Get away hide away glamping site Douglas the lorry

A truly unique hand crafted living space can be found within this restored & converted 1967 Bedford horse lorry Douglas. Buried within the Norfolk wildlife, you'll find the hidden off grid eco-friendly space. With 1/2 an acre of wildflower set outside the unit, the space is designed to be shared with nature - the perfect get away hide away. The site boasts separate private toilet and shower units, pubs & fresh produce within walking distance, local walks & a 30min drive to Norwich or coast. The space The site itself is completely off grid, entwined within the surrounding nature. Built using local knowledge, materials, skills, artists and technology we are extremely proud of the space we have created. The living area is sited at the far end of the field, around 150meters from the road. (We call it a road, it has grass growing down the middle of it, so it’s more of a path for cars). Just a few steps from the trucks rear door there is a private modern shower unit and a separate, comfortable, well maintained compost toilet. Both facilities boasting sky views (we wont spoil the surprise). Just in-front of the outdoor decking area is a sizeable fire pit, complete with a seating area and removable griddle - a perfect space for al fresco dinning. The accommodation is designed to be a perfect hide away for couples but we do also welcome families attracted to this style of glamping. Only you can decide if this space is suitable for you and your children. Please be aware there are steep steps, open fires and uneven ground on the site. Within the lorry the kitchen area there is a 4-hob cooker grill, kitchen sink and work top. In this rustic setting cooking is a different experience and some of our guests have even proved baking is possible. The repurposed loading ramp decking area then provides the perfect setting for eating under the moonlight sky or taking shade under the boat sail from the sun. The French doors can be pushed wide open to extend the floor space to the loading ramp decking area, with steps leading to the fire pit. When the sun goes in power from the sun’s rays throughout the day is stored in the battery bank and recycled back around the site for the many subtle lighting options, USB charging and pumping water. As the weather turns cooler, the wood burner can transform the lorry from a summer retreat into a cosy romantic seasonal get away. The woodburner gets the truck toasty in no time and, with the views changing with the seasons it's the perfect viewing spot for wildlife. *Please note we do not supply a stove guard, if you have children staying you are responsible for child safety with the fire, you must be confident your child understands the danger of both the fire, steps and uneven groun and will stay safe* Tucked away above the cab is a super cozy super king size bed, once you’re up there it’s hard to want to get down. Underneath there is a small bed tucked away, suitable for a child or small adult. The sofa bench seat can make another cozy sleeping area (you'll need to provide your own sleeping bed if using the sofa bench). If you prefer to have the lorry to yourselves why not bring a tent for the little people to have their own adventure within the safety of the private field. You can even take to the wheel and explore the restored drivers cab. A perfect place to note to wildlife. Butterflies, roe deer, hare, badgers, hedgehog, buzzard, red kite will all often be seen - all just in an afternoon. Please remember we are guest in natures’ spot and respect the wildlife. It is also a lovely space to read, draw or paint; or even just have a quiet drink whilst soaking it all in. * Whilst Get away Hide away has a number of modern luxuries, it is still a wild camping site at heart and should be treated as such. Guest would need to be fully able to get around the site and up the various steps and ladder. Guest access Access is through a gated entrance at one end of the field from the road. Full instructions will be supplied upon booking.