The Humble Hideaway at Humble By Nature
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The Humble Hideaway at Humble By Nature
WELSH STAYCATION SANCTUARIES
Fforest Farm Dome
Summer holiday ‘staycations’ are all the rage at the moment. They’re economical, ecological and you don’t have to get frisked to get there. If you fancy a summer getaway without leaving the luscious land of song, then Darren Millard can recommend some stunning places to stay.
HUMBLE BY NATURE
FFOREST FARM
Cilgerran, Cardigan 01239 623633 / www.coldatnight.co.uk A desire for simplicity is a growing facet of contemporary living. Bombarded by digital media and chatter at every turn, the proactive of us seek out the places that can dial our brain-waves down to a pleasant ripple. Fforest Farm offers this kind of respite – clad in the rustic charm of log cabins, the burbling River Teifi Gorge, and Teifi Marshes nature reserve. It’s also minutes from Cardigan and the expanse of the west Wales coast. On arrival, you will be greeted at the Lodge, where both breakfast and an evening meal are served. Left to explore, you’ll find Y Bwthyn (Fforest Farm’s own pub), acres of scenery that define ‘idyll’ and a short walk over the old bridge that takes you to the cosiest cafes and abodes known to Wales. You can even choose your own type of accommodation, ranging from tents to cabins to domes! Its flexibility is one of Fforest Farm’s most charming qualities. BUZZ 46
Penallt, nr. Monmouth 01600 714595 / www.humblebynature.com The Springwatch experience is within your grasp. If you’d like a stay on Kate Humble’s farm, and thus enjoy everything Humble-approved, Humble By Nature is the choice is for you. Located in the green wilds of Monmouth, and close to the River Wye, the farm offers three forms of accommodation: the Hayloft is a restored getaway perfect for couples, and equipped with all the modern perks. You’ll also get exclusive access to a small private garden with a view across the fields, and the kitchen will be stocked with milk, bread and eggs harvested from the farm upon your arrival. The Humble Hideaway is another choice of accommodation; accessible only by foot or 4x4, and hidden in the trees amongst woodland. It’s the perfect hideaway for small families and couples, allowing you unburdened access to nature and entirely solar-powered. It’s the ultimate choice if you’d prefer to leave the world behind for the duration of your stay. Even more impressively, the camp area is fenced off in its own snug glade, and even pets are catered for – a spacious kennel is provided if you wish to bring Fido along. Catering to the country-life dream is The Piggery, a charming two-bedroom cottage linked to the main farmhouse. With room for up to four people, it’s equipped with a modern kitchen, a woodburning-stove and a private garden in which you can pick salad and vegetables. There’s even an orchard! It’s not a dream. It’s Humble By Nature. You might also like to know that the farm is based in The Wye Valley Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Might be worth seeing what the fuss is all about, then?