Barton Court's Events

02/10/2024

The Ice Man Cometh Back!

Get your metabolism in good shape for the winter with the help of the Wim Hop technique of extreme cold.

Our very own ice man, Mark Hodson, is bringing the freezing plunge pool back to Barton Court on 16th November.

Fancy a try? Get in touch to book your spot.

24/09/2024

A great afternoon for the kids at Barton Court. Lots of creative fun in a spooktacular setting.
PS. Grown up afternoon tea in the adjacent barn while the kids are being entertained.

06/07/2024

Too cold for strawberries and ice cream? Not if you put it in cake. Cheer yourself up with a mouthful of summer sunshine [even though it's cold and wet].
Such a grim day, I am cooking more comfort food: soup and toasties. Don't mope indoors, pop down to the Loose Box, Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN from 9:30 until 3pm.

PS. For our vegan friends, there are plenty of new treats and old faves.

☕

06/07/2024

Soup. Toasties. Bacon baps. Scrambled eggs. Mackerel. Smoked salmon. Great James Gourmet Coffee Co Ltd. Cake. The Loose Box Cafe, Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN. Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 until 3pm.

Too cold for strawberries and ice cream? Not if you put it in cake. Cheer yourself up with a mouthful of summer sunshine [even though it's cold and wet].
Such a grim day, I am cooking more comfort food: soup and toasties. Don't mope indoors, pop down to the Loose Box, Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN from 9:30 until 3pm.

PS. For our vegan friends, there are plenty of new treats and old faves.

☕

28/06/2024

The Saw Mill, Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN.
Come and look around on Sunday, 30th June from 11am until 3pm.

One barn. So many different uses. Ceremony. Reception. Party. A good structure means it does not take much to dress it up. Explore this space on Sunday, 30th June from 11am until 3pm [it is one of several] and imagine how you would make it personal to you..

Hey Pesto Catering are organising an Open Day at Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN. All welcome. Free tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/barton-court

25/06/2024

Our wedding open day is on Sunday, 30th June from 11am until 3pm. Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN

Free tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/barton-court
All welcome!

Doesn't this look happy? It really was. This wedding at Barton Court had everything: romance, emotion, humour and love.
If you are struggling to find a venue with variety and style to us as the backdrop to your memorable event, why not come and see us on Sunday, 30th June, between 11am and 3pm when Hey Pesto Catering will be organising an open day.
Link in the comments for your free tickets.

29/05/2024

We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Hey Pesto Catering [now under new management] to bring you memorable weddings and events here at Barton Court.

Come and meet the team and check out the venue on 30th June from 11 until 3pm.

It is free to come but please email Sam on [email protected] so they know how many to cater for.

24/05/2024

Update on this weekend. Pop in today but CLOSED tomorrow, Saturday. See you next Tuesday!

https://www.facebook.com/bartoncourtevents/posts/pfbid0wRkcurjaTqaqtWMaH1dspA2LJQg5ARi1yCYASr6cw4bgKEUPNNjxDfTiuFUi6gDil

Been a bit quiet after the hustle of the John Piper exhibition. I think the long period with no breaks has taken its toll. We had to close one day this week because of staff illness. Apologies to anyone who was disappointed on Wednesday.
As our regulars will know, I had a back op recently and started therapy this week. I am sure I will be much better soon but, at the moment, it's a bit sore.
So...........we are open today serving this delicious apricot and frangipane cake amongst other yummy sweet treats and - of course - our savoury muffins, scones and cheeseboard.
BUT, we will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, so that we can have a long weekend of rest to return refreshed and reinvigorated for next week. Which will be busy.
On Thursday, we have our monthly Classic Car meet up which I will post about later. Wow, were there some cracking vehicles last time.
Then, next weekend, we will be starting our Saturday 'Afternoon Delight' events involving music and bottomless brunches. More details to come.
Have a great Bank Holiday. Pop in today for cake and coffee before you head off on holiday. The Loose Box Cafe is open from 9:30 until 3pm.

09/05/2024

The Loose Box Cafe, Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN getting ready for summer! Open today, Thursday 9th, from 9:30 to 3pm.

It was hot on Tuesday so I didn't make soup. Everyone who came in for lunch asked for soup. I made soup yesterday and no one asked for it! The changeable weather makes planning a menu very tricky.
So...........today I am focussing on cake. Burnt basque cheesecake is back by popular demand and is perfect to eat whatever the weather.

03/05/2024

Aren't they glam? Great evening in the Saw Mill and Dutch Barn with food provided by The Loose Box.

02/05/2024

'Rain for the next hour' says the weather app I am growing to hate. Starting to think we will never have another dry day.
To combat the gloom, I prescribe cake and chocolate. These cinnamon swirls are served warm and we give you a knife and fork to eat them with because they are so huge. Our new chocolate melts are bowls full of happiness: ruby, dark, milk and - if you are trying to limit your sugar - sugar free.
The Loose Box Cafe is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 until 3pm EXCEPT for this coming Saturday when we are closed.

02/05/2024

The Loose Box Cafe, Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 until 3pm but NOT 4th May.

'Rain for the next hour' says the weather app I am growing to hate. Starting to think we will never have another dry day.
To combat the gloom, I prescribe cake and chocolate. These cinnamon swirls are served warm and we give you a knife and fork to eat them with because they are so huge. Our new chocolate melts are bowls full of happiness: ruby, dark, milk and - if you are trying to limit your sugar - sugar free.
The Loose Box Cafe is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 until 3pm EXCEPT for this coming Saturday when we are closed.

05/04/2024

The Loose Box Cafe, Barton Court, Colwall, WR13 6HN. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 until 3pm for breakfast, brunch, light lunch, great coffee and wonderful cakes.
PS. We now have sugar free hot chocolate made from chocolate flakes. It's dairy free and gluten free, too.

I put this cake on display yesterday afternoon not expecting it to sell very well. It is plain: no piping, no garnish, dark brown on the outside. It looks burnt. It IS burnt. I ordered it because I like to support our bakers' creativity. Plus, when I tasted a sample, it was delicious: sweet but not too sweet with a wonderfully squishy texture. James agreed - loved it more than I did even - but said our customers were not ready for burnt cake.
Turns out our customers are pretty discerning. They loved it, too. So much that several of them took a piece home.
If you would like to try a slice of baking heaven, best get down to us quickly. The Loose Box Cafe is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30am until 3pm for a moan about the weather [rained again in the night!] and some yummy treats.

PS. It is supposed to be burnt. That is a fine layer of caramelisation on the outside.