Thoughts from Thyme
Conversations, Cultivations, Inspirations
Welcome to Thoughts, a place where we share recipes, articles and guides, from our family, team and friends of Thyme.
Featured Articles
Recipes & Other Foodie Thoughts
Allow our chefs to walk you through the seasons at Thyme, with step-by-step recipes, dishes from guest chefs and ingredient edits to name but a few.
Lovely as the jam in a queen of puddings, served on hot toast with nut butter or as an accompaniment to cheeses.
You can make the pickle well in advance, we pickle some of our pumpkins to help preserve gluts from the garden.
Although the UK fennel season ends in the early autumn, the crisp, aromatic bulbs continue to adorn the greengrocers’ shelves a little later into autumn, coming in from our own polytunnels or indeed the European mainland’s. Fennel is one of the most versatile vegetables around.
Thought Pieces
These articles are longer reads that discuss topics close to our heart: conservation, nature, design and science.
We often say that the wellbeing experience at Thyme starts with a simple walk through nature — no matter the season. We know that spending time in nature can have a profound impact on our wellbeing, and autumn offers its own healing properties.
Autumn is also our wettest season and the temptation is, when it looks like rain, to play it safe and stay indoors — but knowing the benefits of walking in the rain might tempt us to be a little bit braver, to get out and about even on the wettest of days.
A long standing friend of Thyme, Chloe Hodgson is a renowned Pilates instructor and respected wellness expert. Her experience extends beyond the mat offering a holistic approach to wellbeing and with over a decade of experience.
Autumn is a busy time for wildlife as animals and birds prepare for the coming colder weather. We have collated some tips on easy things that you can do in your own garden to help pollinators, hedgehogs, birds and more.
As the colours of the world start to change day by day, we begin our Thoughtful Design series with Edward Bulmer, partner and founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. Here, he reflects on the philosophy behind the calming, verdant tones of our Meadow Spa.
Founded by Ruth Alice Rands, women’s knitwear brand HERD is a staple in our boutique.
HERD knitwear is described as ‘Honest as the Earth herself, our knitwear is nature unfurled. There is no harm, no squander, no toxicity, no needless travel. Made in the best of English wool traditions and brought to life. Our knitwear collections are all-natural complementary pieces that embody and imbue all that is the HERD way.’
Join us on a journey of joyful learning.
This Autumn we go back to school, launching a series of in person talks, workshops and events with Create Academy instructors.
We are excited to announce our summer exhibition, a solo show by Endellion Lycett Green in collaboration with Laura Lopes Art.
Tuesday evening marked the grand unveiling of Endellion Lycett Green’s latest exhibition, ‘And I Saw Solomon’s Seal’, brought to life in collaboration with Laura Lopes Art.
Cedro or Citron is an ancient citrus fruit, one of the original cultivators used to breed the modern citrus varieties of oranges, lemons and limes we are familiar with today.
Hiding in the frosty soils of our winter kitchen garden are the knobbly brown tubers of the Jerusalem artichoke.
Sometimes called the earth apple or wild sunflower, it originated from the Americas and is a member of the daisy family.
Part of the rose family, its large hips are best picked after the first frosts which help to soften the fruits, a process called bletting.
To kick off the Christmas season at Thyme, Diana will be at Thyme on December 1st talking to food editor, Molly Tait-Hyland about revisiting this timeless classic, the original inspiration, the travel then and now and learnings after 2 decades of inspiring food writing.
Stories from The Land
The land is our natural sounding board for much of what we do at Thyme, from what’s on the menus to what we’re observing in nature. Follow the gardening team’s activities in their monthly column and read about what we are sowing, growing and nurturing across the farm and gardens.
Read all about it…
Read about Thyme, as featured in magazines and newspapers.
“On a recent visit to Thyme in early spring, I soon discovered that the dialogue between the hotel and its surroundings is infused into every aspect of your stay”.
Charlie Hibbert, chef patron of Thyme, shares three of his superb Game recipes.
They’re in no way difficult, using readily available products, but will certainly bring a feeling of fine dining to your family table.
“Sometimes we all need a moment to pause and recentre ourselves before a busy day”.
Sarah Jossel uses our Water Meadow Breathing Balm to "supercharge" her morning.
Wonderful to be included in a round up of the UK’s Greatest Boutique Hotels. Thyme is a family story, led by Caryn Hibbert, daughter Camilla and eldest son Charlie, where passion for the land, food and entertaining merges with a love of nature, beauty and conservation.
