ABOUT STERNDALE HOLSTEINS

Fernydale Farm is home to both the Sterndale & Peak herds of Pedigree Holsteins, the Premier Pedigree Herd 2013.  Set in the heart of the Peak District National Park in the UK, with land ranging from just over 1000ft to 1400ft.  The farm comprises of approximately 300 acres of grassland.  It is a working dairy farm milking 100 holsteins, with approximately 150 dairy youngstock.  Breeding bulls and embryos are available for sale.

Bill has over the last few years assembled the Sterndale herd to include some of the world's most popular and renowned cow families including Ashlyn, Apple, Elegance, Ghost, Jodie, Licorice, Lila Z, Rae and Redrose.  Bill's partner, Yasmin also set up her own herd the Peak prefix a few years ago and has family members from Beauty, Fran, Lustre, Romance and Rhapsody.

Bed & Breakfast

Yasmin also runs the farmhouse bed and breakfast as well as helping out on the farm. There are three newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms available, see the bed and breakfast website for further details, visitors are always welcome.

Some of the Herds Success

Champion of Champions, Senior Holstein Champion, 1st & Best Udder with Peak Goldwyn Rhapsody EX97 at UK Dairy Expo 2018

Champion of Champions, Senior Holstein Champion, 1st & Best Udder with Peak Goldwyn Rhapsody EX97 at UK Dairy Expo 2017

Champion of Champions, Senior Holstein Champion, 1st & Best Udder with Peak Goldwyn Rhapsody EX95 at UK Dairy Expo 2014

Red & White Champion with Sterndale Talent Jodie Red EX92 at UK Dairy Expo 2014

Reserve Intermediate Holstein Champion with Sterndale Atwood Noel VG87 2YR at UK Dairy Expo 2014 

Premier Pedigree Herd Winner 2013

All Britain Awards in 2017, 2012, 2011, 2010

Reserve Senior Holstein Champion with Sterndale Shottle Ghost VG89 at UK Dairy Expo 2012

Reserve Intermediate Holstein Champion with Sterndale Goldwyn Rae VG89 at UK Dairy Expo 2012

Reserve Champion Holstein Calf with Sterndale Goldwyn Rae at All Breeds All Britain Calf Show 2010 

In 2003 Sold Field of Dreams Formation Erle for 76,000gns - The UK record for a cow sold in milk at auction