26/10/2026
You might wonder… what do we do during our off-peak times?
When the weather gets cold and the rains fall for days at a time, a lot of people think we come to a stop.
Nope, not up here!
There’s A LOT to do, and a lot to prepare for!
The animals still need tending to, mucking out and feeding - winter is the time when they all come in from the outdoors… it’s just to drab out there for them to thrive!
Any maintenance, painting and decorating happens during this time - but harder than that, we put all of our efforts into building!
These pictures showcase the build of Ivy Shepherds Hut. Yes, built right here on the farm!
We were once a dairy farm, and during times of hardship we had to switch up and diversify! We knew we had the views across the Ribble Valley to our benefit!
Today, our glamping site has brought in more visitors than the farm has ever seen and love hearing guest feedback about the peace and quiet and cosiness that the shepherds huts offer!
Well done Joanne and the team for continuing to achieve above and beyond for the farm!
You too can book a farm retreat in the countryside and continue to help a small family farm when you choose to stay with us at Littleoakhurst.com ❤️