Vakantieverhuur in Alvington

A 2 hour introductory class for those who are absolute beginners - you will learn the very basics of throwing on the potters wheel. This will include weighing and preparing balls of clay before you start, then the basics of the wheel - from centering your clay, pulling, shaping and working with your tools, beginning to learn the techniques of throwing bowls and cylinders. This is a fun and quick way to introduce yourself to throwing on the wheel and is suitable for complete beginners. This is a fantastic way to enjoy and learn the age old art of the potters wheel At the end of the session you will be able to choose 1 of your pieces which will be bisque fired for you then glazed in a colour of your choice and fired again. Your pieces will be ready for pickup usually within 2 months of your class, but sometimes longer. Pick up will be arranged via an email or can be posted at a small charge There will be a maximum of 6 people attending this class. Each person has their own dedicated potters wheel

On arrival to our beautiful countryside location, step into the Monmouth Botanicals Lab. I will provide a warm welcome and introduce myself, my background & the passion I have for Perfumery. Next I will talk about the history of Perfumery from the Ancient Egyptians to the perfume houses of Paris. I will teach you how we describe scent and how it works. We will analyse all Botanical & raw materials. We will discuss & describe these materials in detail. I will guide you using my industry knowledge on combining the raw materials and building accords, the building blocks of fragrance. Once we have worked our way through almost 35 raw materials, we are ready to create your own personal fragrance. When you have your bespoke formulation you will carefully add and blend ingredients with step by step guidance.... you will leave with a 50 ml fragrance bottle & you may reorder your bespoke fragrance in the future. On arrival at the workshop you may order a bespoke home product to your own personal taste. Perfumed Room Diffusers - £30 Perfumed Room, Pillow & Linen Mist - £25 Perfumed Candles - £20 Louise will blend Home products whilst you wait, bespoke & made to order. We will have time for discussion and also as much tea, coffee and biscuits. You will leave with a knowledge & a greater appreciation of Fragrance. Other things to note The booking is for you personally, please do not bring pets, children or extra guests along to the experience. We cannot accommodate extra people or pets at the location, not even at the car park which is onsite.

Arrive at Cotshill Farm near Gloucester, and meet your host. Come outside to the stables and meet some of the 11 horses and ponies that we have on site. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and perhaps spot a few birds on our pond or feeding on Walmore Common which surrounds the farm ( a biological SSI). Then take a scenic trip through the Severn valley over the railway crossing and into the quiet Gloucester lanes. Keep an eye out for the local wildlife busy about their work unintimidated by the natural sound of the horses hooves and the silence of our carriages. There are plenty of photo opportunities as we pass through the landscape and the chance to get up close and personal with our our gentle horses and ponies. Experience the gentle nature of our horses and the joy of slower paced travel. Upon your return enjoy a delicious cream tea with homemade jam, a generous dollop of clotted cream all on fresh homemade scones!

Join me in exploring the Ozleworth and Lasborough valleys, two of the most quaint and secluded vales in the Cotswolds. Offering picturesque rolling hills, enchanting valleys and captivating woodland, this is one of the most charming and peaceful walks in the Cotswolds. We’ll start the walk at the chocolate-box hamlet of Ozleworth near Wotton-under-Edge and we’ll first explore the quaint Ozleworth Park. Boasting picturesque cottages, a Norman church, a stately mansion and tree-lined avenues, Ozleworth Park will enchant you at every twist and turn. We’ll then follow a bubbling stream across the secluded Bagpath valley. Next, we’ll walk through the enchanting Lasborough Park. Nested in a charming valley, Lasborough Park features a medieval manor house, an imposing farm and stunning parkland, and offers idyllic and picture-perfect scenery. We’ll finally walk through the peaceful and wooded Ozleworth Bottom which is filled with lush trees, earthy colours, gleaming lakes and bubbling waters. This circular walk is 6 miles long, takes 3 to 3 ½ hours, and includes steep ascents and muddy, overgrown paths. Throughout this walk, I’ll endeavour to share my passion and knowledge of the Cotswolds, and especially, the Ozleworth and Lasborough valleys. Dogs on a lead are welcome. Not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Additional dates available (message me).

Welcome to Cotswold Mountain Biking where I aim to share my passion for off-road cycling, by providing guided mountain bike rides for adults and children (over 13 years) on the Cotswold Escarpment close to Stroud & Dursley. Great for a couple or small group looking for a private outdoor experience, we'll meet at my home, where I'll go over bike checks, ride safety and trail etiquette before we head off on a network of tracks, bridleways and minor roads that'll be great fun as well as one of the best ways to discover the area. The rides are scheduled on Saturdays & Sundays but if you'd prefer another day please message me and I will advise availability. The ride will be a 'round route' that takes approx 3.5 hours including rest and photo stops. Along the way, I’ll point out key features of the Cotswold landscape, the wildlife and the views across the River Severn into Wales. The rides are typically 25-30 km long with 600-800 m ascent (and descent!) although the weather, trail conditions and your riding experience will all be considered to ensure that you & your friends get maximum enjoyment. The rides are best suited to competent cyclists who have a good level of fitness although, I have electric mountain bikes for hire that will have you smiling all the way! The hire bikes are an additional charge of £30 (conventional bike) or £55 (electric bike)