Fair Oak Farm in Mayfield, East Sussex, is a country estate rented in exclusive use to business teams, retreat organizers and private groups. Standard group rates cover 25 to 32 guests, and the property offers a lounge barn with a projector, a small cinema barn, a yoga studio and a treatment studio. The estate sits in the High Weald, about one hour from London by train.
Seminars and company events
The estate promotes stays for creative business teams and corporate groups, from start-ups to large brands. The lounge barn has seating and a large projector with surround sound, and presentation and office equipment is available on request. Wi-Fi is provided. An oak-framed games barn and a small cinema barn give the group places to break out between sessions. Smaller outbuildings suit breakout meetings and one-to-one consultations.
The estate also offers day hire for management meetings, workshops, presentations and private lunches or dinners, with or without overnight rooms. Day hire is limited, because changeover time between stays must be kept, so ask for availability well ahead.
Weddings and receptions
The site describes private events in the grounds and hosted events for product launches, brand events and wellbeing retreats. It does not state that it holds weddings, so ask directly before planning one.
Rooms and capacities
The rate tiers show the scale of the estate. Groups of up to 17 guests are priced as single occupancy, 18 to 24 guests as low occupancy, and 25 to 32 guests as standard. For business stays, the estate describes up to 17 delegates each in a private lodge, cottage or room, and up to 24 guests with some sharing. Private parking holds up to 15 cars behind a gated entrance.
Accommodation
Guests sleep in several buildings on the estate: the farmhouse, converted barns, an eco-lodge, tree houses, huts and a hay barn, an oast house and outbuildings. Several units have their own kitchen, dining and living space. The bedroom count per building is not published, so request the room plan with your enquiry.
Catering
A private chef and service team can provide full-board meals from menus agreed beforehand, using locally sourced produce. A self-catered option may be available. Extras include fire pit snacks and pre-booked drink deliveries. Trusted suppliers run on-site activities such as yoga, pilates, cooking classes and wine tasting. Hosted packages add a personal host and day staff.
History and setting
The owners have run the property as a hospitality venue since 2006. It stands on protected land with historic buildings in the High Weald, and the owners highlight sustainable tourism and community projects.
Getting there
The farm is on Witherenden Road, Mayfield, TN20 6RS. The site says London is about one hour away by train, and transport from Stonegate station can be pre-booked.
