(June 2011)

>> We now have a small campsite shop on site which sells a large range of groceries, toiletries, camping essentials, ice creams, cold drinks, logs and bbqs/charcoal, locally produced sausages, bacon, beef burgers etc. and our own produced eggs & honey when available, all at reasonable prices.

(June 2011)

>> This year's vintage farm rally at Stubcroft House Farm has raised over £600 for national & local charities. The event was well attended, with a variety of vintage tractors, stationary engines, farm machinery, vintage cars and more on display.

One of the highlights of the weekend was a vintage sheep shearing demonstration by local shepherd Dave Tester using Victorian hand shears & 1930's vintage engine powered shearing machines. Visitors were entertained by Dave's commentary & members of the audience were invited to join in and have a go at either cranking the old hand shearing machines or shearing the sheep under Dave's skilled supervision.

There was also a range of stalls and refreshments including some scrumptious home-made cakes, the whisky cake in particular proving a great favourite from both visitors & exhibitors!

Farm owner Simon Green and joint organiser David Macdonald would like to thank everyone who gave their time & effort for free, especially the Villagers vintage group, sponsors Henry Adams and Phil Dyson from Dyson King Hardware, Stationary Engine magazine and all the exhibitors who attended. The event raised over £600 for charity which will be split between Sightsavers, Save the Children Fund and a locally based charity from Shopwhyke Chichester helping those affected by Leprosy in Nepal.

We hope to see everyone again next year!

(March-April 2011)

>> Lambing is now in full swing at Stubcroft. Many of the lambs have already been successfully turned out due to the exceptionally pleasant weather. There's still a lot of late nights and early mornings to go before we finish however, so please bear with us if the phone goes unanswered as we try to get back to messages as soon as possible.

Any guests at Stubcroft are welcome to see the lambs up-close during feeding times. Please remember to wash hands before touching food, especially after handling animals.

(March 2011)

>> We are now installing additional shower & toilet facilities on the campsite to improve facilities for the new season. Over recent years the increasing popularity of camping has resulted in a new generation of campers coming to enjoy the South Coast and the fabulous sandy beaches. Stubcroft Farm has been a favorite destination for many people over the years who want to avoid the bigger and noisier commercial sites. Our uniqueness in being sustainably run also makes an ideal environmentally friendly alternative. However this has put pressure on facilities at peak times and we hope these additional facilities will improve visitor enjoyment on busy peak season weekends.

(February 2011)

>> New hedge planted on the farm and more hedgelaying completed. We have just finished on planting a new 100m conservation hedge at Stubcroft. It is a mixture of native hedge species designed to provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and insects as well as shelter for lambs during April and campers during the summer holiday season. Some of the existing hedges planted 20 years ago have also been “laid” in traditional manner with the help of the local Chichester Conservation volunteers. This hedgelaying helps thicken & renew the base of the hedge, making it both stockproof and a better environment for birds and wildlife.

(January 2011)

>> Work has commenced renewing the old washing up sinks on the campsite which are being replaced with new units which it is hoped will improve facilities for campers on the site for the forthcoming season.

(December 2010)

>> Hard winter makes extra work on the farm - This years unusual winter conditions & snow have led to a lot of extra work on the farm feeding the sheep andkeeping the bee colonies alive. Delays by Chichester District Council in approving applications for a new lambing shed / solar shower block are exacerbating the problems caused by the harsh weather.

(December 2010)

>> Refurbishment of the "Poppy" room completed for the Farmhouse B&B.

One of the main family rooms has been redecorated for the new season. Prior to this, the walls were replastered and new Victorian-style coving was put in to maintain the authentic Victorian / Edwardian style of the farmhouse. The period Victorian fireplace has been fully restored and the washbasin area has been retiled and rejuvenated. It is hoped the new beds, linen and furniture will also help make a stay at Stubcroft more enjoyable and comfortable.

See the gallery for new pictures!

(November 2010)

>> Stubcroft B&B awarded prestigious 3 Star Siler rating and Breakfast award for another year, confirming their position as one of the leading accommodation providers in the Chichester & Witterings area.

The awards are from Visit Britain, the UK's official tourist rating organisation who are responsible for assessing all accommodation providers in the UK. Hotel inspectors visit establishments “undercover” to assess a wide range of quality areas such as cleanliness, quality of beds & bedding, ambience, decor, facilities and food. After spending a night at the establishment, they reveal themselves to the proprietors with a report and assessment from their visit.

(October 2010)

>> Stubcroft Farm has been voted joint 'Most recommended campsite' by the customers of Vanilla Splits. If you haven't already, have a look at their website. Vanilla Splits hire out a suberb collection of restored classic VW Campervans. Click here to go to their website.

(August 2010)

>> Vintage tractor day and other collections raise £200 for Sightsavers charity. We thank everyone who donated for helping us achieve this.

(August 2010)

>>STUBCROFT CHARITY VINTAGE TRACTORS & STATIONARY ENGINE RALLY AT EAST WITTERING THIS WEEKEND

Stubcroft House Farm will be hosting their first Vintage Tractor & Stationary engine rally this coming weekend 7th – 8th August. There will be vintage tractors, vintage farm machinery, model steam engines & a range of stationary engines on display & running.

Admission is free & donations will be collected for both local & national charities.

Sightsavers

For further details contact 01243 671469

Entrance via Tile Barn Lane off Bracklesham Lane (B2198) & follow signs.

Pedestrian access only via Church Farm Lane (past Hilton Business Park)