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The Donkeys
Reviews

Reviews of a day with the donkeys

8 reviews, left publicly.

★★★★★

An absolutely wonderful place where you can tell those there truly care about the donkeys. They were really welcoming, the donkeys are so tiny, cute and friendly too. It didn't feel like the “experiences” you see everywhere, it felt like a genuine and personal time where you weren't rushed at all and the best interests of the donkeys is what is important. I honestly can't recommend the place enough.

CChris L
★★★★★

An amazing experience had seeing these beautiful animals, walking them, grooming them and cuddling them. Sue and Ian were welcoming and friendly. Lovely couple. Highly recommend this to one and all

TTeresa Doy
★★★★★

Had a fantastic 2 hour experience including afternoon tea , grooming and petting the donkeys today ! The owners are lovely and really knowledgeable. A must for felllow donkey lovers.

NNicola Salt
★★★★★

What a super afternoon! A beautifully presented afternoon tea, followed by a small group enjoying petting yhe lovely donkeys in the orchard. Perfect for all ages. Ian and Sue were delightful. Thoroughly peaceful and relaxing afternoon. Hofhly recommended by Liz and Lily

LLiz Abbotts
★★★★★

Wonderful experience, seeing and petting the donkeys that are well looked after in natural surroundings, All topped off with a smashing afternoon tea. The hosts made us feel very welcome throughout the afternoon and we left relaxed and replenished.

LLee Rivers
★★★★★

If you're looking to experience something a little bit different with the kiddies, whilst being close to nature-a visit to Holly Grange is an absolute must! We thoroughly enjoyed our time there 😊

AApril Baron Harrison
★★★★★

Beautiful place, donkeys are treated fantastically, so pleased to know these gentle beasts are being cared for so well

SSam A Salt
★★★★★

Had afternoon tea before meeting and grooming these beautiful, friendly miniture Donkeys animals. Fantastic afternoon. Thank you

KKaren Brookes

Letters and messages

Sent to us directly, after a visit.

Dear Ian (and staff)

Thank you so much .... we had a fabulous time on Saturday 6th June. We had booked it as a special treat for our neighbour, Margaret - to celebrate her 85th birthday. Margaret absolutely loved the afternoon, loved the whole experience - THANK YOU.

The donkeys are gorgeous and so friendly. We enjoyed stroking the donkeys, and giving them carrots and ginger biscuits.

The afternoon tea was fab, with lovely fresh sandwiches, macaroons, cake and fresh scones with jam and cream - delicious!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - a fabulous, memorable, value for money experience.

Kind regards,

Jeanneatte, Martin & Margaret (birthday girl)

Jeanneatte, Martin & MargaretMargaret’s 85th birthday

Just had to message to say what a lovely time we all had Saturday.

The whole experience was wonderful with the fabulous afternoon tea, the super cute donkeys but most of all the care that Ian and Jane took in helping out the lesser abled of our party.

Everyone was simply amazing... thank you so much.

Judy

A really enjoyable afternoon spent having a lovely afternoon tea and then meeting the beautiful miniature donkeys. Ian and the team were all lovely and donkeys are so well looked after. Highly recommend

Alison Rafferty

Loved our afternoon tea with the donkey's. Such a relaxing experience n well worth every penny.

Great time spent with the donkey's n very informative afternoon.

Will definitely be back.

Thank you to the team. X

Dawn Blackaby

we were made so welcome nothing was too much trouble highly recommend. It was lovely day out and the food was excellent

Julia Spencer

We had the loveliest experience with Harriet (and all others), Thank you so much.

Cat Sheil

What a lovely day, beautiful location and the baby donkey was so cute.

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