Caban Eric | Shepherd's hut in Flintshire | Canopy & Stars
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Caban Eric is far more than first meets the eye. The hut itself is a beautiful, airy space with a king-size bed and sofa double, en suite bathroom and modern kitchen all done with an eye for real quality, but there’s much more to discover as you wander across the grass and down the banks of the stream. First you’ll find the outdoor cooking space, with a canopy, campfire and all the tools provided for a bit of wild dining or making the most of your welcome marshmallows and hot chocolate. Next, you pass the swimming pools, dug to 4.5ft deep and stream-fed for chilly dips in the morning or refreshing plunges to take the edge of the afternoon sun. Lastly you find the hammock and the pallet sofa, where you can haul yourself out to dry and debate whose turn it is to make drinks. All of this is surrounded by your own personal woodland, where even the few footpaths nearby run out of sight, so you can ditch the car (and even clothes if you like) and disappear into your own little world.
The only things you might share the woodland with are the birds and beasts. Foxes and badgers might wander past and the partridge are often heard chattering to each other like old men as they mill about in the morning. Should you ever choose to leave the peace of the glade, owners Gaye and John have left plenty of information on their favourite walks and sights. You can hit the Pen Y Cloddau section of the Offa’s Dyke trail on foot from the cabin or explore Moel Fammau Country Park and there’s a satisfyingly hilly 1.5 mile walk to the Cross Foxes in Nannerch, where a log fire and great beer will ease your aching legs. Of course, you may simply want to stock up with great local produce, take a book down to the stream or raid the board games and spend all day barefoot and half-awake in the sunshine. With such a perfect spot all to yourself, who could blame you?
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: 3 pm
Check out: 10 am
Please bring torches, suitable footwear and warm clothing
Please be aware that pools in the stream are about 4.5 feet deep and cold so children should be supervised at all times
The site is at the bottom of a small but quite steep slope by way of an uneven footpath
Access to the car park includes driving across the field
Firewood provided. Extra can be found on site and donations would be appreciated
Mobile phone signal dependent on network
WiFi
Sleeping arrangements
One king-size bed in the main bedroom
Extra space available
Space
for 2 adults
no charge.
for adults or children sleeping on one double sofa bed in living area
Actual carpark - ///refuse.sandwich.dignify - What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to where you need to park so we recommend using this in your Sat Nav, but always remember to look at the owners’ directions too!
By car
From Nannerch village take the road directly opposite the Cross Foxes pub. After half a mile just over the brow of a hill turn left onto Ffordd Y Cwm. The site is exactly one mile from this turning. Once you have passed Nant Y Cwm ignore the sat nav. It will try and tell you to turn right. Don't! Carry on up the hill and they are next property on the right, a bungalow set back from the road. Continue past the bungalow and turn in the next gateway into the field on your right. Follow the hedge around the left of the field until you reach the parking area next to a gateway into the wood.
If coming from Llandyrnog. Follow the road up to Coed Llangwyfan and down the other side, after two farms, one either side, and the road flattens off, take the turning left onto Ffordd Y Cwm. There are immediately three gateways into fields. Take the second one, straight ahead of you into the field and follow the hedge around the left of the field until you reach the parking area next to a gateway into the wood.
By public transport
Flint train station is 12 miles away.
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Food & Drink
At Llygad Yr Haul
A welcome basket is provided on arrival consisting of local baked goods, welsh butter and locally produced free-range eggs.
Local shops
The nearest shop for basics is Llandyrnog Butchers (3 miles away) or Rhydymwyn Garage (5 miles away).
Supermarket in Mold (8 miles away)
Street market every Wednesday and Saturday in Mold (8 miles away)
Pubs & restaurants
Cross Foxes, Nannerch. 1.5 miles away along country lanes. Safe to walk or cycle but hilly. Good reasonably priced pub grub, real ales, good Sunday lunch. Lovely friendly hosts, log fire.
White Horse, Hendrerwydd - Upmarket food. Cosy country pub.
Dinorben Arms, Bodfari - Great location with outdoor seating and good views.
The Fat Boar, Mold - Good food & drink.
