A Day on the Farm

Just another day on the farm, after an extraordinary week, while most people are enjoying the sunshine we are living it. Thursday morning started at 7:30 checking sheep for maggots, as its that time of year where lambs and ewes through a combination of hot weather and good grass – flies attack with gusto. B&QContinueContinue reading “A Day on the Farm”

Hot stuff at Oaks Barn Farm

Due to the popularity of our outdoor fire, this latest addition to the coach house provides both a heat source and outdoor cooking experience follow the progress through to its install, the first test fed our recent shooting party on its maiden lighting

Oaks Barn Farm Onion Bread Recipe

There is something about sitting in the Farm House Kitchen, on a snowy winter weekend with a hot cup of tea boiled on the wood stove, safe in the knowledge that there is enough wood to last through the rest of the winter. There is a sense of purpose to the day as Sue hasContinueContinue reading “Oaks Barn Farm Onion Bread Recipe”

Oaks Barn Farm – Time Team Discover Body

One of our corporate Bookings have been undertaking some Exciting work in the nearby Village of Wellesbourne. To date the Archaeological dig has unearthed a Bronze Age Burial Ground surounded by a circular Trench which is now some 2 meteres below ground level, within it lie individual Burial Holes one of which lay the remainsContinueContinue reading “Oaks Barn Farm – Time Team Discover Body”

Time Team Find Body

Wardell Armstrong Archaeology some of our corporate guests have just let us know of their discovery of a body, so far the remains of a leg and some teeth have been discovered whilst 4 weeks into their site excavation. Next week we have the opportunity to visit the site near Wellesbourne so watch this spaceContinueContinue reading “Time Team Find Body”

Green Guests Wanted 2013

As part of our continued commitment reducing the carbon footprint on our farm check our some of the changes, each taking one step further to a Greener Holiday Experience click on this link: Oaks Barn Farm Green Guest Guide

What guests leave behind

Whilst thinking about the many items that guests leave behind following their stay with us my mind wanders to the funny stories that we must each have inside of us about things that we to have missplaced forgotten or have strategically left behind whilst on holliday. The run of the mill stuff has included aContinueContinue reading “What guests leave behind”