Darts Farm

📰Great to be included in the recent article ‘10 of the best UK vineyards to visit this summer’ by Anna Bartter!

🍇“While a Provencal vineyard conjures an undeniably romantic idyll, if you’ve never thought of visiting a UK vineyard during the summer, you’re missing a trick”

🍷Our tours & tastings take place every Thursday & Saturday with our winemaker, Alex. You can book your space via our website www.dartsfarm.co.uk!

📰You can give it a read here! -
https://apple.news/AbpBZBdb-QJC2gAtm9R4JJQ

Join us in The Farm Table on Wednesday 24th July for a very special evening as we celebrate & bid farewell to legend .

Throughout the night, we’ll look back on Gareth’s iconic career, with stories & tales of promotion, Premiership titles & European glory.

There will be a live Q&A along with an opportunity to get your hands on some unique Steeno memorabilia with a charity auction in aid of the Exeter Foundation.
Undoubtedly an evening not to miss.

Swipe for the menu! 🇮🇪🥩

Fired Earth’s Summer Sale… running until 28th of July!

Pop into the showroom and choose your dream interior with the help of their experienced designers.

⭐️15% off everything excluding paint, (please see full T&Cs for exceptions)

⭐️New clearance lines all 50% off

⭐️Existing clearance lines up to 75% off

⭐️50% off all showroom stocked paint - whilst stocks last only!

They also offer a fabulous range of services to help visualise the tile and paint options, or even design a lovely Fired Earth bathroom! 🛁 🎨

A summer of abundance, July is here!🍆🥬🍅🍑🍓

Grown for flavour, harvested in peak condition, and immediately taken to our farm shop and kitchens, traveling zero miles with zero packaging.

Coming off the farm at the moment we have: beetroot, spring onions, broad beans, rhubarb, chard, courgettes, courgette flowers, blackcurrants, redcurrants, broccoli, kohlrabi, lettuce & new potatoes.

Our chef’s use the seasons to guide our menu’s, then simply showcase the produce that nature gives us!

Wimbledon ready 🍓

Our new seasonal waffle is here… celebrating the best of the season’s strawberries, picked at their peak!

Featuring our homemade Strawberry gelato, made on the farm using Crediton strawberries, Devon meringue, strawberry coulis & a good swirl of whipped cream!

On the menu in Cow & Cacao!

😎 Hello July!

We have some very exciting events coming up this month! From Summer Walk to special evenings in The Farm Table where we celebrate Exeter Cheif legend & ‘The Magic of Tinned Fish’ with Mitch & Ben Tonks!

Hit the link in our bio for more information!

🪽Our Sculpture Trail is back!

🛠️We have once again teamed up with some of our country’s best sculptors to bring to you our third Darts Farm Sculpture Trail, around our iconic Farm Walk & Nature Trail!

🌿They all share our passion for working sustainably with our environment, creating unique handmade sculptures out of natural or reclaimed materials, that complement the outdoors and enrich the natural surroundings.

🌳So, whether you’re exploring with your family, friends or out for a wonder on your own; get outside in the fresh Devon air & reconnect with the beautiful landscape as you discover brilliant local art!

Free event
Please collect your leaflet & map from our Farm Shop tills or at The Shack

Join us this Saturday for our Alfresco Feasting Tasting Weekend!

Now the sun has come out, discover the best local artisan food & drink for ultimate alfresco feasting, just in time for the Topsham Nello’s longest table on Sunday! 🌞

Enjoy seasonal alfresco specials in our Yard Restaurant, Cow & Cacao Café & in The Farm Table!

It all started with our father, Ronald Dart, back in 1971 when he started one of Britain’s first pick-your-own businesses; Pic Fresh. Long before it became fashionable, he believed that we should eat what is in season and produced as locally as possible.

In 1982, our father passed away and the newspapers said ‘Death of a Pioneer’. Since then with these same core values ingrained in us, Pic Fresh has evolved into Darts Farm as we know it today.

