About Bucklawren
Award Winning History
Barn Conversions
As with many West Country farms, some of Bucklawren’s old stone barns and stable blocks had become impractical for modern farming practices. Rather than allow these beautiful buildings to fall into disrepair, Robert and Jean decided to bring them new life and purpose by converting them so that holidaymakers could enjoy their very special historic atmosphere.
Our Holiday Cottages
In 1991 they converted a former stable block into three self catering holiday cottages. This was followed by the conversion of a two storey barn into a spacious four bedroom holiday cottage (The Hayloft) and finally in 2000 the conversion of a further barn into The Lodge cottage. The design and materials were carefully chosen to ensure sympathetic conversion and to faithfully retain the exterior and interior character of the lovely old buildings.
Going Green
As a working farm, Bucklawren understand the importance of preserving the environment around us. With a recently installed biomass boiler and solar panels to provide a greener energy source, Jean and Robert have taken steps to lessen the impact on our local area. They have reduced water consumption, encourage guest recycling and composting – and conserve energy wherever they can. They also use local traders and suppliers to reduce food milage, and have produced a local walks map, encouraging guests to leave their cars behind when enjoying their time here.