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Activities
At Llygad Yr Haul
Walks from site
Mountainbiking (please bring your own bikes)
Wild swimming
Stargazing (no light pollution)
Places to visit
Mold
Wrexham
North Wales coast
Bodnant Gardens
Gwrych Castle
Woodlands Skill Centre
Chester - Only 35 minutes away so great for a day trip to explore this historic and charming city
Outdoor & active
35min drive to coast
Donkey walking at Moel Fammau Donkeys
Wal Goch Fishing
Clwydian Range
Offa's Dyke
Vale of Clwyd
One Planet Mountain Bike Centre Llandegla
Loggerheads Country Park
One hour away: The mountains of Snowdonia, Surf Snowdonia, Zip World, Go Below and Bounce Below.
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Meet your hosts
Meet Gaye and John
The family have lived here for 35 years. John, Gaye and John's parents used to run the farm across the road, Gwrych Bedw. When they had their two daughters Molly & Megan, the farm was no longer big enough to sustain both households so John went to work for the local council, where he still works as a footpath officer. Gaye retrained after the children went to school and has since worked as a self-employed gardener in the local area. Gaye had always wanted to build a summerhouse at the end of the field to catch the evening sun. At the beginning of lockdown Gaye, John, Megan & Molly started clearing the space where Caban Eric now stands. It had become very overgrown & inaccessible over the years. Once started, they realized this was the area to catch the evening sun out of the wind, which is often the problem up in the field.
They decided it was such a beautiful space that it would be good to share it with other people especially now after the pandemic. Gaye's father Eric had given them some money, so what was going to be a summerhouse now became a cabin. Eric loved the outdoors & local countryside of the area and even helped Gaye & John when they first started clearing the woods. Sadly Eric passed away before the space was completed but they have named it Caban Eric in his memory.
Wildlife & the environment
It is in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of Moel Fammau Country Park and is a mile away by road, from the Coed Llangwyfan car park which is part of the Offa's Dyke National Trail. Access can also be gained onto the Offa's Dyke Trail (Pen Y Cloddau section) directly on footpaths from the site.
The wood is teeming with birdlife including the usual blackbirds, robins, various tits, as well as treecreepers, nuthatches, long-tailed tits, spotted flycatchers, greater spotted woodpeckers & occasional kingfishers. Frequent visitors include pheasants, partridge, grey squirrels & rabbits. The partridge are really funny, early in the morning you can hear them chattering to each other as they walk through, they're like little old men. There are also lots of buzzards and an occasional Red Kite. Foxes and badgers living nearby pass through the property occasionally and you can often see in the mornings where the badgers have been rooting for grubs and worms. There is also a Rookery at the end of the wood.
Caban Eric is far more than first meets the eye. The hut itself is a beautiful, airy space with a king-size bed and sofa double, en suite bathroom and modern kitchen all done with an eye for real quality, but there’s much more to discover as you wander across the grass and down the banks of the stream. First you’ll find the outdoor cooking space, with a canopy, campfire and all the tools provided for a bit of wild dining or making the most of your welcome marshmallows and hot chocolate. Next, you pass the swimming pools, dug to 4.5ft deep and stream-fed for chilly dips in the morning or refreshing plunges to take the edge of the afternoon sun. Lastly you find the hammock and the pallet sofa, where you can haul yourself out to dry and debate whose turn it is to make drinks. All of this is surrounded by your own personal woodland, where even the few footpaths nearby run out of sight, so you can ditch the car (and even clothes if you like) and disappear into your own little world.
The only things you might share the woodland with are the birds and beasts. Foxes and badgers might wander past and the partridge are often heard chattering to each other like old men as they mill about in the morning. Should you ever choose to leave the peace of the glade, owners Gaye and John have left plenty of information on their favourite walks and sights. You can hit the Pen Y Cloddau section of the Offa’s Dyke trail on foot from the cabin or explore Moel Fammau Country Park and there’s a satisfyingly hilly 1.5 mile walk to the Cross Foxes in Nannerch, where a log fire and great beer will ease your aching legs. Of course, you may simply want to stock up with great local produce, take a book down to the stream or raid the board games and spend all day barefoot and half-awake in the sunshine. With such a perfect spot all to yourself, who could blame you?
Actual carpark - ///refuse.sandwich.dignify - What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to where you need to park so we recommend using this in your Sat Nav, but always remember to look at the owners’ directions too!
By car
From Nannerch village take the road directly opposite the Cross Foxes pub. After half a mile just over the brow of a hill turn left onto Ffordd Y Cwm. The site is exactly one mile from this turning. Once you have passed Nant Y Cwm ignore the sat nav. It will try and tell you to turn right. Don't! Carry on up the hill and they are next property on the right, a bungalow set back from the road. Continue past the bungalow and turn in the next gateway into the field on your right. Follow the hedge around the left of the field until you reach the parking area next to a gateway into the wood.