We hope you have a special day celebrating the dads who can and can’t be with us ❤️

St James is back!
A washed-rind ewe’s milk cheese, made by , at his farm in Cumbria.

Fans of this iconic seasonal cheese will know that it can vary significantly from year to year as well as over the season.

The first batch that arrived with us has a firm but yielding texture, a pretty peachy orange rind and a salty, cocoa-y flavour. It’s fantastic.

If you’re stuck for Father’s Day ideas… a good hunk of St James will do the trick!

We are thrilled to announce that we have won 3 awards at the prestigious IEWA 2024 awards! .iewa

🥈 Silver for our Sparkling White 2020
🥉 Bronze for our Sparkling Rose 2018
🥉 Bronze for our Still White 2020

We couldn’t be prouder of our team, particularly our winemaker, Alex!

The IEWA is an independent, consumer focussed English wine competition with an aim to highlight the creativity, quality, innovation and vision of producers making world class wine in England.

As quoted by one of the Judges, Suzy Atkins, wine writer & presenter at the Telegraph. “The IEWA has done it again, shining a spotlight not only on long-established, well-known wineries, but also lesser-known producers - the stars of the future.”

Possibly the only thing more exciting than finding your new favourite wine, is learning it’s made just down the road!

🍾 In celebration of this and English Wine Week coming up, we have the following special offers for a limited time only;

Still
£10 | 6 for £50

Sparkling
£25 | 2 for £40

The Yard Restaurant News!

For over 20 years, our ‘main restaurant’ has been the core of Darts Farm, with chefs Paul & Rhys the heart and soul of the restaurant for all of this time.

Over time we have grown a little, with the addition of two new eateries in the last 24 months, which has meant working out which restaurant is which has become slightly confusing for our customers!

If you are familiar with our story, you will know that our journey began over 50 years ago with a passion for selling produce from our own farm directly to our local community. Since then, we have gently grown with the same purpose and values, renovating our old farm barns into the Darts Farm you know today. In fact, when you join us in this restaurant, you’re actually sitting in what was once our old farmyard.

Therefore, we are excited to unveil the newly and aptly named ‘The Yard Restaurant’. Here’s to the next 20 years of memories!

Photo 1 - 3 – The transformation of our old farmyard into the restaurant begins over 20 years ago
4 – Michael Dart with friend and Architect Tony Pollintine, now director of Grainge Architects, who still to this day is working with us, as we dream up the future
5 - Head Chef Paul Matthews & Sous Chef Rhys in the early days
6 - Paul, Tom and Rhys still here today running the show
7 - One of the many fun times over the years, thank you for all your support!

Fathers Day… Sunday 16th June

🏆From West Country Foodie Hampers & World Class Ciders to Handcrafted Chocolates or a Massage in our Wellness Spa… we have the best gifts to treat that father figure in your life!

Head to our website to see more & shop online
(link in bio)

📦Order by Wednesday 12th June for delivery in time for Fathers Day!

The hungry gap is over! 🥳 June’s produce party has arrived and it’s time to feast on summer’s first crops!

By eating with the seasons, we can create a more sustainable food system while enjoying food that is more nutritious, delicious and better value too!

🌞We have so many exciting events coming up to be enjoyed with family & friends as we begin to celebrate the seasonal summer flavours coming off the fields, longer, lighter evenings and hopefully some sunshine!

🥁🏎️June sees the return of our annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show, Live Sessions on the Terrace Bar & more!

Head to the link in our bio for more information!

🥇 Most Attractive Trade Stand 2024 ! 🥇

Come & see us in our (super attractive) tipis today for the final day of

🐎Grab front row seats for the main ring, enjoy a BBQ & wash it down with &

Could you lead our spa? 💧

Now Hiring: Wellness Spa Manager

🌟 This is an exciting and unique opportunity to manage our newly refurbished & expanded Wellness Spa!

🌱With 5 treatment rooms, steam room, infrared sauna & relaxation room, laser & micro needling treatment room, along with 2 pedicure stations & 2 manicure stations.

