Meet Our Incredible Local Makers

Exceptional stays are built on details, including local flavours and crafts. We’re incredibly proud to champion the brilliant local makers and producers who keep the Wagon stocked with top-tier itmes. For us, it’s about more than just great produce; it’s about sharing the very best of our community with you! We proudly support local producers to supply the Wagon with premium goods, elevating our guests' experience by sharing the best of our community.

Exceptional stays are built on details. We’re incredibly proud to champion the brilliant local individuals who keep the Wagon stocked with top-tier products. For us, it’s about more than just great taste and craft; it’s about sharing the very best of our community with you! We are truly fortunate to live in an area that is full of creativity, award winning artisan suppliers and makers abound! 

As we've written this, we are honestly delighted to see how many local individual or family run businesses we are able to name as our suppliers - small businesses supporting each other!

Black Mountain Roast  an award-winning artisan coffee roaster situated in the foothills of the Black Mountains. They have supplied us since we opened. Thanks to Gwyn and Gisela for your superb Breakfast Blend.

Black Mountain Preserves an award-winning artisan producer of small-batch jams, marmalades, chutneys and relishes. We love working with Helen to bring something extra special to our Welcome Hamper.

Shepherds Biscuits another award winning local producer! An artisan bakery founded in 2013 by husband-and-wife team James and Natasha Shepherd. They are highly regarded for reviving heritage recipes, particularly the famous Aberffraw biscuit, which is celebrated as Britain’s oldest biscuit recipe. Luxurious Aberffraw shortbreaad biscuits are delicious, one just isn't enough, good job they're in packs of two!

Welsh Brew Tea An iconic, independent family-run tea company based in South Wales. Flavours abound here, we leave all our guests a choice - Earl Grey, Peppermint, Chamomile and some Black Tea bags, for when you just want a quick cuppa. Oh and how could we forget.....Hot Chocolate too!

Cherry Tree Hives Fletcher provides a hands-on, educational beekeeping experience at his hives, located right here on site! You may even be able to taste some honey! Contact us if you want to book a Bee Experience with him.

Calf and Churn Dairy a family-run micro dairy in Herefordshire. The farm operates on an ethical, welfare-focused "cow-with-calf" (calf-at-foot) model where calves stay with their mothers and share the milk until they naturally wean.

Chantler Teas an award-winning, family-run Welsh tea company. Tea blenders Elizabeth and Barry are based in Pembrokeshire and their Brecon Breakfast is a blend of Assam, Nilgiri and Ceylon which is a great pick me up at any time of day.

Ty Total Welsh Wellness. Handcrafted in Wales with pure essential oils, eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging. The scents are to die for!

Tranquil Flowers by Meg a local florist and gift maker based in Ludlow, she crafts seasonal bouquets, and our beautiful bath salts.

Arby Borderware an independent, handmade pottery and ceramics brand based right here on site. So if you like the look of our artisan mugs or coasters..........ask for Rylan.

Two Farmers Crisps a premium award-winning Herefordshire snack brand, famous for introducing the UK's first 100% plastic-free, home compostable crisp packets. Founded by Herefordshire farmers Sean Mason and Mark Green, the brand produces hand-cooked potato crisps grown, harvested, and packaged on their own farm using renewable energy. 

Netherend Farm another family-run dairy farm, based in Lydney, famous for producing premium, traditionally churned artisan butter.

Andrew King Chocolates a multi-award winning, family-run artisan chocolate company, they specialise in crafting luxury, bespoke handmade chocolates often described as "precious jewels". They look and taste absolutely amazing!