Hip and Hop are lion-head rabbits. They scamper around all day, sniffing and scratching and occasionally saying hello to children. They’re furry and cute, and when you’re used to rabbits of the standard, domestic, variety, these hairy munchkins are a wonder to behold. They would undoubtedly taste great on a BBQ.
But the animals aren’t here to be barbecued; they’re here to entertain the kids. Not in a performing-circus kind of way, more in a ‘look there’s a lion-head rabbit’ kind of way. Which is a nice diversion when the kids have started screaming at each other like hyenas.
Animals aside, Cobbs Hill Farm is made for kids. It’s safe and well ordered and however many tents are lined up in the camping area in high season, there are always two fields empty and open for playtime. A decent adventure playground has a ropey climbing thing, a spaceshippy roundabout thing and a swinging tyre thing, all made with sturdy wood and good craftsmanship.
And those foamy soft-landing areas will help minimise the bruise-count. As for the animals, there are also horses, goats and guinea pigs to get acquainted with. None of which are much good for the BBQ.
