Here at Hop Pickers

For those classic English rainy days, The Cowshed is the perfect retreat, transformed into a superb games room packed with entertainment for all ages. Challenge friends and family to a game of Table Tennis, Darts, Scalextric, retro Pinball, or Bar Billiards. Light the wood burner, sink into the leather sofa, and enjoy a movie on the big screen. There’s also a Wii and a great selection of board games to keep everyone entertained. With a handy kitchenette and WC, The Cowshed is the ideal spot for a cozy movie night or a lively games evening—whatever the weather! 

Perfect for a friendly match or a bit of practice, our tennis court is a great way to enjoy the outdoors—especially during the summer months, when the excitement of Wimbledon is in the air! If you forget your racquets or tennis balls, just let us know—we’ll be happy to lend you some. Please note that while the court is well-maintained, it’s not an all-weather surface, so you may find the occasional patch of moss or leaves during the winter months. Whether you're a seasoned player or just having fun, it's a fantastic free activity for all ages.

Winding around the perimeter of the farm, our woodland trail takes you through a beautiful mix of trees, including cherry, hazelnut, walnut, and damson—feel free to pick your own when in season. Along the way you will find the wildlife hide, where you can quietly observe nature at its best, overlooking the peaceful old oast pond and an active badger sett. If you sit patiently at dusk, you may be lucky enough to spot some of our resident Brockamin badgers emerging for the evening. A short, gentle walk that’s perfect for stretching your legs and soaking up the sights and sounds of the countryside.

For a chance to observe our local wildlife up close, head to the wildlife hide at dusk and wait quietly - you may be rewarded with a glimpse of our resident Brockamin badgers emerging from their sett. If you’d prefer to watch from the warm comfort of The Cowshed, our live-feed wildlife camera offers a fantastic view straight to the TV inside. Badgers are naturally shy, but if you scatter a small handful of unsalted peanuts in front of the camera about an hour before dusk, you’ll have the best chance of spotting them. Keep an eye out for other wildlife too - our camera has also captured muntjac deer, rabbits, hares, squirrels, foxes, hawks, and owls.

We have hens, ducks, geese, dogs, and shetland ponies. We can organise an experience feeding our free range chickens, ducks and collecting eggs on request. Meet the ponies experience also available on request. Guided by Rebecca, meet and learn how we look after our Shetland ponies. 

Enrich your stay effortlessly with a relaxing holistic treatment brought to you from Pure Thyme Holistic Therapies. Neals Yard Organic products are used in many of the treatments.

Contact Julia Haywood 07964 176747   www.purethyme.co.uk

Book a private 1:1 or group yoga session with Jess - Contact Jess Morris jessicamorrisyoga@gmail.com