Unique cosy handbuilt cabin by stream and woodland

Ash Tree Cabin nestles on the edge of our garden by the stream, in a richly biodiverse wooded valley, with its own private wetland field clearing. A quirky, cosy, insulated living space with log burner, enclosing a caravan as the bedroom. Small galley kitchenette, and bathroom. Covered outdoor space with BBQ and fire bowl. A very special place to relax, spend time in nature, be creative, and explore the beautiful local area. The cabin is tucked under a splendid 60ft Ash tree and was hand-built, largely from sustainable and recycled materials. The caravan bedroom has a king size bed area comprising of 2 comfy single mattresses pushed together. There is also a smaller 5ft 4in bunk/seating area. You will need to be happy lighting and feeding the log burner; we provide full instructions for the uninitiated. We provide all the firewood you need. The caravan bedroom has an oil-filled electric thermostat radiator and the bathroom has a power shower and heated towel rail. The cabin is fully insulated and will stay cosy overnight, but bring your slippers as the floor can get chilly in the early hours! During 2022 we will be installing a full kitchen, in the meantime there is a small, temporary galley style kitchenette area with large fridge freezer, combination microwave with grill/oven function, toaster, kettle and all the kitchen equipment you need to prepare your own light meals; microwave egg poacher, rice cooker, steamer, pizza pan, baked potatoes etc. Temporary washing up facility is in the bathroom; a large sink, bowl and windowsill draining rack. We highly recommend the 2 lovely local country pubs for special meals out (less than 10 min drive). The cabin has high speed fibre broadband which easily can be switched off if you prefer an off grid experience. NO TV; we have a good collection of board games, books and local maps. To the rear of the cabin is the marshy field with a ‘lean-to’ covered area, barbeque and fire bowl for your exclusive use. You may well spot the Roe deer, heron, bats and rabbits who are all regular visitors, along with the wide variety of local birds, and small brown trout in the stream. There is also a well-established if secretive badger colony on the far corner of the field. There is a dedicated safe off road parking space on the property. Castle Cary train station is closest, buses from Bath Spa station are regular in the daytime but the nearest bus stop is approx 30 mins steep walk. If you are car free we are happy to arrange lifts where possible, please ask. There are also several local Taxi companies nearby. We offer a unique and private indoor and outdoor space and hope you will enjoy the seclusion. If there is anything else you need for a lovely stay then please do message me or knock on the door if its urgent. The cabin is in a secluded rural valley setting. There are plenty of lovely walking routes straight out of the property, field footpaths and lanes with lots of wonderful views around the valley. Maps provided. The nearest shop is the Co-op at Chilcompton, a 5 min drive or a 30 min steepish uphill walk, either along lanes or up through the woods and fields. See our guidebook for the many great local attractions and days out! There is no TV so bring your own laptop etc if needed! There is a large DVD collection tucked into 2 of the caravan lockers. You are welcome to borrow our USB DVD external drive.