The Straw Lodge for Groups
The Straw Lodge for Groups
Description
Fordhall Organic Farm is England’s first community owned farm & has been organic for over 65 years. Our Straw Lodge offers unique bunkhouse style accommodation in a location which encourages people to get immersed in nature & enjoy the wonderful landscape. This unique straw bale structure was built using traditional methods.Located on outskirts of Market Drayton, just 20 miles from Shrewsbury, 16 miles from Stoke-on Trent with its pottery attractions and Ironbridge UNESCO Heritage site is 35mins The space The building consists of: Large living space with exposed timber frame, log burner, dining table/chairs and adult beanbags for relaxing Large kitchen with central island (lowered at one end for accessibility) commercial electric six ring cooker, dishwasher, fridge and double sinks Private double bedroom with a triple sleeper bed (double bed on bottom level, single bunk bed on top) Accessible wet room/toilet which is ensuite to the private double bedroom Private single bedroom with one set of single bunk beds Two dormitory style bedrooms with five sets of single bunk beds in each (bunks are suitable for adults) Access to two showers and five toilets Decking and enclosed outside area Car park What we include: Heat / light / power Bedding packs provided for you to make your beds, towels included of 1 x hand towel and 1 x bath towel per person booked. Tea/coffee supplies Basic kitchen equipment – pots, pans, knives, chopping board, utensils Basic cleaning supplies – washing up liquid etc, tea towels, dishcloths etc. Crockery – plates, bowls, glassware, mugs One basket of logs and firelighters in the winter months only, additional can be purchased from the farm shop. Toilet rolls What you need to bring: Food including basic items such as milk, butter, bread, cooking oils etc. Disposable cooking supplies such as tin foil, kitchen paper Portable radio if you wish to listen to music etc Family entertainment such as games – there is no TV in the property Sensible footwear for a farm location - wellies are advised! Slippers for inside the building, we request outdoor footwear is left on the boot racks Other things to note No television in the property but it has free high speed internet access. Family board games available.
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