The Milking Parlour.

The space could be used as a film location, space for photography stills, product launches, used by advertising agencies, for art exhibitions, daytime events including cookery demonstrations, literary lunches and talks. If you have any more ideas, we will be more than happy to discuss your requirements.

Arthur Dollin, the man who spent more time in the old milking parlour than anyone else, having worked at Monksmead for over 50 years milking the famous herd of Monksmead Guernsey cows quite rightly has his name etched into the history of the farm forever. Arthur’s Pass is where you can find a fully functioning kitchen, dining table, shower and loos. As an aside, Arthur also had a knack for growing the largest vegetables anyone has ever seen and won prizes at the Woolhampton Horticultural Show every year!

All of the interior design and architecture work was by family members Harry and Charlie Lovell of Youngman Lovell, stating it was “a wonderfully holistic and earthy project, we used clay from the farm to render the walls and materials were reclaimed where possible.”

The lighting scheme throughout both buildings was devised by a friend, Maxwell Barlow Lighting.

We found a perfect synergy with Tabi Jackson-Gee of TJG/Gardens when were thinking about designing and planting The Milking Parlour garden. They are a London-based design studio who connect people with nature through colour-filled, atmospheric and nurturing outdoor spaces. They love creating gardens because of the happiness they can bring to people. Locally-minded and environmentally conscientious, they combine high quality materials with stylish, structural planting schemes to create versatile outdoor spaces that are beautiful to look at - and a real joy to spend time in. Please see photos below.

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