Pippa Matthews and her husband James are opening more and more gates of their Bucklebury Farm Park to visitors and sharing new photos of their estate online. This retreat in the countryside is a dream for families with children. Escaping the hustle and bustle of London, spending a few days in nature, and enjoying quality family time – these are desires shared by royals as well as wealthy city dwellers.
In 2021, James Matthews, 48, purchased the 72-hectare farm in Bucklebury for around 1.5 million pounds (about 1.7 million euros) for exactly this reason. Since then, the hedge fund manager and his wife Pippa, 40, have been working on renovating the estate and making it accessible and attractive to the public. An important part of this, in addition to family-friendly outings, includes accommodation options like “the Lodge” and the five luxurious rustic glamping tents.
James and Pippa Matthews: They Celebrate the Opening of Their Lodge
The couple reached another milestone in the summer of 2024. As confirmed on the official Instagram account of Bucklebury Farm Park, the Eco Lodge can now be rented for “birthday parties, corporate events, yoga sessions, Pilates, and much more.” The lodge, built specifically for this purpose, is located “in the beautiful Pang Valley in West Berkshire” and features three rooms with a fully functional kitchen and a shower room.
First snapshots on Instagram show a chic farmhouse-style interior with wooden beams, a wood stove, and an outdoor terrace. “Whether you want a meeting room for your company, a location for a photo shoot, a pop-up shop or gallery, lectures, classes, or a demonstration seminar, this is the perfect place,” says the website. And the lodge has already been rented by a member of the Middleton family: Pippa’s brother James Middleton, 37, held a photo shoot there for his online dog food shop, as shown in photos on the homepage.
In Bucklebury, the Middleton Family Comes Together
Pippa and James’s farm park is located about three kilometers from the Middleton family residence and features a wildlife park, a spacious play barn, and a café. According to reports, Prince George, 11, was a big fan of the petting zoo when he visited the animals with his grandmother Carole Middleton, 69, a few years ago. Today, big and small visitors can enjoy nature on a tractor ride and marvel at one of the many deer on the grounds.
In 2022, Pippa and James Matthews exchanged their townhouse in Chelsea for a 15 million pound (about 17 million euros) country mansion just 20 minutes from Bucklebury Farm Park. A luxurious life away from the metropolis where their three children can grow up carefree.
