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Susie has found another really unique and out of the way place to stay in Wales. Her daddy has fond memories of his time in Wales – especially loving the road signs with the large print in Welsh Gaelic and the small print in English. Wales is truly a magical place and staying in a venue in the Welsh woods with your dogs would be a great treat and relaxing experience.
The Humble Hideaway is located near Monmouth close to the Welsh border with England in the Wye River valley. The Hideaway is one part of the Humble by Nature farm. The farm has two other properties for guest – The Hayloft and the Piggery, but for this article we are focusing on the Humble Hideaway.
The Hideaway is room for two humans and up to two dogs can stay in a spacious kennel. Two additional people can stay in a tent as well. The location is back in the woods and only accessible by a 4 X 4 (All wheel drive vehicle) or by walking. The Hideaway consists of a Shepherd’s Hut with a double bed and a wood burning stove, and a GWR Lamp Hut, originally used to store railroad lamps, which contains a shower, gas cooker and kitchen area.
You will be totally off the grid as the location uses solar powered electricity and a composting toilet. The camp area is in a fenced-off wooded glade, it has a fire pit and outdoor wooden furniture, hand-made on-site using wood milled from the farm. Even though the camp is fenced, it is not fully dog proof. Dogs are welcome, but not allowed in the huts.
You can start a holiday or Monday, Wednesday or Friday. The booked schedules are on the website for view of availability.
Essential information listed on the site:
Arrival is from 4pm and departure is by 10am on the day you leave
Guests are taken up on arrival in the farm 4x4 and it is just a 10 minute walk through fields back to the car park
We'll provide a welcome hamper on arrival with milk, butter, bread, eggs from our chickens and cider
The kitchen is stocked with tea, coffee, sugar, & oil
A travel cot is available on request for smaller visitors; please bring your own bedding for the travel cot
There is a fire pit with tripod and cookware for outdoor cooking
Bedding, bed linen, towels, soaps, loo roll & cleaning equipment included
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome but are not allowed in the huts, there is a dog house (additional charge payable)
10% off courses
The Hideaway is closed from November until 1st March
Please be aware that if the temperature drops below 0c there will be no running water, we reserve the right to cancel your booking or transfer your booking to a later date
Things to do include:
10 minutes from the market town of Monmouth
Close to Tintern Abbey and the Offa's Dyke path
Plenty of castles nearby, including Raglan, Chepstow and the Three Castles of Skenfrith, Grosmont & White
Explore the ancient woodland of the Forest of Dean, the Sculpture Trail and adventure playground at Beechenhurst
Family and downhill bike trails at Pedalabikeaway
Discover the Wye Valley by canoe with Monmouth Canoes
Website: http://www.humblebynature.com/stay-on-the-farm/humble-hideaway
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March 17, 2023
