Well, it has been a while since we dropped the news about the latest new addition we are welcoming into the fold - THE PIG-and The Village Pub, so thought it was about time we gave you a bit of an update on our progressing plans for the three new PIGs…

It’s been full speed ahead in the charming Cotswold village of Barnsley since we secured the stunning 17th century Barnsley House and The Village Pub that sits just a few doors down. We couldn’t wait to get our hands on these genuinely unspoilt gems, both built in that iconic buff-coloured Cotswold stone and with all the makings of a PIG and a classic British pub already in their bones.

Our focus has been on renovating The Village Pub and its six bedrooms so that we can open the doors in June. Whilst the main House joins the rest of the PIG litter, the Pub will be taking on a life of its own – it’ll be a bit different from what you’re used to seeing from us, but you can expect a simple and hearty menu, a serious wine list, roaring open fires and always a warm welcome from behind the bar. Bookings for rooms and tables will open soon, so keep an eye out…and if you are local, the bar is all yours to drop in to from day one!

Meanwhile over the road We’ve been getting to know Barnsley House intimately. There’s not a nook or cranny of this beautiful building that we haven’t explored and there’s been a fair bit to do to sensitively restore and revive it. We don’t want to give too much away at this stage except that we’ll be looking to open this PIG in early September.

They say anything worth having is worth the wait, and the next two PIGs certainly live up to this. Historic buildings need patience, attention to detail, expert craftmanship and a whole lot of love to breathe new life back into them. This all takes time… and with our focus currently on THE PIG-and The Village Pub it means the future looks a bit like this… autumn 2025 sees the opening of THE PIG-on the farm, set in 53 acres of pasture and arable land just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, and in 2026 we will welcome one of the most renowned and historic buildings on the border of Kent and East Sussex, THE PIG-at Groombridge Place, into the litter. 

We couldn’t be more excited to share them all with you!