What We Offer

From cookery classes and experience days to overnight stays, The Old Bakehouse by The Lake offers something for everyone. Explore the journey of the cookery school, how it began, how it’s grown and where we are today, along with example menu ideas.

How it all began

The Old Bakehouse
Ampney St Peter

The Old Bakehouse Cookery School began in our family home in the beautiful Cotswold village of Ampney St Peter, where we moved in 2014 and lovingly renovated the heart of the house, the kitchen. It was here, round the kitchen island, that my passion for teaching cookery naturally grew.

Starting as a small home cookery school, I welcomed one-to-one students or small groups, creating relaxed, hands-on sessions designed to build confidence and essential life skills. Watching students, families and friends cook, laugh and learn together quickly became the inspiration behind everything I do.

Over the years, the school grew beyond my expectations. What began as helping young people gain independence soon expanded to include group celebrations, family experiences and special occasions.

The journey has introduced me to so many wonderful people and confirmed that sharing the joy of cooking and bringing people together is truly my calling.

Where we are now

The Old Bakehouse
by The Lake

In 2025, The Old Bakehouse Cookery School entered an exciting new chapter with a move to a beautiful lakeside setting at The Landings, Bradley’s Lake in South Cerney.

This new location allows me to expand the experience I offer, combining hands-on cookery with the opportunity to include accommodation as part of your culinary getaway.

The Old Bakehouse by The Lake continues to offer the same welcoming, friendly and personal cookery experiences, now in a stunning and peaceful waterside environment, creating the perfect space to learn new skills, celebrate special occasions and enjoy memorable time together both in and out of the kitchen.