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A tranquil self-catering turf roofed earth house that nestles into a hill with views over three counties. Sleeping 2 people this property is the ultimate "back to nature" retreat and was made with love and featured on the TV programme Grand Designs.

Located close to the England/Wales border, this property is in a great location close to many picturesque market towns including Ross-on-Wye, Hereford and a little further away Hay-on-Wye, where there is a famous annual book festival. You can choose to explore the many areas of natural beauty on foot, or step back in time in Hereford Cathedral with a viewing of the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map of the world dating from the 13th century! The owners Ed and Rowena are always happy to advise you on local places to visit and as such will send you a what's on guide for Herefordshire two weeks before your arrival so you can plan your stay. Equally they can tell you about great local walks that can end at a pub, enabling you to quench your thirst!

At The DugOut, take time to appreciate the hours of labour that have gone into making this property so unique. The quirky cut stone floor, pulley light switches, hand carved light fittings, the natural wooden beams, book encased bath and the roundwood, chestnut king size bed all add to the individuality of this house. Even the curtains have been custom printed and the property houses local arts and crafts, some of which are for sale.

The house is eco-friendly and as such all the plant based cleaning products and toiletries are supplied for your use.

Add a woodwork or smallholding workshop to your stay for £50 and learn the skills of using different tools for different techniques or how to care for farm animals. Daily and seasonal tasks are ongoing; hedge laying, logging firewood, lambing, kidding, scything, feeding and caring for the animals, milking and cheese making, collecting eggs, gardening, growing and harvesting veg and fruit and you are welcome to work alongside the owners or simply observe.

There is also a small shop on site where you can purchase homemade and seasonal produce. Provisions include, milk and milk alternatives, tinned beans and tomatoes, local cheeses, local bacon, pasta, rice, oat cakes, a selection of teas and ground coffee, fresh eggs from the smallholding, fresh home made bread, home made cake/biscuits, local apple juice, home made jams and marmalade, seasonal vegetables and fruit.

Optional Wifi. No children or pets.

2 night minimum stay.

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