainer.
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These encounters offer a kind of peace that can’t be rushed; a reminder to breathe, to smile, to simply be with these wonderful animals.
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The Cameroon sheep are also a wonderful addition to this farm. They have a quiet stillness to them that draws you in and will unwind you. Sit with them and they will stay close to you for hugs and attention.
We do not feed any of our animals by hand– they only come for attention and love.
We politely ask that guests never feed our animals with anything.
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Spending time with animals has been proven to enhance your emotional regulation: Animal companionship provides a non-judgmental emotional outlet, which can improve coping mechanisms and resilience.
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During the last decade it has become more widely accepted that pet ownership and animal assistance in therapy may have a multitude of positive effects on individuals. There are hundreds, if not thousands of published papers written about animals in therapeutic settings and how they create positive outcomes whenever they are present. Animal-assisted interventions have shown efficacy as adjunct therapies for conditions such as depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and autism spectrum disorder.
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These animals bring a huge amount of joy and general relaxation to all those that choose to spend time with them.
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Encourages empathy and prosocial behaviors. Structured animal interactions foster emotional intelligence and responsible care giving behaviors.
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While goats may initially seem like an unconventional choice for therapy animals, they boast numerous qualities that make them ideal for this role. Goats are social animals that display distinct personalities, mirroring the diversity of humans they interact with. Their affable nature and their ability to engage in playful behavior can lift people’s spirits, providing relief from mental stress and low mood. They can also just create a diversion when a day is not quite going to plan. Many people have a fear of dogs but we are yet to find someone with a fear of a tiny gentle goat with no horns.
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Goats also bond quickly and enjoy the company of humans.
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Promotes psychosocial well-being in older adults: Interaction with therapy animals can decrease loneliness, stimulate memory recall, and increase engagement in daily activities.
Why Goats as Therapy animals?
Facts & Features
Every detail at Unique Farmstay is designed for reconnection with nature, with others, and with yourself.
Upstairs
Three beautifully appointed bedrooms sleep six guests in quiet luxury, each with a king-sized bed and soft linens. The master suite, crowned by ancient oak beams, offers a serene view across gardens and fields and includes its own ensuite shower room.
Two further bedrooms look across the front garden to ancient oak and willow trees, the 13th-century church, and the glow of the village pub — where scenes from The Salt Path were filmed.
A top-floor twin room with shower can be arranged on request, offering flexibility for families or friends. The large family bathroom, with both bath and shower, ensures that when all three bedrooms are in use, there are three bathrooms in total, plus a downstairs cloakroom.
Max 6 Guests allowed.
Animal Therapy Experiences
For many, the real reason to book your stay lies closer to home — in the presence of the famous & gentle Little Farming Company Therapy Goats and Sheep. On request, guests can spend peaceful hours with these affectionate Pedigree Pygmy goats and Cameroon sheep, or book guided animal therapy sessions and learn more about these animals and how they can help us - The owner is a qualified Occupational Therapist and animal trainer. Whether you choose to sit quietly in their company, hug them, or simply observe, the experience is profoundly grounding and restorative. The animals are fully trained and insured; wonderfully friendly, and deeply attuned to human connection — a unique form of therapy that lingers long after your stay.
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Follow their stories on Instagram @thelittlefarmingcompany for a glimpse of what awaits.
Downstairs
The kitchen, anchored by 400-year-old flagstones, is full of character – including shelves that once held the cheese that was made in the dairy 100 years ago.
French doors lead out to the private, walled & sheltered courtyard.
Off the kitchen, a snug with log burner and generous sofa makes a perfect hideaway for settling down with a nightcap down to watch a movie in front of the roaring fire.
The beautiful historic panelled living room, also with a log burner, invites togetherness and lazy Sundays reading the papers or one of the many books. While a study/games room offers bean bags, PS4, and a quiet desk for working remotely.
In the vaulted cellar a basic gym with yoga mats, some free weights, and a rowing machine ensures balance is easily kept.
Location
The Unique Farmstay is perfectly located. Nestled in a pretty South Gloucestershire rural village, handy for a myriad of road links. The village has a vibrant and welcoming pub, regularly hosting quiz nights, Morris dancers and local bands. A short walk from the house to have a real ale or local cider.
Bristol Parkway Station - 18 minutes by car.
Bristol Airport - 15 miles.
London Paddington to Bristol Parkway - 1h 20.
Wander the village nature reserve, explore the colourful town of Thornbury, or venture into the Cotswolds, where Tetbury, Nailsworth and Minchinhampton promise market-day charm and antique treasures.
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Outside
Beyond the kitchen doors, the sheltered courtyard opens onto a world of calm. The cedar Wilderness tub for two people is temperature-controlled for steamy winter soaks or invigorating cold plunges and sits beneath open skies with views over lawns and the grazing therapy goats. (NB - this Wilderness Tub will be available from February 2026) A BBQ waits for leisurely lunches, and as evening falls, the garden becomes a stage for ethereal hooting owls, dark skies full of stars, and happy conversation.
