Upcoming Star
Juan is a lovely young male with a gorgeous fleece. He is currently in training to become a walking alpaca! He has had a lovely gentle nature from birth and thoroughly enjoys this roles.
Upcoming Star
Juan is a lovely young male with a gorgeous fleece. He is currently in training to become a walking alpaca! He has had a lovely gentle nature from birth and thoroughly enjoys this roles.
About us
Thorn alpacas came into being when I purchased one pregnant Huacaya and a companion Suri in 2007. From then on I was totally enchanted with these inquisitive, gentle and funny animals. Their fleece colours range from black, grey, brown, light fawn to white. All the alpacas are regularly handled, inspected, vaccinated and halter trained. They are registered with the British Alpaca Society and the South West Alpaca Group. Most of the herd have been shown over the years and won rosettes at Devon
County, Bath and West, Three Counties Malvern and Somerset County shows. Thorn Alpacas have also raised funds for local causes. Our knitwear is solely from Thorn alpacas and is spun locally or in a mini mill in Scotland and it is knitted locally in Devon.
Show History
Enjoy some of our pictures from shows we have attended. Over the years we have had great success at Devon County and Bath & West and Three Counties shows. They are always interesting if you are an Alpaca enthusiast or just want to learn about them.
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Stay at Thorn Farm
Clarence Cottage, once a threshing barn, is set within a small group of converted farm buildings in a delightful, secluded valley surrounded by rolling Devon farmland just minutes from the superb coastline of this very special part of South Devon. This charming, detached and tastefully decorated cottage is ideal for two, and is a very peaceful and attractive spot to escape to. Set in a wonderful rural location, walkers will delight at the coastal paths nearby, and there is ample opportunity to explore Dartmouth with its river boat trips, excellent restaurants, and boutique shops - or idle days away on the beautiful beaches nearby. With a level lawn area, planted banks, and a garden table and chairs opposite the front door, It's an ideal spot for enjoying the evening sun setting over the valley below and watching the alpacas in the paddock.
Upcoming Events
Children's Hospice South West Easter Fair.
Saturday 7th April - 10am-3pm
Thorn Alpacas will be there.
Latest Events
A trip to Peru in May 2024.
Inca ruins at Pisac with
a Suri Alpaca.
map to find us
If you would like any further information on Thorn Alpacas, or would like to book a private visit to meet the alpacas please email us on thornalpacas@gmail.com