Crooked Inlet Farm, once called Roy Cove, is about as far West as
you can go on West Falklands. The farm runs 3,000 Corriedale sheep
and 65 cattle and is now certified as organic. All sheep work is still
done traditionally on horseback using the six sheep dogs owned by
the family. The settlement itself is pretty, with the traditional
mix of old houses painted in different colours nestling amongst gorse
bushes.
This destination offers one of the few opportunities for horse trekking
in the Falklands, and whether you are an experienced jockey or just
a beginner there is a horse for you at Crooked Inlet. The tack used
is traditional “guacho” style – with a sheep skin
cover over the saddle. This is extremely comfortable and takes no
time at all to get use to. Your hosts is a talented horseman, much
respected in the Falklands for his horse taming and riding skills.
Fishing for Falklands
trout on Herbert Stream is another activity available to visitors.
Once you got your catch why not cook it up on a barbecue beside
the river to round off a perfect day.
The recently modernised self-catering cottage
at Roy Cove stands at the end of the creek, commanding glorious
views out the islands in the harbour.
• 4 bedrooms (1 double, 1 family, 1 twin, 1 single)
• One bathroom
• Large open plan lounge/kitchen
• Gas cooker, microwave, fridge
• 24 hour power
• Central heating throughout
• All bed linen, towels, crockery and cooking utensils provided
~Limited stock of foodstuffs available for purchase—further
stocks available from stores at Hill Cove, Port Howard or Fox Bay.
~Please ask us about pre-catered home-cooked meal packs available
from Stanley.
