Millie the Hut
Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Wegnalls Mill
- Our low price promise from £95 p/n
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Shepherd's hut
Sleeps 2
- One double bed
Overview
You find Millie, glowing with the warmth of a wood burner and golden lantern light, down a leafy lane, where steam trains once ran, and over an old Victorian bridge. Her private meadow is bordered by the Hindwell Brook, that adds its soothing ripple to the background music of the birds and bees. You can take a dip in the water or just cool your toes if summer has left the level low, on the banks you’ll find a parasol and pair of deck chairs to relax in, and a firepit where you can cook up meals on the tripod. If you’re not confident in your wild cookery skills, then there’s a BBQ and more traditional facilities in Millie’s kitchen, with Millie’s Shack, the wood and tin structure next door, lit for romantic dining on whatever you’ve rustled up. Then you can retire to the riverside fire pit for toasted marshmallows and an after dinner drink, while the stars burst out in some of Britain’s clearest skies.
The stars aren’t the only thing worth watching for while you’re staying with Millie. There’s a host of wildlife in the woods around you, even if you don’t count the flock of Welsh Mule sheep in the field. Keep an eye and an ear out for kites, buzzards and owls while you’re out in the meadow or on long walks down the old railway path or along the Offa’s Dyke trail, which you can join in nearby Kington. If you’re looking for a gentle stroll then head into Presteigne, about 15-20 minutes away on foot, where you’ll find some great places to eat and drink as well as a cinema club and regular live music. The temptation though, and one we really think you should give in to, is just to lie back in the field and let Millie, the meadow and the sound of the river bliss you out for a few days.
Essentials
The important stuff
- Check in: 3 pm
- Check out: 10 am
- Please bring walking boots and/or wellies (in wet weather) and a torch
- Please note that guests must keep gates closed at all times due to sheep being in the field
- Generous initial amount of firewood for woodburner and firepit provided free of charge. Extra wood can be bought locally.
- Mobile phone signal (dependent on network)
- No WiFi
Sleeping arrangements
- One double bed
Cooking
- Induction hob
- Microwave
- Fridge freezer
- Fully equipped kitchen
- BBQ
- Toaster
Washing
- Shower
- Flushing toilet
- Bathroom toiletries provided
Heating, lighting & bedding
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Hypnos Mattress
- Wood-burner
- Small electric heater will be provided in the colder months
- Electric lighting
- USB sockets
Entertainment
- Bluetooth radio
- Cards
- Board games
Getting there
Wegnalls Mill, Herefordshire, Presteigne LD8 2LD
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By car
The postcode is LD8 2LD but some Sat Navs won’t get you to the property. The site is just south of Presteigne, off the roundabout where the B4355 meets the B4362. Take the minor slip road off the roundabout signposted ‘The Wegnalls’. If you’re coming from Presteigne direction this is the first exit, if you're coming from Kington direction, it’s the last exit. Go 50 metres down the lane and just past the first/only house on the right, turn immediately right onto the drive, signposted Wegnalls Mill, and continue to the end where you will see parking in front of the house.
If you have any trouble finding Wegnalls Mill, just give the owners a call and they'll be happy to help.
By public transport
There's a bus stop 1 mile away and Knighton station is 6 miles away.
Food & Drink
At Wegnalls Mill
The following is provided: Bread, tea, ground coffee, sugar, milk and butter (non-dairy if requested in advance), free-range local eggs, cooking oil, salad-dressing and salt and pepper.
Local shops
There is a butcher, a baker, a fish, fruit and veg shop, a deli, a Spar and Premier convenience stores, all on Presteigne High Street, just one mile away.
Pubs & restaurants
For such a small town Presteigne has a surprisingly good choice of places to eat. It's an easy stroll into town (1 mile), much of it on the pavement.
Daphne’s - The owners favourite for their authentic charred thin-crust Italian pizzas, home-brewed ciders and perries, the welcoming hosts (Dani and Autumn) and weekend buzz.
Crocketts - A smorgasbord of creative tapas-style dishes eg citrus cured tuna loin with avocado, cured red onion, chilli and coconut or rosemary polenta and charred tenderstem broccoli with romesco sauce.
Number 46 Wine Bar - Specialises in burgers and serves the best-value cocktails in town.
Wild Thyme - Classy Italian Cucina eg courgette and mint polpettine with pistachio pesto is served in an attractive setting.
