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Hesleyside Hut interior
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Simply Fabulous
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Anna Charlton was born in a national park in Wales, where her early years were filled with days spent in the idyllic countryside. But then, at the age of 17 her life abruptly changed. She moved to London, became a physicist and a management consultant, and quickly set about building an urban life with the typical frenetic pace of young people on the fast track to success.
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After several years, she met her future husband William - who neglected to tell her that he had a 40 room, ancestral home in Northumberland! In fact, the Charlton Family had resided at Hesleyside Hall since 1343. Initially, Anna was a bit terrified with the
excess of it all, and the couple travelled extensively. But on one particular adventure to Patagonia, Argentina, they found themselves lodging in a small shepherd’s hut on a cattle ranch. To say the least, it was quite a contrast from Hesleyside.
“ We’re only at the beginning of understanding why it’s good
to be connected to landscape.”
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The stay in the tiny hut, ignited their passion for this simple way of life, and its deep connection to the landscape, especially for Anna. “We’re only at the beginning of understanding why it’s good to be connected to landscape, I think. We are a part of nature, and we have a need to be connected to it.”
After returning home, Anna and William needed to face the reality of how to care for Hesleyside. With great blessings, comes great responsibility. Maintaining such a large home is difficult, and to do so in such a remote location seemed impossible. But the trip had perhaps changed their way of thinking. They began to see the location as an advantage, rather than a hindrance. And that has made all the difference.
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Anna began creating little dwellings about the property to share the natural beauty of the area with visitors. “I wanted something that was good for people, and good for us.” There are two small cabins and three shepherd huts, all constructed of reclaimed wood from buildings on the property. Though you can definitely spot their multi-coloured, wood frames on the landscape, they seem to live in harmony with the land, and do not encroach on the natural beauty surrounding them.
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Anna has decorated each one to have a high degree of comfort, but with rustic natural décor. There are big, fluffy towels with Egyptian cotton sheets, and an amazing, luxurious bathtub. It’s somewhat of a contrast to the rough, earthy wood of the structure, but it lends balance to the experience. The inside of the cabins feel deceptively larger than its footprint with the lofty ceilings, making them open and airy.
“ We are a part of nature, and we have a need to be connected to it.”
There’s also a bit of childlike whimsy in the structures that Anna has created, which may be the trace of a childhood memory in the Welsh countryside. The cabins and huts are her first foray into decorating. She says, “How do you create something that can fit lightly into the environment? I’m a physicist. I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” -Obviously, that’s a debateable point.
For visitors, this unspoilt area offers a place to reconnect with the land, and slow the pace of life f or a few days or a week. This is not a side trip, but a destination in itself. This is the holiday. Anna insisted on not having Wifi in the cabins and huts, which can initially be challenging for visitors in their 20s and 30s. But unplugging from the pressures of competitive urban life for a while is really the point.
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Besides offering glorious days in the country, the area is also renowned for its nights. As part of the designated International Dark Sky Reserves, it is the best place in all of England to view the Milky Way. The lack of manmade light, causes an abundance of starlight, which is really quite something to behold. Though Anna never really sees her guests with the
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self-catered cabins and huts, she feels she knows them, and interestingly, they in turn, feel they know her. Perhaps it’s because there’s something very intimate about sharing your home, and that creates a connection. They also have rooms within the manor house in which people can stay. Although their guests are all age ranges, the younger guests seem to overwhelmingly gravitate toward the cabins and huts.
“ There’s an energy to the forest,
the woods, the trees, the big sky, the stars…”
Currently, Anna is building a treehouse for visitors, and also a three story tower that hearkens back to the history of the property. “I don’t think you could stop me from designing these little [structures] now. I’m on a mission.” But for her, it’s not just about the lodging. It’s about the land itself.
“There’s an energy to the forest, the woods, the trees, the big sky, the stars…you realize how tiny we are, and yet how important, and how extraordinary we are. We shouldn’t really be separating ourselves from that.” For more www.hesleysidehuts.co.uk
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Seeing Red Like the colour of Autumn itself, the Red Squirrel darts about the forest in his titian fur coat, with the quickness of a circus acrobat. These entertaining creatures were a part of the ancient landscape, appearing at the end of the last ice age, 10,000 years ago. What a shame, if they were to disappear in our lifetime! The Red Squirrel of the UK has faced many challenges. Like most species, loss of habitat is one. But another problem was the introduction of the North American Grey Squirrel in the 19th century by the Victorians. The Grey Squirrels sometimes carry a disease called “Squirrel Pox” which they are apparently immune to, but which can prove lethal for their red cousins. One positive note, is that the reds may be becoming immune to the disease as well over time. The greys are also blessed with a superior memory for finding their cache of nuts – and unfortunately, those of the red squirrel as well. Estimates vary, but Red Squirrels may number around 140,000 in the UK, with 120,000 residing
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in Scotland. If you live in or visit northern England, you may have a good chance of spotting some. Northumberland supports about 60% of the coppery squirrels of England who make their home there. Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE.org) is dedicated to protecting this species and has lots of wonderful information on their site. Feeding Red Squirrels is a good thing, but it should be done responsibly. Because other animals may be feeding from the same tray, it’s important to clean the feeder frequently to prevent the spread of disease (particularly Squirrel Pox) from other species. Red Squirrels cannot digest acorns, but they love hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, sweet chestnuts, walnuts, and pine nuts. Make sure the nuts are unsalted. And if you’re able to provide water, this is also helpful. Likewise, the container should be sterilised on a regular basis. If the Red Squirrels come to visit your home, you’re very lucky indeed! They provide hours of amusement and will brighten up your garden with their antics.
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