First it was unspoilt in gracious decline, reclaimed by nature. Then we refurbished the barn to make it usable but it left a building site. So now we’re undertaking a small programme of works on the courtyard and land immediately around the building.

We’ve got the view of Saltford. But can we open up a wider view? 

Will plants survive in the wall? Or will ravenous deer munch everything?

Rich sets about processing the storm-felled ash.