The Winter Coo Meet
A warm welcome, a cosy barn and a Highland hello.
Service Description
When winter arrives, our Highland cattle leave the open fields and settle into their warm, sheltered barns at Roundoak Farm. This creates a wonderful opportunity to meet them in a relaxed and cosy farm setting. Your 30-minute experience begins with a warm welcome and a choice of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. You’ll then join your host for a gentle walk through the barns, where you’ll meet our Highlanders and some of the other rare-breed animals that call Roundoak home. You’ll be given food to offer the animals and have the opportunity to stroke them under the guidance of your host. There will also be time to take close-up photographs and learn about the animals’ different breeds, characteristics and personalities. Different From Our Farm Safaris Unlike our longer Highland experiences, the Winter Highland Hello takes place entirely at our main Roundoak site. This is a 30-minute walking experience through the barns, rather than a one-hour buggy tour across Roundoak and Kings Oak Farms. There is no farm-buggy journey, making it ideal for visitors looking for a shorter, more sheltered and hands-on winter activity.
Cancellation Policy
Booking and Payment All bookings must be made in advance via our website, by phone, or by email. Payment: Full payment is required on the day of your experience in cash. Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email once your booking and payment are complete. Please check this for accuracy and bring it with you on the day of your experience. Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the booked experience date will receive a full refund. Cancellations by Roundoak Farm: In the event of extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, Roundoak Farm reserves the right to cancel the experience. If this occurs, you will be offered either a full refund or the opportunity to reschedule your visit. Arrival Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled experience to allow time for check-in. Late arrivals may result in a shortened experience or may not be accommodated if they interfere with other scheduled sessions. Health and Safety: Visitors must follow all safety instructions given by Roundoak Farm staff during the experience. Highland cows are gentle but large animals, and interactions should be guided by our trained staff at all times. Appropriate Clothing: The experience takes place outdoors on a working farm. Please wear appropriate footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. Supervision of Children: All children under 16 years old must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times during the experience. Personal Photos: Visitors are welcome to take personal photos during the experience. Social Media: Feel free to share your photos on social media, and don’t forget to tag us! Mobility Access: Please let us know in advance if you have any specific mobility or accessibility needs. We will do our best to accommodate, though certain areas of the farm may have uneven terrain. Visitor Responsibility: While every effort is made to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, Roundoak Farm is not liable for any personal injury or loss of personal belongings during the experience. Visitors participate in the experience at their own risk and must follow all instructions provided by staff to ensure safety.
Contact Details
Roundoak Farm, Heniker Lane, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, UK
01622 844491
roundoakrarebreeds@gmail.com