Wild Billy’s Wagon - Luxury Glamping @ The Meadow

Welcome to The Meadow, nestled in a quiet corner of Broughton Hampshire, this idyllic 2 acre setting is tucked away and peaceful, but only 5 mins to the convenience of this typical English village. Whether you prefer to take the rowing boat out on the lake, play tennis on the grass court, or sit quietly by the Wallop Brook watching the trout and ducklings cruise by, your time at The Meadow is your own to relax and enjoy the stunning setting as you wish... The space Our first glamping unit, Wild Billy's is an original Showman’s Wagon built around 1890 and used for many years as an authentic travelling gypsy home. Now fully restored to his stunning former glory, you can enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of sleeping in an exquisite, original wagon - this cosy palace for two is uniquely inviting and a totally romantic experience! The Wagon may be off grid, but there are plenty of home comforts to make your stay luxurious - Wild Billy has a newly fitted wood burner, a comfy memory foam mattress and a toasty warm double duck duvet with fur throw….Imagine snuggling up in bed in the morning with a cuppa listening to the woodpecker chipping away, or sitting up and peek out into your stunning surroundings to see if you can spot our resident Kingfisher, or catch a glimpse of a roe deer walking past on The Meadow! Did we mention Gypsy Angel Row or our individual beautifully designed, private hot showers?? A picturesque 90 second walk from Wild Billy’s, meander along Gypsy Angel Row (our little wooded walkway) and you will find the brand new showers. Each shower is themed and dedicated solely for use by one unit, so there is no sharing, you and your travel companion will have your own stunning and private hot shower. So you may decide to cook amazingly tasty local buffalo burgers over the fire pit under the stars, or you can opt to take a short stroll to one of the local pubs for a meal or a tipple. Perhaps then finish your evening cosying up in front of the wood burner with a hot chocolate, or a large glass of wine - the choice is yours... Wild Billy’s is the perfect place to totally relax! Additional Extras (message us after booking to reserve & pay): Continental Breakfast Hamper, £20 The hamper for 2 people will be waiting at your unit when you arrive. Supplied by our excellent village shop. NB: Please advise any food intolerances English Breakfast Hamper, £24 The hamper will be waiting at your unit when you arrive, to enable you to cook breakfast for 2 people. Vegan options available. Supplied by our excellent village shop. NB: Please advise any food intolerances BBQ Dinner Hamper, £25.00 The hamper will be waiting at your unit when you arrive, to enable you to cook a bbq dinner for 2 people. Vegan options available. Supplied by our excellent village shop. NB: Please advise any food intolerances Table Setup by the Lake / River, £20.00 Perfect for a treat or special occasion, a romantic table is set for you in the stunning setting of The Meadow. Overlooking the river or lake, complete with candles and fairy lights, ready for your lunch or dinner (which can be delivered ready to eat). Let us know if this is a surprise for your partner! A bottle of TMG's Favourite Wine, £15.00 A bottle of one of our favourite red or white wines, waiting for you in your unit when you arrive. Prosecco & Chocolate Truffles, £20.00 A bottle of our favourite prosecco and a box of chocolate truffles, waiting for you in your unit when you arrive. *Check out our other glamping units! Mary’s Place - a gorgeous and completely unique glamping experience, offering a luxurious stay amongst perfect surroundings https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/36274385 The Magic Rat - a fully restored canal boat moored by its own private island! https://www.airbnb.com/h/themagicrat Exclusive use of The Meadow for up to 10 guests airbnb.com/h/tmg10 Groups of up to 6 guests airbnb.com/h/themeadowexclusivepackage Guest access We thought some FAQs might help! • How private is each unit? We are fortunate that we have just 3 glamping units over 2 acres at The Meadow, therefore guests will be naturally far apart in their own private areas - so although you will get glimpses of other guests through the trees, with a maximum of 6 glamping guests on site, the units are all beautifully private! Each unit has their own separate shower, private toilet, indoor and outdoor spaces and river side seating. • The Meadow is off grid – what does that actually mean? In a nutshell, getting away from it all without the distractions of modern life! So instead of electric lights, you have solar and battery alternatives; instead of music from a Wifi speaker, you have the sounds of the woodpeckers, kingfishers, ducks and owls! But don’t worry, we have supplied everything you need to have a very comfortable and relaxing stay. • Is there no electric at all on site? Not quite! There is no electric at the units, however, a picturesque 90 second walk away along Gypsy Angel Row brings you to The Old Store which has electric sockets (if you really need to check your phone/device!), a hairdryer and a fridge freezer for your milk / food. We also supply ice packs so you have the option of keeping food cold in the glamping unit. • What are the cooking