In our orchard, there is a special place designed for outdoor cooking or picnicking; a raised fireplace, some handmade seating and tables, and our giant rocking chair (made from fallen branches on the farm), which gave this magical, tranquil spot the name of Hagrid’s Fireplace. It is especially glorious at the moment as the trees are bursting with young leaf, the wild garlic is out, and the apple blossom, creating a perfect setting. You can cook sausages over the fire, and the children can play amongst the trees,

Hagrids Fireplace among the apple blossom

and on the trampoline, whilst the birds give you an enviable evening chorus; just you and nature……