Background

We have often been asked where the name Goodlake Barns comes from. The stables at Church Farm were constructed in the mid C19 when the manor of Shellingford was part of a large agricultural estate and the lord of the manor was a Thomas Mills Goodlake.  It is his initials that are inscribed on the stables and from whom the name originates.

The estate was split up in the 1920s and the various farms and houses sold to different parties. The stables continued to be used as housing for the working horses and then as a dairy until the late 1950s. After this they were no longer suited to modern farming methods and gradually fell into disrepair. In 2006 conversion work commenced initially to create two self catering cottages and subsequently an old stone barn and outbuildings have been converted to form a courtyard development of five cottages and a bedsit.

Church Farm is a family run organic dairy farm and one of a decreasing number of dairy farms left in the area. We are proud of our farming practices and animal welfare and you can arrange to view milking in progress when you visit (viewing generally only possible on weekdays).

There are many footpaths to explore around the village. The surrounding area is characterised by gently rolling countryside with plenty of wildlife to look out for. In the background is the chalk escarpment of the Lambourn Downs.

The local B roads are relatively quiet for cycling excursions, Uffington White Horse, Great Coxwell Barn and the market town of Faringdon are all within 5miles distance.

Golf, fishing, horse riding, polo, boating, farm parks and a public swimming pool and gym are available all within 10 miles.

The nearest pub and shop are within two miles and a convenient local taxi service is available.