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Sleeping in a Log Cabin in the English Countryside

Sleeping in a Log Cabin in the English Countryside

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Episode 2 of Shelters of Britain sees me sleep in a log cabin hidden in the Dorset countryside, with its own private lake. I go hunting for 140 million year old fossils by the coast, and go fishing in the lake. I spend the night in this log cabin, cook good food and chill with my dog Jaxx. Watch more like this in our Shelters of Britain Video Playlist: The Log Cabin I stayed in: More info on the Cabin (For those that are interested): The timber was sourced from a local forest in Oakhampton. The Cabin features 8 large panels of glass each tailor cut to fit perfectly into the frames. The mezzanine floor and staircase were a unique challenge. A complete t ree trunk was used for the staircase, with a half moon shape at the top so that it would fit flush against the floor. The steps are made from solid oak, and African Hardwood was incorporated inot the handrail and mezzanine beams. Much of the oak that was used in the cabin was salvaged from one of the great storms years ago. The floorboards on the mezzanine were reclaimed timber. The woodstove was installed on a Welsh slate hearth. And the sliding door to the bathroom is handmade from Oak in Poland. The cabin overlooks a natural lake that has been fished very little, allowing the fish to thrive and grow to a decent size. Years ago, Canadian goslings were introduced to the lake and now each spring they return to raise their chicks. Thorn Wood Forge: My Bushcraft Playlist: Life of Mike YouTube Channel: TA Fishing YouTube Channel: My Bushcraft, Survival and Filming Gear (Amazon Shop): All amazon links are affiliate links and I receive a small commission if you purchase through these links. It helps to support the channel and content I create. Thank you for the support! TA OUTDOORS T-SHIRTS & MERCHANDISE: INSTAGRAM: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: TIK TOK:
Date: 2025-01-27

Comments and reviews: 19


Hi Mike always love your films and this one is no exception- just a thought for when you are back in the woods - I know you have your own that you manage but could you n Andy n Simon n mark n the like when you are out n about would it do any good or indeed harm to plant a couple of trees -not needed to be on film but would be nice. I know that you all use dead trees for firewood n building stuff there’s just so very many dead trees n I don’t see a replanting plan anywhere I’ve even contacted the forestry commission because of the acres of trees that have been taken I asked if they had plans to replant but they were at best vague and what I took away was mind your own business so with that in mind do you fancy starting a trend that could potentially spread across the world - just a thought xx
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I'm from Dorset, currently in the USA, but was over for Christmas and stayed around Corfe Castle in a small house with a wood burner. It makes such a difference! There's nothing like a cold night and watching a hot fire! If you get a chance to stay anywhere near Kimmeridge, Dorset (also good for fossils) Check out the great new Pliosaur exhibition at the Edges collection. Amazing stuff! Thanks for showing more of my home county. It's gorgeous place!
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Thank you Mike, what a spot to take us to and a very romantic log cabin this one was, Mrs STN would be quite happy to go there for the weekend I reckon pal.
The fishing was spot on there with the old crusty loaf haha!
Amazing new workshop for the lads too, great new hatchet, coming along nice now all your hardware pal

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Second one in and I know I'm gonna love this series
Plus, I'm sure it's nice for you to get to explore other people's creations
Although I do love yours. I can't wait to see what you take along with you in line of technique, craftsmanship, and new styles.

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What a fantastic location and cabin. It's great to see your knife skills include a chef knife. Also, it's good to see you afford yourself some luxury for a change. The hatchet looks incredible and I look forward its release. Great video, Mike.
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Since my wife and I got married in 1989, we had a dream of owning a log cabin home. We even went as far as to have an architect friend design and do a full set of construction blueprints for us. It's still our dream. Maybe some day.
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The earth is only 6, 000 years old. 4, 000 years of the old testament, 2, 000 years of the new testament.
The fossils are due to the flood, the mud compressing the animals caught in them speeds the process.

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Great video I 2 could also live there! Woz it expensive might check it out if not 4 next year's camp I'm all booked up this year tent April July and camping pod new year's eve with a bushcraft course in May!
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Hi Mike
That was a lovely cabin.
Can you say when the axes will be up for sale please and the price.
Will you have them at the bushcraft show
Kind regards
Paul

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Interesting, never knew there were log cabins like this over in Britain, they are fairly common up here in Alaska, hopefully I'll be able to get over and see Britain some day.
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Does the cabin have any Danish connection Because Dyrehaven means The Animal Garden in Danish, and is/was a name used by the Danish kings for their private hunting grounds.
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Great show, great idea, wonderful to see what Britain has, been to so many here in the states, keep up the good work, give your dad a hug from all of us here in Michigan
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Great watching this. We lost our Russel Thursday last week at 15 1/4. Love to see Jax doing what a Russel does best. The three lurchers are missing him as well.
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Excellent Cabin, think everyone could definitely live there. just wondering. Is it a dogs coat or dogs body temperature that keeps them warmer than us Thanks
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I never comment here. I have to say i like the new content. The rustic air bnb and unusual accommodations in Britain is interesting. Please continue.
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That’s a cabin and a half. My mum thinks there should be a TA OUTDOORS COOK BOOK, sounds tasty Mike. Hopefully the T-Rex is asleep.
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That is not a cabin. That's a full blown forest castle! At least to a guy like me. I could live there permanently with plenty of space
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That cabin is my idea of heaven. Prices are nice too for a family of four for a couple of nights. I wish it was closer to me!
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thanks for a cool video, I wanted to ask: what happened to the fish, did you grill it or release it was really big one!
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