THE FOLD YARD RESTORATION
The Fold Yard was originally a group of barns and outbuildings dating back to the mid-19th Century. The buildings served the former Cornborough Hall Farm and were used to house sheep and cattle during the winter months.
The barns retained many original features such as traditional roof trusses, wooden beams, ventilation slots and even chains nailed into the walls for the tethering livestock.
During the conversion into contemporary style accommodation, we were keen to retain its rustic character and charm by ‘giving the nod’ to as many of these traditional features as we could.
WORKING WITH
THE ORIGINAL FEATURES
Traditional Oak Trusses
Our exposed oak roof trusses were all handmade ‘on site’ by skilled craftsmen in the traditional style. These principal trusses are joined by ‘purlin’ beams which are again exposed to view.
Handcrafted Peg Joints
Traditional joinery techniques were employed in the making of the trusses, including using hand carved and tapered wooden pegs to secure the mortise and tenon joints.
Ventilation Slots
The original building had open ventilation slots to air the barn. We thought this might prove a touch chilly for our guests, so we have reproduced them using glazed slots instead.
Cobbled Courtyard
During the conversion works we uncovered evidence of a cobbled courtyard buried under the foldyard. We have re-used many of these original cobblestones in the front courtyard and rear path to the cottage.
Spectacular Views
This is the view from the cottage looking across the Vale of York. In the foreground you can see the white fenced gallops where you might glimpse young racehorses from nearby Dudley Hill Racing being put through their paces.
ROOMS
Well-equipped kitchen diner
Open plan living space
2 double bedrooms:
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1 with king sized bed, en-suite large walk in shower
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1 with king size 'zip link' bed (converts into two singles upon request), en-suite bath with shower over
Separate utility / boot room
FACILITIES
Free Wi Fi broadband
Smart TV
Electric Oven
Induction Hob
Microwave oven
Undercounter fridge with freezer
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Drying Rack
Iron and Ironing Board