When is a hotel not a hotel? Answer: when a family-run establishment begins life as a cookery school, then slowly - and carefully - morphs into an utterly charming and eclectic Nature-led enterprise.
Delighted The Swan has been included in the Cotswolds Gentleman’s guide to the best pubs in the Cotswolds that you should visit in 2024.
Charlie shares three of his favourite rich, comforting puddings for the winter months.
Orange, olive oil and almond upside down cake, Custard tart and Marsala poached pears….Food doesn’t get more comforting than that.
Thymes "calendar of happenings" is packed full of seasonal lessons on how to have fun, guided by its beautiful botanical gardens in the Gloucestershire countryside.
We are delighted to have been featured in The Telegraphs, best healing escapes in the UK for a touch of Winter wellness, from sliding into toasty, low-lit pools to treatments that range from simply restful to reassuringly serious.
‘A simple yet sumptuous country house, every detail at Thyme is thought through to bring guests back to nature and provide a place to truly, deeply relax.
Bertioli’s Musings
Stories from our sibling brand, Bertioli, on living at one with nature, from the inspiration behind our botanical collections to how-to guides, tips and videos. Take a look behind the scenes with Bertioli.
Bringing Nature Indoors: Thyme's new 'Cutting Garden Rooms’ in collaboration with Edward Bulmer Natural Paint.
Bringing Nature Indoors: Thyme's new 'Cutting Garden Rooms’ in collaboration with Edward Bulmer Natural Paint.
We are delighted to unveil our most recent collaboration with the esteemed bespoke furnishing studio, Lorfords Contemporary.
Our debut collection of handcrafted upholstery has been designed to sit within a number of rooms here at Thyme. The collection includes soft seating that has been covered in our signature linen fabrics, showcasing hand-painted botanical artworks from our founder, Caryn Hibbert.
Does anyone need an excuse for a good, hot soak at the end of a long day? It’s not just a lovely, luxurious thing to do, but it also has a myriad of wellbeing effects. So if you need a reason to carve out much needed me time in the tub, read on…
Objects of Conversation
Celebrating the stories and people behind the beautiful objects and brands that inspire us.
The Founder Series
Founder, Pepa Gonzalez explains the evolution of Pepa & Co, and the inspirations that have brought this partnership, with Bertioli by Thyme, together.
A touch of Spanish Flair for the Orchid House
The bowl shaped ceramics, the ‘fajalauza’, encapsulates the Moorish design and architecture that the city is famous for. Camilla discovered these heavenly hand-painted pieces and thought they would add a touch of beautiful, romantic Spanish design to Thyme’s Orchid House.
Coutille
A lingerie brand combining 1900s elegance, French sophistication and modern sustainability.
Back to Slow
Founder of iconic brand, Penelope Chilvers, retraces her footsteps in creating her family business.
Top Tips on Table Dressing
Ceramicist Deborah Brett has created an exclusive line for Thyme’s Shop, to marry Bertioli’s patterns of nature table linens. She shares her top tips on feasting well and table dressing.
The Founder Series 02
I’m very relaxed when it comes to dinner parties - which I think trickles down to the atmosphere, I just want everyone to feel at home and have a good time - and preferably come hungry.
The Maker Series
Flower essences work deeply and gently bringing positive and effective change to our lives. They act as catalysts, bringing awareness and shifting patterns enabling you to move forward in a safe, natural and simple way.
It's such a joy to collaborate again with Thyme. This is my third collection and I always love using Caryn's beautiful illustrations as a starting point for my ceramics. Inspired by her autumnal drawings of oak leaves and horse chestnut I used leaves sourced from my garden and Holland park to press into a speckled stoneware clay body.
We are delighted to launch a capsule collaboration with Andión using our botanically inspired prints on their beautifully made, hand-smocked blouses.
Andión is a mother-daughter atelier working from the beautiful hills of Galicia in northeastern Spain. Each of their pieces are lovingly crafted in a small workshop surrounded by cornfields, eucalyptus, and oak trees. Always handmade and always inspired by their Galician roots.
Founder, Pepa Gonzalez explains the evolution of Pepa & Co, and the inspirations that have brought this partnership, with Bertioli by Thyme, together.
Meet Bell Hutley, an artist and designer from London who best known for her vividly colourful and whimsical illustrations .
