The Story Behind Wild Farm Escapes

Wild Farm Escapes grew from a simple idea: that time spent outdoors, surrounded by nature and good people puts life into better perspective.

The business was first formed by Fi, who has lived and worked on the family farm in South Oxfordshire for the past 15 years. Before returning to the farm, she spent many years as an army wife, moving frequently around the UK and beyond. Wherever she went, she built communities—through her work as a personal trainer, swimming coach, and through the friendships that form when people have shared experiences.

Fi’s love of the outdoors began early. As a child she lived in several different places some early years in East Africa and Asia where wide landscapes and outdoor living were simply part of daily life. Later, while working in schools and colleges she spent time developing young athletes on the track and in the pool. That same philosophy sits quietly at the heart of Wild Farm Escapes. Set among the rolling fields of South Oxfordshire, just five miles from Oxford’s beautiful city centre, the landscape offers guests a peaceful stretch of countryside with exclusive access to the River Thame. Days here tend to unfold slowly. You might swim in the river, wander along its banks, stretch out in a hammock beneath the trees, or gather around the fire as the sun goes down. Children build dens, play hide-and-seek on the island, and discover the quiet magic of the natural world.

At the centre of it is The Holt, a covered, decked space beneath a magnificent oak tree. It’s a natural gathering place where guests cook together on the shared BBQ, share stories, or simply sit in the shade while the river moves quietly nearby.

Sitting within a conservation area, wildlife is part of everyday life here. Owls call in the evening, deer and hare move quietly across the fields, and kingfishers flash along the river. If you’re lucky, you might even spot an otter. Alongside them are the farm’s own animals, cattle, horses, and a few loyal dogs who keep watch over the place.

Wild Farm Escapes is built around a simple belief: that people thrive when they spend time together outdoors. Around fires, over shared meals, and in the open air, strangers quickly become friends and days fall into an easier rhythm. Confidence grows, conversations flow more easily, and memories form.

We hope you will also find that it is a good place to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the joy of simple things — fresh air, wild spaces, good company, and time that feels unhurried. So come and join in the fun, step away from the everyday, and escape into nature for a while.