Peace, seclusion and a slice of rural
scenery are common features when you’re looking for a good campsite, but at
certain little places these are far more than just buzzwords. The Acron Yurt at
Fowden Farm is just such a site, where privacy is guaranteed by one simple
fact: there is only one yurt and nothing but countryside for miles around.
A short stroll away from a horse-breeding
farm in rural Herefordshire, the Acorn Yurt is a romantic haven enclosed amid a
field of long grass. Spectacular views stretch far across the surroundings to
the wooded hills in the distance, shrouding the nearby attraction of Croft
Castle. Through the yurt's large circular window, the same spectacle can be
enjoyed from the comfort of your large double bed. The décor has a luxury,
slightly French, feel with a silver vanity table and mirror, bedside tables and
a pair of leather seats where you can nestle down with a good book. As is de rigueur for any self-respecting
countryside yurt, there is a toasty wood-burning stove with a basket of logs
awaiting your arrival. Strike a match, get it glowing and you can hide away in
the comforts of this abode for hours.
A private loo is situated behind, while directly
next to the yurt a wooden cabin houses a quaint little kitchen. Despite being
off-grid, it's an amazingly well-equipped space with a sink and running water,
gas hobs, plenty of cupboards, a cool box, and all the utensils and crockery
you’ll need during your stay. The two part stable door opens out to a fenced
off area of mown grass with a wooden table and chairs, the perfect place to
enjoy an evening’s bottle of wine. If you do crave a little electricity then
wander back towards the farmhouse where guests have access to the garage that
has been converted into a functional space for charging phones, stashing food in the fridge or drying your hair, wet from the private shower room that’s found opposite.
While Fowden Farm is certainly a place to
escape the rat race of everyday life, its picturesque rural setting need not
cut you off completely. It is a six-minute drive to Croft Castle, a thousand
year old manor house surrounded by endless acres of ancient woodland, while 15
minutes more takes you to Ludlow, one of the most picturesque towns in the
west. Its crowd of preserved black-and-white half-timbered buildings cluster
around a craggy stone castle, with a number of excellent restaurants making it
something of a gastronomic gem. Spend an evening here, wining and dining,
before heading back to the seclusion of your luxury, fleece-lined yurt, the
perfect place to enjoy the pollution-free night sky.