Up behind the garden is a larger lawn with a spring-free trampoline, table tennis, and solid wooden post football goal for practising that winning kick. While the surrounding fields call for slow exploration. Woodpeckers & kestrels are some of the many bird species that frequent the gardens along with squirrels, hedgehogs and deer.
Extras
Arrive to a wonderful welcome hamper with an array of fresh goodies to get you started. Fresh crusty sourdough bread, milk and butter in the fridge and the fires in the log burners ready to be lit. You could take the night off and hire in our wonderful private cook who will create an incredible feast for up to 6 guests. Alternatively we can stock the freezer with items from 'Cook' available on request.
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Books & games on shelves - turn off the phones and turn back the clock.
From comfortable beds and soft linens to luxurious toiletries and thoughtfully curated maps of local walks, we’ve tried to think of every detail — though we’re always open to suggestions.
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​At Unique Farmstay, every element has been designed to help you reconnect; with nature, with others, and with yourself.
Read the Sunday papers or a wonderful book in peace.
Views across the Old Severn Bridge
Original cart harness shafts from the farm
Read the Sunday papers or a wonderful book in peace.
Your Farm Stay Experience
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Owners thoughts;
Step away from your life and into another for a few nights or longer.
We have blended soft luxury with all the comforts of home and have tried to create a place where you feel relaxed & rejuvenated by allowing our animals to slow your pace down.
Beyond the Village
So much to do... will you make the time count?
This is a house perfectly balanced between rural adventure and urban exploration.
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Cycle - The Forest of Dean lies just fifteen minutes away with its world-famous trails and cycle routes.
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Surf - Round the corner is the pioneering inland surf destination of The Wave Bristol (open all year except January). Learn to surf safely or just play in the waves. (all equipment / wetsuits provided)
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Fossil hunting - Down at the old Aust Wharf, time itself crumbles from the cliffs; each fall revealing a glimpse of the prehistoric world beneath your feet.
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Bear Hunt: The Bristol Zoo Project offers another unforgettable experience — stroll the breathtaking treetop walkway where bears and wolves roam below. A must-see!
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Woodland - Westonbirt Arboretum is a mere 30 mins by car. One of the owners favorite places... Trees and paths along with 'Forest Live' from June (the best music festivals out there - picnics and famous names live music).
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Parks - Old Down Country Park is 5 minutes by car and offers peaceful walks, amazing views, children’s play area and a cosy café hub — perfect for a local escape. Or wander up to Slimbridge nature reserve.
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Local - Just 5 miles away, the vibrant market town of Thornbury awaits — with its own castle and fantastic Championship golf course & driving range. Or visit Berkeley Castle built in 1153c
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Explore - The edge of the Cotswolds is also within touching distance – Tetbury, Minchinhampton, Nailsworth and Stroud are all around 20 miles away. Worth exploring
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Bristol - For a change of pace, the sleek boutiques and Georgian terraces of Clifton in Bristol, are 25 minutes away. Bristol is the most vibrant and creatively rich city in the UK, home to the Clifton suspension bridge, SS Great Britian, Banksy art and the International Balloon Fiesta, Ardman Productions with beloved Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep.
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Shop - For an intensive shopping experience, we are minutes away from Cribbs Causeway and The Mall – the largest indoor shopping centre in the southwest of England.
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Museum- Flights of Fancy? Aerospace Bristol Museum and Concord is also situated near Cribbs Causeway.
At a Glance
Sleeps up to 6 guests.
3 Kingsize beds / option of swapping for 1 twin.
Wooden cot on request (in twin room only)
3 bathrooms upstairs
1 cloakroom downstairs
Kitchen / diner with table for 6
Snug with logburner
Living room with logburner
Office / games room
Cellar Gym
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Arrivals: after 16:00
Departures: before 11:00
Pets: sadly no dogs allowed
(due to the animals on our farm)
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Ample parking.
If arriving by air - Helicopters can land safely in top field with prior permission.
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5 stone steps up to kitchen.
Wellies recommended for wet days.
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Washing machine / tumble drier
Double Ovens
Induction hob
Coffee machine
Smart TV's
WiFi
PS4 & bean bags
Linen & Towels
Books & board games
A lot of Lego
Logs & kindling to get you started.
Wilderness Tub - from Feb 2026.
Fire Pit
Table tennis
Spring Free Trampoline
Football goal
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Contact
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To Book: please go to AirBnb.
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For further information and therapy animal information - please email us.
Unique Farm Stay
Very Near Bristol
South Gloucestershire
BS35
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+44 7879 636 343 for info only.
@uniquefarmstayuk
@thelittlefarmingcompany
Work & Media
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Our goats have many roles and have appeared on many media platforms including Escape to the Country, The Farmers Country Showdown, BBC, ITV etc.
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But their real work is with people - they visit care homes, hospices, schools, day care facilities, nurseries, residential homes, private homes, parties, (they actually were at Sting & Trudy's Christmas party) & corporate days.