For most people, living without electricity or running water would be difficult to imagine. But deep in the Welsh woods, one woman has spent years creating exactly that kind of life. Emma lives in a tiny handmade home surrounded by trees, where many of the conveniences most people consider essential simply don't exist. There are no electric lights, no conventional plumbing and no telephone.
Instead, Emma relies on fire for warmth and cooking, collects water from the land and uses natural materials throughout her home. Her lifestyle didn't happen overnight. Over the years, she experimented with different ways of building and gradually created a space that suited the way she wanted to live. From the outside, the little structure almost looks like something from a storybook.
It blends into the surrounding woodland, with a natural-looking roof and walls made from materials such as straw and timber. But the real surprise is inside. Despite its tiny size and lack of modern conveniences, Emma has managed to make the space feel remarkably warm and comfortable. And once you see how she built it, you may understand why she chose this unusual home.