The 2024 season is now fully booked!
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We have three Highland cattle here at the Ginger Cow… hence our name, ‘The Ginger Cow Company’!
Dave, Wonky and Roo (short for Rufus), are permanent residents here at the Ginger Cow and spend their days happily munching away in one of our fields.
We offer Highland Cattle Afternoon Tea Experiences to come and meet the boys and learn all about them – perfect for the Highland Cow lover and a great alternative gift idea! Experiences include afternoon tea, which can be tailored to any dietary requirements, and are run from February to September (weather and conditions permitting). Or you can book a stay in our beautiful, secluded Shepherd’s hut or new Gypsy Wagon any time of the year, where you can pop and say ‘hello’ to the boys when ever you like during your stay.
We offer three different options to meet the cattle, including digital gift vouchers – scroll down for more information and booking…
1. Cattle Afternoon Tea Experiences
**NOW SOLD OUT FOR 2024**
The perfect way to meet our three highland cattle. You can get up close, take photos, learn all about the boys and even feed them if you’d like. Followed by a freshly prepared afternoon tea, which can be eaten outside in our gardens overlooking the fields when the weather is nice (or inside if not). The afternoon teas can be tailored to any dietary requirements and are served on vintage crockery.
Please take a look at our FAQs below and refer to our booking terms for any queries
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2. Sleep Over
Although day visits to meet the boys are fully booked for 2024, you can still meet them when you book a stay in our beautiful, brand new Gypsy Wagon or our lovely Shepherd’s hut, both with hot tubs, private secluded gardens and undercover BBQ areas. We’d be more than happy to introduce you to the cattle when you arrive – just let us know when booking if you’d like to add a cattle experience to your stay to check availability.
When staying with us you can see the boys up close all year, as their fields are opposite the glamping, so every time you wander past to you’ll get a friendly greeting from them.
Drop us a message when you book if you’d like to arrange a full Cattle Experience with Afternoon Tea to add onto your stay!
3. Digital Gift Vouchers
We are sold out of gift vouchers for the 2024 season as our visits are already full booked for the year.
Join our mailing list at the bottom of the page to find out first when we release 2025 gift vouchers – the perfect solution for the Highland Coo lover or as a quirky gift.
Our 2025 Highland Cattle Experience vouchers will be released in autumn as they make the ideal Christmas gift, so make sure to join our mailing list below to hear as soon as they are released.
FAQs
Can I stroke the Highland Cattle?
You can get up close to take photos etc. but we don’t advise anyone touch or pet the cattle to make sure you are kept safe. Whilst our cattle are friendly and inquisitive, they are farm animals and not pets.
Can I take photos?
Yes, definitely. You’re welcome to take as many photos of the cattle as you like, and we’re always happy to take pictures of you with them too.
Are you open to the public?
We are a private site and visits are strictly available by pre-booking only. There is no public access to the site without a booking. For bookings for Highland Cattle Experiences or to stay with us, please email us at hello@thegingercowcompany.co.uk.
What ages are the cattle experiences suitable for?
Our Highland Cattle Experiences are suitable for all ages, young or old! Children under 1 year are free (no food will be provided), and we offer a children’s rate for under 10s, as well as a junior rate for 10-15 year olds.
Accessibility?
Our experiences are suitable for all. However, the cattle live outside all year and are sometimes a short walk up a flat grass track so please contact us beforehand if you have any questions regarding accessibility.
Our toilets are fully equipped with a baby change facilities and we have an accessible toilet.
Do you do private tours and group bookings?
All our meetings with the cattle are private and only for your group so you get ours and the cattle’s full attention when you’re meeting them, and there will be a maximum of two other group enjoying afternoon tea at the same time as you.
For larger groups of 10 or more people, we can offer private visits with afternoon tea or other food options on any day, including weekends – please contact us for more information and to check availability.
What’s in the afternoon tea?
Our afternoon teas are all homemade by us come with a selection of sandwiches and freshly-baked small cakes, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam and bottomless pots of tea or coffee (or squash).
They can be tailored to any dietary requirements. And the children’s afternoon teas automatically come with either plain ham or plain mild cheddar sandwiches.
The afternoon teas can be tailored to any dietary requirements – please let us know at the time booking about any dietary requirements and allergies.
What should I wear?
Our cattle live outside in the fields all year and visits take place in all weathers, so we recommend dressing for the warmly and for the weather, with a good waterproof coat and sturdy footwear.
Are you dog friendly?
Yes, quiet, well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads at all times, even in the car park areas. However, many dogs are not sure how to react to large animals such as our Highland Cattle, so we do suggest that people leave their dogs at home to allow you to be able to fully enjoy the cattle experience.
How long does the experience last?
The whole experience lasts about 2 hours. Meeting the cattle lasts about half an hour, giving you around 1.5 hours to enjoy your afternoon tea.
Please refer to our full terms and conditions here, and feel free to contact us for any questions.
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