site by totaltpm.co.uk

A to Z What’s there? Stuff to take marked *
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
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 * For torch and PP3 for smoke detector if staying a long while. Charger there in top drawer of chest
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 5
CD Player New April 2007 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
Duvets New 15.6 tog down duvets April 2007 provided - 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 The cabin has a mains electricity supply (rare power cuts in storms in a harsh winter)
Floodlight 1 in shed on lead and another ready to use, faces the bedroom (plug by bedside socket.
Fire Extinguishers - Installed
Fire New Bosch Gas fire Feb 2007
Food * Sometimes there are dry goods eg salt/pepper, rice, tea/coffee etc but ask to be sure
VITAL NOTE: Grains/Pasta and nuts we keep in the microwave as this is mouse and squirrel proof.
They can smell chocolate and sugar a mile off and will eat their way through anything to get at it!
Fridge Full size fridge freezer
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
Heaters There's various effective options, a log burner and an automatic dehumidifier/warm air heater etc.
Hoover There is a Dyson and smaller vacuum cleaner
Insect repellent * You might need end July to end August mainly
Kettle Electric kettle provided
Keys - Arrangements will be made upon confirmation
Laundry * We do not offer this facility but there is a washing line. The socket is by the tiles/path
Linen * 1 single + 1 single mattress plus 1 double bed, duvets and pillows provided. PLEASE bring your own linen sheets/duvet covers/pillow cases and towels. Most people just put their linen on top/over ours
Log Burner No shortage of wood! If poss’ please chop/saw some to replenish as it takes 1 year to dry out.
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 There is one there
Mice repellents: There are 3 very effective electronic repellents in use and we haven't seen a mouse since.
Mobile phone New April 2007. There is a mobile phone at the cabin for use in emergencies and for incoming calls in case you need to leave an emergency contact number. the number is 07780 792716. If you wish to have use of this phone for outgoing calls you will need to buy a Vodaphone top up card BEFORE you go to the cabin. Ask for details in good time before your stay.
Night clothes * It's 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)
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 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 UNATTENDED
Tea Towels * Please bring 1 clean and take away 1 used. (there are a few there usually but this helps us)
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 chemical outside toilet (Shed with a light!) (heating to follow!)
Toaster Yes
Tools There is a very well equipped tool shed
Towels * Please bring your own. (There are some there for emergency use but we don't have a maid yet!)
Urn There is a hot water urn for washing. (Uses Water from the rainwater tank. Brass key inside key box)
Warm clothes * and boots for forest
Wash kit * Flannel very handy as there is no bathroom
Water for washing and the hot water urn is from the rainwater tank outside
Water (drinking) * ? Usually bottled tap water can be provided but please ask first, as often people
forget to bring empty containers back to London!
Wood for stove There is tons of it lying on the forest floor although dried out under cover works best
Please try and collect the same amount of firewood that you use, it really helps us!
Writing * Most people bring a pen and paper

Danaloka is a small, privately owned, non profit making organisation which just runs a Retreat Cabin. The owners are associated with the FWBO, Friends of the Western Buddhist Order © 2007 www.danaloka.com