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On the edge of Southrop village, this 150-acre Cotswold-stone estate is very much a family affair: Caryn Hibbert's hand-printed designs cover the walls and fabrics, her daughter Milly runs the floor with genuine warmth, and Charlie Hibbert helms the Ox Barn restaurant (slow-roast lamb, produce pulled straight from the kitchen garden). The Baa Bar draws locals in for drinks. With 17th-century cottages, protected water meadows and a thriving kitchen garden, it rewards longer stays.
On the edge of Southrop village, this 150-acre Cotswold-stone estate is very much a family affair: Caryn Hibbert's hand-printed designs cover the walls and fabrics, her daughter Milly runs the floor with genuine warmth, and Charlie Hibbert helms the Ox Barn restaurant (slow-roast lamb, produce pulled straight from the kitchen garden). The Baa Bar draws locals in for drinks. With 17th-century cottages, protected water meadows and a thriving kitchen garden, it rewards longer stays.
a long weekend, a weekend
Caryn Hibbert's hand-printed botanicals cover every wall and cushion.
country living, foodies, slow travel
8:50 AM
Rise slowly, you’re in the countryside now. Stay put for coffee in bed or make you’re way to the restaurant for a pot in a pretty mug. Eggs and soldiers are a light start to a day of delicious seasonal plates.
10:15 AM
Find a map to the estate and get exploring. The kitchen gardens, the meadowlands, or even the local villages are all nearby.
12:30 PM
Thyme’s sister pub in Southrop, The Swan, is a regular favourite. Pop in for lunch (note their hours) of French onion soup or steak frites if you’ve built up an appetite.
3:20 PM
Part of Thyme’s world is Bertioli, their lifestyle beauty brand. Book in for a breathing session in the bothy or a sweet-scented treatment in the cottage.
5:30 PM
Take a look through their calendar of happenings and book in for a fun cooking class. Italian biscuits, sourdough masterclass or classic cakes might all be on the roster.
8:00 PM
Head to the Ox Barn for a seasonal supper: roast pork with lentils, bucatini and bottarga or a beetroot, puntarella and walnut salad, perhaps.
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Cute and in the eaves.
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Cosy but characterful.
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The original beams and old walls.
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The original beams and old walls.
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The tubs for soaking.
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There’s a small, private garden.
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Very spacious and in the lodge.
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parking
EV charging
outdoor swimming pool
Steam room
Treatment rooms
Spa
Gym
Bicycles
Southrop, Lechlade, GL7 3NX Southrop, United Kingdom
4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
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Thyme applies a discretionary service charge shared across every team member, ensuring all who grow, craft, and deliver the experience are equally recognised.
To safeguard the surrounding countryside and wildlife, they ask guests to avoid balloons, lanterns and single-use plastic decorations during their stay.
The Ox Barn menu reflects the seasons, with chefs and gardeners collaborating closely to grow and harvest ingredients that shape modern British countryside cooking.