If coming from Llandyrnog. Follow the road up to Coed Llangwyfan and down the other side, after two farms, one either side, and the road flattens off, take the turning left onto Ffordd Y Cwm. There are immediately three gateways into fields. Take the second one, straight ahead of you into the field and follow the hedge around the left of the field until you reach the parking area next to a gateway into the wood.
A welcome basket is provided on arrival consisting of local baked goods, welsh butter and locally produced free-range eggs.
Local shops
The nearest shop for basics is Llandyrnog Butchers (3 miles away) or Rhydymwyn Garage (5 miles away).
Supermarket in Mold (8 miles away)
Street market every Wednesday and Saturday in Mold (8 miles away)
Pubs & restaurants
Cross Foxes, Nannerch. 1.5 miles away along country lanes. Safe to walk or cycle but hilly. Good reasonably priced pub grub, real ales, good Sunday lunch. Lovely friendly hosts, log fire.
White Horse, Hendrerwydd - Upmarket food. Cosy country pub.
Dinorben Arms, Bodfari - Great location with outdoor seating and good views.
The family have lived here for 35 years. John, Gaye and John's parents used to run the farm across the road, Gwrych Bedw. When they had their two daughters Molly & Megan, the farm was no longer big enough to sustain both households so John went to work for the local council, where he still works as a footpath officer. Gaye retrained after the children went to school and has since worked as a self-employed gardener in the local area. Gaye had always wanted to build a summerhouse at the end of the field to catch the evening sun. At the beginning of lockdown Gaye, John, Megan & Molly started clearing the space where Caban Eric now stands. It had become very overgrown & inaccessible over the years. Once started, they realized this was the area to catch the evening sun out of the wind, which is often the problem up in the field.
They decided it was such a beautiful space that it would be good to share it with other people especially now after the pandemic. Gaye's father Eric had given them some money, so what was going to be a summerhouse now became a cabin. Eric loved the outdoors & local countryside of the area and even helped Gaye & John when they first started clearing the woods. Sadly Eric passed away before the space was completed but they have named it Caban Eric in his memory.
Wildlife & the environment
It is in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of Moel Fammau Country Park and is a mile away by road, from the Coed Llangwyfan car park which is part of the Offa's Dyke National Trail. Access can also be gained onto the Offa's Dyke Trail (Pen Y Cloddau section) directly on footpaths from the site.
The wood is teeming with birdlife including the usual blackbirds, robins, various tits, as well as treecreepers, nuthatches, long-tailed tits, spotted flycatchers, greater spotted woodpeckers & occasional kingfishers. Frequent visitors include pheasants, partridge, grey squirrels & rabbits. The partridge are really funny, early in the morning you can hear them chattering to each other as they walk through, they're like little old men. There are also lots of buzzards and an occasional Red Kite. Foxes and badgers living nearby pass through the property occasionally and you can often see in the mornings where the badgers have been rooting for grubs and worms. There is also a Rookery at the end of the wood.
We had an amazing time at Caban Eric. It was super peaceful and comfortable. The cabin has everything we needed and was very well maintained.
Gaye and John are super friendly and welcoming.
I would definitely recommend staying here.
19/03/2025
Lisa
Wonderful, relaxing weekend spent at Caban Eric. Beautiful location with lovely walks right on the doorstep. Owners very friendly and helpful, location very easy to find.
13/09/2024
Simon
We had a wonderful, relaxing and well needed break at Caban Eric. It was peaceful and gloriously secluded. Gaye was the perfect welcoming host - on hand to help, but not overbearing. We sat outside for 2 full days, reading and doing jigsaws. Perfect.
06/09/2024
Jessamy
Caban Eric was the perfect spot for our family break. It is a stunning location where you can clearly see the love and attention that Gaye and John have put into it. There was space for the kids to safely roam and explore, with tree swings and hammocks to enjoy. We loved the range of cooking options and the whole place was so well equipped. Plenty of walks on the doorstep. The personal touches were wonderful.
30/08/2024
Emily
We had a really relaxing long weekend at Caban Eric. We felt welcomed and comfortable as soon as we arrived. Gaye and John are wonderful hosts. We enjoyed the tranquility, the opportunity to cook outdoors and being surrounded by greenery.
