ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD OPTIONS FOR THE
PESSO BOYDEN TRAINING GROUP 9
PRICES FOR 2024
See below the costs for both the 3 day modules and the 4 day modules
Please book accommodation directly with Ruth ruth.trealy@btinternet.com
For photos of the accommodation click here
Address
Trealy Farm, Mitchel Troy
Monmouth NP25 4BL
To find venue on map use the What3Words app: and search for host.excellent.estuaries
Please note that SatNav will take you to the wrong farm.
About Trealy Farm
Trealy Farm is a 138 acre organic mixed farm (horses, vegetables, cattle, sheep) on a hillside looking out towards the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. It’s a beautiful, wild and secluded space, and we will be the only group using it.
Click here to see photos of Trealy Farm and Accommodation
What Trealy Farm Offers
- Exclusive use of the Pavilion Training Room – detached and private on two floors with huge glass windows, balcony, stunning views.
- Natural swimming pool, wood fired sauna and infrared sauna available for participants.
- Many special walks on the farm. There is an ancient yew tree.
- Refreshments: unlimited teas, coffee, milks, biscuits and home-made cake at tea time.
- Free wifi.
- There are a range of comfortable accommodation options.
- Bedding and towels are provided for those who are staying in Trealy Farm accommodation.
- Participants can self-cater. The Pavilion kitchen is available 24 hours. The Farmhouse kitchen is available up to 10 am. Some of the accommodation includes cooking facilities (the pods, log cabins and barn).
- Trealy Farm can provide full catering for all meals at an additional cost of £24 per day.
Which Nights You’ll Be Staying
If the module starts, as the 6th – 9th June 2023 does, on Tuesday at 10, and finishes on Friday at 4pm, then you can arrive at the venue on Monday afternoon (5th June) any time from 5.30pm onwards, and stay on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. You will need to pack and check out of the accommodation before the training starts on Friday. If you are paying for food then you will get supper on Monday night, and the last meal will be lunch on Friday 9th June.
NB There is an option to arrange with Ruth to stay an extra night, after the training, if that would be helpful.
THE ACCOMMODATION COSTS FOR 2024
Ensuite & Detached
Log Houses: There are 2 self-contained log houses. There is a double bed with a single bunk bed above it. There is a seating area, fully fitted kitchen and ensuite bathroom. Wood fired stove, electric heaters and French window opening onto its own patio area. If you want to use the woodburning stove please bring matches, firelighters and kindling. Logs can be purchased at the farm, or you can collect dead wood on the surrounding land. The path to the log houses gets very muddy and slippery when wet (due to the clay soil), so pleae wear wellingtons if it is likely to be wet, or sturdy outdoor shoes. A Nordic walking stick is recommended!
3 days accomodation costs without food £240 TOTAL
4 days accomodation costs without food £295 TOTAL
Pods: There are 2 self-contained ‘pods’ with double bed, seating area, kitchen and ensuite bathroom. Electric heaters. Covered verandah and a firepit. POD OLYGFA is near the house and has stunning views to the Black Mountains.
POD Y COED is a four minute walk from the house and surrounded by pasture and trees. The path to this can be slippery so bring wellingtons / sturdy outdoor shoes.
If you want to use the firepit please bring matches, firelighters and kindling. Logs can be purchased at the farm, or you can collect dead wood on the surrounding land.
3 days accomodation costs without food £240 TOTAL
4 days accomodation costs without food £295 TOTAL
Barn Cottage: There is one barn/cottage – which is self-contained and on two floors: bedroom / seating area with log fired burner, fully fitted kitchen and ensuite bathroom. Central heating. If you want to use the woodburning stove please bring matches, firelighters and kindling. Logs can be purchased at the farm, or you can collect dead wood on the surrounding land.
3 days accomodation costs without food £240 TOTAL
4 days accomodation costs without food £295 TOTAL
Caravans: There are two caravans, each with basic kitchen, kettle and toilet Electric lights and heating. Good value option with your own toilet. There are three showers – the closest is about a five minute walk. The path can get slippery when wet (due to the clay soil) so please bring wellingtons / sturdy outdoor shoes. A Nordic walking stick is recommended!
3 days accomodation costs without food £170 TOTAL
4 days accomodation costs without food £ 223 TOTAL
Farm-House Bedrooms with shared bathrooms
There are 4 farmhouse rooms, each with one double bed. They are in a traditional 16th century farm house with access to two shared bathrooms and additional toilet.
3 days accomodation costs without food £205 TOTAL
4 days accomodation costs without food £ 258 TOTAL
Sheppy the Shepherds Hut with shared outside bathroom
This is near the house, with a hob and kettle, electric light, double bed, woodburning stove, and is charming and comfortable. There is no toilet or bathroom. You would need to go to the Farmhouse (2 minutes) for shared bathrooms, or use the camping facilities (hot showers) nearby.
3 days accomodation costs without food £185 TOTAL
4 days accomodation costs without food £213 TOTAL
Bell Tents: Depending on the number of people wishing to stay, there are 2 Bell tents that can be used. These are 4 metre tall canvas tents, with small double beds, and a bedside table. There is access to fully fitted kitchen and bathroom in Pavilion as well as two additional showers. These will only be used if all the other accommodation is full. Price on application.
Own van or Tent
3 days costs without food £50 TOTAL
4 days costs without food £55 TOTAL
Add £10 for electrical hookup charge
FOR THOSE STAYING OFF SITE: There will be a ‘venue and facility charge’ for those staying off site (which is already included in the accommodation costs for those staying at Trealy Farm).
2024 PRICES: PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THESE ACCOMMODATION COSTS WILL BE REVIEWED AND INCREASED FROM MODULE 4.
Food
Self Catering: You are welcome to bring your own food and cook for yourself in the Pavilion kitchen which will be small if everyone is using it! It has a big fridge. Some of the accommodation has cooking facilities (the barn cottage, the pods and the log houses). There is a farm shop within driving distance, but no shops within walking distance.
Trealy Farm Catering is available at £34 per day
An option is to have all food prepared for you. Organic food grown on the farm and the neighbouring farm (also organic) will be used in cooking for the workshop as far as possible. This option needs to be booked well in advance. Please inform at the time of booking if you have a special diet, are vegetarian or vegan. The group will either eat in the farmhouse dining room or outside. This will include supper on the day of arrival, and lunch on the final day.
Breakfast DIY: Toast, eggs, honey, porridge, milk, butter (please require cereal or fruit juice please bring your own)
Lunch 2 course: Soup & main
Supper 2 course: Main & Pudding
How To Book
Booking accommodation and food will be done directly with Trealy Farm. Accommodation will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please contact Ruth Tudor by email CONTACT Ruth Tudor ruth.trealy @ btinternet.com and PUT PESSO & THE WORKSHOP DATES IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
PAYMENT WILL BE MADE DIRECTLY TO TREALY FARM. Please be sure to tell Ruth about any dietary needs, including if you are a vegetarian or vegan. Please note that there is likely to be a small increase in prices for food and accommodation in 2024 and 2025.