{"id":18003,"date":"2022-09-20T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/?p=18003"},"modified":"2023-08-10T14:48:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T13:48:58","slug":"best-boutique-farmhouse-stays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journal.slh.com\/journal\/best-boutique-farmhouse-stays\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape to the country: our favourite nature-filled farmhouse stays"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<h3>These converted farmhouses and country estates bring a breath of fresh air and buckets of rustic, rambling charm<\/h3>\n<span class=\"nectar-dropcap\" >W<\/span>hitewashed finca wrapped in citrus-scented countryside, once crumbling castles brought back to life beneath the shade of cypress trees, former barns and stable blocks with exposed beams and enchanting views \u2013 our handpicked selection of rural retreats promises rustic yet refined relaxation. Time seems to stand still at these out-of-town havens, where you can slip into a more leisurely pace of life amidst rolling hills, fragrant forests, and sun-drenched vineyards.<\/p>\n<h2>Susafa, Sicily \u2013 Italy<\/h2>\n<p>Get an authentic taste of <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/sicily\">Sicily<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/susafa\">Susafa<\/a>, a 200-year-old family-run farmhouse which harvests and presses its own olives, and where chefs pick herbs and vegetables from the gardens, ready for dinner. Bucolic beauty abounds here &#8211; take a stroll around the idyllic grounds of fragrant orchards, before settling down to a picnic of homemade jams, organic oils, freshly baked breads and just-picked herbs and vegetables beneath the cherry trees.[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=&#8221;flickity_static_height_style&#8221; images=&#8221;18006,18009,18010,18007,18011,18008,18012,18013,18015,18014&#8243; flickity_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; flickity_controls=&#8221;next_prev_arrows_overlaid&#8221; flickity_overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; flickity_wrap_around=&#8221;wrap&#8221; flickity_box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_no&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]Time your visit for June to experience cherry season, or July if you&#8217;d like to lend a hand with the wheat harvest, when you&#8217;ll learn the ancient agricultural secrets surrounded by a sea of golden fields. After working up a sweat amongst the crops and kneading fresh bread in a cooking class, sink into the sun loungers beside the lagoon-like pool for a well-earned cocktail.<\/p>\n<h2>Dormy House Hotel, Cotswolds \u2013 England<\/h2>\n<p>A honey-hued farmhouse dating back to the 17th-century, <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/dormy-house-hotel\">Dormy House Hotel<\/a> is a delightful retreat which defines country house cool, an easy ramble from the postcard-perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/united-kingdom\/cotswolds\">Cotswold<\/a>-stone village of <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/united-kingdom\/broadway\">Broadway<\/a>. There is a &#8216;kick your shoes off&#8217; atmosphere here, where guests are encouraged to make themselves at home. A cosy feel runs throughout the individually styled rooms and suites, decorated in dusky blues, garden greens, and rosy apple pinks with a sprinkling of Scandi-chic touches here and there. Spend a heavenly afternoon in the spa, a light and uplifting rural outside-in space with a terrace hot tub, before sitting down to a laid-back supper in The Shed beside the fire.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18016&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<h2>Villa La Madonna, Piedmont \u2013 Italy<\/h2>\n<p>Verdant hills, vineyards, and terracotta roofs \u2013 the Bormida Valley in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/piedmont\">Piedmont<\/a>\u00a0is a timeless spot where life slows down. And overlooking this sleepy valley is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/villa-la-madonna\">Villa La Madonna<\/a>. Each aspect of the hotel makes the most of its oil painting-worthy location, from the market-fresh ingredients in the kitchen to the swimming pool, fringed by vines. The 18 restful rooms are flooded with natural light and brimming with hand-picked furniture infused with the owners\u2019 Scandinavian background.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18017&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]Here, truffles are on tap and Barolo wine flows freely from the hotel\u2019s cellar which plays host to sommelier-led tasting evenings \u2013 you can even dine between the vines after lending a hand with the grape harvest, or ask the staff to point out the perfect picnic spot so you can tuck into the world-famous Robiola cheese from the little town Roccaverano, just a few kilometres away from the hotel.