23/08/2024
Kate
This is truly a little paradise. All you can hear is running water from the stream alongside the cabin, a huge number of birdsongs and sheep in the surrounding fields. There’s a number of beauty spots in different areas so you can see the sunrise and the sunset. There’s no light pollution so the stars look beautiful into the night. There’s walks straight from the cabin and recommended walks a little further a field in a beautiful area.
The owners were so lovely and helpful! They helped me bring my bags down, had loads of recommendations and as I was staying on my own without they offered to bring me back some groceries when they went to the nearest town.
I will definitely stay again.
29/07/2024
Jessica
Fabulous few days spent at Caban Eric, beautiful setting with everything you need to make it special. Outdoor cooking, hot shower, plunge pools. Fabulous walks from the hut. Very peaceful and tranquil get away.
06/05/2024
Kate
From start to finish it was an absolute delight. Gaye and John are perfect hosts. Directions excellent and sat nav took us straught there. Idyllic location to get away from the hustle and bustle. Caban Eric has everything you need. Lost of outdoor space and 2 plunge pools. Easy accessible walks and nature all around, from lambs in the field to an array of birds. Saw my first woodpecker and had a visit from a fox during the night.
It was our anniversary and Gaye and John had made a lovely anniversary sign for us. There was a welcome pack with basic necessities and tea, coffee and cooking essentials all available. Even a vase of wild flowers on the outside table, a lovely touch.
Would highly recommend and will most definitely try and return soon.
12/04/2024
Alison
We had a fantastic time, very relaxing and lovely walks without having to drive anywhere. Very well equipped and comfortable, lots of wildlife and birds everywhere. I haven't seen nuthatch and treecreepers for years and they just visited us while quietly having a coffee. Very well designed for any weather, only suitable for outdoors people but if you want peace and quiet, some time undisturbed as a couple or simply to read and relax then this is perfect. We also appreciated the dipping pool and mini waterfall. If you like cold water as we do simply light the log burner to warm the caban and have a plunge. The hosts are lovely and recommended some local spots we would not have found ourselves. In particular we enjoyed the Holy Well at St Dyfnogs church.
23/10/2023
Paul
We had a brilliant time staying at Caban Eric, Gaye and John were the perfect hosts. We arrived the weekend of Storm Babet and the journey had been an adventure with closed roads and challenging driving condition. John and Gaye were so kind and came out to meet us, guide us to the Caban and helped us move our bags as well. It was so nice to get the help. We were only there for the weekend but there was so much that we could do. We had a lot of fun on the Saturday night with the pizza oven. The accommodation despite being a smaller property is full of everything that you need and its all of a really high quality and really well put together.
20/10/2023
David
We had such a great time. We had been travelling around in our campervan for a month with our baby so the cabin was a very welcome bit of luxury! It had absolutely everything we could need and was in a beautiful location
29/09/2023
Becky
We absolutely loved our stay, could not think of a bad word to say if we tried. It was perfect. So cosy, beautiful little touches and fab hosts full of recommendations.
04/08/2023
Georgia
This place is simply amazing - best of both worlds! Everything you need for a wild time outside: fire pits, plunge pools, pizza oven, covered areas, hammocks etc. And all the comforts and luxuries you might need inside: large comfy bed, seating area, well equipped kitchen, toiletries and a beautiful hot shower!! Gaye and John really have thought of everything. The location is superb, incredibly peaceful and lovely walks on the doorstep. Definitely one of the best, if not the best, places we’ve stayed in!
28/07/2023
John
It was perfect! Gaye and John have created something wonderful and there was so much love and thought gone into every little detail both inside the shepherd’s hut and outside.
12/06/2023
Linda
our stay in caban eric was fantastic beautifull caban very well equiped with everythink you need lovelly grounds peace and trantquil will be definately staying again gaye and john are a lovely couple very informative with the hiking we wanted to do
26/08/2022
graham
It was truly delightful. So peaceful... we listened to owls at night as we sat around the fire. Everything we needed was there, it was really well equipped and the green space around the cabin was beautiful: river, pond, outdoor kitchen, lovely flowers...
25/07/2022
Lisa
Wow, this place blew us away! The photos do not do it justice, it’s incredible.
08/06/2022
Natalie
Absolutely fantastic stay in Caban Eric. Couldn’t have been better. Wonderful log burner. Super cosy. Very friendly owners. Welcome basket was a lovely touch. Plenty of information about local amenities.
