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A woody break

2 days - GR01

	2 days in the woods!
	Discover Sussex and its special range of woody pursuits
	Have a go at wild mushroom picking (seasonal)
	Enjoy a llama trek
	Use our Discovery Information to explore further afield

	2 day break: Friday to Sunday
	Price: £125 per person
	Range of accommodation

Tailor made: Get in touch if you would like us to put together a special tailor made package

Available from: Spring 06. We can tailor make a break for you sooner if you wish - just get in touch

Group size: Some of the activities are held in groups of between 5 and 12. You can book as a single person or as a group of any size

To enquire: Email us at

or call 0845 458 2799

Your activity

Britain's woodlands are excellent places to get active, stimulate your senses or relax within a beautiful setting. They are great places for exercise, such as walking and cycling; for relaxing, offering peace and tranquility; and for raising the spirits, through sights, smells and experiences.

Your woody activities are based in the ancient woodlands of East Sussex.
Choose from the following 2 options or add in your own ideas from our selection of 'Tailored Options' (see info box further down on the right).
1. Spend the morning with a guide hunting, identifying and cooking your own woodland fungal harvest (note this is a seasonal activity).
2. Take a woodland trek with an inquisitive llama carrying your picnic lunch. Rest and dine in the picnic area situated in the heart of the woodland.
You can also use your Discovery Information to explore the beauty and heritage of the High Weald surrounding your accommodation.

Your accommodation

Beech Hill Farm, Heathfield - This traditional Sussex farmhouse, located in the High Welad offers peaceful, comfortable rooms. It's set in a 20-acre organically run smallholding with two ancient hammer ponds and panoramic views virtually unchanged since medieval times. All accommodation has views over the gardens and the High Weald. You will stay in one or more of the following properties depending on your group size:

The Coach House: fully restored 18th century cottage for 2adults, plus baby, 4Star ETC rated with double/twin beds, shower, s/c faciilties, parking.
The Studio Sanctuary: unique space in converted building with sleeping accommodation for 2/3 adults (double bed in separate bedroom) futon and sofa bed, plus baby; shower, kitchen area own parking
Main Farmhouse: two double ( 1 double/twin, 1 2 twin beds) and one small single bedrooms in rear wing of main house, own bathroom, breakfast room and small meal preparation area, main parking, entrance to garden.

Features of Beech Hill Farm include:

Wood is everywhere. Your host, Julia paints ancient trees and has a continuous tree and hedge-planting programme.
Winner of two Awards in 2004 :BETRE Green Energy Award and SEEDA Sustainable Business Award (Resource Efficiency).
20 acre organic farm with rare breed sheep.
Rainwater harvesting.
In the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Rich and varied local landscape.
Local produce DIY breakfast & good local pub for evening meals.
For a 'multimap' showing location click here (external link).

Your destination

The High Weald is a historic landscape at the heart of South East England. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for its rolling hills, small, irregular fields, abundant woods and hedges, scattered farmsteads and sunken lanes.

A medieval landscape unchanged for five centuries, created and maintained by traditional farming
‘Weald’ means wilderness or forest and the area has the highest proportion of ancient woodland in the country.
‘Hammer’ ponds provide evidence of the Wealdon Iron industry, once the largest in the country with a history going back 2000 years.

Your free Discovery Pack

The Discovery Pack is a combination of specially tailored Discovery Information and a Discovery Product for you to experience during your break and then take home to use after your break.

Discovery Information consists of details of the activities you have chosen and of local area information including a description, history, maps and places to visit. Click here for more details.
The Discovery Information is sent to you as a website when you book so that you can plan ahead and make the most of your stay.
Choose which local walks or cycle rides you would like to do from the doorstep of your accommodation.
Choose your Discovery Product before you travel from a selection of products specifically tailored for you or your chosen discovery break.
Example products for A Woody Break might include: A Trees for Life diary or calendar, a wooden newspaper seedling pot making kit or, for a couple, a newspaper logmaker.

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Break itinerary