Surrey Homes | SH108 | January 2024 | Good Living Supplement inside

Top: A converted cow shed and stable
cottage can be found to either side
of the barn Left: A large patio can
be accessed from the farmhouse
giant bed, a curved partition separates
the galley kitchen and en suite, while
turning à droite reveals another
bedroom set in a circular annexe and
accessed via a set of stairs. Heading
back outside, Ian pauses before we
leave, adjusting the towels on the bed
after spotting that one is the incorrect
shade of green. “I’ve told housekeeping
about this.” He’s a details man.
accolades, “It meant more to us because
they got what we’re doing here.”
Climbing up the steps to the viewing
platform outside the higher stilts offer
some great views across the fields,
hedgerows and copses that make up
this area. Inside, the accommodation
is five star. The balcony opens into
the main bedroom which enjoys the
same fabulous views and, behind the
Address Book:
For more information about
hosting a retreat at Fair Oak
Farm, see fairoakfarm.co.uk.
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