Goshawks, sparrowhawks, kestrels and all manner of owls have made themselves at home on Nicholson Farm, taking advantage of its lofty position in the north Herefordshire hills. Buzzards, meanwhile, are practically as common as blackbirds, and your chances of staying here and not seeing one are slim indeed. Even when the air is not filled with predatory birds, the view from this family-orientated campsite is a very pleasant one, taking in the surrounding hills, many of which form part of this 200-acre dairy farm. The owner, Tim, will give visitors a tour on request, and children may even lend a small helping hand if they ask really nicely. The campsite, which is located beside the 17th-century farmhouse, is a good quarter of a mile from the main road and down a little dip, so is blissfully shielded from any traffic noise. At the foot of the valley below the site there’s a lake heaving with fish of all sizes: fishing permits can be bought from the farm. Bicycle hire can also be arranged on site. The extremely visitable towns of Leominster, Bromyard and Tenbury Wells are equidistant from the farm and well within two-wheel striking range for even the rustiest of cyclists. There’s also B&B to be had at the farmhouse – including one room with a gargantuan four-poster bed – in case any members of your party are not natural campers. Trivia fans, meanwhile, will be excited to learn that much of the farm’s milk is sent away to become Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate.