In this Meet he Maker, we join Sian Cornish in conversation to learn more about her journey into the wonderful world of textiles, the fascinating process behind her handmade silk ribbons, and how nature provides a constant source of inspiration.
In this Meet he Maker, Molly Mahon take you through her journey with the art of block printing, her inspiration and the work that goes in to every piece.
Back to Slow
Founder of iconic brand, Penelope Chilvers, retraces her footsteps in creating her family business.
Meet the maker
The Canterbury Bears Workshop is nestled in the Kentish Countryside, a short distance from the Cathedral City of Canterbury and is rooted in its location and its history.
Meet the maker
Since Thyme was founded, the ambition has always been to create something that is more than a place, a brand inspired by nature and centred around botanical patterns.
We came across designer Julian Sainsbury's ceramic workshop when searching for beautiful crockery for Thyme's Ox Barn restaurant.
All Thoughts
We often say that the wellbeing experience at Thyme starts with a simple walk through nature — no matter the season. We know that spending time in nature can have a profound impact on our wellbeing, and autumn offers its own healing properties.
Autumn is also our wettest season and the temptation is, when it looks like rain, to play it safe and stay indoors — but knowing the benefits of walking in the rain might tempt us to be a little bit braver, to get out and about even on the wettest of days.
A long standing friend of Thyme, Chloe Hodgson is a renowned Pilates instructor and respected wellness expert. Her experience extends beyond the mat offering a holistic approach to wellbeing and with over a decade of experience.
Autumn is a busy time for wildlife as animals and birds prepare for the coming colder weather. We have collated some tips on easy things that you can do in your own garden to help pollinators, hedgehogs, birds and more.
As the colours of the world start to change day by day, we begin our Thoughtful Design series with Edward Bulmer, partner and founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. Here, he reflects on the philosophy behind the calming, verdant tones of our Meadow Spa.
Founded by Ruth Alice Rands, women’s knitwear brand HERD is a staple in our boutique.
HERD knitwear is described as ‘Honest as the Earth herself, our knitwear is nature unfurled. There is no harm, no squander, no toxicity, no needless travel. Made in the best of English wool traditions and brought to life. Our knitwear collections are all-natural complementary pieces that embody and imbue all that is the HERD way.’
Lovely as the jam in a queen of puddings, served on hot toast with nut butter or as an accompaniment to cheeses.
You can make the pickle well in advance, we pickle some of our pumpkins to help preserve gluts from the garden.
Join us on a journey of joyful learning.
This Autumn we go back to school, launching a series of in person talks, workshops and events with Create Academy instructors.
We are excited to announce our summer exhibition, a solo show by Endellion Lycett Green in collaboration with Laura Lopes Art.
Tuesday evening marked the grand unveiling of Endellion Lycett Green’s latest exhibition, ‘And I Saw Solomon’s Seal’, brought to life in collaboration with Laura Lopes Art.
“On a recent visit to Thyme in early spring, I soon discovered that the dialogue between the hotel and its surroundings is infused into every aspect of your stay”.
Bringing Nature Indoors: Thyme's new 'Cutting Garden Rooms’ in collaboration with Edward Bulmer Natural Paint.
Bringing Nature Indoors: Thyme's new 'Cutting Garden Rooms’ in collaboration with Edward Bulmer Natural Paint.
We are delighted to welcome back Rachel de Thame and Lauren Lusk, a mother-daughter duo who have recently launched a new collaborative book titled ‘A Flower Garden for Pollinators’.
Charlie Hibbert, chef patron of Thyme, shares three of his superb Game recipes.
They’re in no way difficult, using readily available products, but will certainly bring a feeling of fine dining to your family table.
We are delighted to unveil our most recent collaboration with the esteemed bespoke furnishing studio, Lorfords Contemporary.
Our debut collection of handcrafted upholstery has been designed to sit within a number of rooms here at Thyme. The collection includes soft seating that has been covered in our signature linen fabrics, showcasing hand-painted botanical artworks from our founder, Caryn Hibbert.
Cedro or Citron is an ancient citrus fruit, one of the original cultivators used to breed the modern citrus varieties of oranges, lemons and limes we are familiar with today.
“Sometimes we all need a moment to pause and recentre ourselves before a busy day”.
Sarah Jossel uses our Water Meadow Breathing Balm to "supercharge" her morning.
We stumbled across Mike and Skapa Woodstuffs scrolling through Instagram and were mesmerised by the workmanship and beauty of his pieces.