| |
|
|
|
| |
| |
Property |
Location |
|
| |
Straw Bale Cabin |
Howden, Yorkshire, England |
|
| |
| |
One-off feature |
|
| |
A unique holiday experience! The cosy, Straw Bale Cabin stands in the corner of a wildflower meadow, alongside a delightful pond over which swallows dip and dive the whole summer through. Amazing! The curvy, clay plastered walls, oak beams and deep, oak windowsills give the cabin the feel of an old country cottage. |
|
| |
| |
Property Info |
|
| |
Accommodation Type:
| Eco-houses |
|
| |
Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
|
| |
Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Culture |
|
| |
Bedrooms:
| 1 |
|
| |
Guests:
| 2 |
|
| |
Catering:
| self-catering |
|
| |
| |
General Info |
|
| |
The Straw Bale Cabin is the perfect escape to the countryside; peaceful, relaxing and environmentally friendly. It is unique in that it is the UK’s first holiday home made from straw bales. This is sustainable tourism at its best! Natural buildings in a rural setting, renewable energy, local food, organic towels and a whole host of eco features. What better way to unwind? Simply relax in the natural surroundings or explore the quiet lanes and paths on foot or bicycles. |
|
| |
| |
Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
|
| |
The Straw Bale Cabin at Village Farm, Brind is 3 miles from Howden by road. Alternatively, it is a pleasant 2 mile cross country walk which takes about 40 minutes at a leisurely pace. Howden is a quiet, attractive market town with great charm and warm hospitality. It has something to interest everyone. Howden had a fascinating past. There are interesting tales of pilgrims and bishops, horse fairs and airships. The Market Place and Bridge Gate are home to a wealth of small friendly shops; fresh fruit and vegetables at Annie’s, bread and cakes at Fuller’s or Atkinson’s and meat from the comical Mr Parkin or Mr Featherstone. There is also a cheese shop, off licence, chemist, post office, newsagent and a Co-op which opens long hours. Plenty to see and do on day trips into Hull, York or Leeds - only half an hour away. |
|
| |
| |
Getting there & away/local amenities |
|
| |
Getting There:
| Howden railway station is only 1 mile from Howden railway station. You can get to Howden station in just over 2 hours direct from London Kings Cross on Hull Trains.
By road, we are 5 miles from J37 of the M62. There is plenty of off road parking space. |
|
| |
Nearest airports:
| Humberside 40 miles |
|
| |
Nearest train station:
| Howden 1 mile |
|
| |
Nearest ferry terminal:
| Hull 25 miles |
|
| |
Nearest bus stop:
| Howden 3 miles |
|
| |
Car Hire:
| Optional |
|
| |
Nearest restaurant:
| Wressle - 2 miles away, Howden - 3 miles away |
|
| |
Nearest beach:
| Hornsea - 40 miles |
|
| |
Nearest shop:
| Howden - 3 miles away |
|
| |
Nearest market:
| Howden |
|
| |
| |
More info |
Enquiry info |
| |
| |
 |
Name |
Carol Atkinson |
| |
 |
Contact Phone No. |
01430 410662 / 07930 212804 |
| |
 |
 |
| |
|
| |
Accommodation details |
| |
| |
Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Walking
|
|
| |
| |
Interior Facilities |
DVD player
|
|
| |
| |
Interior Details |
The accommodation comprises a bright kitchen and lounge area opening out onto a south facing porch. There is one spacious double bedroom with an adjoining shower. We have taken care with the interior to make your stay as comfortable as possible; hand made kitchen and wardrobes, oak floor, organic towels and bedding for hire, complimentary larder basics and a convenient honesty shop stocking both essentials and treats!
|
|
| |
| |
Exterior Facilities |
Garden / Parking
|
|
| |
| |
Exterior Details |
Both the main door and the french doors open out onto the decking, where there is a picnic bench and very comfortable adirondak chair. There is a BBQ too.
|
|
| |
| |
Further Details |
The Straw Bale Cabin has a very special feel. Everyone remarks upon it. Perhaps it is the natural materials used throughout, the care and attention to detail, or the fact that it is handmade especially for you.
It is wonderfully warm and cosy in the winter months. The sun pours in during the day to heat the Cabin for free. Small electric radiators quickly warm the Cabin on cold nights and the wide super insulated walls retain the warmth for a long time. In the summer, when the sun is high in the sky, the south facing porch keeps it out of the Cabin and it stays refreshingly cool inside. The double height ceilings inside the Straw Bale Cabin also helps to keep it naturally cool inside, as well as providing a wonderful feeling of space. The cabin walls are built with locally grown wheat straw rendered externally with hemp and lime and internally with clay plaster. Sheep's wool insulates the roof and floor and cedar shingles cover the roof. Very environmentally friendly in every respect but also very comfortable!
|
|
| |
| |
Conditions of
Rental |
Return visitors to us will receive a £10 discount. Prices include water, electricity, tea towels, bath mats, loo roll, eco washing up liquid, locally made soap, larder basics etc. Booking is reserved on receipt of a booking form and £50 deposit (non-refundable). Remainder payable one month prior to arrival. £12 per day for 3rd person (sofa bed). Sorry, no pets allowed.
|
|
| |
| |
Other Information |
Other rental properties on site / Short breaks available
|
|
| |
| |
What visitors have said about Straw Bale Cabin |
| |
| |
Thank you Carol for being so friendly and helpful. The cabin has been so lovely – got to hear the New Year celebrations from the comfort of the veranda. The most magical part though was hearing a beautiful owl calling!
|
A snap shot of what life could, should and might be. We hope to come again before heading off to Latin America having stolen some of your great ideas!
|
Cabin fantastic, fishing fantastic, loads to see and do – beautiful countryside.
|
The Cabin looked beautiful online and the reality was even more perfect.
|
Thanks Carol for creating a living embodiment of many of the things we hold dear, showing how it is possible to live in a sustainable way!
|
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| |
 |
| |
