Five lovely off-grid cabins overlooking the Frome Valley, offering tennis, yoga & massages (sleeping 2 or 8)
Journeyman
Oriana
Venn
Humboldt
Walden
Journeyman
Space & setting.
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Seeking a slower pace and soul-lifting scenery for their own lives, owners Cassie and Chris left London for Herefordshire and settled here to start a family. They’re now sharing their sanctuary with guests, having revamped a clutch of existing cabins and treehouses hidden amongst 67 acres of woodland overlooking the leafy Frome Valley. The setting is incredible. Interior-wise, rustic beams and walls are offset by vintage and antique pieces (Ercol lounge chairs, French Napoleon III armchairs, mid-century elm Scandinavian armchairs), along with patchwork quilts, Morris & Co wallpapers, Nkuku ceramics and lovely delft tiles from Cornwall. The smaller cabins sleep 2 apiece, 4 have alfresco baths on their deck to add to the romance; the other has a rolltop at the foot of its bed. There’s also a cabin for 8, with double-height ceilings and beautiful woodworking.
The 300-acre wider farm is yours to roam free, with tennis and cider tasting onsite, too (best enjoyed separately). No WiFi means you can truly disconnect while you’re here: grounding woodland walks, birdsong-filled bath soaks, massages and private yoga classes to calm even the most frazzled nervous systems. Or head out for adventure: the Herefordshire Trail runs alongside the woodland, a 150-mile footpath that rambles through pretty villages. Later, make pizza to cook in your Ooni oven, then wander down to the woodland cinema to watch a film under the stars. It’s all very easy, and so so peaceful.
Getting here: drive, or train to Great Malvern/Malvern Link, then taxi (25 mins)
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Sustainability.
Solar-powered electricity. British-made natural toiletries, recycled toilet paper and eco cleaning materials.
Surrounds.
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Brockhampton Estate © National Trust -
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Herefordshire Cider Circuit © Visit Herefordshire
- If you don’t feel like going far, there’s plenty to do on the farm; from cider tasting and tennis to private yoga and a woodland cinema.
- Straight from the farm, you can follow the Herefordshire Trail, a 150-mile walking route that takes you around the whole county, through quaint villages and glorious countryside.
- Take the dog for an evening walk across Bringsty Common, then watch the sunset from Bromyard Downs (both around 1 hour’s walk from the woods).
- Spend an afternoon at the National Trust Brockhampton Estate, a timber-framed moated manor house dating back to the 14th century, and wander through the acres of woodland, parkland and pretty orchards (10 mins’ drive).
- Go cycling, walking, horse-riding or climbing on the Malvern Hills, and take in far-reaching views across the forested hills and rolling farmland of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the Cotswolds (30 mins).
- Take a two-wheel tour of the county’s best cider-makers along Herefordshire’s Southern Cider Circuit, a 59-mile loop starting at Hereford Cathedral, taking you through ancient orchards and along riverside trails, ending at the Cider Museum (stop for tastings along the way!).
- Pack a picnic and go wild swimming in the river at Lugg Meadows (30 mins) or canoeing down the River Wye (45 mins).
Specifics.
- 5 off-grid woodland cabins on a 300-acre farm
- Each smaller cabin has:
- Kingsize bed
- Bath (indoor for Oriana; outdoor for the rest)
- Indoor toilet and shower
- Kitchen with fridge and gas hob; basics provided
- Woodburner
- Large deck with BBQ and pizza oven
- Journeyman has:
- 4 bedrooms (2 kingsize + 2 twins)
- Option to add single bed downstairs
- 2 bathrooms plus downstairs loo
- Beautiful open-plan living space
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Pool table and film projector
- Huge deck with seating, two outdoor baths and rain shower
- Toiletries and bathrobes provided
- Note, minimal electricity (no hairdryers please) and no WiFi
- Dog-friendly (apart from Oriana; extra charge applies; max 2 dogs per cabin)
- On-site woodland cinema, tennis court and cider tasting
- A visiting therapist can be booked for massages, mani/pedis and facials
- Private yoga classes can also be arranged
- Meal kits can be pre-ordered (pizza, BBQ, steak supper; 5 days’ notice required)
- Shops and delis in nearby Bromyard (5-min drive)
- Booking conditions: Minimum stay 2 nights in the week and 3 over weekends; check in Mon, Wed or Fri only
- Remember to pack: torch, wellies/walking boots, tennis rackets, your favourite DVDs and wired headphones for the cinema
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30% deposit on booking, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 12+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 12 weeks of stay.
FAQs.
Each has a comfy bed with super soft linens. A private kitchen with tea, coffee, sugar, milk (on request prior to arrival) and olive oil. Fluffy towels, Bramley products and bathrobes. An Ooni oven.
Yes, each cabin has an allocated parking space.
Yes but it is solar-powered as the cabins are off grid so you are asked to be mindful when using electricity and avoid using high consumption appliances such as hairdryers. Electric vehicles cannot be charged here.
No, though there is some phone signal. We encourage you to download any directions, films etc ahead of your stay.
The woodland cinema accommodates 2 people at a time. There is a small selection of DVDs so you may prefer to bring your own films. There are no streaming facilities. Once you have a reservation you can book a timeslot for your stay.
Yes, guests can use the court without needing to book, just bring along rackets and balls.
Yes up to 2 dogs can be accommodated in each cabin, except for Oriana which is no dogs allowed. There is a fee of £30 per dog per stay, to cover additional housekeeping.
Babies are allowed but not children. A travel cot can be provided on request but you’d need to BYO cot linen.
Walden, Venn and Humboldt are around 50m apart from one another. Oriana is around 400m (5 min walk) from the others.
Oriana, Venn or Humboldt all have big decks so a table & chairs for 8 can be set up. Otherwise there is enough space inside Oriana to seat 8 and a table & chairs can be set up.
Private chefs are available too; please enquire for details.
Check in is between 4pm – 6pm and check out is at 10am.
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