Set one mile up a private bridleway from Carlton, a village that sits in the pastoral rolling landscape of the Ouse Valley, New Barn Farm has a surprisingly remote feel considering its proximity to London and the M1.Along with our three children, we look forward to introducing you to our Kunekune pigs, pygmy goats, horses, ponies, donkeys, ducks and chickens. Our knowledge and passion for the business of farming and home-cooked food means you’ll return home both with new perspectives on the countryside, and a full stomach. The gentle undulations of the Ouse Valley provide a scenic backdrop to off-road cycling and walking for the whole family and you can start both right outside your tent in Blackwell Hole. There are also dedicated areas of open-access forestry and lakeside country parks nearby. For those who wish to return to civilisation, the small market town of Olney is within easy reach and is a bustling hubbub of small independent shops, boutiques and antiques shops. It’s also famous for its annual pancake race. Other day trips from the farm include the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge, or the racetracks at Silverstone and Towcester. Spring is a special time at New Barn, and we always need a helping hand to feed our orphaned lambs. Our younger guests will also find fun in the woodland behind our eight tents, where they can build their own dens – their energy will be restored at our pizza nights, at which we hand-stretch dough and provide extensive toppings. So legendary are they, they’ve had many a mention on TripAdvisor! Will and Hannah Tongue |
HIGHLIGHTS 1. Spring lambing 2. Pony grooming 3. Private chicken and guinea pig care 4. Farm Tour aboard the farm buggy 5. Den building in the woods 6. Safe cycle routes ![]() |