For tea and coffee by day, the owners recommend Workhouse Gallery which also sells artisan lifestyle wares and specialise in carpets, rugs and kilims.
Takeaways - If you’ve had a tiring day and fancy a takeaway, there's perfect pizza from Daphne’s, delicious fish and chips from the Victoria Fish Bar, or you can go Chinese at The Cabin.
Pubs - Presteigne offers three pubs plus the black-and-white landmark 400-year old Radnorshire Arms Hotel with an attractive beer garden.
Activities
At Wegnalls Mill
Wild swimming in the Hindwell which borders Millie's field (general wild swimming rules must be observed and all swimming is at guests’ own risk).
Places to visit
Presteigne’s award-winning gas-lit Judge’s Lodgings is a large, atmospheric, elegant upstairs-downstairs house, complete with courtroom and cells, and will show you what life was like locally 150 years ago (open July-Oct).
The world-famous book town of Hay-on-Wye, with its artisan shops and places to eat and drink is worth a visit anytime of year, whether or not you’re a bibliophile.
Ludlow, famous for its food, is a gem of Georgian architecture with a romantic ruined castle. The town stages almost daily markets, hosts several festivals a year and has some good vintage and antique shopping.
Leominster (‘lemster’) is chock-a-block with good value vintage and antique shops. Closeby are two fine National Trust properties, Berrington Hall and Croft Castle.
Outdoor & active
The Marches (the Welsh Borders) is a wonderful place for walking and the old railway line footpath leading directly from Millie’s Field, makes it easy to stride straight out without the need for a car.
Offa’s Dyke, a long-distance waymarked footpath which traditionally marks the border between England and Wales, runs close by Presteigne and is easily accessed via the neighbouring small towns of Knighton, where you’ll find the Offa’s Dyke Information Centre, and Kington where several long-distance paths converge to make this a regional walking hub with a major walking festival in September.
A favourite easy (if quite steep) walk ascends Hergest Ridge in Kington, made famous by musician Mike Oldfield, offering wonderful 360-degree views of neighbouring counties.
The River Wye is a wonderful place to either learn to canoe or to hone your paddling skills. The nearest centres are at Hay-on-Wye.
With so little light pollution, stargazing from your hut (clear weather permitting) may well be a highlight of your visit. If you want to learn more, on the edge of Presteigne is the Spaceguard Centre, an observatory that monitors asteroids and comets near the earth, and is open to the public.
The Radnor Ring Cycle Route. This 84-mile circular cycle route follows country lanes, river valleys, traffic-free trails and mountain roads around the old county of Radnorshire, offering spectacular views of some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in mid-Wales. The route is dotted with pubs that provide perfect places to stop for lunch and as an introduction to cycle touring in Wales, is hard to beat. Only very experienced cyclists should tackle it all in one go as there are some very tough sections, but as the route passes a number of railway stations on the scenic Heart of Wales railway line, even cycle softies can take their bikes on the train, hop off, then cycle to the next station, hop back on, travel to the next station, hop off (repeat until tired …) and have a lovely day!
Meet your hosts
Meet Paul and Glenys
Paul is an award-winning travel writer and has experienced all levels of accommodations and hospitality around the world, from sipping mint tea by the campfire outside a primitive straw hut in the Sahara to haute cuisine and Presidential Suites in world capitals. His aim now is to provide an experience that he as a professional would enjoy and recommend. Paul can offer guests advice on many places to visit in the area. His latest publication, Destination HAY, features the nearby world-famous book town. Glenys has a passion for arts and crafts in the widest sense, reflected in the Hut interior with a mix of repurposed, recycled and upcycled furnishings.
Wildlife & the environment
The Marches are full of wildlife and the owners' fields are no exception with owls, woodpeckers, red kites, buzzards, pheasants, swifts and foxes all present. Depending on the time of year you’ll hear majestic red kites and buzzards 'mewing' high overhead, the staccato tones of a male pheasant staking out his patch (cock fights are common!), the eerie towhit-towhoo of tawny owls, and (if you’re lucky) the chattering of baby owls in the sycamore used as a nursery for the past two years on the edge of Millie’s field. Early morning brings out the rabbits, while the eagle-eyed may see brown trout leaping out the Hindwell in summer.
