Wildlife Project: Build a Bee Hotel

The Chateau’s beautifully decorated mantelpiece is a key feature of every Strawbridge Christmas. This festive display combines homemade crafts with the Wallpaper Museum wallpaper for a striking centrepiece.

What You'll Need:

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What you will need:
• Saw
• Drill with various size bits
• Hammer
• Wood offcuts and a fairly thick log
• Bracket, nails, screws

Step 1.

Use a at piece of wood for the base. Cut a log to size to t the base.

Step 2.

Drill a range of holes in one end of the log using drill bits of various sizes. Drill at a slight upward angle so that rain can’t drip in.

Step 3.

Add a bracket to the base and screw the base to the log. Make a roof with some spare wood.

Step 4.

Attach the B&B to a south-facing wall or fence, near bee-attracting plants, and wait for the bees to move in.

If you make this, we'd love to see it. You can share it on the Escape To The Chateau Fan Club Facebook Group or tag us on Instagram @escape.to.the.chateau