Category Archives: Health and wellness

Spend A Little Time For Dementia-The link Between Gardening And Humanity

Is there ever a good time to visit a dementia ward, well yes maybe today, whilst visiting today, a patient in the neighbouring bed was displaying signs of anxiety, pacing up and down and asking if she could place a load of washing in our bed, nursing staff were very patient and understanding, finding waysContinueContinue reading “Spend A Little Time For Dementia-The link Between Gardening And Humanity”

Please Shut The Gate

In line with the latest Government Advice, our Guest Accommodation remains open for the following circumstances Our premises can open for a person, who: is unable to return to their main residenceuses it as their main residenceneeds it while moving houseneeds it to attend a funeral, linked commemorative event or following a bereavement of aContinueContinue reading “Please Shut The Gate”

Post-Lockdown Boom For Hot Tub Holidays

While our international market has diminished for the short term, the UK Staycation Market is thriving. The Granary We took the decision to add a hot tub option to each of our properties, thinking it would be a boost to gaining extra guests during our quieter times, then on the 23rd of March the inevitableContinueContinue reading “Post-Lockdown Boom For Hot Tub Holidays”

Full Cost Recovery In Hospitality

Approaching nearly 15 years in the Hospitality Sector Oaks Barn Farm gives an insight to Understanding the True Cost of Delivering a Service Even in these Challenging Times and getting Customers to not only stay but want to return.

Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Sun-Dried Tomatoes without the sun. With the tomato season nearly upon us, we wanted to share this way of extending your summer whilst intensifying the flavour. Simple 4 step recipe: Cut Tomatoes lengthways and place on parchment paper wet side up onto a baking traySprinkle with Sea Salt take care, not to overdo as tomatoesContinueContinue reading “Oven-Dried Tomatoes”

Calendula The Poor Man’s Saffron

Calendula – The Poor Man’s Saffron – Calendula Officinalis comes under the genus Calendula, belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is known commonly as pot marigold, ruddles, common marigold, garden marigold, English marigold, or Scottish marigold. Method Pick the flowers in their prime and leave to dry on newspaper, remove dried petals, can then beContinueContinue reading “Calendula The Poor Man’s Saffron”

The Actions Of A Few

Despite the actions of a few, there has been no lifting on the restrictions to UK holidays. So when Dominic Cummings (Senior Advisor to PM), breaches his own advice putting members of the public in harm’s way, is it not surprising that the British Public are confused? 3 Self Catering Properties Social Isolating Measures InContinueContinue reading “The Actions Of A Few”

Redefining Your USP

Redefining your USP, if I’m honest the first time I was asked what my USP was, I had to go and find out that it actually stood for Unique Selling Point, several jobs later and now working for myself I find that what we knew to be the key selling points for our business hasContinueContinue reading “Redefining Your USP”

Plans for a UK Holiday?

Following the latest Government Announcement for the easing of lockdown restrictions, it is clear that there are no indications on the lifting of restrictions for family holidays to UK destinations with the earliest date being the 4th July 2020 (though this is still speculative). The 15th of June will see us through 12 weeks ofContinueContinue reading “Plans for a UK Holiday?”