Livery at Bishop’s Court Farm

Located within easy reach of Reading, Oxford and Didcot and set on a 300-acre site in the historic village of Dorchester-on-Thames in the heart of the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside, Bishop’s Court Farm Livery was established in 2020. We pride ourselves on providing a professional range of bespoke livery services which are specifically tailored to the personal requirements of our clients and their horses.

 

Our livery is a friendly, happy environment where you can fully enjoy your precious time with your horse. The health and happiness of our animals is at the core of everything we do because we really are as dedicated to the horses as their owners. With 19 stables and a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities designed to suit the needs of every horse, we give each one the care and attention they need to make their life a happy one – a well-cared for horse means a happy owner.

Whether you ride around our unspoilt fields, go for a paddle in the lake, take a trip around Dorchester-on-Thames or venture up to the iconic Wittenham Clumps, our livery clients enjoy an array of relaxing hacks with direct access to a huge expanse of picturesque countryside.

Come and visit us and take a look around in the company of our Livery Manager, Catherine Pope, who has been working with horses for 30 years.

Facilities include:

– Full rubber matting and automatic drinkers in all stables
– Hot and cold running water
– Horse Solarium
– Storage
– First Aid Room
– Hospitality kitchen with an arena viewing area
– 70m x 40m arena on a Martin Collins Eco Trak surface with a full set of show jumps
– 24/7 turnout – March to October (weather dependent)
– Daily turnout in winter
– Secure horse rail fencing to all paddocks
– Automatic water troughs in all paddocks
– 24-hour CCTV with staff living on site
– Off-road hacking

Livery Options

Assisted Five-Day Livery

Monday – Friday
£330/Calendar Month
  • Stable
  • Grazing
  • Hay / Haylage
  • Bedding / Chopped straw (one bale per week)
  • Bring-In / Turnout plus rug change, feet wash and pick out.
  • Use of all facilities
  • 24-hour CCTV with staff living on site.
  • Off-road hacking.
  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Full muck out
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Assisted Seven-Day Livery

Monday – Sunday
£360/Calendar Month
  • Stable
  • Grazing
  • Hay / Haylage
  • Bedding / Chopped straw (one bale per week)
  • Bring-In / Turnout plus rug change, feet wash and pick out.
  • Use of all facilities
  • 24-hour CCTV with staff living on site.
  • Off-road hacking.
  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Full muck out
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Part Livery

Monday - Sunday
£650/Calendar Month
  • Stable
  • Grazing
  • Hay / Haylage
  • Bedding / Chopped straw (one bale per week)
  • Bring-In / Turnout plus rug change, feet wash and pick out.
  • Use of all facilities
  • 24-hour CCTV with staff living on site.
  • Off-road hacking.
  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Full muck out
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Extra services and holidays cover available on request at extra charge

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SOUS CHEF  – THE FLEUR DE LYS

The Fleur De Lys is situated in the lovely, picturesque village of Dorchester- on-Thames and has recently come under new ownership. It’s currently undergoing refurbishment and we are keen to get our kitchen team established ready for the grand reopening. We are aiming for a traditional pub menu with twists on the British classic’s. As well as a bar snack menu to run alongside this. Pure and simply is the aim.

This really will be a great venture for a chef with the vision and determination to deliver quality food, whilst overseeing the day to day running of the kitchen.

The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years’ experience in a professional environment, an excellent aptitude for delivering high quality food, a keen eye for detail, whilst confidently capable of running an efficient service. Must also be familiar with designing new menus in collaboration with the Head Chef.

We offer fair working hours in an environment that will enable the ideal candidate the opportunity to achieve a desirable work/life balance. An ideal situation for a chef who wants a life outside of work as well.

PACKAGE
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per year | 40 hr week over 2 splits - 3 days | 2 Consecutive days off

BENEFITS
Subsidised meals | Employee discount | Onsite parking | Flexible working hours | 28 days holiday including bank holidays | Pension scheme after probation period

COMMIS CHEF  – THE FLEUR DE LYS

The Fleur De Lys is situated in the lovely, picturesque village of Dorchester- on-Thames and has recently come under new ownership. It’s currently undergoing refurbishment and we are keen to get our kitchen team established ready for the grand reopening. We are aiming for a traditional pub menu with twists on the British classic’s. As well as a bar snack menu to run alongside this. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who not only has the vision but the determination to deliver good quality food.

The ideal candidate must have at least 1 year experience in a professional kitchen with an excellent attitude for providing good quality food with a keen eye for detail. We offer fair working hours, allowing for a great work/life balance. The ideal situation for a chef who wants a life outside of work as well. For the ideal candidate, there is the chance for progression within the company.

PACKAGE
Salary: £20,000-£22,000 per year | Work shifts: 40 hr week | 2 split shifts, 3 days | 2 consecutive days off

BENEFITS
Subsidised meals | Employee discount | Onsite parking | Flexible working hours | 28 days holiday including bank holidays