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With winter feeling prefer it was clinging on for expensive life, I headed off for a fast solo weekend glamping break, staying in a Shepherd Hut within the grounds of the Samlesbury Corridor property within the lovely Ribble Valley. Learn on to search out out extra about my keep…
The place did I keep?
Hamlets at Samlesbury Corridor
Preston New Street
Samlesbury
Preston
PR5 0UP
E-book lodging or discover out extra at samlesburyhall.co.uk
My keep value £120 for 1 night time of glamping in a shepherd’s hut.
My Go to
Again in June 2019 a press launch landed in my inbox and was instantly smitten. It might need taken me nearly 4 years to get the prospect to go to, however I lastly positioned a last-minute reserving for a solo glamping break on the lovely Samlesbury Corridor within the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.
January and February felt interminable and I used to be in want of one thing to assist get me by way of the ending line to spring. Simply because the early indicators of spring started to make me really feel lighter, winter’s insistent grip as soon as once more tightened and this yr, like no different, I used to be pushed to hunt one thing to shake me out of stasis and absolutely awaken my spirit.
After I really feel this fashion there is just one factor that may do and that’s getting down with nature. I had contemplated tenting, however frankly, I had no need to be chilly, and a pesky lung an infection meant that my normal beloved open-water swimming was additionally out, so glamping was the perfect alternative.
In fact, I made a decision this simply 3 days earlier than I needed to go away. Looking for someplace that was open, not more than a 2-hour drive away, wasn’t too dear and had availability, was no imply feat, however I positively obtained fortunate!
The Magic Of Going Solo
I typically sing the praises of going solo and though I am keen on my husband and we fortunately spend all day every single day dwelling and dealing from residence collectively and are very not often away from one another’s aspect, I nonetheless suppose it’s necessary and wholesome to prise ourselves aside on occasion.
Sustaining a way of independence, even in a powerful relationship, is necessary for each companions (I consider the identical is true for moms and their younger children) and time alone provides me one thing I don’t get once I’m with my husband, household or mates. Silence.
I regard my solo jaunts as a religious recalibration.
That’s not essentially the silence of zero audio enter, extra the silencing of distractions. It provides me the chance to tune again into myself and hearken to me.
I regard my solo jaunts as a religious recalibration. After too lengthy, I are likely to get wound up with all the standard stresses of life, even simply the essential issues just like the psychological load of operating a house, understanding we’re about to expire of bathroom roll, planning dinner, housekeeping and all that mundane stuff that’s on a steady loop, taking on extra of our cache than we most likely realise.
I start to note my muscle tissue are perpetually tense, my head is crowded, my thoughts races and I begin to really feel typically a bit ‘off’. I used to energy by way of and ignore these emotions (after which inevitably burn out), however I’ve realized to establish, honour and soothe them.
The Lodging
Inside, the shepherd’s huts are lovely and actually heat and cosy. The decor was harmonious and the little ensuite toilet was fab too. The double mattress is definitely a double bunk mattress, making them a flexible possibility for small/younger households.
It’s price noting that inside, while there’s a toilet with a good bathe, there’s no cooking services. A kettle and mugs for tea and low making is nevertheless offered.
In a uncommon feat of spectacular ahead planning, once I booked my glamping lodging I additionally pre-booked my Sunday morning breakfast on-line, timing it to coincide with the glamping hut checkout time.
I are likely to veer between extraordinarily organised and doing issues weeks prematurely to the polar reverse, and this break was an awesome instance of my more and more chaotic manner of current.
@campingwithstyle Come work me on my solo weekend glamping staycation at @samlesburyhall staying in a cute, cosy little shepherds hut within the Ribble Valley. The weekend was all about relaxation and I obtained by way of a whole ebook in someday. Objective achieved 📙😁 #staycation #getaway #glamping #glampinglifestyle #gosolo #shepherdhut #solotravel #weekendbreak #lancashire #journey #coolplacestostay #campingwithstyle ♬ Sunshine – WIRA
Meals & Drink
There’s seating exterior in addition to a firepit and you should buy a fab little s’extra package too, and while the climate was notably uninteresting and drizzly throughout my keep, the cafe proved to be a useful asset.
In the summertime, cooking over the hearth pit and eating al fresco turns into a chance (be sure you take your individual plates, cutlery and so forth.) however within the depths of winter, self-catering isn’t actually potential. Nevertheless, proper on web site, there’s the slightly great Heritage Cafe.
Away from Samlesbury Corridor there’s a beautiful little foodhall, cafe and restaurant a 5 minute drive away at Huntleys Farm Store. Having visited there beforehand I knew precisely what I needed from the cafe, and their mochas are among the many finest I’ve ever tasted. Shout out for his or her Jammie Dodger blondies too!
The cafe is open from round 8.30am till 3.30pm on the weekend and I discovered it perfect for breakfast and I additionally dined there earlier than I checked in on arrival.
The service was pleasant and environment friendly and the meals was properly priced and superb high quality, with a good veggie breakfast and nice espresso . On the day I arrived I had a late lunch of ‘posh’ fishfinger sandwich and a glass of wine which was a beautiful solution to ease into my quick break.
The Verdict
The well-equipped, snug and cosy shepherds huts are set inside somewhat glamping hamlet, thoughtfully landscaped and perfect for everybody, from solo friends like me to households and even small teams.
The historical past tour of Samlesbury Corridor was fascinating and the on-site Heritage Cafe is superb. There’s a lot to do within the native space, from swimming within the river Ribble to walks up Pendle Hill so I can totally suggest a keep at Samlesbury Corridor Hamlets.
Causes to Go to
- Lovely, snug ensuite lodging
- Fabulous on-site eating on the Heritage Cafe and Dotties Wafflery
- It’s a beautiful space with a lot of nice outdoorsy issues to do
- The grounds of the corridor are actually fairly and properly maintained
DISCLOSURE | This journey was self-funded and isn’t a model collaboration and we weren’t paid to write down this assessment.
