The farm and surroundings

The ancient parish of Madron is named after an unknown saint and is located north-west of Penzance with stunning views across Mounts' Bay and St Michael's Mount. Its history goes back into the early middle ages. It includes the mother church of Penzance and the famous holy well of St Madron, where it is claimed many miraculous cures took place. North of Madron is the prehistoric holed stone known as Men-an-Tol, also believed to have had the power of healing. Children suffering from rickets were passed through the hole three times in the hope of restoring their health. The farm is situated approximately 2 1/2 miles from the town of Penzance and just ten minutes drive from the north & south coast of Cornwall.

The farming at Boswarthen farm
Boswarthen is a family run dairy farm with 125 milking cows. We also have beef cattle and crops spread over their 550 acres of land on the edge of Penwiths ESA.

Pets allowed
Pets are welcome on Boswarthen farm, but please keep them under close control near livestock.

The location of the Feather Down tents
The tents are beautifully sited, surrounded by hedges, in a secluded field with the most stunning views of Mounts Bay including St Michaels Mount and the Lizard Peninsula in the background. There are many beautiful beaches and coves, perfect for surfing or relaxing.

The Boswarthen family
The Boswarthen farm is run by Adrian and Madeleine Nicholls and our children. We are delighted to have become a part of Feather Down Farms:

"We enjoy being a Feather Down farm because it gives us the opportunity to show people the beautiful area in which we live and an insight into the day to day workings of a dairy farm".

New for 2009- our own Mini Maize Maze
Come the summer (Mid-July) we are hoping to create a Mini-Maze in the maize field. Come on in and lose yourself for a while!