The Shire Suite

Shire horses were used extensively as work horses in the 19th and 20th centuries, and Abbey Farm was no exception. This suite tells the story of that past with historic photos, items worn by the horses and the original stable stall dividers we removed and restored piece by piece. You will still see the marks left by the horses and those who cared for them.

An antique writing desk, leather furniture and a dark and moody colour theme complete the look, together with an indulgent bath in the bedroom area. Old and modern sit side by side with smart TVs in both the living and bedroom areas, a Bluetooth sound system and full kitchen facilities including dishwasher.

A walk-through wardrobe and dressing area leads onwards to the shower room and toilet, where you will find sumptuous towels and amenities supplied by our partner Wild England.

As with all our suites, a good night's sleep is assured with soft Egyptian cotton linens, our Signature Hypnos mattress and (in our opinion) the best pillows you have ever laid your head on.

Outside there is a private terrace with dining table and parasol, plus easy access down the steps into the shared courtyard garden and its kitchen garden — you're welcome to select some herbs to add to your cooking.

We have included what we hope is everything you need for a comfortable, enjoyable and practical stay — all personally chosen and tested by us, and constantly refined based on feedback from those who choose to stay.