Henbant Permaculture

In terms of views, I’m not sure there can be better. The farm is set at the perfect position to get the most of the sunset over the sea. It truly is breathtaking. Sadly, that is the only positive that stands out in reflection. We found the composting toilets were not being cleaned or restocked. There are toilets nearer the farm shop but in the middle of the night this is a long enough walk to not be feasible. Keeping loo roll, hand soap, and a spray disinfectant available is not a big ask but it stands out as not at all hygienic when a place doesn’t provide those things, especially considering large groups of children come for the forest school and use these toilets, two adults camping don’t really want to share with 12 kids if there’s no way to clean down surfaces first! We are lovers of wildlife. Livestock isn’t quite the same thing. Whilst I love cattle and live in a rural community with livestock all around me, I did not find it very amusing to awake one morning with cattle running amok in the campgrounds. This included a bull with absolutely massive horns, well over a year old and certainly way too big to be allowed to walk amongst campers. Nobody informed us this would be the case, it felt deeply unsafe especially as they are attracted to burned out fire pits meaning there were 2 cows and this bull 2 meters from the entrance to our tent as a surprise. Again we are not squeamish about livestock, and with my knowledge of livestock I know this was an unsafe situation. Add to this that from that day on there were massive piles of sh*t in the campsite nobody was interested in moving, that definitely turned me off. We also found it shocking that near the farm shop and the house, the dog is left to do its business all around the hard standing, and most notably in front of the entrance to a kids play area. Not a case of like, that’s “just” happened and nobody has got there yet, but multiple droppings left to fester in the open air. Another dog on site is “free range” which, in this context, means it’s left to wander, including around the campsite. This dog lunged at our dog when we were asking a volunteer to keep it away from our tent just after it pissed on the tent flap. The overall attitude from the two workers we talked to was the dog was “free range” as if that meant it was not their problem. There is an open kitchen where a person or group could cook together if they chose. The coffee machine coffee tasted like sawdust, as if it had been there for months. Washing up was its own experience. There is a wash sink provided in a space where they milk cows. Several smelly used rags were scattered about and remained in place for the entire week we were there. A bit of disinfectant spray and fairy liquid was available, alongside a large stack of dirty dishes which also remained in situ for the week we stayed. We are not preoccupied with cleanliness or sanitation or hygiene, however the distinct lack of any of this means we were not completely comfortable staying nor would we recommend it to anyone, and hopefully the farm considers this feedback constructively. It’s clear the camping is an afterthought, and a way to boost income with very little consideration for the campers themselves.

It's a magical place and really well though out throughout 🌿 there's a well stocked farm shop with everything you might need while staying... The accommodation is really quirky and well done, it's a rural site maximised for anyone to explore and enjoy. Camping options are varied, you can have fires which is great and there's plenty of privacy. Toilets are plentiful and they're composting which fits in with the ethos really well.

Just returned from henbant. What an amazing experience spent 4 days of good basic living. We stayed in the roundhouse. Peaceful and basic. Such a great place to stay the outside shower was warm and it was clear that previous issues on reviews were resolved. Composting toilet was exactly that. So if you’re looking for a toilet like at home this is not for you. The roundhouse was very warm and cosy. Pots and pan selection is not great but we managed with no issues cooking. The building is lockable from the inside. So safe at night insecure in the day but again take responsibility for you kit. We found the area quiet and peaceful and had no issue with security.|Self checked in and out follow the signs from the car park and your good. We got our basic supplies from the honesty shop the staff we met in the farm were helpful and friendly. |Can’t wait for my next stay.