The first part of 2013 has been very busy with guests being able to enjoy plenty of snow, a scattering of sunshine(!) and lots of new lambs around the farm.

We lambed our flock of Oxford Downs over Christmas and into the New Year, these lambs can now be seen out in the fields whilst out and about on our farm walks.  Over the past month we have been lambing our commercial flock of mules and Lleyn (pronounced “Klen”).  It has been a great time to come and stay in the lodges if you fancy lending a hand with the lambing or maybe just watching from the field-side as the new lambs are born.

We have also welcomed five new Hereford cows onto the farm.  They are a native breed and hope that we will have calves with these girls in the years to come.
The new hot-tubs at Swan Lodge and Barn Owl Cottage are proving very popular, it was great seeing them being used when surrounded by snow with steam bellowing out of the tub!

We are very busy spring cleaning and doing maintenance jobs, keeping our luxury pine lodges spic and span.  Teal Lodge and Lapwing Lodge have both recently had bathroom makeovers.

We are re-styling the entrance to Rural Roosts from the road, have been doing some tree planting and added a few fishing pegs at the reservoir. The new fishing charge for guests who wish to fish the reservoir during their stay will be introduced in the spring (the fishing on the lodge lake is still included in the price of your holiday).

We are now looking forward to the long-awaited arrival of spring; the daffodils are just beginning to appear, lambs are bouncing around the fields and the primroses are in bloom. We look forward to welcoming lots of guests, new and returning, to come and enjoy Rural Roosts for the season ahead.

Prices updated for 2013. You can see availability and prices for each property using the grid at the bottom of any property page.

It’s simple to use:

•  Use the drop down box and choose the date you wish to check in.
• Select 1 week / 2 weeks etc.
• OR if you are looking for a SHORT BREAK use this (Show me) drop down box to select short break.
•  Now click the SEARCH button.

The availability and prices will be visible, just click on the ‘Reserve’ button on the right hand side, and this will open up a new booking window.
You can book your chosen property online from here, I always send an email once I have received your booking to confirm you are happy for me to take the deposit / balance.
Please note, if you wish to book a Monday – Monday holiday, or a 10 night break, you will not be able to do this by booking online – please contact me direct.
If you prefer to talk to me regarding your holiday, I am more than happy to answer and queries, or take bookings over the phone.
Tel. 01526 398492 / 07712 771102
You can also email me with your holiday requirements and I can send booking details via email (subject to availability).
If you experience any problems with our online booking system, please don’t hesitate to let me know – we always appreciate any feedback.

Swan Lodge is now up and running, please call for availability & prices (Swan Lodge page on website will be following shortly!).

Our newest ‘Swan Lodge’ is now well underway, with floor being varnished as I speak. Kitchen, bathroom and hot tub all due to be fitted next week.

Swan Lodge is a luxury 2 berth lodge, ideal for couples on honeymoon, special occasions or those just wanting that extra special bit of indulgence whilst on holiday!

Please contact us for availability and prices (web page for this lodge will be up and running early August once the lodge is complete).