Are you an independent business?

Are you an independent business?

This blog post introduces you to a video that I shot to answer the common question of “Are you an independent business?. It’s part of our series of ‘You Ask, We Answer’ videos and blogs. They cover loads of our FAQ’s, or Frequently Asked Questions, but with a (we hope) really helpful deeper dive.

At Woodfarm Barns & Barges, we understand that planning the perfect getaway involves many questions and uncertainties. To help you navigate through these and to ensure you have the best experience possible, we’ve launched our ‘You Ask, We Answer’ initiative. This approach isn’t just about promoting our Barns, Cottages and Barges; it’s about providing valuable information, solutions, and peace of mind to our prospective guests.

Anyway, this is the video, and the transcript is below it if you wish to go back over anything.

This is what I said…

Ownership of Woodfarm Barns and Barges

Hello, it’s Carl, and this video is all about Woodfarm and the ownership thereof. I want to clarify that Woodfarm Barns and Barges is entirely owned by me, with some parts owned by my daughter. Effectively, I own and run Woodfarm Barns and Barges. We often get asked whether or not it’s part of a large chain, and the answer is simply no, it isn’t.

When you get in touch with us, 99 times out of 100, you’ll get hold of me. I can answer any questions you have and will do so as quickly as I possibly can. I started the business in 2009. It began with Woodfarm House, where I’m sat right now. We then had The Granary Barn and gradually developed the other Barns and then Meadow View Cottage.

Way before COVID, we started our Barges. I was buying Onderneming and then I bought Twee Gebroeders a fortnight later. Woodfarm Tuscany began its process of buying in 2018, was renovating in 2019, and then something happened in 2020 to stop it all for a few years. I didn’t go over there for three years, but eventually finished it off, and now it’s up and running as well.

So, Woodfarm is owned entirely by me and parts of my family, namely my daughter. It is not part of a large chain, so you can deal directly with a small, independent business.

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I’ll see you in the next video!

Reasons to Stay at Woodfarm, Suffolk

We happen to think what we have on offer is pretty bloomin' good. However, we thought you might like a bunch of reasons to stay, other than we think you should!

beach huts
all accommodation

Brilliant beaches! Suffolk has an incredible Heritage Coast, with great beaches, all in easy reach of us.

dog paw print
all accommodation

Dogs stay FREE, and we don't just tolerate them, we welcome them! We've built our reputation on this, and we're proud of it!

fence
at the barns

Pawesome, fully-enclosed two acre Pooch Paddock for your Dogs to go bonkers and make new friends in.

dog biscuit
all accommodation

Free Doggy treats, Dog bowls, and Dog towels. Our furry friends even get Woodfarm branded poop bag holders!

trophy
all accommodation

Visit England Gold Awards coming out of our ears, as well as their coveted ROSE Award for Service Excellence.

thumbs up
all accommodation

Well in excess of 1,000 Five Star Tripadvisor, Facebook & Google Reviews. Over 25% of our guests come back!

hot tubs
all accommodation

Private Hot tubs with seven of our eight Barns and Cottages. The ultimate in relaxation, just because you're worth it.

boots
all accommodation

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yes, plural. Two AONB's on our doorstep! Suffolk Coast & Heaths, and Dedham Vale.

river walks
on the barges

Stunning river walks directly from your gangplank on either Barge! Wildlife and breathtaking scenery in abundance.

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