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Ashtonelle Alpacas

for love, fun and fibre

With views of Scotland, the Isle of Man and the Mountains of Mourne Ashtonelle Alpacas is a working farm situated in a beautiful and unique spot on the Ards Peninsula of Co. Down. Here our award-winning alpacas graze peacefully and happily in 16 acres of lush pastures, overlooking idyllic countryside and the old ring fort (rath) that lends the name to Fort Hill Farm.

Established in 2013, Ashtonelle Alpacas is a small pedigree herd of huacaya alpacas based on prize-winning genetics from around the world. Family run, we breed and own alpacas on our alpaca farm for the sheer joy of spending time with such charming and charismatic animals, whilst also using the luxurious fibre they produce in a range of hand-crafted and hand-knitted items.

All our much loved alpacas are registered with the British Alpaca Society and we are also members of the Northern Ireland Alpaca Group and the Alpaca Association of Ireland

Why Ashtonelle Alpacas?

Alpacas are our passion and we own them because we love them! We also use their fibre to create luxury yarn and hand crafted products. We offer a range of services, including visits to the farm.

Stud Services

We have a number of beautiful prize-winning males available for stud - please enquire for more details

Alpacas For Sale

We have high quality alpacas available for sale - ranging from open or pregnant females and exciting stud males to gorgeous pet males and stock protectors.

List of BAS Affiliate Training Modules

Courses offered by BAS Affiliate Trainers are from the set of 9 approved by the Society:

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BAS Affiliate Training Scheme

Comprehensive and practical training is of huge importance and key to the success and enjoyment of owning and breeding alpacas.

Kathleen is a recognised trainer with the British Alpaca Society Affiliate Training Scheme. With training facilities and plenty of handling experience you will be in safe hands when you choose to attend a BAS module course at Ashtonelle Alpacas.

Practical Alpaca Training
The BAS Training is divided into 9 modules which cover everything from essential husbandry, right up to marketing your own alpaca business.

“ Thank you to Kathleen and her mum. Such friendly welcoming people. My grandaughters Abby and Katie really enjoyed the visit today. You are very passionate about what you are doing. I wish you all the very best.”

Terry Francis (Facebook)

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