Sunshine, Strawberries & Summer Evenings at the Farm

by | June 3, 2026 | Farm Journal, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

June has arrived and we’re firmly settling into the rhythm of summer here at Hartley. Before looking ahead, I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Open Farm Day. It’s always one of the highlights of the year for us —...
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A note on hospitality, and why it still matters.

by | February 13, 2026 | Farm Journal, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

There’s been no shortage of stories in the news recently about the pressure hospitality is under. I’m keen not to turn this journal into a depressing list of reasons why — no one needs that at this time of year. But it has got me thinking. Hospitality has always faced...
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A Season of Small Joys

by | January 8, 2026 | Farm Journal | 0 Comments

January has a habit of arriving with a lot of noise. New rules. New targets. New versions of ourselves we’re apparently supposed to become overnight. If your inbox looks anything like mine, it’s full of big promises and bigger pressure — all delivered at a time of...
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The Christmas Traditions We’re Honoured to Be Part Of

by | December 12, 2025 | Farm Journal | 0 Comments

I think the C word was first uttered around May this year. Christmas is a huge part of our calendar, and as the saying goes, you’ve got to make hay while the sun shines — though I do often wish our business wasn’t quite so dependent on it. Over the years, we’ve had...
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Pumpkins, Progress & a Taste of Autumn

by | October 10, 2025 | Recipes, Farm Journal | 0 Comments

Autumn has well and truly arrived. Despite the inevitable rain and blustery days, I’ve always loved the distinct seasons we get here in England. By the time one is drawing to a close, I’m ready to move on to the next — ready for a change in pace, whatever that might...
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Easter Opening Hours

Easter Opening Hours

Our Opening Hours for Easter 2021 are as follows: Good Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm (The Barn is open for takeaway until 8 pm, order here) Easter Saturday 9am - 4pm Easter Sunday 9 am - 4 pm Easter Monday...

Apr 2, 2021|

February

February

It was hard to see past the doom and gloom of January. Another national lockdown, grey skies, storms, a flurry of snow and more than enough rain thank you very much. There is, however, a definite...

Feb 2, 2021|

Christmas & New Year Opening Times

Christmas & New Year Opening Times

We're heading towards the end of quite a year here at Hartley and indeed for everyone. Thank you to everyone for your support through the year and for your Christmas orders. Our order book is now...

Dec 12, 2020|

October

October

The Barn is now open! The Barn is now home for our farm kitchen. If we’ve learned one thing this year it is to stay nimble and not plan too far ahead! However, we knew that returning to the previous...

Oct 20, 2020|

September

September

With beautiful misty mornings and woodsmoke hanging in the evening air, we’ve well and truly landed in autumn. Despite a mini-heatwave for a couple of weeks in this month, the nights are certainly...

Sep 21, 2020|

Wild Blackberry Gin & Tonic

Wild Blackberry Gin & Tonic

As we move into harvest season, the biggest excitement on country walks is monitoring the progress of the hedgerows as the red dots mature into plump and juicy blackberries. This is the one time of...

Aug 13, 2020|

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