Curiosity is a Wonderful Thing

How a French bread making course reminded us of the joy of learning new skills Emmanuel pressed one finger into the dough. A little later he pressed in a second mark. Then a third. It was such a simple way of keeping track of how many times each loaf had been kneaded,...

Behind the Scenes; Changeover Day

The jobs, people and little details that get the Long Barn ready for its next family on changeover day. Head torches on. Portable Dyson in hand. Reading glasses perched on our noses. Every changeover day at the Long Barn ends with one final cobweb check. It might...

Our 12th Visit From Dementia Adventure

Our local choir performing in the West Barn during a Dementia Adventure supported holiday at the Long Barn. Two weeks ago, we welcomed Dementia Adventure back to the Long Barn for the twelfth time. They visit us twice a year, bringing one of their Dementia Adventure...

The Decisions that Shaped the Long Barn

As we celebrate 10 years since completing the Long Barn renovation, a combination of the anniversary and the summer solstice has put us in a reflective mood. Old photographs have been popping up on our phones and social media feeds, reminding us of the renovations,...

The Holiday Where the Cars Stay Parked

When you arrive in Appleton Le Moors, one sign simply says “Slow Down”. It turns out to be very good advice. Many guests arrive at the Long Barn with a list of places they plan to visit. Then something unexpected happens. The car stays parked for the...