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Plan your stay at The Fold
We’ll email you a full information pack before you arrive. Here are the important bits, so you can pack the right things and find us first time. We’re not often on site, so if anything’s unclear, email us before you set off.
Finding us
The easiest way to find our car park is what3words:
///initiates.wishing.riversOur postcode is HR2 0RE, but satnavs tend to send you to the neighbouring farm. Coming from Vowchurch, don’t take the right turn up to Cothill Farm. Keep going round the corner and you’ll see our sign on the left: a tarmac drive with reflective bollards.
Your arrival, step by step
We’re not often on site, so everything is set up for you to let yourself in.
- A few days beforeWe email you a code for the lock box outside your cabin. Not had it? Email us before you travel.
- From 3pmArrive and park in our car park. There’s no vehicle access around the site.
- Through the gateHead for the pedestrian gate in the bottom left corner of the car park.
- The walk inLoad the wheelbarrow we provide (rucksacks are easiest) and follow the path to your cabin.
- Settle inOpen the lock box, light the wood burner and relax. Check out is by 10.30am on your last day.
Your packing list
Tell us where you’re staying and tick things off as you pack. The list changes to suit your cabin.
All packed. Your cabin is ready from 3pm.
Already provided: bed linen, tea, coffee, sugar, eco hand soap and your first firewood.
Living off-grid
Each cabin makes its own power from the sun and draws fresh spring water. A few small habits keep everything running.
Solar power
Runs the lights, hot water and USB charging. It can be limited in winter, so switch lights off when you go out and unplug chargers once you’re charged. A monitor shows how much power you have.
Spring water
Spring-fed and UV filtered. Run the tap for about 30 seconds first. If the solar runs out, boil water before drinking; there’s a bottle in the fridge too.
Compost loos
Every cabin has a modern compost loo.
Wifi and signal
There’s wifi in every cabin. Phone signal depends on your provider, so check coverage first if it matters. Traffic noise can be heard at times.
Bringing your dog
- The A Frame1 dog
- The Treehouse1 dog
- The Nova DomeUp to 2 dogs
- The Scandi CabinPet-free
£20 per dog per stay; please add your dog when you book. Keep dogs off soft furnishings, as damage (including muddy bedding) is charged for. There may be sheep in the fields around you, so keep an eye on your dog at all times. Each dog-friendly cabin has somewhere to wash muddy paws.
Getting here without a car
Train and bus
The nearest station is Hereford. From there, take a bus to ‘Vowchurch Turn’, about a mile and a half from The Fold, or a taxi.
Local taxis
High Town Taxis: 01432 354 321
Hereford Rank Taxis: 01432 278279
Blue Line Taxis: 01432 343435
Electric cars
There’s no charging on site. The nearest chargers are at Tesco in Hereford (HR2 7XS), Oxford Road car park in Hay-on-Wye (HR3 5AJ) and The Temple Bar in Ewyas Harold (HR2 0EU).
Things to do nearby
Most guests come to slow down, but there’s plenty close by if you fancy a day out. There are books on local walks waiting in your cabin.
For stargazing, check AuroraWatch UK for northern lights alerts and the moon phases for a dark-sky night.