Wwoofers are made very welcome to our small friendly organic hillside cottage garden set in a Welsh village upon the tranquil countryside fringes of the Brecon Beacons National Park UK.
Wwoof volunteers have contributed greatly to what we do through giving their enthusiastic help with crop growing, garden restoration and creating features. Activities are seasonal involving helping out around the garden, which provides good opportunities to learn about organic cultivation methods and wildlife friendly practices.
We are not a farm, originally starting out as part of a community learning project demonstrating small scale organic growing. We still grow vegetables in a wildlife friendly way with spaces for biodiversity upon our hillside cottage garden plots and try to give away as much produce as possible to community projects helping people on low incomes.
It’s a fairly easy going approach with us, where expected activities are varied and for no more than a few hours each day. Although this may nevertheless require a certain level of physical fitness and aptitude in aiming to provide a rewarding Wwoofer experience.
We keep a small flock of friendly ducks, where Wwoofers sharing in looking after them is always appreciated.
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On days off, there are many nearby places of interest for Wwoofers to explore during their stay, with our being upon the south western edge of the National Park and close to scenic coastlines. Also with access to cultural highlights, including those in not too far away Swansea and Cardiff.
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We have a well equipped kitchen providing good home cooked meals featuring plenty of mainly vegetarian wholefoods, with regular fresh bread baking as well. All food is provided, where Wwoofers are actively encouraged to share any favourite foods or meals they like to cook. All Wwoofer dietary preferences are fully met.
We provide excellent quality private room accommodation for all our Wwoofer stays as single or couples. This includes good wifi / internet access, showers and laundry. The accommodation has central heating and a large wood burning stove, so is always nice and warm.
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In travelling to us, arrangements can be made for Wwoofers to be picked up from our nearest Mainline Railway Station, which is Neath. We can also pick up at the regional bus stations in Brecon or Swansea, as well as places serviced by local buses near to us. If Wwoofers are arriving by air, we can do pick-ups at either Cardiff or Bristol Airports.
There is limited off-road parking for any Wwoofers who arrive by car, which could also accommodate a small camper van.
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Floss is our resident sheepdog. She loves to be around people, likes to play and go for walks. Wwoofers will be expected to let Floss out in the garden and watch over her from time to time.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Wild foraging
Seed saving or production
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Bakery
Traditional crafts
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Holistic management
Permaculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
