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A historic market town perched on a cliff overlooking the River Wye – Ross on Wye is something pretty special. Let us guide you around our favourite places in the town…
Writer and wild swimmer Abigail Whyte shares her recipe for a quick and easy noodle broth that's guaranteed to warm the cockles after a wintry dip..
The Nordic Cycle – alternating between hot and cold – has risen in popularity in the UK, with more and more people waking up to the benefits of contrast therapy. Wild swimmer Abigail Whyte is your guide to this Finnish ritual…
We love this easy Lia Leendertz recipe that harnesses the rich flavours of venison and cider to perfection…
A clean, dark, angular cube reflected in the still waters of the lake. The Nant founder Sam Meehan reveals the crystal-clear vision he had when designing Ebba's sauna…
Yoga teacher Kelly Drew shares the best morning yoga poses to help energise you for the day ahead…
A simple and flavoursome supper that's perfect for a cosy autumn evening in with a glass of wine or two
The Nant founder Sam Meehan explains the process of harnessing the elements to create Ebba's waterfall – a calming cascade you can watch from the comfort of your bed with your morning coffee
Writer Abi Whyte ventures out onto the upland moors of the Welsh Borders on a horse named Davy, just a stone's throw from The Nant's lakeside retreat…
From the ceilings and floors to the swimming lake's jetty, 50 tonnes of reclaimed Iroko wood form an integral part of The Nant's design. Sam Meehan shares how he saved this beautiful African hardwood from the scrapyard.
Not only are these fruit roll-ups an energising snack for country walks, they're also high in nutrients that can bolster your immune system for autumn and winter.
Cold-water swimmer Abigail Whyte reveals why late-summer/early autumn is the perfect time to start wild swimming, particularly if you want to swim into the colder months.
The Nant's mobile beauty and holistic therapist Julie Seyburn is your guide to a calming and nourishing facial that you can easily fit into your skincare ritual once a month.
The Nant founder Sam Meehan shares the ancient Japanese technique for darkening wood that he used to create the Ebba cabin’s striking exterior.
You can’t beat the smell of bread baking over an open fire. This traditional Cree Bannock recipe is delicious either sweet or savoury, and is a great activity to get the kids involved.
Why buy expensive fertilizers from the garden centre when you can have your own steady supply of highly nutritious organic plant feed for free?
Yoga teacher Kelly Drew shares her favourite yoga poses to help relax body and mind before bedtime.
Surely number one on any book-lovers bucket list, Hay on Wye is a charming little town on the Welsh Borders. Here's our guide to our favourite places to visit, including a gorgeous swim spot in the River Wye.