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ecocabin
property description: The ecocabin project was born of the idea that rural holiday accommodation should both protect and promote the surrounding countryside. The design of ecocabin offers luxurious simplicity and successfully combines traditional practicality with technical innovation. The
frame of the building is constructed of local Douglas Fir and insulated
with British sheep’s wool. The external walls are homegrown Larch and the internal walls
are lined with reedboard and then lime-plastered.
The floors are finished in native Ash.
Environment friendly paints; natural wood finishes; organic
fabrics, towels and bed linen and natural dyes and pigments have been used
to create a healthy and chemical-free living space.
Ecocabin
offers a ‘Buy Local’ shopping service (details with booking form) that
provides you with the option of a hamper of basic foods and ingredients on
your arrival. Not only will
this be very convenient after your journey but also provides an edible
guide to the shops, suppliers and producers in the area.
A stay in Ecocabin is a truly unique experience that will capture
the very essence of the South Shropshire Hills and help protect its
beautiful countryside for the future.
location:
Ecocabin is located in a
tiny hamlet called Obley (just a farm, chapel and a few houses).
Obley is in South Shropshire about 5 miles form the Powys border
(marked by Offa’s Dyke. Obley
is 3 miles form the nearest main road but is easily accessible along
single track roads and you can drive right up to the cabin. Although
Obley feels very remote it is actually within easy access of the more
conventional tourist trail. Hereford,
with its famous cathedral and the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge can be
reached within an hour and the castle and acclaimed restaurants of Ludlow
are only half an hour away. There
are many National Trust and English Heritage properties nearby, including
Stokesay Castle and Powis Estate and gardens. Ecocabin actively encourages the use of public transport and if you are willing to visit without a car I will do all I can to make your stay as enjoyable and as convenient as possible.
Ecocabin
has its own enclosed garden planted with wildflowers and native trees.
There are outside eating areas for all weathers and there is a
unique barbecue handmade by a local blacksmith.
Locally produced charcoal is provided.
Ecocabin offers the perfect opportunity to escape from it all and you could be forgiven for wanting to spend the whole of your holiday in Obley. In warm weather relaxing on the verandah with a glass of local cider listening to the calls of the curlews and buzzards. In colder weather snuggle up in front of the wood pellet stove and wind up the radio or choose a book from the eclectic ecocabin library. If you feel you need a little exercise, there is endless unspoilt countryside to explore on foot or by bicycle (there is a bicycle hire service) direct from your front door. BY TRAIN
Nearest
stations: Craven
Arms
(9 miles) National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk
Hopton
Heath
(4 miles) Wales and Border Trains 08457 585469 BY BUS
National
Express 08705 808080 www.nationalexpress.com
TESS
(Transport for Everyone in South Shropshire) 01588 673888 www.tess.org.uk
If
you wish to travel by public transport, collection (radius of 10 miles)
can be arranged free of charge. BICYCLE
Ecocabin
works with local cycle hire company Wheely Wonderful Cycling to offer bike
hire at very reasonable rates with free delivery to Ecocabin.
If you are interested contact them directly on 01568 770755 or via
their website at www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk
accommodation:
Ecocabin
has two bedrooms that can be arranged as a double and twin or two double
rooms. There is a yellow
bedroom - the walls are
lime-washed with yellow ochre and the curtains and bedspread are dyed with
goldenrod. The other
bedroom is painted with cream clay paint and the soft furnishings are dyed
with indigo blue. Organic
cotton bed linen and towels (Green Fibres) are provided.
There
is a utility room with washing machine and sink.
Ecover washing liquid or Ecoballs are provided. The main living area is a large kitchen dining room that has double doors that open onto a covered south-facing verandah. The kitchen has freestanding bespoke units made from reclaimed oak and with recycled yoghurt pot worktop. There is a gas cooker, large ceramic sink and drainer and fridge with freezer compartment. Fairtrade tea, coffee, cocoa and sugar are provided as are a few other larder basics such as oil, vinegar, herbs and spices.
The
bathroom is tiled using designs by a local ceramicist and has a shower
over the bath.
The lounge is stylishly furnished and centred around a wood pellet stove. There is an eclectic library, a wind-up radio and a wide selection of games (no television). Wood pellets for heating during your stay are included in the tariff.
Ecocabin
has a small shop (with honesty book) selling a variety of wholefood,
organic and local produce. This
room also acts as a recycling centre and secure storage for bicycles. I regret that ecocabin does not allow pets but children of all ages are welcome. Cot, high chair and playpen are available free of charge as are cotton nappies. If you should decide to use disposable nappies while staying at ecocabin you will politely asked to take them home when you leave.
pricing & changeover:
Changeover day
Friday
is the normal changeover day (although I am flexible). Arrival
at 3pm and departure at 10am.
contact details: please contact owner for further details Kate
Grubb Langdale
Cottage Obley Bucknell Shropshire SY7
0BZ Tel/fax:
01547 530183 Website:
www.ecocabin.co.uk
eMail:
kate@ecocabin.co.uk |
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