Herefordshire Glamping
UK England West Midlands Herefordshire Leominster
Sun-drenched, yellow-dappled wildflower meadows; lush undulating fields of green; bejewelled dragon-flies performing feats of aerial mastery – the Herefordshire countryside is just so utterly, absurdly idyllic. No area typifies this more than the little pockets of pastoral perfection to the south-west of Leominster. Just south of the River Arrow, outside the larger village of Ivington, lies the dainty (or should that be 'perfectly proportioned') Aulden, home to the county's best kept secret, Herefordshire Glamping.
Nestled within this bucolic bolthole, Herefordshire Glamping is three acres of rolling meadows a stone's throw from the tranquil babbling of Honeylake Brook. Wild and buttercup-strewn in the spring, soft and well-kempt in the summer, this truly is a camping field for all seasons.
The twin five-metre bell tents are pristine, airy and spacious. Both come fully equipped with all you can need for both a night of sweet repose (kingsize beds, cosy duvets, feather pillows and a toasty wood-burner) and a leisurely rise (toaster, cafetière and "proper coffee").
The quality of of service at Herefordshire Glamping is conscientious to the last. Chirpy hosts Moira and David are on hand to help with everything from a directions to the Welsh Marches to the correct pronunciation of nearby Shrewsbury (only the non-natives call it "Shrowsbury"), to a lend of a corkscrew for that (second) chilled bottle of Chardonnay on your very own veranda.
The pace of life is lazy here and that's the way it should be. Surveying the rolling fields, with the scent of Ludlow sausages wafting from the grill, the heady vows to "leave it all behind" are almost palpable in this quintessentially English of scenes.
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Suitable For
We're perfect for understated romantic escapes - we've had a few engagments, lots of birthdays, anniversaries and 'just because' getaways.
We don't allow pets. Sorry! We have two cats who would leave home in a huff if we did.
We'll happily accommodate small groups and you're able to pitch a second tent in the meadow for a small fee. We aren't a party site though (although we'll happily recommend places if that's your thing). That doesn't mean we'll be policing what you do! It's very much 'your' space while you are here but this is our home too and we ask that you respect that.
Nearby
So many places to visit! Herefordshire is a quiet treasure trove of things to do and places to eat. We are, of course, the home of good cider which means you can spend an entire day visiting orchards and cider companies!
Our place is about 13 miles from Hereford with the Cathedral, the Mappa Mundi, river and shopping. Leominster is about 4 miles away and great for mooching around the second hand and vintage shops for bargains. Then there is Ludlow - home to one of the best food festivals in the country, a castle, great independent shopping and some fab architecture.
Hay on Wye is approx. 40 mins drive with lots of book shops, the Literary Festival every Spring, Hay Bluff and a hop across to the Brecon Beacons.
Further afield is Ledbury, the Clee Hills, the Malverns....we could go on and have lots of ideas depending on what takes your fancy. You might just want to kick back in a chair with a good book for a couple of days and that's encouraged!
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Open
April – end of September.
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Accommodation
Two canvas bell tents set on wooden decks- far enough apart to be private but close enough for groups of friends to get together.
David & Moira are your hosts and we actively encourage you to put away the phone - sit, chat, have a glass of wine and just catch your breath. There are just two tents set in three acres of beautiful, peaceful Herefordshire countryside where the only noise you'll probably hear are birds, or cows munching in the field next door.
We make up a proper king sized bed with white cotton bed linen and snuggly feather duvets along with towels, glasses, crockery, cutlery and lots of kitchen utensils.The kitchen has a fridge, toaster, microwave -all you need to bring are your toothbrush and a good book.The tents have wood burners and the bathroom has proper flushing loos and a hot shower. No compost toilets here! There isn't electricity in the tents but there are sockets in the kitchen for phones & hair straightners - you are Glamping after all!
Location
Contact Herefordshire Glamping, Alleymoor, Aulden, Ivington, Herefordshire HR6 0JT
Getting There
We are about 4 miles from Leominster between Ivington and Upper Hill. We'll send good directions for you before you come to stay.
There isn't any public transport that comes to us but we are happy to pick you up from Leominster Station.
Reviews
Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 12 reviews
The perfect place to get away from it all
Gorgeous experience, wonderful welcome and delicious breakfasts!
Blissful
Lovely glamping experience
Pure bliss
Beautiful tents and a beautiful setting
Best short break
We've had the best time
The most relaxing glamping experience with little one
excellent stay
This was our second time at Herefordshire Glamping and we had an excellent stay. This time we were joined by friends of ours ( first time glamping) and by the time we left they were totally hooked, all the kids loved it- no sign of ipads, phones etc just running around and enjoying the fresh air.
The site is perfect for visiting the surrounding areas, while we were there we went to the Monkland Cheese factory, visited a cider producer and went to the Hay Festival. We had fantastic weather during our stay as were able to BBQ a couple of times, it did get cooler in the evenings, but I recommend you hire a firepit, it was only a small charge for the use and a bag of logs, but we were able to sit outside till late - just perfect and quite, when the kids had gone to bed!!!!
We will be booking again for next year.
Great midweek with the kids
I really enjoyed our stay at Herefordshire Glamping. It was my first time Glamping and as a result I have booked a few subsequent trips. I was between jobs and had a rare opportunity to spend some time with my daughters (6 and 11) while my wife stayed at home. We all had a superb time. My daughters loved the freedom of bowling around the camp site, and loved the lighting up time with the candles and lanterns. Everything was provided, the kitchen and shower rooms were well kitted out, clean and well decorated. I took the kids to see Mappa Mundi and Weobly when the sun shined. We had a rainy morning at the cheese factory down the road. All great trips.
My favourite memory was watching the sun go down on our last evening. We watched the housemartins feeding their young in the nest they had built in one of the outhouses. My girls did cartwheels in the field in their pyjamas. A happy time, out of our normal routine, no phones, no ipads, fresh warm air, just me and my family. It will stay with me for a long time.
Great Stay
My girlfriend booked a weekend here as a birthday surprise in August 2015. We had a really nice time- it was quiet with long views over the neighbouring fields. Our tent had just about everything we could think we would need with a huge, comfortable bed and the kitchen and shower were clean, modern and well equipped. Lots of hot water!
We ventured out to Hay on Wye and walked around some great old bookshops- definitely worth a visit.
Moira was very welcoming and helpful with ideas of where to go and things to do should we want to.
We liked it so much, we have booked to go back this July!
Why book with Cool Camping?
- Coronavirus Booking Guarantee
- Best Price Guarantee, with no fees
- Instant booking confirmation
- Trusted for over 10 years
- A chance to win prizes in our regular competitions
