Magical space for small workshops
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Come and relax for a breath of fresh air in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We are situated on the Offa's Dyke Footpath, above the Hudnalls Woodland. Quietly nestled among trees and dry stone walled paddocks. Above the River Wye.
With no traffic noise or light pollution, you get to wake up to the dawn chorus, enjoy wildlife and birdsong by day, listen to owls and stargaze by night. Come fill up with fresh air, daydream, walk through the woods, and along the river. A wild natural space perfect for art, mountain biking, walks, and quiet contemplation. Dogs, humans and horses are all welcome.
Accomodation we have to offer
Camping Cabin
Camping Cabin
Camping Cabin
We have had guests in the cabin for over a year and have amazing reviews. This is a Cabin for two. Has a comfy double bed, sheets, towels, are provided as are all utensils crockery and cutlery. Your personal private shower and sink have hot water. The toilet is separate. The cabin is furnished with a log burner, electric hob, fridge. Secluded veranda from where you can enjoy your breakfast we provide. There is a hot tub to hire. The Cabin has mains electric. Please see photo gallery below Bookings taken on Air bnb https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/31455979?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=bb3863ed-7a18-428a-a886-9aeda490b659
Walkers Wagon
Camping Cabin
Camping Cabin
Located on the Offa's Dyke Path, yet secluded in the holly folly. This is a self contained, self sufficient unit, everything you need in a compact space. Embracing the outdoors whilst nestled in the warm wagon. Just behind your wagon, exclusively for your own use, is an outdoor open air hot shower built around an Oak tree. 10 footsteps behind is your lit separate compost loo. Inside a wood burner, electric hob, water, fridge, all kitchen utensils. Comfy double bed that transforms into table and bench, although most people keep the bed constantly made up, as there are bench seats inside front door next to the burner. Theres a small child bunk. Fresh bedding and towels provided. Outdoor area to the side Please see photo gallery below. The Vargo is on mains electric. Bookings taken on Air bnb https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/43992035?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=67b30712-0b3d-43f2-90b3-b4f04f79c9f
Yurt
Hideaway Hut
Hideaway Hut
The yurt is raised on a solid wood deck, with a transparent roof center to offer daylight and a view up into the trees; with the sensation of being in a tree house, within Hudnalls woods. Insulated with thick warm lambs wool with a log burner. Bed linen is provided for the king size bed, as are all utensils, crockery and cutlery. Your own private shower and sink have hot water. Your private toilet is separate but only 10 steps away. Just outside door you have a fully equip outdoor kitchen, with fridge and gas hob. Electric kettle, coffee bean grinder, water all inside so you dont have to leave your warm cocoon before your morning brew. In your garden you have a wood fired hottub. Your power for lighting and charging is battery fed by solar. Please see photo gallery below. Bookings taken on Air bnb https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/26921254?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=0852a067-68aa-40d4-8482-22e13af5db04,
Hideaway Hut
Hideaway Hut
Hideaway Hut
Hideaway hut is hidden in a secret fairy circle with woodland all around. Perfect for admiring the tree canopy from the warmth of your comfy warm Kingsize bed. Linen is provided as are all utensils, crockery and cutlery. Inside kitchen and woodburner. Your own private shower and sink have hot water. Your toilet is separate. Sit out gazing at the ancient woodland in your own woodfired hottub. Your power for lighting and charging is battery fed by solar. Please see photo gallery below. Bookings taken on Air BnB https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/37807362?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=9df4958d-8280-4cba-9970-01427ce30ef1
Workshops planned
Coracle making
Horizontal hives Natural Beekeeping
Prescribe a Pony
Workshops we have planned;' Build a Coracle', Rowan is a carpenter, we together built and sailed our Coracle.
You may contact us to discuss hosting your own workshop, using our venue and accommodation.
Prescribe a Pony
Horizontal hives Natural Beekeeping
Prescribe a Pony
Spend therapeutic time with ponies on our 'Prescribe a Pony' workshop
Horizontal hives Natural Beekeeping
Horizontal hives Natural Beekeeping
Horizontal hives Natural Beekeeping
Build Horizontal deep frame hives to mirror nature and learn natural Beekeeping, a really hands on, practical course skipping the boring paperwork and theory.
Workshops in detail. Embrace, Include.
Coracle building
The Coracle is a small round boat made of wickerwork covered with a water tight material, propelled with a paddle. You will make all of this! We will be using willow coppiced from our land. Canvas sewn on. Your Oar will be shaped by your own hand under Rowans guidance. Historically the Coracle was used on the River Wye as it was lightweight to carry on one mans back up and down the valley to the river, it was then used to fish from. We will not have time to fish but we should get chance to wobble around in our finished craft. The Coracle you make can be strapped onto the roof of your car to take home with you.
Natural Beekeeping
We practice natural beekeeping using horizontal deep frame hives . Rowan is a carpenter so we plan to help/teach you to build your own horizontal hive and line it with lambs wool from our neighbors flock . We have hives here at Oak cottage so we can guide you through the basics - we give you the opportunity to walk away transformed into an easy going Beekeeper who works with nature to keep happy bees !
Prescribe a Pony
It is said black horses are magic, we have four, they do all seem to have healing powers, the limbic side of their brain is 7 times bigger than a humans. So horses specialize in relationships, bonding, socialization, sensitivity, cooperation, emotion, honesty, intuition, and present moment. This makes them equip to read our feelings, mirror our body language, and be soothing to a human.
We practice Natural Horsemanship which inspires and develops confidence, assertive attitude, positive body language, calm energy. Spend a weekend with the herd, observe their ancient ways, make friends with a horse it will bring you happiness.