THE BAA
The Baa
Drawing inspiration from the Cotswolds’ famous sheep industry and wool trade, the Baa Bar is situated in the old lambing sheds and is characterised by bespoke ‘sheep seats’ designed by Caryn Hibbert.
Bartenders create homemade cordials, shrubs and infusions which together with fresh flowers and herbs from the garden, form a botanical cocktail menu that tells the story of the land. The Baa is an elegant space to enjoy a coffee, lunch and a newspaper during the day or a fresh cocktail in the evening.
Our All Day Menu comprises of bar snacks and toasties, salads and soups, perfect for a relaxed lunch served on low tables and soft seating.
OPENING daily
10am - 11pm
We do not take bookings in this space. We are open in the day for both our residents as well as guests passing by.
In the evenings, the Baa Bar is reserved for guests of Thyme and the Ox Barn.
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Salted Almonds 6
Gordal olives 7
Bread & butter 4
Dressed English oysters & pickled rhubarb 9
Marinated anchovies 9
Ham & pickles 12
Soup of the day 9
Caesar salad 15
Big leafy salad 10
Welsh rarebit & chard toastie 12
Chips 6
Cheese plate 12
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Our seasonal martini style cocktails are inspired by botanicals.
We use the process of distillation, extracting flavour and scent from plants to create hydrosols. Similar to essential oils, but with a higher water content, these aromatic waters are capable of carrying subtle botanical fragrance and are the foundation of our house cocktails.
COCKTAILS
Rhubarb Royal 20
Thyme Martini 18
Smokey Whisper 18
Twinkle 18
CLASSICS
Old Fashioned 19
Negroni 19
MOCKTAILS
Rhubarb Spritz 11
Plum & rosemary Shrub 11
Sea Breeze 11
Ox Barn Iced Tea 10
Elderflower & Lime 10
Quarter Tonic 11
Botivo
Bespoke Sheep Seats
Our sheep seats are handmade in the Cotswolds by local craftspeople based at the Pangolin workshops in Chalford and upholstered by Richard James in nearby Nailsworth. The finishing touch is a solid silver ear tag by Kristina Charrington, identifying each individual with a Thyme Sprig and a unique identification code.
The classic design of our sheep is based upon the breeds of our two flocks: the large, white Cotswold, also known as Cotswold Lions, and the smaller Black Welsh Mountain.
Our sheep are handmade to order, meaning every one is unique; no two models and fleeces are the same.
