Twit Twoo – Barn owl chicks delight guests at Buckland Court

It’s been a bumper summer for the barn owl population at Buckland Court in South Devon.

On the outskirts of the sleepy coastal village of Slapton in South Devon, Buckland Court is home to 7 of our lovely cottages, as well as a beautiful pair of adult barn owls named Bonnie and Clyde. To much excitement last summer, Bonnie and Clyde became parents for the first time but tragically none of their 3 little owlets survived to adulthood.

Undettered, the popular couple tried again this year and thanks to the care and nurture of some local residents, 5 fledglings have already left the nesting boxes and ventured into the great outdoors. 3 more are preparing to join them and there are another 3 currently in the incubator on site.

This success has been enjoyed not only by the parents but also by several of our guests who have helped feed, bathe and handle these beautiful little beings. With potentially as many as 12 (there is one unhatched egg) barn owls making it to adulthood, the local population is going to be significantly boosted. Good news all round, barring the odd mouse here and there.

As well as the owls, Buckland Court is also home to chickens and ducks, as well as a wonderful array of local wildlife. Spotters keep track of what has been seen on the caretaker’s whiteboard while bat detectors, telescopes and metal detectors are all available for use, so you never know what you might come across.

Perfect for families, couples and groups, the barns at Buckland Court represent excellent value for money and are the destination of choice for many of our repeat visitors.

 

Cottages	Sleeps	Bedrooms	Pets	Short breaks	WiFi	Price
Acorn Cottage	4	2	Yes	Yes	Yes	£309 – £696
Apple Cottage	5	3	Yes	Yes	Yes	£271 – £755
Beeches	8	3	Yes	Yes	Yes	£388 – £972
Blackberry	6	3	Yes	Yes	No	£364 – £905
Chestnut Cottage	2	1	Yes	Yes	Yes	£303 – £642
Maple	4	2	Yes	Yes	Yes	£323 – £744
Hawthorn Cottage	6	3	No	Yes	No	£364 – £905