13/10/2026
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Season Has Arrived! 🍂✨
Autumn is officially in full swing, and if you’re staying with us at Woodlands Holiday Cottage Somerset this October, you are perfectly placed for a classic Autumn day out!
Whether you’re hunting for giant carving pumpkins, delicate gourds, or just after warm drinks and fun autumn photo spots, here are three fantastic pumpkin patches nearby:
1. Pitt Farm Pumpkins (West Buckland, Wellington)
Drive Time: ~10 minutes from Woodlands Holiday Cottage Somerset
The Vibe: Local, convenient, and family-friendly!
What to Expect: Over 30 varieties of pumpkins and gourds, plus a maize maze, bale mountain, photo setups, and artisan coffee/hot chocolate from The Happy Cafe.
Good to Know: Pre-booking tickets online is required to secure entry. (Assistance dogs only).
2. Orway Porch Farm (Kentisbeare, near Cullompton)
Drive Time: ~20 minutes from Woodlands.
The Vibe: Classic working farm fun across the Devon border.
What to Expect: 15 varieties of pumpkins to load into your wheelbarrow, a 5-acre maize maze (plus a mini maze for little legs), and plenty of free games.
Good to Know: Free entry & no booking required—just turn up! Hard-standing parking available. Dogs on leads welcome!
3. Quantock Pumpkin Patch (East Quantoxhead, Kilve)
Drive Time: ~35 minutes from Woodlands Holiday Cottage Somerset
The Vibe: A scenic rustic day out near the Quantock Hills.
What to Expect: Fields packed with pumpkins, farm animals to say hello to, an activity barn for sensory and messy play, and hot drinks/snacks.
Good to Know: No booking required (£1 entry per person). Bring your wellies—it’s a real working farm field! (No dogs allowed).
🍂 After a crisp afternoon in the fields...Head back to your cottage, kick off your boots, brew a hot drink, and start planning your pumpkin carving!
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