Deep Filling Farm

18/10/2026

We absolutely adore Halloween but if you share the environment with wildlife, they don’t need a genuine horror show 🎃👻🐦‍⬛

17/10/2026

Our wonderful and long suffering cleaner, Nina puts up with her creative but scatty employer forgetting things. Today I was late supplying some cleaning materials she needed. Well I decided to do something about it and knocked up a simple but quick little app. Now she can just pop onto the app and add things she’s running low on and it notifies me, and I can send her notifications when people check out and when I’ve restocked supplies 😁. But will she like it? 😬

11/10/2026

10/10/2026

Starry, starry night,
Paint your palette blue and grey,
Autumn leaves have danced away,
And stars shine down on Deep Filling Farm tonight. ✨

09/10/2026

🍂 Fancy a little autumn escape?

Bramble Lodge at Deep Filling Farm has last-minute availability between 11 and 16 October, with short breaks of two nights or more available.

Tucked away in Huntley, Gloucestershire, our woodland retreat is a lovely base for exploring the Forest of Dean, enjoying autumn walks, or simply slowing down for a few days. 🌿

Last-minute rates available for these dates.

Message me with your preferred dates for a price and booking details. Sometimes a little break is just what you need! 🍁

23/08/2026

As climate change gains pace globally, we need to value our woodlands as the antidote to decades of environmental abuse. Responsible forestry is so important, it provides materials to build homes, fuel to heat water and our homes, and absorbs huge amounts of carbon.

At Deep Filling Farm we are aiming to maintain our beautiful woodland, clear some of the brambles that are taking over to open up the forest floor, thin out areas where trees are struggling for light and space and encourage growth of the species of plants that benefit the woodland and the planet 🌍

Next time you see forestry operations, spare a thought for the hard and dangerous work they’re doing. We need more woodlands in the world, not less, and there’s a lot of repairing to do. Whenever guests stay with us in the holiday lets, it helps us to maintain our woodland and the environment 🌳

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From chronic financial insecurity to safety shortcuts and public hostility, it seems clear that without urgent change, more people will walk away – or be broken by the job.

27/05/2026

🌲 The forest is literally good for your health — and we have ten acres of it

When you stay at Deep Filling Farm Woodland Retreat in the Forest of Dean, you're surrounded by larch and Douglas fir — and these beautiful trees are constantly releasing something called phytoncides into the air around them.

That gorgeous, resinous, piney smell you notice the moment you step outside? That's not just lovely. That's the forest looking after you.

Research in Japan — where they've been studying this seriously for decades — has shown that breathing forest air like ours actually boosts your immune system, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones and helps your body fight off illness. People who spend even a few days in conifer woodland show benefits that last for weeks afterwards.
You don't have to do anything. No yoga mat, no mindfulness app, no effort whatsoever. You just breathe.

☕ Morning coffee with the trees.
🌊 The sound of a natural stream just steps away.
🦉 Evenings listening to tawny owls.
🌿 Air that is quietly doing something wonderful to your nervous system whether you know it or not.

The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku — forest bathing. We just call it staying at Deep Filling.
I love this place so much I'm currently writing a book about it — the science, the wildlife, the seasons, and what ten acres of woodland teaches you when you pay close enough attention.

Can't wait for the new book? My latest — a deep dive into the folklore, mythology and history of the Forest of Dean — is already out on Amazon in kindle, paperback and hardback. If you love a place with layers, stories and a touch of the strange, this one's for you. 👇
https://amzn.eu/d/0dvj2GdT

Come and breathe. You'll leave feeling better than you arrived — and now you know exactly why. 🌲
www.deepfillingfarm.co.uk

27/05/2026

🌲 The forest is literally good for your health ,and we have ten acres of it

When you stay at Deep Filling Farm Woodland Retreat in the Forest of Dean district, you’re surrounded by larch and Douglas fir and these beautiful trees are constantly releasing something called phytoncides into the air around them.

That gorgeous, resinous, piney smell you notice the moment you step outside? That’s not just lovely. That’s the forest looking after you.

Research in Japan where they’ve been studying this seriously for decades — has shown that breathing forest air like ours actually boosts your immune system, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones and helps your body fight off illness. People who spend even a few days in conifer woodland show benefits that last for weeks afterwards.

You don’t have to do anything. No yoga mat, no mindfulness app, no effort whatsoever. You just breathe.

☕ Morning coffee with the trees.
🦉 Evenings listening to tawny owls.
🌿 Air that is quietly doing something wonderful to your nervous system whether you know it or not.

The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku forest bathing. We just call it staying at Deep Filling.

I love this place so much I’m currently writing a book about it the science, the wildlife, the seasons, and what ten acres of woodland teaches you when you pay close enough attention.

I’ve also just published a book on the fascinating mythology and folklore of this very special place : https://amzn.eu/d/01OwL5sM

Come and breathe. You’ll leave feeling better than you arrived — and now you know exactly why. 🌲

Www.deepfillingfarm.co.uk

21/05/2026

Studies consistently show that time in woodland reduces cortisol levels. The Japanese call it shinrin-yoku — forest bathing. The Forest of Dean has been doing it for free for two thousand years. We just added comfortable beds, good coffee, and nothing you actually need to do.

01/04/2026

Reel showing custom hand made guest information book, customised doormat showcasing attention to detail