The Hut has been set up as a therapeutic space with the intention of helping people on their own food journeys. The feel in side the therapy hut is something akin to a large railway carriage, but it has a real earthy & grounding feel - very conducive to a good night's sleep. We have selected natural materials wherever possible but without compromising on comfort. The cabin bed mattress is a thick futon made of cotton wadding and there is a choice of lambs wool & duck feather duvets. The hut itself is constructed from wood salvaged from an agricultural barn & there are many recycled fittings and fixtures. The Hut is equipped with everything you need to prepare a cold snack including a fridge, knives & chopping board, plates, cutlery, wine glasses, etc.  There is also a toaster and electric kettle.  Our food ethos does not endorse the use of microwaves so you will not find one in the hut! There are complementary herbal teas, grain coffee, non-dairy milk & a grain sweetener.

The WC/shower room is equipped with a selection of towels, flannels, bathrobes, slippers, small hair dryer, natural soaps, hair shampoo & conditioner.  There is also a washing machine and use of rotary dryer in the garden. There is a clothes dryer inside the house for wet days.

The Hut is very well insulated. A simple electric convector heater quickly warms the Hut on cold days and has a timer, so can be set before venturing out of bed in the morning. On winter nights, 2 duvets on the bed and a curtains which draw round means you are warm & cosy in bed.

When it is wet we suggest you leave your boots & shoes outside the front door where there is a shelter.  Bikes can also be left here.

Guest access: The Hut is your own private space. You have access to all outside areas, conservatory & dinning room & kitchen inside the house. There is shiatsu, aromatherapy & facial massage and acupuncture available by appointment. External health treatments e.g. ginger compress are also available. This is a rural area so there is limited internet service (depending on your provider); there is good WiFi access in the owner's house & on the deck & is available in some (but not all) parts of the Hut.

The emphasis is on natural, seasonal whole food, food without preservatives, additives and other processed foods - a welcome antidote to modern, fast-pace, instant living. Food is cooked by owner or guests can share whole food cooking in the kitchen with her (£0-£5 for hands on cooking + cost of meal, £10-£15 for tuition + cost of meal) or simply enjoy a macrobiotic breakfast, whole food lunch/tiffin box or plant-based evening meal cooked for them. Some animal food & products are available for non vegan guests who want something closer to what they have at home - butter, milk & yoghurt are available at breakfast, and, fish at other meals - but essentially the emphasis is on organic, plant-based foods. The cost of a snack (e.g. soup with sourdough) is from £7.00 and a 2 or 3 course meal is £15-£17.50 & £20-£25 respectively. Macrobiotic breakfast comprising miso soup, steamed vegetables & pickles & porridge is included in the cost of accommodation for short stays of 2-7 nights; other plant-based vegan/vegetarian options are available at breakfast e.g. pancakes or gf pancakes served with , home-made processed sugar free & gf granola & rice milk, fresh fruit, sour dough whole wheat bread or fermented buckwheat bread served with nut & seed spreads, sauerkraut or sugar free jams, scrambled tofu on whole wheat sourdough & fermented buckwheat bread. We cater for gluten free, sugar free, lactose free & other diets naturally but please advise your dietary requirements, including gluten free, at the time of booking. Please also let me know if you would like an evening meal or snack prepared for you on the day of your arrival. The food & lifestyle here is slow and mindful, so we appreciate you asking well in advance .

One well behaved dog is welcome here. We have our own furry friend a labrador collie cross. Females on heat please be aware our dog is all male. We ask you to feed and water your dog outside the Hut where there is shelter and dispose of all dog food tins and other dog paraphernalia in the bins at the front of the property. There is a hose in the garden for cleaning muddy dogs - please bring your own towels for drying your pet.