Staying at the Burnieshead Cabin is in an extraordinary experience. It is right in the heart of Bamff’s remarkable rewilding project, very close to the UK’s best beaver wetlands where nature is flourishing. Come here to experience wildlife returning to former farmland. Deer and ponies graze and pigs rootle nearby and can often be seen from his large windows. The off-grid cabin was built by a collaboration of artist joiners, from a combination of new and used materials. The cabin is ultimately intended for use by an artists’ residency but for now it is available to rent for the week or short stay. It sleeps 2 but could fit one or two small children with own bedding.
The many windows make it wonderfully light, but the bed has its own antique patchwork curtains to shut out the light at night time.
It has a large deck, a double bed, a wood burning stove, camping gas cooker and freezer box. (Freezer blocks can be re-frozen in the Bamff shop freezer.)It has its own composting toilet but no shower. You may use the shower at the back of the big house. The Burnieshead cabin is accessible only by footpath – it is a ten minute walk from the carpark and currently the track is partially flooded by beavers so it is vital to have waterproof footwear. For an extra £10 per trip you can have your stuff transported by pickup or quad bike at the beginning and end of the stay. Water is provided in a container and can be replenished during the stay at the honesty shop as can freezer blocks for the freezer box.Book a guided wildland walk or beaver watch with a family member, to enhance your visit.
Electricity for lighting by solar panel, drinking water provided in containers. Composting loo close by.
The Burnieshead Cabin is for adventurous people with a love of wildlife. Please note you do need waterproof footwear as the path is partially flooded by beavers.