options? - Each unit has a large fire pit and traditional Romany tripod to cook/bbq your own meals from scratch. - There is also a gas ring to give you the option of cooking/boiling vegetables picked straight from our garden or re heating any prepared food you would like to bring. All pots & pans, cooking utensils and a kettle are supplied. - There is a mini kitchen prep area set up amongst the trees and an outside table and chairs for each unit. - In case of inclement weather, you can use the beautiful summer house. - Dishwashing is available in the butler’s sink next to the Old Store and showers where you’ll find hot running water. - There is a good pub in the village within a 5 minute walk and many other food / take away options slightly further afield. Details of local restaurants will be in your unit, if you would like this info in advance, we can email it to you. - We also have two local options which will deliver ready to eat food directly to your unit: Italian deli Prego or excellent caterers McCrimmon & Reid can deliver a menu of your choice. Please let us know if you would like further details on any of the above options. Our advice? Look at the weather and plan ahead 😁 • What about showers? A picturesque 90 second walk away along Gypsy Angel Row (our little wooded walkway) you will find the new showers. Each shower is themed and dedicated solely for use by one unit, so there is no sharing, you and your travel companion will have your own beautiful private hot shower. • How do the compost toilets work? Do they smell?? They don’t smell at all! All you have to do is throw a handful of sawdust into the bucket after each use and this provides the balance of carbon and nitrogen required for the decomposition process – and that’s it (no need to empty any containers)! Just think of it as a toilet without a flush which is chemical free, is easy to maintain and gives an environmentally friendly solution – all in an attractive hut that blends well with all surroundings. Definitely an important part of your glamping experience, nothing to be daunted by! • How big is Wild Billy’s inside? As it is a Showman’s caravan, it has significantly more room than the traditional and more common gypsy (‘bow top’) caravan. There is plenty of room to stand up inside and for 2 people to walk around and no shortage of storage space for clothes, food, drink etc. Bed size is just slightly under double sized, but full length at 6’ 3’’, so a good size to cosy up as a couple, but still absolutely comfy enough to get a good night’s sleep. However, if you both want to starfish or avoid your sleeping partner it may not be for you, it’s all about romance! • How do we stay warm? The glampsite is unheated, so please check the weather and pack appropriate clothing. Outdoors, you have a large fire pit to gather round to keep you warm, inside Wild Billy’s there is a brand new wood burner that pumps out the heat! We have found though that even without the wood burner on Wild Billy’s is quite warm, even on a cool evening with the duck down quilt and fur throw, you will be nice and toasty! • Can you accommodate pets? There is a lot of wildlife around the glampsite, therefore we are afraid pets are not permitted. • Is it strictly no kids on site? The Meadow is advertised as a relaxing retreat, therefore it is generally adults only, to ensure all guests get peace and tranquillity. However, in certain circumstances, for instance if a family was to book all units, or be the only guests on site, kids would be welcome - please enquire to see if we can accommodate. Please bear in mind that it is not a suitable venue for very young kids as there is a small river running through the glampsite, plus a lake and lots of natural trip hazards (tree roots etc). • What is provided on site? - Wild Billy’s is fully equipped with vintage crockery and all the cutlery, pans and cooking implements you should need for your stay. - A significant amount of wood for the fire pit and wood burner, lighters and kindling (additional wood can be purchased for £5 a crate) - Gas for the gas ring - Towels and bedding - Hot water bottles - Drinking water, water for cooking - Solar lights, 2 LED lamps - Ice packs - Fridge freezer (in The Store) - Washing up liquid, bowl, sponges etc - Starter tea and coffee - Antibac gel/wipes • You won't have to bring much, but perhaps consider packing: - Head torches / extra torches (some are provided), charger / batteries - Sun tan lotion, caps, sunglasses - Wellies - Slippers (for inside the caravan) - Easy slip on shoes, dressing gown / loungewear (for early morning toilet / shower trips) - Blankets / throws (for sitting round the firepit) - Food & drinks (inc coffee / tea / sugar) - Kitchen roll - Any medication / medicines required - Toiletries - Your own antibacterial products (there will also be some provided on site) Other things to note Check out our other glamping units! Mary’s Place - a gorgeous and completely unique glamping experience, offering a luxurious stay amongst perfect surroundings! https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/36274385 The Magic Rat - a fully restored canal boat moored by its own private island! https://www.airbnb.com/h/themagicrat airbnb.com/h/tmg10 for group stays airbnb.com/h/themeadowexclusivepackage for groups of up to 6 guests