18/02/2022
Megan
Our stay at Caban Eric was fantastic. Really lovely place nestled in the woods. The Shepherds Hut itself was really well equipped and beautifully designed. Fantastic shower with instant piping hot water. Gaye & John are lovely people and made our stay really special with thoughtful touches. We’d love to return to explore more of the walks and local area.
28/11/2021
Alan
I chose Caban Eric as a birthday treat for my wife, a couple of nights away from it all in a nice, peaceful area. I thought personally I would miss having no TV or WiFi but the stunning accommodation, location and scenery more than made up for the lack of Sky Sports.
18/11/2021
Richard
We had a superb time at Caban Eric, it provided us with the peace and quiet to totally relax. The hut manages to combine a sense of rustic charm and a feeling of truly being in nature, with touches of luxury, that ensured the experience was authentic but not uncomfortable. There was evidence of a great amount of thought having gone in to providing everything that visitors could possibly want or enjoy. Not just the local information, of things to do in the area, but also the equipment that allowed you to engage with, and enjoy, staying on site, with hammocks, fire pits, outside seating areas, swimming pools and privacy, it gave us everything we could possibly have wanted and was lacking in nothing.
29/10/2021
Michael
Caban Eric is a perfect peaceful hideaway, John & Gaye are excellent hosts and the cabin has been carefully crafted. Cosy and comfortable with everything you'd need and a little October drizzle didn't dampen our (recharged) spirits. Great to escape for a little while, highly recommended
15/10/2021
Lynne
Caban Eric was perfect! from the warm welcome to the wonderfully designed cabin. The natural pool, hammock, swing, multiple BBQs and beautiful landscape all contributed to the perfect birthday surprise for my boyfriend. We were greeted with birthday balloons and welcome signs.
01/10/2021
Jade
Second time staying at Caban Eric, very peaceful and relaxing just what we needed. Had a lovely walk in the surounding hills.
27/09/2021
Ryan
Firstly, the pictures do not do it justice! Caban Eric was everything we were looking for and more. It is a secluded little cabin surrounds by birds, trees and the sounds of the running stream. Gaye and John could not have done enough to make our stay as comfortable as possible, even down to the finer details such as having fresh eggs, bread and milk waiting for us on our arrival and even having condiments to hand such as tea, coffee, salt, pepper and a fully equipped kitchen. The cabin has been beautifully built and thought through from a spacious (powerful) shower down to the quirky brass light switches. The garden is beautifully well kept and the perfect place to relax and disconnect from the world but also a place to keep the kids entertained down by the stream, on the rope swing, or just exploring in general. Gaye and John provides a gas bbq and several wood fires (plenty of logs) to keep us warm while sitting out star gazing at night time. We could not recommend this place enough to people and will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you again, Gaye, John & Tara (woof) x
06/09/2021
Laura
Lovely cabin in a beautiful location.
13/08/2021
Sarah
Our stay at Caban Eric was absolutely perfect. The cabin itself is beautiful and beautifully decorated; thoughtful touches everywhere and has everything you need. We've stayed in much worse hotel rooms! The surrounding land is gorgeous; waking up to birdsong, breeze and the sound of the stream is the best, and cooking food (and the marshmallows we were left!) was the best way to end our first night. Gaye, John and Tara the dog were lovely too, very friendly and full of good advice for walks and places to visit while still giving you all your space and privacy. Their red folder of tips and tricks is spot on. We will definitely return!
26/07/2021
Jen
Some places are just special and this is one of them. From the secluded setting that makes you feel you e escaped to the high end bespoke and unique finish of the accommodation, the range of amenities (bbq, fire pit, plunge pools, hammocks, bat and ball various reading and picnic areas) and the warmth of the welcome from the owners. We had an amazing time and left feeling rested, recharged and nourished
16/07/2021
Joseph
Just lovely. We needed a break from technology and the hustle and bustle of daily life. Peace and rest were on the agenda and a place where we could just be and enjoy nature. Caban Eric ticked all the boxes and so much thought had obviously gone into the hut and surroundings. Just magical. Thank you Gaye and John for creating this haven and letting us share it. ❤
05/07/2021
Carol
The perfect getaway! Secluded, peaceful and beautiful all round. We stayed just 2 night but would’ve loved to stay longer. We would definetly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get off grid. There are so many lovely walks, and a couple of nice pubs does just the trick. Gaye was really helpful and friendly. The cabin itself is gorgeous, everything I imagined. Swimming pods are brill too!
