About the Little House - Your Home from Home

  • Sitting Room & Kitchen

Enter The Little House through the patio doors, leading into a welcoming open-plan kitchen and living area.

The sitting room is a cosy space designed for relaxation, featuring:

  • A log burner, perfect for warmth and atmosphere. There is an unlimited supply of logs, kindling, and firelighters provided during your stay. There are  laminated instructions on how best to light and operate the log burner or, if you prefer, alternatively there is a QR code link to a video.
  • Underfloor heating throughout, keeping things warm whatever the season.
  • A 43" smart TV with Netflix and SkyQ
  • A unique live screen badger cam to watch the fascinating activities of the nearby badger setts.
  • A comfy sofa and armchair, perfect for unwinding.
  • Board games.
  • Guides and reading material.
  • There is a dining table and chairs for relaxed meals which could equally be used as a work space should need be. There are handy plug sockets nearby and a WIFI speed of approximately 50 Mbps.
  • Roberts DAB radio and bluetooth speaker
  • Binoculars for wildlife spotting.

The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare anything from a light snack to a full meal. You’ll find:

  • A gas hob, electric oven, microwave, SMEG toaster and kettle, stick blender, electric milk frother for special coffees or decadent hot chocolates and slow cooker (ideal for a meal ready when you return from a busy day out).
  • A picnic hamper and thermos for your outdoor adventures.
  • All the essential kitchen utensils, cutlery, and china.
  • Basic provisions, including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sugar, oil, salt, and pepper.

To make you feel at home, we also provide a starter welcome pack with locally sourced goodies, including milk, bread, butter, and freshly laid eggs from our resident chickens.
For longer stays, there is also a washing machine, tumble dryer, and freezer available in a separate building, which also provides secure storage and charging for e-bikes.

Bedroom

Your cosy bedroom features a double bed (4ft 6ins) with a new mattress and topper, dressed in 100% cotton linen for a restful night’s sleep, and towelling robes to relax in. There are bedside tables with USB plugs conveniently located below for charging your devices.
A wardrobe provides space to store your belongings and also contains a hairdryer, iron, and ironing board for your convenience. In the summer we provide bedside fans and an additional tower fan is available if needed.
For added comfort, the bedroom has electric Velux windows with blackout blinds and automatic-close rain sensors for a peaceful night. The controls are located between the full-length mirror and the wardrobe.

Shower Room

The compact yet well-appointed shower room is designed for a luxurious and relaxing stay. It includes:

  • A toilet, basin, and shower.
  • A heated towel rail to keep towels warm and fluffy.
  • An illuminated touch vanity mirror.
  • Complimentary luxury vegan and cruelty free shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner, plus a few extra little touches to make your stay even more special.

Outside Space

The Little House is tucked away in the landscaped and illuminated gardens of Heather Farm, accessed via a 250m unmade track. As you arrive, you'll find your own private driveway with parking for two cars, meaning no need to struggle with your luggage!
Step through the little gateway into your enclosed, private, dog friendly garden with lawn and loungers, designed as a peaceful retreat. You can relax on the patio or veranda, enjoy a BBQ, and watch the birds visiting the feeders, and toast marshmallows over the firepit. The veranda, illuminated by festoon lights, is a place for an atmospheric evening drink after a busy day exploring.
From your private garden you are welcome to step through the garden gate to enjoy the rest of the property.
Adjacent to The Little House are the formal gardens with a rill water feature where you can enjoy the relaxing sounds of the water, magical both in daylight and equally special after dark when it is illuminated.
In the wild flower meadow and orchard you will find the wildlife pond where the bench is a perfect place for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Take time to feed the fish and watch the dragonflies during the summer months..
Visit the ducks and chickens and watch their hilarious antics. They will greatly appreciate any kitchen scraps that you may have to offer, but under the kitchen sink you will find chicken food, as well as fish food to share.
Follow the arrows directing you along the paths through the fields, where you may see our equine residents Saucy and Minty, who are always inquisitive to meet visitors. The route then takes you through our son Tom's wood yard and you will begin to understand why we are happy to offer you an unlimited supply of logs for the log burner and fire pit! The path then leads you through the wood with a view of our resident bee hives to a little gate and there you have direct access to thousands of acres of common land for you to explore, with not a road to cross.

What Not To Pack

We aim to make your holiday as easy and carefree as possible, giving you time to relax in nature and be fully refreshed. Please note what you DON’T need to bring, so the relaxation can start even sooner! We want The Little House to be a proper home from home.

For personal care

  • Hairdryer & Hair Straighteners
  • Big fluffy towels, flannels and towelling robes
  • Soap, shampoo, shower gel and conditioner
  • Hot water bottles

For the Kitchen

  • Washing up liquid, surface cleaner, tea towels
  • Your first few rounds of hot drinks, instant and decaf coffee, ground coffee, tea, herbal teas, hot chocolate
  • Salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, some herbs and spices
  • Cling film, tin foil, parchment paper, bin bags, kitchen roll
  • Individual ketchup and HP sauce
  • Thermos and insulated cups
  • Tupperware
  • Cooler bag and freezer blocks for away days and picnics
  • Shopping bags
  • Slow cooker, milk frother, stick blender, cafetiere

For entertainment

  • OS maps of the local area
  • Leaflets of local attractions, menus
  • Board games, playing cards and colouring books
  • Roberts digital radio & bluetooth speaker
  • Yoga mats, resistance bands, weights
  • Lawn games
  • Binoculars

For Dogs

  • Bowls
  • Water bottle
  • Spare lead
  • Towels
  • Throws to protect the furniture
  • Balls and toys
  • Drying mitt
  • First aid kit
  • Treats

General

  • Fans in warm weather, extra bedding/ pillows, umbrellas, matches, firelighters, kindling, logs

So that relaxation starts the moment you walk through the door, why not book a grocery delivery for the morning of your arrival. Most supermarkets will deliver here. Tell us when it is to arrive and we will pack it safely away ready for your arrival.


Other things NOT to pack: Worries, big or small. Guilt about doing absolutely nothing. A suitcase full of stress. A mental list of things you ‘should’ be doing. That feeling you’ve forgotten something important when you haven’t. All deadlines, expectations and anything labelled ‘urgent’.