BEE BELLS GLAMPING
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LUXURIOUS OFF GRID GLAMPING WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE ART OF BEE KEEPING. OPEN FOR 28 DAYS IN 2017 At Bee Bell Glamping you will find a secluded, luxurious pre-erected Bell Tents at the bottom of a gentle sloping 1.5 acre field.
We keep the field fairly wild, but try to keep the area around the tents mowed. We use straw bales to add a bit of rustic charm. Please note: Due to bees in field, site not really suitable for children, and
Bee Bells Glamping is off a single track off Trow Lane, SN15 4DN. We are mid way up the track, and at the top of the track are horse stables. Other than the traffic occasionally going up to the stables, it is a very quiet location and great for contemplation. There are fishing lakes, horse riding, golf course and walks in the nearby vicinity. A short drive to the Cotswold Water Parks. Lyneham has a great Indian Restaurant which does tasty takeaways. Local pubs do good food. Light pollution is minimal, giving a great opportunity for star gazing! Remember off grid- there is no electricity on the site - just solar power! Price for 3 nights in the the field to include 2 bell tents, and Beginning Your Bee Keeping Course up to 4 people is £300 + £ Price for 3 nights in the field to include 2 bell tents and The Basic of Beekeeping Course up to 4 people is £480. If not wanting a Bee Keeping Combined stay, and just looking for a chilled couple of days, with an opportunity to sample Hooked on Glamping products, then why not visit us. It is £90 per night without bee keeping. |
NEW BEE KEEPING COURSES FOR 2017
We are working with our local highly experienced beekeeper (Ian Cowdy) to hold Bee Keeping Courses during your stay.
Bees are under threat and need our help to survive, by understanding the behavior and instincts of the honey bee along with their needs and the problems they are encountering you can help a vital part of our environment.
Learning the art of beekeeping is a fascinating past-time, but beware it can become addictive from the very first time you open a hive and peer inside! It is an interest that can just keep growing, as you begin to understand more and more about how these little insects work as an incredible and complex colony there is endless knowledge to gain.
We are working with our local highly experienced beekeeper (Ian Cowdy) to hold Bee Keeping Courses during your stay.
Bees are under threat and need our help to survive, by understanding the behavior and instincts of the honey bee along with their needs and the problems they are encountering you can help a vital part of our environment.
Learning the art of beekeeping is a fascinating past-time, but beware it can become addictive from the very first time you open a hive and peer inside! It is an interest that can just keep growing, as you begin to understand more and more about how these little insects work as an incredible and complex colony there is endless knowledge to gain.
The Basics of BeekeepingCourse Programme: 3 Hours, 10am - 1pm - £66 per person
1.The Honey Bee - The bee colony, biology and life cycle 2.Equipment and Costs - Hive equipment, frames, wax, tools, personal protection 3.The Apiary - Apiary layout, siting the hives, responsibilities and safety 4.Managing Honey Bee colonies - Inspections, swarm control, uniting and moving colonies ------------ BREAK FOR REFRESHMENTS ----------- 5.Bee Health and Diseases - Bee diseases, pests & other problems, how to recognize & treat them 6.Honey and Importance of Plants - Bee necessities, honey harvesting, equipment & costs 7.Information, Help and Support - Resources, books & magazines, local organizations, obtaining bees |
Beginning Your Beekeeping
DAY 1
BREAK FOR LUNCH --- 60 Mins
BREAK FOR REFRESHMENTS
--- DAY 2 ---
BREAK FOR LUNCH -60 Mins
BREAK FOR REFRESHMENTS
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Nordic Walking - Avebury9-11AM
These workshops are the starting point for joining Nordic walks. They are 2 hour sessions that cover the following essentials:
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