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Withyfield Cottage, Merrion Farm, Bines Green, Partridge Green, Horsham.
West Sussex, RH13 8EH
Please contact Janice : 01403 711544 or 07733238169 merrionfarm@aol.com
Withyfield Cottage
Located on a working dairy farm on the edge of the South Downs National Park, this unique, new, roundwood timber, straw bale and cedar shingle holiday cottage is available for hire from May. Inspired and built by Ben Law and his team (as seen on Channel 4’s Grand Designs) the cottage is comfortably furnished and well equipped. (Sleeps 6)
The build has been undertaken by craftsmen. All the wood has been grown in West Sussex and a lot of it has come from the nearby Cowdray Estate. The exterior cladding and the boards on the veranda are made of oak from our farm. The clay plaster render used to seal the gaps on the outside is made of Weald clay taken from the foundations. Our straw insulation comes from a neighbour’s farm. The cedar shingles are made from local wood.
Explore footpaths from the door, picnic or fish by the river, watch the wildlife or enjoy a camp fire.
Further afield, walk or cycle in the South Downs National Park or visit the coast.
Brighton, Steyning and Arundel are all within 30 miles.
(Prices: £490-£875 per week)
Special offer:
15% reduction in price on bookings made before May 12th 2011
Facilities:
Open plan living area *3 bedrooms [1 double and 2 doubles or twins (with zip and link beds)] *1 bathroom and 1 ensuite *wood burner (with wood supply) *Well equipped kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine *ample parking *veranda and deck *BBQ, enclosed private meadow and woodland campfire area *wheelchair friendly *linen and towels included *TV, wifi, DVD and mobile reception *cot and highchair available *welcome pack *dog kennel and run available *fishing by arrangement
Points of interest:
Pubs within walking distance* shops 2 miles* no smoking inside * cyclists, walkers and dogs welcome *short breaks available * chicken coop and run (optional)* informal tour of dairy farm (optional).
Please contact Janice Griffiths for more information
Telephone: 01403 711544 or 07733238169
email: merrionfarm@aol.com
February Already!
The cottage is progressing well. Lime plaster has been sprayed on the internal walls. Electrics and plumbing are going in. Dylan has been milling up some of our oak trees for the external cladding. The rest of the team has started cladding the south wall. The effect is wonderful, you really get a feel for how it is going to look when finished.
Straw Bales and Wool
Our holiday cottage is still on schedule. Eight inches of sheeps wool has been added to the roof, cosy. The straw bale walls are under construction. Most of the wiring and water pipes are in place. We are now taking bookings from May!
