About Us
The 63 acre site was farmed by my father Terry and grandfather Herbert for the last 60 years. Originally the area comprised 4 separate fields and was worked by horses and open top tractors.
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In the early 1980s my father learnt how to fly light aircraft and set some of the field down as a grass runway and ‘Bakersfield airstrip’ was created. It’s still used by several pilots today and if you’re lucky during fine weather you may glimpse a small plane or microlight popping in for a visit.
My father Terry ploughing the land at Bears Lane giving his little brother Barry a tractor ride.
In the 1990s my father along with my mother Pauline developed the site further building a 2nd barn and the farmhouse itself, which was completed in 1994. The B&B was built by my father in 1995 due to the need to diversify the farm business when the agricultural economy experienced a significant downturn.
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The B&B became the pride and joy of my mother and her breakfasts were deemed so delicious that guests would book a year in advance just to secure their place.
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Today the farm is operated by my brother Laurie and I returned to work for my father reopening the B&B in 2014. I set about renovating each room bringing them up to date with modern tastes and standards. Following in my father’s footsteps in 2019 I added my own little building project to the site in the shape of a lovingly handcrafted glamping unit called ‘The Little Stable’, which was completed in 2021.
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My business aims:
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To continue to refurbish each room to a 5* standard
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Restore the garden to its former glory & encourage a range of wildlife
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Improve facilities throughout while increasing sustainability and eco-credentials
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Most importantly ensure guests receive great service and have an enjoyable stay
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Make sure Mrs Baker’s delicious big breakfast remains unchanged!
