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The Treehouse, in the canopy above the valley
Off-grid cabins with hot tubs, on a Herefordshire family farm
Four private cabins for two, each in its own corner of 18 acres of rewilded countryside near Hereford. Wood-fired hot tubs, a private sauna, an outdoor copper bath and wide, starry skies.
Every cabin has a wood burner, a kitchen, a pizza oven and a barbecue, and has its own private spot on the farm. The differences are in the bathing, the bed and who can come with you.
Created by Matt Pritchard on land his family has farmed for four generations
Matt has been a builder for 20 years, on everything from ancient churches to modern homes. During lockdown he rediscovered the streams and hidden corners of the family farm in St Margaret’s, and planned four secluded cabins that would be comfortable and as kind to the land as possible.
The land is a registered Local Wildlife Reserve. Look out for owls, woodpeckers and a regular visiting heron, with sheep and spring lambs in the fields around you.
18 acresof rewilded countryside, with each cabin in its own spot
400+trees planted by the family so far
2,000+bluebell, snowdrop and daffodil bulbs in the ground
4 hivesof Matt’s bees in the corner of the site
As seen on George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, first shown on 11 July 2024.
The Fold is powered by solar panels and supplied by spring water, and the cars stay in the car park. That’s a big part of why it feels so peaceful, so here’s what it means for your stay.
A short walk in
Park at the car park and walk to your cabin. We provide a wheelbarrow for bags. Paths aren’t lit, so bring a torch and wellies or boots.
Solar power
Lights, hot water and USB charging all run on solar. There are no 3-pin plugs, so leave the hairdryer at home.
Dogs
One well-behaved dog in the A Frame or Treehouse, up to two in the Nova Dome, £20 per dog per stay. The Scandi Cabin is pet-free.
Minimum stay
2 nights midweek, 3 nights at weekends. Check in from 3pm, check out by 10.30am, with a lock-box code emailed before you arrive.
Wifi and signal
Every cabin has wifi. Phone signal depends on your network, so check coverage first if you need it.
Bring your own towels
Bed linen is provided. Bring your own towels and robes and save £12, or add them when you book.
With little artificial light around the valley, the night sky feels huge. Light the fire under your hot tub, or run the Treehouse’s copper bath, and watch the stars come out. The Scandi Cabin and Nova Dome both have a window above the bed.
The A Frame at duskLooking up from the Nova DomeThe wood burner in the A Frame
Book direct
Book with us and more of your money goes back into the land
Our prices are the same everywhere you’ll find us. Booking direct cuts out the middleman’s fee, so more of what you spend goes into rewilding, new habitats and looking after The Fold.