Industrial cool comes to a New Forest stable
Settle into the casual luxury of a modernised old stable where the farming history of the building dovetails nicely with George’s eye for design. See if you can spot the achingly cool repurposed surgical trolley and Victorian medical cabinet as a nod to the long line of doctors in the family. The steel kitchen table is topped with barn oak and the double bed has been crafted straight from our woodlands, using mature silver birch set against a Scandinavian blue background. The sleek and elegant pared back design of The Old Stables invites you to revel in the simple things as you relax back at the farm after a day exploring enchanted New Forest woodlands or the sparkling coastline.
When my father took over from his dad in 1951 there were 5 working horses in here. They were separated by stall partitions and had a hay manger under the window. This was filled with hay, forked down from the hay loft above. The horses were used for everything from ploughing the fields to towing the heavy dray carts and could be ridden too, if rather slowly. At the time they were more reliable than tractors, but that wouldn’t last long..
This barn is on the ground floor with polished concrete floors therefore most suitable for clients with limited mobility.
The Finer Details
Sleeps up to 8 guests
Dogs welcome, £25 per dog per stay
1 double room
2nd double room with ensuite shower room (suitable for disabled / limited mobility access)
Bunkroom with 4 beds
1 bathroom
Polished concrete floor with underfloor heating
Wood Burner with plenty of kindling and logs
TV and WIFI
Direct access to the garden
Egyptian cotton bedding
Towels and hairdryer
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, tea bags, cafetiere, salt and pepper
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“We’re just back home after a week staying with you in the Old Stables. I did fill in the visitor book, but wanted to email you directly to express our thanks for one of our best family holidays ever. Our girls aged 6 and 9 were completely in love with the baby goats and being around the farm generally. By 7.30am they were out with the goats, off to feed the pigs, check the chickens were laying and play with the other children they made friends with during our week with you. We know nothing about a working farm, but it was just lovely to see our daughters so taken by nature – never once did they ask for a kindle or telly – and also it was so nice that you made them so welcome. Playing in the haybarn was also a highlight and really, by the time it was 7.30p they were snoring in their beds after the day’s adventures (which also included bike rides, walks and a trip to the Isle of Wight when we could drag them away from the goats!).
We very much hope to return again next year – either at February half term or Easter hols. If you have any advise on when we are most likely to see baby animals, that would help our planning. You have beautifully converted the accommodation and we feel we have found a real gem in our stay with you. Thank you for helping us make so many family memories.”
Old Stables prices, for more information or to book, email bookings@warbornefarm.co.uk or fill in the form and we will get in contact with you.
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