30/06/2021
Izzy
We had a 5 day stay at Caban Eric and it is fabulous. John and Gaye are wonderful hosts, the cabin itself is amazing and contains everything you need for a lovely relaxing holiday. It's a great place to be indoors, but it really comes into its own when you are outside - peaceful, only animals for company, properly "away-from-it-all" space. Loved it and have already booked to go back again!!
21/06/2021
John
The site is in a small hollow with a shepherd's hut and two small wild swimming pools. It is very secluded and quiet. There are very good facilities at the site.
14/06/2021
David
Caban Eric is a wonderful and cosy space to totally relax and disconnect from the everyday. We spent our evening relaxing in the hammock with the sounds of the stream and birds, snuggling up by the log burner and having a delicious meal at the lovely local pub The Cross Foxes. Gaye and John have put so much love and attention into the Caban and the whole setting feels so peaceful and secluded. The amount of outdoor space is a real treat from living in a city and you are totally spoilt for choices to hang out, from the outdoor camp kitchen to the pond area with pallet sofa. Gaye and John are a huge fountain of knowledge for the local area so be sure to ask them for advice on the best spots for walking and mountain biking! We came away feeling completely refreshed after our stay and would highly recommend to anyone needing a rejuvenating break in nature.
02/06/2021
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Reviews
We had an amazing time at Caban Eric. It was super peaceful and comfortable. The cabin has everything we needed and was very well maintained.
Gaye and John are super friendly and welcoming.
I would definitely recommend staying here.
19/03/2025
Lisa
Wonderful, relaxing weekend spent at Caban Eric. Beautiful location with lovely walks right on the doorstep. Owners very friendly and helpful, location very easy to find.
13/09/2024
Simon
We had a wonderful, relaxing and well needed break at Caban Eric. It was peaceful and gloriously secluded. Gaye was the perfect welcoming host - on hand to help, but not overbearing. We sat outside for 2 full days, reading and doing jigsaws. Perfect.
06/09/2024
Jessamy
Caban Eric was the perfect spot for our family break. It is a stunning location where you can clearly see the love and attention that Gaye and John have put into it. There was space for the kids to safely roam and explore, with tree swings and hammocks to enjoy. We loved the range of cooking options and the whole place was so well equipped. Plenty of walks on the doorstep. The personal touches were wonderful.
30/08/2024
Emily
We had a really relaxing long weekend at Caban Eric. We felt welcomed and comfortable as soon as we arrived. Gaye and John are wonderful hosts. We enjoyed the tranquility, the opportunity to cook outdoors and being surrounded by greenery.
23/08/2024
Kate
This is truly a little paradise. All you can hear is running water from the stream alongside the cabin, a huge number of birdsongs and sheep in the surrounding fields. There’s a number of beauty spots in different areas so you can see the sunrise and the sunset. There’s no light pollution so the stars look beautiful into the night. There’s walks straight from the cabin and recommended walks a little further a field in a beautiful area.
The owners were so lovely and helpful! They helped me bring my bags down, had loads of recommendations and as I was staying on my own without they offered to bring me back some groceries when they went to the nearest town.
I will definitely stay again.
29/07/2024
Jessica
Fabulous few days spent at Caban Eric, beautiful setting with everything you need to make it special. Outdoor cooking, hot shower, plunge pools. Fabulous walks from the hut. Very peaceful and tranquil get away.
06/05/2024
Kate
From start to finish it was an absolute delight. Gaye and John are perfect hosts. Directions excellent and sat nav took us straught there. Idyllic location to get away from the hustle and bustle. Caban Eric has everything you need. Lost of outdoor space and 2 plunge pools. Easy accessible walks and nature all around, from lambs in the field to an array of birds. Saw my first woodpecker and had a visit from a fox during the night.
It was our anniversary and Gaye and John had made a lovely anniversary sign for us. There was a welcome pack with basic necessities and tea, coffee and cooking essentials all available. Even a vase of wild flowers on the outside table, a lovely touch.
Would highly recommend and will most definitely try and return soon.
