Explore
The flora and fauna found here is varied and changes with the seasons
Along the marshes many specialist native salt marsh plants can be found.
Cord grass, glasswort, sea purslane, sea aster, sea spinach, sea wormwood, scurvy grass, sea lavender and other rich calcareous flora are regularly fed in the ebb and flow of the tides.
Curlew, little egret, little grebe, grey heron, cormorant, oyster catcher, shelduck, mute swan, marsh harrier and osprey are just some of the visitors that come to feed on the estuary.
You may be fortunate to see them from our marshes or on a kayak trip
down the estuary.
On walks along the meandering paths and depending on the season, keep an eye out for plants such as bee orchid, pyramid orchid, hairy violet and white violet. St Johns wort and many other native wildflowers can be found along with lichen, ferns, fungi and our sacred teasel which has an amazing soothing, healing effect on insect bites!
Many species of bees thrive here with the abundance of native flora,
Lizards bask in the sunshine and newts, frogs and toads hide in the damp and mossy crevices. Otters, vole, weasel, rabbits, badger and fox are all here if you know
where to look.
The sound of bird song usually fills the air from sunrise to sun down.
In summer swifts and swallows swoop low up and down the meadows catching insects rising from the grass.
Among the many other species you may see nuthatch, woodpecker, finches, goldcrest, tits, kingfisher and
birds of prey.
When the sun shines in summer, butterflies dance and flutter from flower to flower, tree to tree and if you are very fortunate you may spot the extremely elusive brown hairstreak butterfly flitting around the ash tree canopies.
Silver washed fritillary, comma, gate keeper, small blue and many other species can also be found along with various colourful species of moth.
Stay a while ! Campsite, Cottage and Cabin rental
The Cottages
Facing south west and enjoying the sun all day, the two adjoined self contained cottages are the oldest surviving part of the settlement of Tything Barn, dating back to around the seventeenth century.
Small but fully equipped and each accommodating up to four guests.
The ground floor has an open plan kitchen, dining and sitting area. Crockery, utensils and cookware is provided.
The bathroom, also on the ground floor has a shower, toilet, hand basin and shaver point.
Stairs lead to one double room and one twin room on the first floor with stunning estuary views from the front bedroom windows.
Each cottage has its own suntrap private garden at the front.
The cottages are available on a weekly basis throughout April to October from Saturday to Saturday. Outside of these dates shorter stays may be available.
The Cabins
On the edge of the marsh and close to the estuary are two South West facing fully equipped, self contained cabins suitable for up to two adults and two children.
The identical cabins contain an open plan sitting, dining and kitchen area, Crockery, utensils and cookware is provided.
Hallway, double bed, shower room with toilet, basin and shaver point and a separate bunk bed room for the children.
Each cabin has its own garden area facing the marshes and the covered veranda is a cosy place to sit and watch the sun go down.
The cabins are available on a weekly basis throughout April to October from Saturday to Saturday.
Outside of these dates shorter stays may be available.
Camping
We are an eco-friendly campsite.
The camping areas are set over three grassy fields with pitches available for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with and without electric hook-up.
Solar power and log fires provide
all of the hot water.
For chemical toilet disposal only the green, eco friendly chemical
fluid is permitted.
Our facilities are simple and clean.
There are unisex showers, toilets, washrooms and a bath for bathing small children.
Utility areas provide washing up facilities and a coin operated washing machine and tumble drier. There
are also plenty of outside lines for drying your laundry on a sunny day.
For campers without their own facilities there are fridges, a chest freezer, microwave and kettle available for your use in the shelter of our small library room. Here you will also find various books, dvds, games, puzzles, badminton rackets, croquet and boules equipment and a small selection of childrens toys.
We are a pet friendly campsite allowing off lead but under control freedom for your furry friends on your walks around the grounds but please do keep your pets securely within your pitch area on the
camping fields for everyone's privacy and comfort.
