#The lion and the shepherd plus#

Out and Aboutįrom Warleggan you're bound to want to roam the wide open spaces of Bodmin Moor, where quaint villages are interspersed among the unspoilt scenery of dramatic granite tors and open moorland. Whether it's a couple's retreat or a fun holiday with the kids, you may even bring your four-legged friend to join in. With gorgeous views of the rolling fields and woodlands of the Glynn Valley, and nothing to disturb you but the occasional sounds of wildlife and birds, The Lion's Den is perfect for anyone who appreciates the charm of the countryside, perhaps relaxing in a lounger with a book and a cup of tea, drinking bubbly in the hot tub while admiring the view or toasting marshmallows (or scrummy home-bred sausages and bacon purchased from the lovely owners) over the fire-pit and planning the next day's adventure under the stars (well this is a designated dark landscape area!). Included in all your mod-cons are a sleek kitchen with an oven/microwave, two-ring hob and full-sized fridge, plenty of cupboard space, a cosy wood-burner in case of chilly evenings - and even a proper, separate shower-room with heated towel rail, loo and hot and cold running water. Painted in fashionably muted shades with pops of brilliant colour, it's Insta ready with a look that sleekly blends traditional country with the latest trends.

#The lion and the shepherd plus#

It's on the same site as The Witch's Wagon and The Enchanted Wardrobe, but don't worry, each has plenty of its own very private space.īuilt along the lines of a traditional shepherd's hut, but with extra space, the Den boasts an open plan format with living, kitchen and dining areas, plus a comfy king-size bed at one end and sturdy bunk-beds at the other. Set in 12 acres of idyllic countryside, this super-high quality shepherd's hut is just the place to chill out and recharge from a hectic world. Welcome to the magical Lion's Den at Warleggan (and guess what - it's even got a wardrobe!). So magical, in fact, that its town sign proudly proclaims that it's twinned with Narnia, CS Lewis' mythical land where Aslan the lion is the benevolent ruler. What was the amazement of the spectators, when the Lion after one glance bounded up to him and lay down at his feet with every expression of affection and delight! It was his old friend of the cave! The audience clamoured that the Slave’s life should be spared: and the governor of the town, marvelling at such gratitude and fidelity in a beast, decreed that both should receive their liberty.The Cornish hamlet of Warleggan, once dubbed the remotest village in the county, has an otherworldly feel. On the fatal day the beasts were loosed into the arena, and among the rest a Lion of huge bulk and ferocious aspect and then the wretched Slave was cast in among them. Here he was presently recognised and carried off in chains to his former master, who resolved to make an example of him, and ordered that he should be thrown to the beasts at the next public spectacle in the theatre. A day came, however, when the Slave began to long for the society of his fellow-men, and he bade farewell to the Lion and returned to the town. The Lion’s gratitude was unbounded he looked upon the man as his friend, and they shared the cave for some time together.

He accordingly removed it and dressed the wound as well as he could: and in course of time it healed up completely.

Observing it to be much swollen and inflamed, he examined it and found a large thorn embedded in the ball of the foot. The man gave himself up for lost: but, to his utter astonishment, the Lion, instead of springing upon him and devouring him, came and fawned upon him, at the same time whining and lifting up his paw. Really, however, it was a Lion’s den, and almost immediately, to the horror of the wretched fugitive, the Lion himself appeared.

As he wandered about in search of food and shelter, he came to a cave, which he entered and found to be unoccupied. A Slave ran away from his master, by whom he had been most cruelly treated, and, in order to avoid capture, betook himself into the desert.