12/04/2024
Alison
We had a fantastic time, very relaxing and lovely walks without having to drive anywhere. Very well equipped and comfortable, lots of wildlife and birds everywhere. I haven't seen nuthatch and treecreepers for years and they just visited us while quietly having a coffee. Very well designed for any weather, only suitable for outdoors people but if you want peace and quiet, some time undisturbed as a couple or simply to read and relax then this is perfect. We also appreciated the dipping pool and mini waterfall. If you like cold water as we do simply light the log burner to warm the caban and have a plunge. The hosts are lovely and recommended some local spots we would not have found ourselves. In particular we enjoyed the Holy Well at St Dyfnogs church.
23/10/2023
Paul
We had a brilliant time staying at Caban Eric, Gaye and John were the perfect hosts. We arrived the weekend of Storm Babet and the journey had been an adventure with closed roads and challenging driving condition. John and Gaye were so kind and came out to meet us, guide us to the Caban and helped us move our bags as well. It was so nice to get the help. We were only there for the weekend but there was so much that we could do. We had a lot of fun on the Saturday night with the pizza oven. The accommodation despite being a smaller property is full of everything that you need and its all of a really high quality and really well put together.
20/10/2023
David
We had such a great time. We had been travelling around in our campervan for a month with our baby so the cabin was a very welcome bit of luxury! It had absolutely everything we could need and was in a beautiful location
29/09/2023
Becky
We absolutely loved our stay, could not think of a bad word to say if we tried. It was perfect. So cosy, beautiful little touches and fab hosts full of recommendations.
04/08/2023
Georgia
This place is simply amazing - best of both worlds! Everything you need for a wild time outside: fire pits, plunge pools, pizza oven, covered areas, hammocks etc. And all the comforts and luxuries you might need inside: large comfy bed, seating area, well equipped kitchen, toiletries and a beautiful hot shower!! Gaye and John really have thought of everything. The location is superb, incredibly peaceful and lovely walks on the doorstep. Definitely one of the best, if not the best, places we’ve stayed in!
28/07/2023
John
It was perfect! Gaye and John have created something wonderful and there was so much love and thought gone into every little detail both inside the shepherd’s hut and outside.
12/06/2023
Linda
our stay in caban eric was fantastic beautifull caban very well equiped with everythink you need lovelly grounds peace and trantquil will be definately staying again gaye and john are a lovely couple very informative with the hiking we wanted to do
26/08/2022
graham
It was truly delightful. So peaceful... we listened to owls at night as we sat around the fire. Everything we needed was there, it was really well equipped and the green space around the cabin was beautiful: river, pond, outdoor kitchen, lovely flowers...
25/07/2022
Lisa
Wow, this place blew us away! The photos do not do it justice, it’s incredible.
08/06/2022
Natalie
Absolutely fantastic stay in Caban Eric. Couldn’t have been better. Wonderful log burner. Super cosy. Very friendly owners. Welcome basket was a lovely touch. Plenty of information about local amenities.
18/02/2022
Megan
Our stay at Caban Eric was fantastic. Really lovely place nestled in the woods. The Shepherds Hut itself was really well equipped and beautifully designed. Fantastic shower with instant piping hot water. Gaye & John are lovely people and made our stay really special with thoughtful touches. We’d love to return to explore more of the walks and local area.
28/11/2021
Alan
I chose Caban Eric as a birthday treat for my wife, a couple of nights away from it all in a nice, peaceful area. I thought personally I would miss having no TV or WiFi but the stunning accommodation, location and scenery more than made up for the lack of Sky Sports.
18/11/2021
Richard
We had a superb time at Caban Eric, it provided us with the peace and quiet to totally relax. The hut manages to combine a sense of rustic charm and a feeling of truly being in nature, with touches of luxury, that ensured the experience was authentic but not uncomfortable. There was evidence of a great amount of thought having gone in to providing everything that visitors could possibly want or enjoy. Not just the local information, of things to do in the area, but also the equipment that allowed you to engage with, and enjoy, staying on site, with hammocks, fire pits, outside seating areas, swimming pools and privacy, it gave us everything we could possibly have wanted and was lacking in nothing.
29/10/2021
Michael
Caban Eric is a perfect peaceful hideaway, John & Gaye are excellent hosts and the cabin has been carefully crafted. Cosy and comfortable with everything you'd need and a little October drizzle didn't dampen our (recharged) spirits. Great to escape for a little while, highly recommended
15/10/2021
Lynne
Caban Eric was perfect! from the warm welcome to the wonderfully designed cabin. The natural pool, hammock, swing, multiple BBQs and beautiful landscape all contributed to the perfect birthday surprise for my boyfriend. We were greeted with birthday balloons and welcome signs.
