(29th June 2009)
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A new henhouse has finally been finished to accommodate our new batch of hens. Due to strong demand for our free range eggs we have substantially increased our flock of Black Rhode hens and the new henhouse now accommodates the expanded flock. It has been made entirely of driftwood collected from the beach over the past years or from wood left over from other projects. The new hens are already laying, in time for the main B&B and camping season. See the work in progress at the Farm & Environment section.
(24th June 2009)
>> Over the past few months we have been busy making new beehives for our apiary. This year has started early with several swarms being caught & new colonies being established. The bees are now successfully installed in their new hives which have all been made from scratch from surplus wood left over from other jobs. Construction has been slow due to the District Council refusing permission for a much needed workshop and having to work mainly outdoors without proper facilities but we persevere. See more in the Farm & Environment section.
(15th June 2009)
>> Shearing has now commenced, and the ewes are looking very relieved in the hot weather after being shorn of their winter coats. Our fine fleece wools will be sold via the British Wool Marketing Board to be made into a wide range of modern, warm & environmentally friendly clothing.
>> Our 3 star Silver award rating was confirmed for another year in our recent Visit Britain inspection. All categories received a very good or excellent rating by the Inspector who stated that we provided “high quality, comfortable accommodation”.
(23rd April 2009)
>> We have just finished refurbishing the dining room for the new season. In keeping with our environmentally friendly ethos we have installed a refurbished Jetmaster log burning fire. It still has a real 'open fire' atmosphere but is much more energy efficient, convecting more heat into the room instead of being lost up the chimney.
(Pictures coming soon!)
(4th April 2009)
>> Lambing is almost finished now at Stubcroft, and as spring is underway and warming up a little, we'll be turning the sheep out into the fields soon.
(21st February 2009)
>> We have just completed laying hedges and planting trees in along the fenceline between the lane and the campsite. We are very grateful to the help from the Chichester Conservation Voluteers in January and February.
>> New bike hire service available. Why not hire one of our new mountain bikes & explore the beautiful coast & harbour side? Both adult & childrens bikes are available by the day, weekend or week and come complete with helmet, locks & lights.
(4th June 2008)
>> Stubcroft Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast has been awarded a prestigious Quality in Tourism Silver Award for Excellence in addition to its 3 star rating by the national tourist board “Visit Britain”.