About Thyme
A look at the stories behind Thyme, the family, and the history of the estate.
About Thyme
Let Caryn, our Founder, introduce you to the story behind Thyme, with the help of her children Camilla Hibbert, General Manager, and Charlie Hibbert, Chef Director of the Ox Barn.
Thyme has always been a family business, starting as a collaborative project between Caryn and her father Michael Bertioli to restore the old working farm buildings. It is still family-owned and run today, and lives and breathes the founding ethos of slowing down and reconnecting to nature.
The making of…
See behind the scenes of our 'About Thyme' video - expect giggle fits, unwanted guest appearances and bloopers galore!
A Brief History
Jerry Hibbert, a part of the family behind Thyme, takes you on a journey through time - from the Roman times to the 1800s.
Let Us Show You Around
A collection of restored, historic buildings that form a peaceful hamlet environment. We invite you to rest and reconnect in this English country idyll that our family call home.



