Book here

farming

Wellies, Work & Weekends: The Double Life of a Farmer-Teacher-Cabin Owner

Blog /

Some people have a work-life balance. We have a work-work-work balance, with a side of sheep and a smattering of sawdust. By day (weekdays, that is), I wander through the corridors of a large city school, responsible, polished (ish), and professional. By evening and weekends, I swap the sensible shoes for wellies, the whiteboard markers for sheep feed, and the staff meetings for cabin bookings. My husband, the builder, floats somewhere in between, existing in a perpetual state of sawdust-covered brilliance.

Wellies, Work & Weekends: The Double Life of a Farmer-Teacher-Cabin Owner Read More »

Meet our Zwartbles Flock

Blog /

Meet our Zwartbles sheep—charming, chocolatey-black sheep with white faces—grazing peacefully in our mid Wales meadow near Offa’s Dyke. Originally Dutch dairy sheep, Zwartbles are now prized for their fleece, friendly nature, and gentle temperament. Guests at our eco-friendly cabin often spot them from the porch, grazing, pottering, or even welcoming new lambs. These sociable sheep add to the calm, countryside charm and slower rhythm of life here at Quabbs. From their striking looks to their curious personalities (especially biscuit-loving Kitty), they’re a vital part of our story and a highlight for guests seeking a truly relaxing rural retreat.

Meet our Zwartbles Flock Read More »

Paul, Hear Me Out: A Tale of Bargains, Junk, and Patience

Blog /

It’s a very good job that:

Paul trusts me.
Paul has a good sense of humour.
Paul is patient.
Paul is forgiving.
Paul has a van and fetches things.
Paul knows me inside out.

Otherwise, we may not actually be celebrating 35 years of marriage this year. I might be a sad and lonely old woman, surrounded by junk and animals. But, let me tell you, these things happen to me—and more often than you’d think!

Paul, Hear Me Out: A Tale of Bargains, Junk, and Patience Read More »

The Farmer’s Wife

Blog /

As we stumble through the sticky mud of farming life – many things spring to mind, not least that I was referred to as a ‘farmer’s wife’ for the first time. I was proud, I was tickled pink, then I was a bit annoyed and then I questioned it and then I thought I am NOT a farmer’s wife – I am a farmer.

The Farmer’s Wife Read More »

The Zwartbles of Quabbs: A Flock Full of Character

Blog /

At Quabbs, our Zwartbles sheep aren’t just livestock—they’re part of the family. With their black wool, white blazes, and big personalities, they add charm to the hills and heart to the farm. There’s Rose, our wise matriarch; Lagatha, the fierce protector; Porky Pearl, always first to the feed bucket; Kitty, our biscuit-loving buddy; and Harmony, the gentlest soul. These striking Dutch ladies are known for being friendly and fabulous mums—but also a tad greedy! Life with them is noisy, warm, and wonderfully woolly. Come meet the flock and fall in love with the magic of the meadow.

The Zwartbles of Quabbs: A Flock Full of Character Read More »

Scroll to Top