Reviews
We booked our stay at Millie the Hut looking for two things: romance and seclusion and found both in spades. Paul and Glenys welcomed us upon our arrival, helping us ferry our stuff down a track to the private field the hut resides in. It really is a stunning location, the river wending a mere 10ft from the hut. They showed us around and although of course it's a hut, we never felt cramped or short on space. A large comfortable double bed makes for cosy nights, ample kitchen space if you want to cook indoors, and a separate toilet and shower - it's amazing it has all been squeezed in! We felt extremely welcomed, especially with the addition of a generous welcome pack, fresh butter and eggs in the kitchen. The outdoor cooking area is wonderful at night, with an ample supply of wood for the fire pit, we sat out for hours. We were never cold in the hut at night as the small wood burning stove floods it with warmth. Providing maps, and recommendations for food and walks (Daphne's is a must) we both had just a wonderful time and couldn't fault anything about the experience. The area is beautiful and Paul & Glenys warm hosts, we'll be back, can't recommend them highly enough!
25/10/2024Will
Absolutely brilliant. We stayed in August 24 and found the hut to be beautiful and the outdoor area extremely charming. We had everything we needed and more. It’s a beautiful location just down by the little brook and the perfect distance to work into Presteigne. We really liked the outdoor cooking shelter full of quirk and interest. Loved the decor and style. The hosts were simply lovely and directed us to lots of good ideas for places to eat etc. we can recommend canoeing with wye valley canoes - that was brill. We also enjoyed cycling and walking. We didn’t want to leave.
19/08/2024Ruby
We had a fantastic stay at Millie the Hut. The location was beautiful and the hut was very cosy. The hosts were incredibly friendly and very helpful, going above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay - possibly the nicest hosts we've ever had! The hut itself was lovely, stocked with everything we could need and the wonderful welcome package was a very thoughtful bonus.
12/08/2024Katie
Great stay - loved the outdoor space and the opportunity to cook open air. The stream was lovely to briefly swim in and town an easy walk. Cozy but with easily enough room for two and everything we needed - the welcome pack was awesome. Thanks!
02/08/2024Tanya
Would we stay here again? Most Definitely! Millie the hut has so much character and charm, tastefully decorated and in the most idyllic setting in it's own private field right next to the brook. The hosts Paul and Glenys were very accommodating and respected our privacy but were also on hand should we needed anything. We stretched our legs with an easy walk into Presteigne for a coffee and a bite to eat but to be honest we couldn't wait to get back to the site and soak up more of it's relaxing natural ambience. The outdoor shack is a wonderful addition and was a magical place to sit in the evening with the solar and tea lights on, watching the flames from the fire bowl. We really did enjoy a lovely 'special' few days here made even better with glorious weather.
31/07/2024Adrian
Booking Terms
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Book with us in confidence knowing you won’t find that place cheaper elsewhere. All of the prices we display are set and matched by our Owners. (In this world of foreign currency, we do have to say 'subject to exchange rates' for some of our European places.)
What does ‘from price’ mean?
Our ‘from price’ is based on a four night stay in low season and designed to help you to compare different prices across our collection. Some of our Owners vary their nightly rates and check in days throughout the year, so it may differ from the rate quoted below the calendar. It is quite common (although by no means universal) for places to charge a little more in peak season or for shorter stays, to cover changeover costs. Consider booking longer stays during the cooler months if you’re looking for the lowest nightly rates.
Agency Terms & Conditions
Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
Thank you for wading through all the very boring, but very important stuff above.
Now the outdoors is calling, so go and get wild in nature!
We booked our stay at Millie the Hut looking for two things: romance and seclusion and found both in spades. Paul and Glenys welcomed us upon our arrival, helping us ferry our stuff down a track to the private field the hut resides in. It really is a stunning location, the river wending a mere 10ft from the hut. They showed us around and although of course it's a hut, we never felt cramped or short on space. A large comfortable double bed makes for cosy nights, ample kitchen space if you want to cook indoors, and a separate toilet and shower - it's amazing it has all been squeezed in! We felt extremely welcomed, especially with the addition of a generous welcome pack, fresh butter and eggs in the kitchen. The outdoor cooking area is wonderful at night, with an ample supply of wood for the fire pit, we sat out for hours. We were never cold in the hut at night as the small wood burning stove floods it with warmth. Providing maps, and recommendations for food and walks (Daphne's is a must) we both had just a wonderful time and couldn't fault anything about the experience. The area is beautiful and Paul & Glenys warm hosts, we'll be back, can't recommend them highly enough!
25/10/2024