First it was cold, then it was wet, then it was cold and wet. Twenty years ago I’d have rolled my eyes at this version of myself, the version who endlessly talks about the weather. My qualifications for weather scrutiny are first and foremost that I’m British – it’s genetic isn’t it? Second to that is that I live on a farm, and third that I run a glamping business. All of these things conspire to make me possibly the last person on everyone’s dinner party invite list - unless of course you want to hear my latest musings on the best welly boots to withstand UK winters on waterlogged clay soil – No? Thought not!
Read MoreSome of you like to explore the area while you're here so here's a roundup of our favourite things to do on a winter weekend to inspire you!
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I feel like I run on adrenaline most days, and without a day without power earlier this week followed by a day without water - we certainly know what it feels like to live off the beaten track.
Read MoreThis time of year is full of ritual - some traditional, some just peculiar to our own homes and families, but all of them observed, enjoyed or treasured in some way that is meaningful to us.
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If you’d like to gift something a little more sustainable and special this Christmas a Swallowtail Hill gift voucher might just be the perfect gift option for a loved one!
Read MoreOther snippets of news for you - I’ve decided to turn a section of the vegetable patch into a cutting garden and have been busy planting up masses of bulbs in one of the beds so hopefully we’ll have a colourful display of tulips come the spring.
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With thoughts turning to Christmas and gift giving, this month we thought we'd feature Simply Rye. It’s hands down our most favourite emporium
Read More‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la! If you’re wondering how to spend Christmas in a different way this year, then a trip to Swallowtail Hill might be just what you’re looking for. Three of our special places stay open throughout the year and Christmas and New Year in a cabin might be the experience you didn’t know you needed!
Christmas in Rye is our spirited festive weekend which we locals champion but we also love to share with visitors who can’t resist a bit of olde worlde charm combined with gorgeous shops and an artistic vibe.
Read MoreI love the landscape at this time of year. The farm is a warm glow of golds and reds and coppers in the autumn sunlight. The hedgerow fruited early this year but there are still plenty of haws and rosehips for the birds to enjoy even though the damsons and blackberries are long gone. Apples are in abundance in our orchard and we spent the weekend harvesting and storing them for the winter ahead.
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Swallowtail Hill Limited: Upscale Glamping Accommodation and Facilities.
The 2018/19 project was to upscale the glamping accommodation and facilities at Swallowtail Hill Farm, Hobbs Lane, Beckley, East Sussex, TN31 6TT.
It is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
