Your holiday, tailor made
“I have to mention too that the service from sheepskin was excellent and we were truly made to feel special” – P, May 2011
We’d like to tell you more about what you can expect from your experience with Sheepskin…
- We carefully select, and continue to search for; unique, beautiful places that we love to stay in & are confident you will too.
- We want nothing more than for you to have a stress-free holiday, and that starts from the moment you find us and get in touch The biggest stress of your holiday with us will be deciding which of our cottages to choose!
- Once you have made your decision we research all you need to know and tailor information personal to your passions and hobbies, just let us know.
- Here at Sheepskin we are all different, and know you are too. But we all have one common factor; we love the luxury of a perfectly remote and special place to stay that we can call home for a week.
- Sent to you before your stay and tailored to your preferences, a personalised guide containing everything you want to know including how to get there, nearest essentials and what you asked us to find out about the things you like to do.
Download a sample tailor made guide…
To start planning call us on 01865 764087 or email inspired@sheepskinlife.com
Finishing touches to your experience
- A welcome gift from Sheepskin there when you arrive, including fresh roast coffee, tea, olive oil, sea salt and a few other tasty treats we think you might like
- Beds made with soft cotton sheets, marshmallow duvets, cosy welsh blankets & throws
- Sumptuous Sheepskin bathrobes, cotton towels and fresh bars of soap
- A generous supply of logs for the log burner
- A kitchen fully equipped for proper cooking
- IPod docking station
- Help with special requests, just ask us and we’ll help to make them happen
“…your service was exceptional, I especially liked the personalised booklet which was sent prior to our stay and the welcome pack included some very tasty treats! I am converted and will definitely recommend you to my friends” – V, April 2011
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To start planning call us on 01865 764087 or email inspired@sheepskinlife.com
Photography breaks
We are fortunate to offer an experience to photograph the enchanting small National Park Exmoor with landscape photographer Sarah Howard, with Image Seen.
Exmoor has a special combination of coast and countryside, One of Britain’s most diverse and unspoilt National Park regions. Sarah will take a group of you on a photographic journey, whether you are beginner or wishing to expand your knowledge, throughout the beautiful landscape that is Exmoor. You will travel round the mysterious Valley of the Rocks, delightful villages such as Malmsmead, Oare and Brendon and dramatic sea cliffs.
The Programme
Your base for this week is the stunning Shell House. The weekend commences on Friday the 30th around 6.30pm. Sarah will discuss with you want your needs and aims are for the weekend– an essential aspect of ensuring that every participant gets as much as possible from the course.
The weekend is packed full, starting with a dawn photographic shoot (optional of course, if you are not an early riser). The locations you visit will take your breath away and let you explore your creative potential.
Wide open moorland plunges into steep sided, romantic, ancient wooded valleys with rocky streams and waterfalls and eventually opens out to the sea, revealing pretty fishing villages and hidden coves, around every corner there are incredible opportunities for photographers.
The weekend is relaxed, enjoyable and educational. Surrounded by natural beauty with great food and a stunning house as your weekend; this workshop has something for everyone, whether you are a photographic enthusiast or just wish to try something new.
Cost per photographer
£660 per person booking as an individual and requiring single occupancy in one of the double bedrooms.
£510 per person, if booked as part of a couple sharing a double room.
If your partner wants to come along and just enjoy the location rather than take part in the workshop then they can join you for £180 for the 3 nights (sharing the double room).
A minimum number of 4 photographers will be needed to run the workshop and a maximum of 8 (sharing the four double bedrooms) can be accommodated.
What’s included?
Three nights’ accommodation at magnificent Shell House in Porlock Weir, dinner on Friday night a packed lunch on both days.
The workshop, with two full days of photographic tuition, evening critique on Saturday and transport to all locations.
Key Features
Throughout the workshop you will receive instruction on, and plenty of time to develop, the following techniques:
- Use of semi automatic and manual settings
- Understanding exposure and reading the histogram
- Choosing the right lens for the job
- Mastering composition
- Working with light and understanding it
- Understanding Depth of Field
- Creating images with impact
- Using filters (Neutral Density Grads, ND’s and Polarisers)
What isn’t included?
- Transport to and from Devon
- Insurance – please ensure that you insure your photographic equipment. You are also are advised to take out cancellation insurance in case you cannot attend.
What you need to bring
SLR, tripod, memory / film, cable release, filter holder & filters (optional – ND grad filter, polarising filter, ND filter,). Of course, warm and waterproof clothing!
Time to relax...
Why not get a few friends together for a relaxing weekend away with an emphasis on relaxation?
We’ve teamed up with Yoga and relaxation specialist Deirdra Barr, of Ompathy.com to offer you a special weekend away to ensure you return to your busy lives completely refreshed, relaxed and revitalised.
We have reserved Deirdra and our holiday homes for some specific dates so that all you need to do is get a few friends together to join you on the relaxing long weekend. The relaxation weekend is a perfect introduction for someone who has never tried Yoga and relaxation techniques before or, a great refresher and relaxing weekend for someone who is more familiar.
Each Yoga weekend includes:
- A complimentary tapas selection will be there upon arrival Friday evening in addition to our welcome gift bag, which together will be a perfect selection of tasty treats for your first evening.
- 3 nights’ accommodation for the group at the house with all of the personal service and hotel style comforts of a standard stay in a Sheepskin property. (Sleeping arrangements will vary depending on the group size)
- Morning and evening yoga and relaxation sessions with Deidra to teach and guide you the techniques. Deirdra will adjust the sessions depending on the experience, fitness and wishes of the group.
- Evenings and the majority of the days are free for you to relax around the house or explore the area as you wish. As usual with Sheepskin holidays, you will receive a tailor made guide which includes information on specific things that you wish to see and do during your weekend.
Deirdra has practised Yoga techniques and studied its philosophies for 14 years and is a qualified nutritionist and stress management coach too. So this Yoga and relaxation workshop really is a time to focus on the whole you.
Available Yoga & relaxation weekends:
18th November – 3 nights break at Knightsfield in the Brecon Beacons for 5-10 people. Total price = £2250, (£450 per person based on minimum 5 people).
25th November – 3 nights break at Shell House in Porlock Weir, Somerset for 4-8 people. Total price = £1800, (£450 per person based on minimum 4 people).
20th January – we can currently offer this weekend at any of the three locations and at the rates as above. Please get in touch to confirm which house you and your friends would prefer to enjoy your luxury yoga and relaxation weekend away.
