Cuddle friendly sheep overlooking Filey Bay
A unique, feel-good farm experience for families, couples & animal lovers
Slow down, switch off, and make unforgettable memories
📍 Speeton, North Yorkshire
Welcome to our little slice of countryside calm.
At The Cuddly Sheep Retreat, you’ll meet our gentle, friendly Valais Blacknose sheep — raised around our family and known for their affectionate nature.
Whether you’re laughing with loved ones or watching the sun set over the sea with a sheep by your side… this is your chance to slow down and reconnect.
Relax. Cuddle. Unwind
Family Sheep
Cuddling
Experience
A fun, hands-on
experience perfect for families and animal lovers of all ages.
Meet, feed and cuddle our friendly sheep in a relaxed farm setting.
✔ 45-minute experience
✔ Small groups
✔ Plenty of photo
moments
£45 per person
Suitable for ages 6+. Children must be supervised at all times and accompanied by a full paying adult. Please wear outdoor clothing and footwear.
Sheep Explorer Base Camp
A hands-on outdoor adventure for curious young nature lovers.
Step inside our Sheep Explorer Base Camp and discover the world of sheep, wildlife and the countryside around us.
Young explorers will get hands-on as they learn about our sheep, investigate what they eat, discover how we care for them, search for bugs and wildlife and examine some of the fascinating natural treasures found around our coastal smallholding.
“Such a lovely experience for the whole family. The sheep were so friendly and gentle, and the setting overlooking the sea is just beautiful. My son hasn’t stopped talking about it since! You can tell how well cared for the animals are. We’ll definitely be back.”
The Oxley family.
Sunset Couples Retreat
A peaceful,
romantic escape like no other.
Enjoy golden hour
overlooking the sea, with a blanket, a drink, and our gentle sheep by your side.
✨ Perfect for date nights, anniversaries & special moments
£150 per couple
“We booked the sunset
session and it was honestly magical. Sitting with the sheep as the sun went down over the sea was something really special. It felt so peaceful and different to anything we’ve done before. Highly recommend for couples wanting something unique.”
John and Sophie from Wakefield
Ewe & Little Ones 🐑✨
Join us for a relaxed countryside morning designed especially for little ones and their grown-ups. Nestled on our smallholding overlooking the sea, this gentle session gives children the chance to meet and feed our friendly sheep, explore sensory play, enjoy soft play and simple activities, and make special memories in nature.
With tea, coffee and biscuits for the grown-ups, and plenty of space for little ones to play, it’s the perfect way to slow down, connect, and enjoy the simple joys of farm life together.
Whether it’s cuddles with the sheep, messy play, or just a peaceful morning outdoors, Ewe & Little Ones is all about creating calm, connection, and countryside magic.
Perfect for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Spaces are limited to keep sessions small, relaxed, and personal.
“A gentle outdoor social for little ones and the grown-ups who love them.”
Ask a question before booking
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
- Tue – Wed
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
- Fri – Sat
- 10:00 am – 09:00 pm
- Sunday
- 10:00 am – 04:00 pm
Get in touch
Telephone: 07917473210
E-mail: sammy@thecuddlysheepretreat.co.uk
Address: Near Filey.