Meadow Barn Smallholding

13/03/2025

A much loved local event taking place in Sunday 18th May

The 2025 update map has arrived - thank you to Tanya for her efforts to squeeze everything in!

26/01/2025

A wet and wild day but at least we don't have to be on the look out for any grumpy cows this afternoon!

Good morning everyone, what a grim wet day, I hope you are all at home in the warm and dry!

I found this story from 1932 on an unrelated search a week or so ago. It is quite a tale, which seems to have been picked up by publications up and down the country. By all accounts the cow was 'on the run' for several days, eventually being caught when 3 decoy cows were placed in a field, fooling the escapee into joining them for some hay.

So many questions.....what is a decoy cow? Were 6 people deployed to a field in panto cow costumes 🤣

26/01/2025

A wet and wild day but at least we don't have to be on guard for any grumpy cows in the vicinity!

Good morning everyone, what a grim wet day, I hope you are all at home in the warm and dry!

I found this story from 1932 on an unrelated search a week or so ago. It is quite a tale, which seems to have been picked up by publications up and down the country. By all accounts the cow was 'on the run' for several days, eventually being caught when 3 decoy cows were placed in a field, fooling the escapee into joining them for some hay.

So many questions.....what is a decoy cow? Were 6 people deployed to a field in panto cow costumes 🤣

05/09/2024

Our latest newsletter has just flown the nest to subscribers. Take a look for remaining September stays (there is only one weekend left!), discounted midweek stays, exciting upcoming events, and an opportunity to win a Devon food hamper worth £100...

Happy September everyone!

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17/05/2024

A great event in Alresford. Something for the foodies, crafters, tipplers, kids and train lovers

Have a look at the many exciting things happening in this lovely town on Sunday. With many local businesses open as well, it promises to be a great day out for all.

• Music - on the main stage and in the church
• Entertainers - Bands and Morris sides in the streets, plus local artists around the festival.
• Food & Drink - and lots of it
• Shopping - 130 plus stalls in town for the day
• Farm Tours - guided by Tom
• Train Rides
• Kids Entertainment
• Eco Area - featuring vegan food, goods made with recycled items and refill shop
• Animals - tiny ponies and birds of prey
• Cookery Demonstrations
• BBQ lessons on a Big Green Egg

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11/05/2024

Our neighbour captured some stunning photos last night of The Northern Lights. What amazing vivid colours 🤩

07/04/2024

Things to do while you are here.. So many opportunities to admire birds of prey. With buzzards and red kites soaring above the paddock and the owls calling at night, you might be inspired to book with Hampshire Hawk Walks and enjoy flying a Harris Hawk or Barn Owl in the spectacular setting of Chawton House You could drive over to Hawk Conservancy Trust and admire the splendid raptors in their care or while bumbling the ancient streets of Wi******er look out for the peregrines who nest at Wi******er Cathedral

07/04/2024

24/03/2024

Just down the road from us - one of many wonderful walks around Selborne. It really is a village with much to offer Gilbert White's House & Gardens South Downs National Park Zig Zag path and a number of independent stores including Jubilee Tap Selborne Pottery and ProRetro

11/03/2024

Thanks Hampshire Countryside Service - this really highlights the wealth of landscapes, animals and experiences to be had in our beautiful county

Are you a countryside expert?

18/02/2024

Things to do while you are here. If you’re visiting for some R&R or maybe want to try a new activity, .yoga is a beautiful local studio offering a range of classes to suit all levels

11/02/2024

Hope you were able to get outside this weekend and spot your own signs that Spring is truly on the way. With the daffodils starting to colour up and the catkins blowing in the breeze it seems it won’t be long until it arrives in the Shire