🌱We are looking for a passionate, talented Spa Manager with strong business acumen and team leadership skills. Our ideal Spa Manager will ensure that the team provide the highest levels of guest experience, whilst driving the business forward.

🌱Our philosophy focuses on health and wellbeing, with our range of holistic treatments designed to relax & restore the body and calm the mind. As Spa Manager, you will lead by example and bring a genuine passion for wellness to our guests and to the team.

Curious to know more? Head to our website- about us, - join our team.

Bank holiday plans? 🌞 🚲 🍦

Explore the Exe Estuary by bike this weekend!

We have a wonderful selection to hire here on the farm; from the classic British Pashley, Dawes tandems & even electric bikes.

Along the trail there are so many different routes you can take; whether you cycle to Exmouth, Exeter, Dawlish or Lympstone there’s plenty of adventure to have and memories to be made! 🗺️

Fuel your adventure with a Darts Farm picnic, hearty farmers breakfast in our Restaurant or enjoy a scoop of our gelato in Cow & Cacao when you return!

To hire bikes, call 01392 878205 or pop into the farm shop.

Wedding season is on the horizon! 🙌🏼

Our florists are here to help create & inspire beautiful bespoke flowers for your wedding day! 🌷

For pricing and more information
📧 [email protected]
📞 01392 878207

Harnessing Natures Power ☀️

Sustainability has always been at the heart of what we do here at Darts Farm; from our traditional farming practices and zero food miles to our solar energy and borehole. 

We believe in energy that doesn’t cost the earth. Last summer finished fitting all our solar panels on our entire roof.
Our solar panels harness natural energy from the sun to fuel the Farm Shop. The excess hot air from our refrigeration units is then captured & used to heat our water, which is all drawn from our farm bore hole!

🌎

Pops of springtime joy here at the Flower Shack 🌺

Our Expert Florists are on hand to help create the perfect bouquet, to make someone’s day or brighten up your home!🌹

If you would like something bespoke please pop in or call 01392 878207

Our Easter Trail is back 🥚 🍫 🐦

Running until 8th April | 10-4 (including Easter Sunday)

Get outside in the fresh air with the children during the Easter holidays as you explore our farm, nature trail and wetlands & find all of the clues to unscramble and claim a chocolatey prize! 🍫

Simply head to the RSPB gazebo on our front field, collect your clue sheet and set off!

£3.50 per child
with all proceeds going to RSPB

🍨 Cow & Cacao will also be open serving wood-fired brunch & pizza, waffles & gelato!

🐑 The Farm Table has a few tables remaining for Easter Sunday Roast (head to our website for more info)

🐣🐑 Easter Opening Hours...

The long Easter weekend is a great chance to catch up & spend quality time with loved ones. Whether you're planning on picking up your favourite seasonal treats in the farm shop, tucking in to a healthy brunch or seasonal lunch, sharing an incredible roast with the family in The Farm Table or enjoying a cup of coffee & a walk around the farm track; the team are here to help.

The farm shop will be open as usual (8am - 7pm) on Good Friday & Easter Saturday.

On Easter Sunday, the whole site will be closed with the exception of The Farm Table (head to our website to book your Sunday roast) and Cow & Cacao Café for all of your favourite treats & wood-fired lunches. The RSPB team will also be out on the front field for their Easter Trail.

The farm shop will be back open on Easter Monday, from 9am - 6pm.

To see the bank holiday opening hours for all of our departments, please head to our website!

🐑Our Master Butchers have the best quality new season spring lamb on the butchers block ready for Easter feasting.

Each live lamb is hand selected from Ben Mortimers farm across the river at Powderham and then hung in whole carcass form for 5-7 days; resulting in incredibly succulent and tender meat.

A delicious centre piece to enjoy with the family this Easter!

Update from the Wellness Spa… here is a sneak peak of the latest developments!

