© 2009 Reysons Farm

There are plenty of friendly animals wandering around the farm, the geese, chickens and ducks will be very pleased to provide you with a fresh egg for your breakfast.  

There are also turkeys, dogs and cats, as well as sheep in the neighbouring field.

Dogs are welcome at the farm, but please make sure that they don’t worry any of the resident animals.

Known initially as ‘Reisons’ and by the 17th century as ‘Retons’, Reysons was probably the home of the Reison family, Rico Reison being recorded of having paid taxes in the early 14th century.  

By 1608 the property formed part of the estate of Robert Oxenbridge of Bredes Place,  though it is not known whether at this time it was tenanted or occupied by a member of the Oxenbridge family.

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Broad Oak Brede is a small village on the A28 midway between Hastings and Tenterden , whose history is very closely tied in with Brede .

Brede was famous for its iron works, and manufactured cannon and shot until the late 1770's, when gunpowder was manufactured. Three major explosions racked the mills, and finally on 7th March 1808 Brede Gunpowder Mills was completely destroyed by a large explosion, ending its production.

Broad Oak is a short drive to Bodiam Castle

In 1673 it is recorded that the farm, barns and land totaled 260 acres.

The farm has  changed hands just 3 times in the last 100 years, Jenny and Steve Clark retired to east Sussex in 2004 and have spent their time restoring the main house and buildings.  

The house won a heritage trust award for its restored roof in 2007.

The thatched barn was converted to holiday accommodation in 2009.