Ludlow accommodation, eco lodge in Shropshire, England

Cabin sleeps 4+2. The walls are made from Welsh Douglas fir logs, peeled and hand-scribed to fit snugly together. Roof and floor are highly insulated using sheeps wool, also from Wales, and a wood pellet stove makes the cabin cosy all year round. Solar water-heating, induction hob, energy efficient appliances, low energy and LED lighting, 'Deep Green' electricity tariff.

Designed for outdoor living, when the British weather allows it, with large covered areas of boardwalk on 2 sides, leading onto a sheltered meadow, in turn bordered by a river. There's plenty of interesting wildlife sharing the meadow with the cabin so you should see and hear the local wildlife.

We have a high level of disabled accessibility - level access throughout, wetroom (shower but no bath), and extra wide (950mm) doors.

Ludlow (2 miles away) is well known nationally for its locally produced food and restaurants, and has a good range of sports facilities, unusual shops and festivals. There is also some glorious rolling countryside on the doorstep, including the Shropshire Hills and the Teme Valley, and there are plenty of enjoyable outdoor activities to choose from. Cycle hire by arrangement. Short stretch of unstocked fishing available.

The cabin sleeps 6. There is a double bedroom, a further bedroom with 2 single beds and a double sofabed in the living area (please note the living area has some high level areas of glass which have no means of excluding light). There is a wetroom, with shower, toilet and handbasin. The main part of the cabin is an open plan kitchen/dining and living area.

Kitchen facilities include: an induction hob, single fan oven, washing machine, dishwasher, and microwave. All electrical appliances have been chosen with low energy consumption as the overriding consideration.

Living room facilities include: TV, with a home cinema that plays DVDs and CDs. The acoustics of the living area are lively, so bring CDs! There is a selection of books, games and DVDs.

There are several features that connect the cabin to the outdoors, including a wide folding door on the South side, and a large covered sitting area on the West side. All exterior doors have large amounts of glass in them, so you should see and hear the local wildlife, which includes kingfishers, otters (you'd have to spend serious amounts of time by the river), three species of woodpecker, badgers and foxes.

Disabled access: High level of disabled accessibility - level access and extra wide (950mm) doors throughout, wetroom (shower but no bath) fully equipped with grabrails. Guide dogs welcome.

Walking and cycling friendly: Cycle and Electric bike hire available by prior arrangement. Lots of information and word of mouth ideas for walking. By road: For driving directions, we will send you instructions with booking details.
By rail: Nearest railway station – Ludlow (2 miles) – we will pick up from station if required.
By air: Nearest airport – Birmingham (approx. 1½ hrs drive).