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Les Caches Farm

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Forest·Attraction

Part of The National Trust of Guernsey

Story

Mid-15th century Guernsey farmhouse and barn, originally a two-storey longhouse with open hall, parlour, sleeping quarters, and rear tourelle staircase. After neighbouring farmhouse built in 1840, repurposed as stables and cow shed. Bequeathed to the National Trust of Guernsey in 1993 by Miss Ruth Le Huray. Carefully restored by CCD Architects to reinstate appearance circa 1800-1840, with new oak-framed roof with water reed thatch, rebuilt fireplaces, furze oven, wattle-and-daub chimney hood, and reconstructed tourelle staircase. Shortlisted for RIBA Ibstock Downland Prize 2007.

Les Caches Farm is a heritage farmhouse complex in Forest parish, managed by the National Trust of Guernsey. The buildings span the 15th to 19th centuries, centred on a restored two-storey longhouse with a thatched roof, vaulted ceiling, and traditional architectural features including a furze oven and tourelle staircase. The site is free to visit and offers heritage tours, venue hire for events, and educational programmes. Grounds are open year-round. —

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Quick facts

Established
1993 · 33 years
Industries served
Residential

People1

  • Jemma Field — Estate Manager & Coordinator

From their website

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  • venue hire for weddings
  • musical performances
  • photographic shoots
  • art exhibitions

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • National Trust Guernsey

Visiting & access

Wheelchair access
Ground floor and most outdoor areas accessible
Parking
Available, wheelchair-friendly rear grid parking
Public transport
Bus routes 71, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 (alight at Airport or Forest Stores)

Hours

May-September, Wednesday-Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Bank Holidays, and private event days. Grounds open year-round.

Contact

Phone
+44 7781 106461
Email
emc@nationaltrust.gg
Website
nationaltrust.gg
Social
Address
Les Villets, Forest, Guernsey GY8 0HN

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Les Caches Farm.

  • 1840—Neighbouring farmhouse built · After this, Les Caches Farm was repurposed as stables and a cow shed.
  • 2007—Shortlisted for RIBA Ibstock Downland Prize

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