Farm holidays: 10 reasons why it's so much fun
Why would you choose a farm holiday? Simple: it's fun, educational and different. Away from the hustle and bustle, in the middle of nature, with animals around you and plenty of room for adventure. A farm holiday is wonderfully relaxing, but you can also be active if you want. So it's definitely not a standard holiday, but a holiday that you will remember for a long time. In this guest blog from Travel Blog Reischeck.nl you can read why a farm holiday is the perfect choice for the whole family.
1: Experience real farm life
This is not just any camping. At the farm, you sleep right in the middle of the action. Feeding animals, drinking fresh milk yourself, and making butter or jam as if you have been doing it for years. It is educational and fun. Upon arrival, the children receive a FarmCamps Farmer Passport, full of cool assignments. While you enjoy your coffee, the kids are busy with treasure hunts and farm chores. Your farmer's smarts get a big boost, and your children? They become real mini-farmers. And believe me, after a week among the animals you are completely recharged.
2: Close to the animals
Animals? There are plenty of them! From cows to rabbits, goats to sheep. Your kids are right on top of it all. Think of milking cows, brushing horses or cuddling rabbits. On some farms, they even get their own pony to care for. You can hear it: there is always something to do on the farm. And for children, this is a party. They come home with stories about shearing sheep and feeding goats. And you can read a book while they enjoy themselves. Also read the blog about caring for animals on the farm.
3: Healthy products from the farm
At the farm, you don't eat products from the supermarket, but really fresh from the land. Think of milk that was still in the cow this morning, eggs straight from the chicken coop, and jam made from fruit from your own orchard. And of course you can also just dive into the vegetable garden for fresh vegetables! Kids can sometimes even help with the harvesting. That way they also learn where their food comes from
4: Also physically super healthy!
Nothing is better than a week on the farm for your health. Away from the hustle and bustle, breathing in fresh air and nature around you. On the farm you breathe in air that is not full of exhaust fumes, but simply clean and pure. Good for your lungs, good for your head. It has been proven: being outside strengthens your immune system. And if your kids run around a bit among the animals, they also get that free boost.
In addition, it is true that you are automatically very active on a farm. You can enjoy a lovely walk around the farm or cycle through the green surroundings. Children will have the time of their lives, and you will get your daily dose of exercise without it feeling like sports.
5: Ideal mix of exertion and relaxation
A holiday on the farm offers the perfect balance between exertion and relaxation. Your kids can enjoy themselves with farm work – feeding cows, cleaning out stables, and yes, even riding on the tractor. The best part? After such an action-packed day, they will fall asleep like a log in the evening. And that means: time for you. Us-time.
6: Back to basics, away from the screen
On the farm, it’s not about screen time, but about being outside. No more endless discussions about iPads or TVs. Here, your children will explore the farm, cuddle animals, and discover how life without Wi-Fi can be quite fun. They will learn where their food comes from, run after chickens, and play in the mud. In short, they will be busy, and all without technology.
7: Affordable yet special
A farm holiday is a lot friendlier to your wallet than many other holidays. No expensive hotels, amusement parks or long flights. You sleep on a cosy farm, often in a comfortable safari tent or even in a farm apartment. Everything you need is within reach: fresh food, activities for the children, and relaxation for you. And yet it feels like you are having a unique holiday, full of special experiences that you don't just get anywhere.
8: Learning by doing
Your children not only get their hands dirty on the farm, they also learn a lot. How does a farm work? Where does milk come from? Why are bees so important? They learn by watching, helping and especially by doing. They discover the cycle of farm life in a playful way, something they don't learn at school or from books. And that sticks with them long after the holiday is over.
9: Social contacts and new friends
A farm holiday is often a social affair. The children play with other children, learn to work together and quickly make new friends. In the meantime, you have the opportunity to get in touch with other parents, perhaps even while enjoying a cup of coffee while the children are busy together. Farm life is cozy and friendly, and that ensures that everyone - young and old - quickly feels at home.
10: Safe and child-friendly
Parents do not have to worry on the farm. The environment is well-organized, child-friendly and safe. No busy traffic or dangerous playgrounds, but plenty of space where children can run around and play freely. They learn to deal with animals in a safe way and you know that they are doing well. For parents, this means: relaxed watching while the children enjoy themselves.