💡 Lighting decisions with the expert
💅🏼 Nail bar coming along nicely
🪵 Desk details
👷 Builders in action
🎨 Tile decisions with our friends
☁️ Inspiration
🪵 The floor is down

Launch coming soon! 🕰️

🌼Upcoming events on the farm…
We have some exciting seasonal suppers, tasting weekends & workshops to celebrate the arrival of Spring!

🫛Spring Time Tasting Weekend | 23rd March
Join us in the Farm Shop and discover our favourite springtime treats... with producer tastings from local artisans
& more!

🍃Seasonal Spring Supper, The Farm Table | 27th March
Our 3-course seasonal menu curated for the evening highlights our favourite flavours of spring, from local asparagus to herb stuffed spring lamb saddle, buttery Jersey Royals & tart rhubarb...

🐣RSPB Easter Trail | 29th March – 8th April
Get outside in the fresh air with the children during the Easter holidays, explore our farm & find all of the clues to unscramble and claim a chocolatey prize!

🐑Easter Feast, The Farm Table | 31st March
Come together this Easter Sunday and celebrate seasonal flavours, fantastic wines & family. Enjoy a 3 course sharing Powderham spring lamb roast cooked over fire, along with vegetables from our fields & all the trimmings

🧀Spring Cheese Club | 18th April
Join our cheesemongers for a tasting of 6 delicious farmhouse cheeses tasting great right now & 3 paired tipples from our cellar.

🌷Wire Garden Flowers On Stakes | 19th April
Learn the techniques of hand weaving wire to create three of your very own large flowers on stakes with brilliant artist & sculptor

🍷Pebblebed Vineyards Tours & Tastings | Begin in May
Discover how we craft our award-winning, single estate sparkling & still wines with a guided tour & tasting with our head winemaker, Alex


Head to our website for more info & events

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Here is one of our favourite photos of our wonderful Mother, Enid besides our father Ronald many years ago!
Today we will try our best to cook a roast at home as good as she used to!

We hope you have a special day celebrating the mums that are here and those that aren’t ♥️

What is Reflexology?

An ancient Chinese technique that uses pressure point massage to the feet to restore the flow of energy throughout the body. The idea behind it is that areas of the feet (known as reflexes) correspond to other areas of the body. By stimulating these reflexes, the other areas of the body are prompted to begin healing and promote the natural functioning of the whole body, feeling more relaxed and balanced.

5 reasons to try reflexology...

1. Stress relief - Allowing you to truly switch off and relax, reflexology can help to promote a state of balance and harmony within the body.
2. Helps you sleep – Through stimulating the pineal and pituitary glands along with the relaxing qualities of the therapy make it ideal for those who struggle to sleep.
3. Boosts the immune system - Reflexology encourages the body’s self-healing process, helping it to ward off infection.
4. Pain relief - A complementary therapy for managing pain, including chronic pain conditions such as headaches, migraines, and back pain. stimulating certain reflex points can help alleviate discomfort and promote the body's natural healing processes.
5. Circulation – Prompting blood flow throughout the body, contributing to better oxygen and nutrient delivery to cells, as well as improved waste removal processes.

While not a substitute for medical treatment, reflexology is sometimes used as a complementary therapy for certain health conditions, such as digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, insomnia, and anxiety.

Book a session with Kelly or Sarah in our Wellness Spa via our website or call 01392 878295

We have plenty of beautiful bouquets, hand-tied here on the farm by our Expert Florists for you to choose... guaranteed to bring joy this Mothering Sunday 🌸🪻🌷

Darts Farm x Salcombe Gin giveaway 🎁

We have teamed up with our friends at to give you the chance to win an amazing hamper, full of incredible treats crafted here on the farm & everything you need for the ultimate Salcombe G&T.

The competition will be running in the farm shop this weekend (Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th March) as part of our Mother’s Day High Tea Weekend. To enter, simply head to the Salcombe Gin tasting table & scan the QR code to enter! ​​​​​

If you can’t join us this weekend, you can still enter via the link below (T&Cs apply, entries close 10th March)

https://salcombegin.com/salcombe-gin-x-darts-farm-giveaway/