Category Archives: Life on the Farm

Oaks Barn Farm Now Recruiting

Despite Labour’s efforts in destroying The UK Economy. Oaks Barn Farm are delighted to announce we will be working with Rebecca’s Honey, we have now installed 10 bee hives on the farm. Each hive will eventually have the capacity of between 20,000 & 80,000 bees. These bees will work to pollinate the surrounding land. TheyContinueContinue reading “Oaks Barn Farm Now Recruiting”

Clarkson’s Farm Makes Good Business For Oaks Barn Farm

Now in season 3 the popularity for this heart warming series continues to grow ever stronger. so to does the public hunger to experience first hand staying on a farm. The show continues to be educational and informative on the challenges faced by farmers in getting food to your table served with a good portionContinueContinue reading “Clarkson’s Farm Makes Good Business For Oaks Barn Farm”

Oaks Barn Farm Host Crufts 2024 Winners

This weekend we once again hosted Francis McMillan, Louise Anderson, Karan Peel and Victoria Korotkich, who with a little help from their Dachshunds, went on to win 3 Firsts, 2 Seconds, Best Bitch and Best Puppy. Congratulations on an amazing achievement. For more information on booking a farm stay with us please visit:

Celebrating English Tourism Week 2023

Oaks Barn Farm is delighted to have been invited, to promote this year’s English Tourism Week with just 10 days to go here are some of our features: #EnglishTourismWeek23 #oaksbarnfarm #visitworcestershire https://videopress.com/v/VltqxVqZ?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2FVltqxVqZ%2Fair-rifle-experience-oaks-barn-farm_mp4.scrubthumb.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true

Our Thoughts On Taking Security & Damage Deposits

There are a number of theories about taking guest deposits, some think it will deter guests from booking, and others believe the process is cumbersome requiring more effort than they are worth. Now in our 17th year, we have always taken a deposit over and above the fee for the property rental, the deposit isContinueContinue reading “Our Thoughts On Taking Security & Damage Deposits”

Growing A Family Farm Stay Business Through A Recession

While the world is still smarting from the impact of the pandemic, and our global borrowing has pushed inflation beyond 10%, while banks step in using the base rate to restrict growth yet further, it is hard to envision that a company can still achieve growth in the path of such adversity. Growth Income thisContinueContinue reading “Growing A Family Farm Stay Business Through A Recession”

Oaks Barn Farm Working Towards Net Zero And A Sustainable Farming Future

Working in partnership with Worcestershire County Council and Climate Essentials, we are undertaking our Year1 assessment, following our investment in On-Site Solar, Biomass and heat loss reduction strategies throughout our site. Our initial results are as follows: Emissions are 92% lower than the average business in our size and sector. Emissions are 70% lower byContinueContinue reading “Oaks Barn Farm Working Towards Net Zero And A Sustainable Farming Future”

Thank You Ma’am – A Day of Reflection

As the Nation gives thanks to the service of Queen Elizabeth II, we would like to give our personal thanks for the opportunities through our respective lives, and the positive impact the Royal Family has had in shaping them. My wife served as one of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate from 2009 2017. with significant achievements inContinueContinue reading “Thank You Ma’am – A Day of Reflection”

How To Turn A Cow Shed Into A Thriving Farm Stay Business

Converting this into a thriving Rural Business: Our Start Point It’s easy to forget your start point, and for many of our Farm Stay Guests, the concept of living the Rural Dream would be a million miles from the photo above. Oaks Barn Farm Restored Former Cow Shed Present Day Today the family farmhouse, isContinueContinue reading “How To Turn A Cow Shed Into A Thriving Farm Stay Business”

Reducing Our Plastic Waste Throughout Our Supply Chain

Thanks to a recent visit to The Farm Innovation Show, we visited our hot tub filter supplier who have recently developed re usable components to our hot tub filters, this makes them easier to clean and when disposing only a minimal amount of plastic is disposed of. Running 3 Hot Tubs for our Farm StayContinueContinue reading “Reducing Our Plastic Waste Throughout Our Supply Chain”