The Steel Family
Kirkwood - Real Farms has been the Steel family home since 1865 and now is looked after by father and son Anthony and Charlie. It’s the same size as it was in 1865 and beef and sheep are still farmed, although methods have changed somewhat. We now offer guests from across the World real farm accommodation, experiences and meat, which is enjoyed everywhere from home to Michelin Star restaurants.
Our History in Tourism
Whilst it was always a popular holiday destination with the Steel’s guests (records show they caught some big salmon back in the 1880s!) it was in 1973 that commercial tourism started at Kirkwood - Real Farms and in 1986 Anthony decided to concentrate on tourism rather than maximising food production. Now the farming is run in an “extensive” (almost traditional) way with minimal use of chemicals, fertilisers etc. but if you talk to Anthony about organic farming... he’s off for an hour.
Our Team
Our work at Kirkwood - Real Farms is supported by a committed and talented team, each determined to provide the best possible service to everyone that stays with us, visits us or eats our delicious lamb or beef.