Wyldlore Botanical

09/05/2023

The combination of healing bodywork in the great outdoors is magical. Tuning in with the elements, whether its the deep heat from a real wood fire, traces of wood smoke lingering on the summer breeze, or the feel underfoot as you step out of your tent on to the earth. For me, the water element at Bulstone Springs is what makes it so special - I'll never forget my first glass of crystalline water drawn at source from this beautiful Jurassic coastal retreat. Its pure and beautiful and makes you feel brand new! I'm so happy to hear that everything is ready for summer, and am looking forward to offering holistic massage treatments in their beautiful bell tent again. X

28/03/2023

You can now book a deeply relaxing holistic massage treatment at Wyldlore Cottage in East Devon online on our website, where you will find all the information you need about booking your treatment: https://www.wyldlore.co.uk/massage

If you would like to book Wyldlore Botanical 's mobile massage experiences for your home visit, glamping holiday, wedding party, festival or corporate event, you will still need to contact us directly for a quote : ella@wyldlore.co.uk / 07758928727

25/06/2022

Summer is finally here, and I can’t wait to offer in-tent holistic massage treatments and aromatherapy workshops to guests at this beautiful eco glamping site

03/03/2022

The heart is an organ of fire - Michael Ondaatje.

31/10/2021

Gorgeous feedback on our soaps this morning has boosted our spirits this Samhain - thank you 💚🎃🌦

29/10/2021

We are delighted that our botanical body oils are now available at artisanal florists in Frome, Somerset. Our Bath Bags will be joining them later in November just in time for Christmas... oils

23/03/2021

We've been featured in British Glamour! Our Botanical Bath Bags have made their way to the top of their of Beauty Editors' list in a recent article about how to make your own herbal bath teas. We are of course very chuffed and delighted - Thank you

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28/11/2020

Many of us are not going to to see some loved ones this Christmas...take a look at our new Etsy page for some useful and lovingly made soapy gifts: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Wyldlore
We are offering optional seasonal gift wrapping with eco friendly kraft paper, h**p twine, and fresh seasonal foliage and herbs from Wyldlore Cottage garden - Sage, Thyme, Bay, Rosemary, Eucalytus and Helichrysum....and a thoughtfully handwritten message of your choice to your special person...

08/11/2020

Hello everyone, a little long time no see from me - I've been busy in my soap kitchen. I have a quick thing that you can help me with... Please could you visit my brand new Etsy store and click to make it a favourite ❤️: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Wyldlore It will take less than a minute, and you'll be helping me get my soapy store off to a good start! In return, I'll be sending out little splashy time giveaways to randomly picked lovely people who do ❤️ the shop by the end of this month...

29/07/2020

Wyldlore Cottage is reopening for bodywork / massage treatments on Monday 3rd August. The treatment area has been beautifully revamped and treatments will be carried out with your health and safety as a priority. For the time being treatments will exclude facial and Indian head massage in accordance with current guidelines. Looking forward to welcoming you soon...

01/07/2020

We are drowning in berries here at the cottage. The soft fruit bushes are planted downstream of our natural compost boxes, so they get fertilised consistantly throughout the year with the rainfall. I don't worry about bird nets or fruit cages - there's plenty enough for all of us and I love watching feisty little birds take on plump rasberries that are at least half their body weight. Meanwhile, the kitchen has turned into a mini jam and syrup making plant - watching sugar melt into rich fragrant fairy elixirs of crimson takes me to another world...

08/06/2020

Its Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) season. These precious flowers are on the brink of bursting open to release their soothing purple zen across the land. The time to harvest is now - as the unopened buds are full of essential oils and at the peak of their potency. I like to leave plenty of flowers back to blossom for the bees so they can enjoy their purple zen temples too. Lavender infused oil makes a wonderful soothing and relaxing body oil which is great for soothing sunburns and irritated skin. Here's how I make mine:

Harvest flowers and allow to dry using a dehydrator or oven at a maximum temperature of 35 degrees for approx 4-5 hours. Alternatively hang upside down in a dark place for 2-4 weeks. Check moisture content regularly with fingers to ensure that the buds are completely moisture free. Once dry, separate the buds from the stems.

You will need a ratio of 20:80% lavender flowers to oil. For example if you have a 500g jar, you will need 100g of lavender and 400g of oil (I use organic olive oil)

Ensure your jar is clean and add the lavender flowers and oil (you may need to use a pestle to push them down). Close the lid and store jar in a cool place away from sunlight for up to 4-6 weeks. Agitate regularly. This is known as cold infusion. I do not recommend solar infusion methods as UV light rapidly degrades oils.

Strain using oil filter paper or a clean dry muslin cloth and decant into a clean bottle. Store in a cool dark place using the best before date of your chosen oil as a guideline for shelf life.

When ready to use, you can blend you lavender infusion with other skin friendly oils such as sweet almond or jojoba till you achieve your desired consistency and strength. Enjoy....