THE BAA
The Baa
Drawing inspiration from the Cotswolds’ famous sheep industry and wool trade, the Baa is situated in the old lambing sheds and is characterised by bespoke ‘sheep seats’ designed by Caryn Hibbert.
Bartenders create homemade cordials, shrubs and infusions which together with fresh flowers and herbs from the garden, form a botanical cocktail menu that tells the story of the land. the Baa is an elegant space to enjoy a coffee, lunch and a newspaper during the day or a fresh cocktail in the evening.
Our All Day Menu comprises of bar snacks and toasties, salads and soups for a perfectly comfy lunch served on low tables and soft seating.
OPENING daily
10am - 11pm
We do not take bookings in this space. We are open in the day for both our residents as well as guests popping in. In the evenings, the Baa Bar is reserved for guests of Thyme and the Ox Barn.
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Bread & butter 4.5
Smoked almonds 4.5
Olives 4.5
Pumpkin soup 8
Coppa & speck 8
Cheese & chard toastie 8
Cheese & speck toastie 8
Beetroot & goat’s curd salad 10
Chicken Caesar salad 14
Cheese 12
Green salad 5
Chips 5
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Our seasonal martini style cocktails are inspired by botanicals.
We use the process of distillation, extracting flavour and scent from plants to create hydrosols. Similar to essential oils, but with a higher water content, these aromatic waters are capable of carrying subtle botanical fragrance and are the foundation of our house cocktails.
MARTINIS
Apple 15
Quince 15
Rosehip 15
Thyme 15
Lemon 15
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
Old Fashioned 16
Negroni 16
Garibaldi 13
Manhattan 15
French 75 16
Bespoke Sheep Seats
Our sheep seats are handmade in the Cotswolds by local craftspeople based at the Pangolin workshops in Chalford and upholstered by Richard James in nearby Nailsworth. The finishing touch is a solid silver ear tag by Kristina Charrington, identifying each individual with a Thyme Sprig and a unique identification code.
The classic design of our sheep is based upon the breeds of our two flocks: the large, white Cotswold, also known as Cotswold Lions, and the smaller Black Welsh Mountain.
Our sheep are handmade to order, meaning every one is unique; no two models and fleeces are the same.
