Accommodation and Food Option for the
Pesso Boyden Training Group 9
Prices for 2025
Please book accommodation directly with Ruth ruth.trealy@btinternet.com
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Which Nights You’ll Be Staying
For example, if the module starts, on Wednesday at 10am, and finishes on Friday at 4pm, then you can arrive at the venue on Tuesday afternoon any time from 5.30pm onwards, and stay 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 Tuesday 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.
Accommodation Costs for 2025
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 please wear wellingtons if it is likely to be wet, or sturdy outdoor shoes. A Nordic walking stick is recommended!
3 days accommodation costs without food £260 single occupancy / £360 double/twin occupancy
4 days accommodation costs without food £300 single occupancy / £390 double/twin occupancy
Pods: There are 2 self-contained ‘pods’ with double bed, seating area, kitchen and ensuite bathroom. Electric heaters. Covered veranda 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 accommodation costs without food £260 single occupancy / £360 double/twin occupancy
4 days accommodation costs without food £300 single occupancy / £390 double/twin occupancy
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 accommodation costs without food £260 single occupancy / £360 double/twin occupancy
4 days accommodation costs without food £300 single occupancy / £390 double/twin occupancy
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 accommodation costs without food £165 single occupancy / £205 double/twin occupancy
4 days accommodation costs without food £200 single occupancy / £250 double/twin occupancy
Farm-House Bedrooms with shared bathrooms
There are 5 farmhouse rooms. They are in a traditional 16th century farm house with access to two shared bathrooms and additional toilet. Four of the rooms have one double bed. There is a fifth room, which has two beds in it.
3 days accommodation costs without food £220 single occupancy / £290 double/twin occupancy
4 days accommodation costs without food £275 single occupancy / £330 double/twin occupancy
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 accommodation costs without food £185 single occupancy / £235 double/twin occupancy
4 days accommodation costs without food £225 single occupancy / £285 double/twin occupancy
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
You are welcome to bring your own tent or campervan. This includes access to the toilets, showers, kitchen and fridge. There are no towels or bedding provided with this option. You can camp near the house or in a secluded location.
3 days £60 per person for a tent; £70 for using your own campervan without electricity or £80 for hook up to electrics (please bring your own hook up cables)
4 days £65 per person for a tent; £75 for using your own campervan without electricity or £85 for hook up to electrics (please bring your own hook up cables)
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). It is £45 for the 3 day module and £50 for the 4 day module. This must also be booked and paid in advance with Ruth at Trealy.
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.
Food is available at Trealy Farm – for full catering the cost is £34 per day, £102 for 3 days for Breakfast Lunch and Supper.
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 at least one month 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 (if you 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.
Administration Costs
Bookings made less that 3 weeks before the module start date will be subject to a late booking admin fee of £25. Cancellations will be subject to an admin fee of £25.
BOOKING ACCOMMODATION and /or FOOD WILL BE DONE DIRECTLY WITH TREALY FARM
(but please copy us in so we know who is staying)
AND PAYMENT WILL BE MADE DIRECTLY TO TREALY FARM
Finding the Farm: The 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.