A to Z - What’s there and what to take
etc
Please make suggestions! This list is updated
regularly by YOUR contributions
Appliances Lots! There’s a kettle, toaster, percolator, urn,
hoover, steam iron, even a radio and tv
Artist Materials * There is an excellent easel which has been donated
Bathroom There is no bathroom YET! So you wash down at the sink (Sep
bowls for bodies!)
Binoculars Provided as well as bird and tree books
Batteries * You’ll need 5 or 6 AA for the small torch and smoke detector.
If you bring rechargeable there’s a charger.
Bird spotting There is a basic bird spotting identification book
Beds There is a full size double bed in the bedroom through the archway.
In the sitting room there is a single bed plus a single mattress and
a comfy sofa. (+ camp bed)
Boots + Galoshes * Wellies in winter and a hat! (Some Wellies are available
there)
Camera + Film * People often regret not having one with them
Camp bed There is one available by arrangement if you need to sleep
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CD Player There is basic radio/cassette and CD player there. Bring own
CD’s!
Cleaning materials * Washing up liquid and cleaning items are provided
but Eco stuff always welcome
C02 Detector - Latest model installed
Cooker Full size gas cooker with 4 rings, grill and oven
Cooking Utensils Provided: There are many pots and pans and almost every
item of cutlery you could think of.
Coffee Percolator There is a fab 70’s Russell Hobbs percolator. Great
cup of coffee (bring coarse ground) *
Cutlery There’s loads and even some fairly good sharp cooks knives
Dehumidifier. There is an excellent one there. The cabin is not a damp
place anyway
Dehumidifier: There is an automatic dehumidifier but since the refurb' it hasn't been needed
Duvets 15.6 tog down duvets provided – BUT please supply your own linen
Easel There is a 5 ft A frame easel for artists to make use of
Ecover * washing up fluid and cream cleanser always welcome.
Electricity: There is mains electricity (and the rare power cut
during harsh winter storms)
Floodlight 1 in shed on lead and another outside the bedroom
(plug by bedside socket.
Fire Extinguishers - Installed
Fires: Bosch Gas fire, log burner, electric oil filled radiator etc
Food * Sometimes there are dry goods + seasonings, tea/coffee
etc but ask, to be sure
VITAL NOTE: Grains/Pasta and nuts etc we keep in tins as if you leave
the door open the squirrel can smell stuff and will visit!
Fridge Full size fridge - replaced Jan 2010
Fuel Provided. Electricity is on mains. Bottled Gas for cooking and
log burner etc
Gardening There’s gloves to wellies and every tool you could think of
Gloves: There are heavy duty gloves there for gardening and doing the
gutters etc
Heating: There are various options, log burner, gas fire, electric oil filled radiator etc
Hoover There is a vacuum cleaner and a small hand-held
Insect repellent * If you are very sensitive, July/Aug, but only 1 sufferer in 7 years
Kettle Electric kettle provided
Keys - Arrangements will be made upon confirmation
Lawnmower: There are several. DO NOT TURN THE MOWER ON ITS SIDE . It
costs £50 to de-oil the carb and filter and will not work afterwards
Laundry - See linen below - we do not provide bed linen or towels
Linen * The main bed is a Double and there are 2 singles and a blow
up mattress as well. Duvets and pillows are provided but * PLEASE bring your own linen sheets/duvet covers/pillow cases and towels.
Log Burner No shortage of wood on the forest floor but please chop/saw what you use as we don't have a resident lumberjack!.
New glass door for log burner/stove. Nice cosy warm glow off the logs!
Map Provided - Ordnance Survey map
Matches Take new! * Although there's usually some there, they sometimes
go soft (winter)
Marvel milk powder some in stock usually or UHT/Soya milk.
Medication * The cabin is not near a chemist! If you are being prescribed
anything take care.
Meditation Basic cushions and stool provided.
Microwave: Improved model installed Jan 2010
Mice repellents: There are 3 very effective electronic repellents in
use and we haven't seen a mouse since.
Mobile phones * most networks can get a signal either in the cabin or
within 10 metres
Night clothes * It is a cabin and although double glazed and insulated
bring warm clothes in winter.
Postcards There are some there for you to use/take. (Please leave a
small donation)
Percolator yes
Puja Book There is one there on the bookcase shelf
Radio There is a small CD player with radio. Please feel free to put
it in the shed if you don’t want to use it.
Shrine There are a couple of Rupas, a Vajra and some meditation cushions
there (not huge amount)
Slippers * Muddy shoes best left by kitchen door. Some Wellies in shed.
Smoke / CO2 Detector - Latest one installed - insert batteries upon
arrival
Small torch There are some there including a huge spotlight and chargers.
Soap powder * Please bring if you intend to wash out clothes etc
Stone? * Speak to Peter about the future granite wall ! Paving slabs?
Stove Log burning stove and no shortage of wood! (there is a cast iron
stew pot.. excellent for soups/stews)
Tea light candles * For your shrine - NO NAKED FLAMES TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED
for even a minute
Tea Towels * Please bring clean ones and take away the dirty. (kind of recycling clean ones!)
Telescope Reflecting telescope provided with Astral charts and a Moon
Map for star gazers!
Television There is a tv there. Please put it in the shed for your stay
if you don’t want to use it.
Tent There is a top quality 4 room ‘breathable’ tent available by arrangement
Tissues + Toilet Paper * some usually there but bring a spare!
Toilet There is a bio-friendly flushing chemical toilet (New Jan 2010) (Shed with a
light!)
Toaster Yes
Tools There is a very well equipped tool shed
Towels * Please bring your own. (One there for emergency
use but we don't have a maid yet!)
Urn There is a hot water urn for washing.
Warm clothes * and boots for forest
Wash kit * Flannel very handy as there is no bathroom yet
Water ( washing) + hot water urn is from the rainwater tank outside (Brass key inside key box)
Water (drinking) * ? Usually bottled tap water can be provided but please
ask first as often people forget to bring empty containers back to London
and this messes up the system!
Mineral Water 8 Litres for £3.50 Bottled spring water is available by arrangment (when we provide transport)
Wellington Boots: There are 3 pairs in the woodshed
Stream Water: Some people do use the stream water but that is up to you and if in doubt I would recommend using baby bottle sterilising tablets as a precaution anyway. Obviously we cannot be held responsible for this natural resource.
In 2010 we are trying to get a mains water
connection, and then hot running water and environmentally friendly drainage.
Watch this space......
