Art for Charity Collective (ACC) is a platform for artists to showcase their work, connect with each other and potential buyers, all the while contributing to charitable causes. Founded by landscape artist Lucy Kent and Flea Chipchase; their partnership seeks to support the artistic community whilst always considering and giving back to charities in need.

“Tusk has enjoyed a special relationship with Thyme ever since its opening. From the moment I set foot within the grounds of this amazing place and had the pleasure of meeting its founder, Caryn Hibbert, it was clear that Africa held a special place in her heart and she is rightly proud of the conservation work Thyme is undertaking”.

- Charlie Mayhew OBE, Founder and CEO of Tusk

Returning from any walk around the water meadows at Thyme these days, now involves the ritual of removing seeds and burrs from your trousers, sleeves and bootlaces. Although not perhaps the main target of this seed dispersal mechanism, we end up collecting many seed heads and burrs as we walk through the long grass and dense vegetation.

The festive season still feels far away - we are only in August after all. However, here at Thyme preparations are well underway. Not least the plans for a vibrant December full of food, music and some winter wellness, but the gardens team have also begun their Christmas prep.

This October at Thyme, we welcome gardener, podcast host, environmental campaigner and French and Saunders enthusiast; Arthur Parkinson.

This autumn see’s Arthur’s fourth book published ‘Planting a Paradise’. It  follows on from his best seller,  ‘The Flower Yard’  in 2021, with a returning focus to pollinators and container gardening. 

This September we are delighted to welcome Blanche to Thyme, where she will be joined by House & Garden Editor, Hatta Byng, where they will discuss House & Garden’s first recipe book, ‘A Year in the Kitchen-Seasonal recipes for everyday pleasure’, written and curated by Blanche Vaughan.

Harriet Russell speaks to Caryn Hibbert about making Thyme that special oasis in the heart of the Cotswolds.

"...Everything we do illustrates our love of the land is really unique to us." - Caryn Hibbert

“Bamford, Calcot Manor and Barnsley House are all well established, but it is Thyme, a verdant and exquisitely manicured 150-acre manor, that elicits the most joyous of exhales”.

August 26th - 28th is the final hurrah of the summer holiday months, before it’s back to work, and the golden autumn days slowly begin to creep in.

Lauren is a lifestyle content editor with a focus on family, food, travel and all life’s simple pleasures.

We welcomed Lauren to Thyme this summer, where she was transported to the tranquil, corner of our Meadow Spa to experience the Botanical Bothy Signature Ritual.

This summer, we were delighted to welcome Abbie, a freelance lifestyle, interiors, editorial and travel photographer, back to Thyme. Throughout her stay, Abbie captured the true essence and raw natural beauty of Thyme. So here, we walk you through the lens of Abbie Melle.

Did you know that a runner bean is actually a fruit? Part of the Fabracea family of plants, Phaseolus coccineus - Scarlet emperor is a legume which originated in the mountains of South America where it grows as a perennial.

“Long praised for its culinary offerings, the Cotswolds retreat Thyme has fast become a draw for interior-design lovers. Featuring an oxen barn, handmade ceramics, bespoke bedrooms and scenic vegetable patches, the hotel has reinvented itself as a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach”.

Since Thyme was founded in 2008 as a Cookery School, we have always had productive gardens. It was an essential part of our founding ethos – to slow down and reconnect with nature.

Continuing to ring true to Thyme’s agricultural heritage and founding ethos, the cottage has been carefully curated with a warm, welcoming and earthy colour palette reminiscent of the delicious vegetables that readily inspire our plates, while playfully adding a sense of sophistication and charm to each of the rooms.