01/10/2021
Jade
Second time staying at Caban Eric, very peaceful and relaxing just what we needed. Had a lovely walk in the surounding hills.
27/09/2021
Ryan
Firstly, the pictures do not do it justice! Caban Eric was everything we were looking for and more. It is a secluded little cabin surrounds by birds, trees and the sounds of the running stream. Gaye and John could not have done enough to make our stay as comfortable as possible, even down to the finer details such as having fresh eggs, bread and milk waiting for us on our arrival and even having condiments to hand such as tea, coffee, salt, pepper and a fully equipped kitchen. The cabin has been beautifully built and thought through from a spacious (powerful) shower down to the quirky brass light switches. The garden is beautifully well kept and the perfect place to relax and disconnect from the world but also a place to keep the kids entertained down by the stream, on the rope swing, or just exploring in general. Gaye and John provides a gas bbq and several wood fires (plenty of logs) to keep us warm while sitting out star gazing at night time. We could not recommend this place enough to people and will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you again, Gaye, John & Tara (woof) x
06/09/2021
Laura
Lovely cabin in a beautiful location.
13/08/2021
Sarah
Our stay at Caban Eric was absolutely perfect. The cabin itself is beautiful and beautifully decorated; thoughtful touches everywhere and has everything you need. We've stayed in much worse hotel rooms! The surrounding land is gorgeous; waking up to birdsong, breeze and the sound of the stream is the best, and cooking food (and the marshmallows we were left!) was the best way to end our first night. Gaye, John and Tara the dog were lovely too, very friendly and full of good advice for walks and places to visit while still giving you all your space and privacy. Their red folder of tips and tricks is spot on. We will definitely return!
26/07/2021
Jen
Some places are just special and this is one of them. From the secluded setting that makes you feel you e escaped to the high end bespoke and unique finish of the accommodation, the range of amenities (bbq, fire pit, plunge pools, hammocks, bat and ball various reading and picnic areas) and the warmth of the welcome from the owners. We had an amazing time and left feeling rested, recharged and nourished
16/07/2021
Joseph
Just lovely. We needed a break from technology and the hustle and bustle of daily life. Peace and rest were on the agenda and a place where we could just be and enjoy nature. Caban Eric ticked all the boxes and so much thought had obviously gone into the hut and surroundings. Just magical. Thank you Gaye and John for creating this haven and letting us share it. ❤
05/07/2021
Carol
The perfect getaway! Secluded, peaceful and beautiful all round. We stayed just 2 night but would’ve loved to stay longer. We would definetly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get off grid. There are so many lovely walks, and a couple of nice pubs does just the trick. Gaye was really helpful and friendly. The cabin itself is gorgeous, everything I imagined. Swimming pods are brill too!
30/06/2021
Izzy
We had a 5 day stay at Caban Eric and it is fabulous. John and Gaye are wonderful hosts, the cabin itself is amazing and contains everything you need for a lovely relaxing holiday. It's a great place to be indoors, but it really comes into its own when you are outside - peaceful, only animals for company, properly "away-from-it-all" space. Loved it and have already booked to go back again!!
21/06/2021
John
The site is in a small hollow with a shepherd's hut and two small wild swimming pools. It is very secluded and quiet. There are very good facilities at the site.
14/06/2021
David
Caban Eric is a wonderful and cosy space to totally relax and disconnect from the everyday. We spent our evening relaxing in the hammock with the sounds of the stream and birds, snuggling up by the log burner and having a delicious meal at the lovely local pub The Cross Foxes. Gaye and John have put so much love and attention into the Caban and the whole setting feels so peaceful and secluded. The amount of outdoor space is a real treat from living in a city and you are totally spoilt for choices to hang out, from the outdoor camp kitchen to the pond area with pallet sofa. Gaye and John are a huge fountain of knowledge for the local area so be sure to ask them for advice on the best spots for walking and mountain biking! We came away feeling completely refreshed after our stay and would highly recommend to anyone needing a rejuvenating break in nature.
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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.
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Now the outdoors is calling, so go and get wild in nature!
We had an amazing time at Caban Eric. It was super peaceful and comfortable. The cabin has everything we needed and was very well maintained. Gaye and John are super friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend staying here.
19/03/2025