<\/p>\n<h2>Domaine de Manville, Les Baux de Provence \u2013 France<\/h2>\n<p>Originally a working farm and home to the Saut family\u2019s bee-keeping grandfather, <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/domaine-de-manville\">Domaine de Manville<\/a> sits within a vast 100-acre estate of olive trees, scented wild herbs and lush green fields. Hints of the Domaine&#8217;s agricultural heritage can be found throughout the charmingly decorated rooms, suites and private villas, from rolltop bathtubs to traditional wooden shutters. Head to the pretty interior courtyard and have a light lunch under the shade of the trees, accompanied by a glass of delightful Ros\u00e9 de Provence. Although you could happily fill your time just wandering the wildly beautiful grounds, there are crumbling castle ruins and artisan stalls selling pastel-coloured soaps and honey nougat just down the road in <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/france\/les-baux-de-provence\">Les Baux<\/a>, one of the loveliest hilltop medieval villages in <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/france\">France<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18019&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<h2>Castello di Reschio, Umbria \u2013 Italy<\/h2>\n<p>Huddled amidst an undulating landscape of green hills lined with cypress trees, <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/castello-di-reschio?adults=2&amp;children=0\">Castello di Reschio<\/a> is a one-thousand-year-old castle which has been meticulously restored and stylishly reimagined by architect Count Benedikt Bolza and his B.B. for Reschio team into a heavenly hotel plus several bespoke farmhouses, dotted across a staggeringly beautiful 1,500-hectare landscape. Renaissance artist-approved views filter through shuttered windows providing plenty of natural inspiration for creatives, while sun seekers can lie beside a rustic outdoor pool overlooked by Il Torrino, the castle\u2019s original watchtower turned trendy pool bar.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18021&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<h2>The Roundtree, Amagansett \u2013 USA<\/h2>\n<p>Tucked between the wild Atlantic Ocean and patchwork farmland, <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/the-roundtree\">The Roundtree<\/a> puts the very best of <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/americas\/usa\/the-hamptons\">the Hamptons<\/a> on your doorstep. Two acres of idyllic grounds and sweeping lawns set the scene for lazy days on sun loungers and roasting s\u2019mores around the firepit. Housed in a centuries-old barn, the beautifully renovated rooms and suites have an easy, breezy feel with natural wooden floors and crisp white linens \u2013 while the standalone cottages make perfect getaways for larger groups (with <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotel-types\/pet-friendly-hotels\">pet-friendly<\/a> options if canine companions are in tow).[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18030&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18031&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]For a special way to spend a summer\u2019s evening Out East, ask the hotel team to set up a bonfire dinner on the nearby local favourite Indian Wells beach, complete with a quintessential clambake. Or time your visit for autumn to join the locals for pumpkin and apple picking.<\/p>\n<h2>Lupaia, Tuscany \u2013 Italy<\/h2>\n<p>Formerly a working farm,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slh.com\/hotels\/lupaia\">Lupaia<\/a>\u00a0is a\u00a0swoon-worthy, sustainably-focused <em>agriturismo<\/em> in the heart of <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/europe\/italy\/tuscany\">Tuscany<\/a>. The country estate dates back to 1622 and has 12 unique rooms and suites spread over five rural farmhouse buildings. Rustic yet luxurious, they feature cloud-like beds and modern walk-in showers paired with traditional tiles, exposed brick, bleached wood, and ornate antique furnishings. The open, tile-backed kitchen has a \u2018whatever you want, whenever you want\u2019 serving style, where guests are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and cook Italian classics alongside the chefs \u2013 with no set meal times or menus. Relaxation is the order of the day, where splendid views of medieval villages, vineyards and olive groves of Montepulciano can be enjoyed at every turn.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;18032&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]\n<h2>Grove of Narberth, Pembrokeshire \u2013 Wales<\/h2>\n<p>Wonderfully rustic and wholesome in style, the <a href=\"https:\/\/slh.com\/hotels\/grove-of-narberth?adults=2&amp;children=0\">Grove of Narberth<\/a> began life in the 15th century as a traditional Welsh longhouse set within 26 acres backed by the Preseli Hills. The 25 heritage-inspired rooms and suites (six of which are dog-friendly) are spread across the main house and three charming cottages nestled within the hotel&#8217;s grounds, each individually designed with an artisan feel. 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