Goytree Glamping and Treehouses

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· Walterstone, England

18 acres hosted by Rachel C.

4 glamping pitches

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Enchanting places to stay on an organic farm in Herefordshire

A treehouse, a canvas and timber lodge and a pair of encampments based around yurts make up the enchanting accommodation at Goytree Glamping. Each occupies a secluded spot in a far corner of an 18-acre organic farm where you will be left to your own devices. And speaking of devices, if there was ever a place to let the batteries run out on your mobile phone, it’s here where the natural surroundings provide the perfect antidote to the tech and tug of modern life.

There’s no WiFi and no plug sockets in the accommodation at Goytree and few, if any, straight lines. The yurts, of course, are fundamentally circular but even the timber in their latticework retains its natural wobble. The overall effect is charming and keeps each accommodation rooted in nature. A feeling that is, if anything, even greater at the Phoenix Treehouse, which is built around an old oak, and Bees Bower, where a spiral staircase winds around a tree trunk. Everywhere you look there’s another piece of craftsmanship making use of natural materials. It’s impossible to mention them all and nor would we want to as part of the fun is discovering them for yourself. What’s important to note, though, is that all of the accommodation is self-contained with its own equipped kitchen, toilet and (indoor or outdoor) shower, and each has either a roll-top bath or hot tub. There’s a log-burning stove for heat and solar energy for lights.

The fire, the canvas, the made-up beds, natural materials and semi-outdoor living all give the place the feel of a safari camp albeit one in the cooler environs of Herefordshire, rather than Botswana, which inspired the original owners. The wildlife may be different here but there’s plenty of it to see thanks to a commitment to sustainable agriculture on the farm. You may be content to watch bees and birds from your glamping hideaway or wander the meadows to find it but if you fancy your own adventure, The Skirrid makes a good destination. It’s the closest of the Black Mountains which form the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and it’s visible from site. A short drive takes you to the bottom, an hour’s walk to the 486-metre top. Handily there’s a mountain inn at its foot to reward the hike – and a hot tub or bath to soothe the muscles later.

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Bees Bower

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Treehouse · Sleeps 2

Indulge yourself as you switch off and leave the rest of the world behind, soaking it all up from your own copper bath. Bee’s Bower is rustic luxury at its best, a truly original glamping experience. Furnished with eco products, your stay in the Bower will connect you back to nature, providing the perfect setting for a digital detox or romantic get away. Our bamboo bedding, thick natural mattresses and sheepskin blankets are sure to keep you warm as you snuggle at night under the stars, listening to the local owls. Or maybe you will pick a book from the shelf and snuggle by the roaring fire with a big mug of hot chocolate. This stunning structure was built by a shipbuilder drawing on inspiration from around the world. It creates an exhilarating experience as you connect with the natural building techniques and the surrounding landscape whilst enveloped by nature. A mix of canvas, cob and round wood construction, this off-grid cabin is a spectacle to behold. Bee’s Bower is located at the far end of our farm, through wild flower meadows and overlooking a wooded valley providing seclusion, a true get-away. All of our accommodation is off-grid. The lighting is solar powered, we have no Wi-Fi. Most of our farm is run on renewable energy but there is a gas boiler at Bee’s Bower to ensure the bath and shower run hot. The kitchen is well equipped and we provide some of the basics which include tea, coffee and oil and there is also an outdoor BBQ area. We will provide a basket of wood for the fire and some natural fire lighters to ensure you stay warm. And most excitingly, Bee’s Bower has a large telescope so if you have a clear night you should be able to make out Jupiter’s moons.

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Gabriel's Glade

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Yurt · Sleeps 2

Tucked away in its own quiet corner of the meadow, Gabriel’s Glade is a cosy off-grid retreat made up of two beautiful yurts and a private bathroom cabin—your own little sanctuary under the sky. Soak beneath the stars in the wood-fired hot tub and let nature do the rest. Key features: • Wood-fired hot tub for starlit soak • Perfect for couples • Two yurts and a separate bathroom cabin • Secluded, off-grid experience close to nature • Well-behaved dogs are welcome This peaceful hideaway offers more than just a place to sleep—it’s a chance to pause and reconnect. One yurt is made for restful nights, the other for slow, nourishing meals. Both sit in a quiet glade with sweeping views of meadows and the Black Mountains. Here, life moves at nature’s pace. Light a fire, sink into the tub, or curl up under thick blankets with a mug of something warm. At dusk, you might hear tawny owls calling or catch a glimpse of a barn owl gliding overhead. Inside, you’ll find soft bamboo bedding, natural mattresses, and sheepskin throws. It’s snug, calm, and deeply grounding. Like all our retreats, Gabriel’s Glade is fully off-grid. There’s no Wi-Fi to distract you, but solar-powered lighting keeps things glowing after dark. 4G is available if you need it. The kitchen yurt is well-equipped with a double gas ring, sink with hot water, and essentials like tea, coffee, and cooking oil. Outside, there’s a BBQ and a table for starlit suppers. Just remember to bring any extras you may need—shops are about 10 minutes away. We provide a basket of firewood and natural firelighters to keep your space toasty and your hot tub bubbling. A gas boiler ensures you’ll have warm showers whenever you like. When you’re ready to explore, stroll to the Carpenters Arms, a characterful pub just down the lane. Or simply stay put, listen to the breeze in the trees, and let the wild work its magic.

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The Phoenix Tree

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Treehouse · Sleeps 2

Come stay in our truly unique treehouse, nestled on the hillside amongst the trees. With the feel of a safari lodge on the edge of the savanna, it presents a spectacular view over our wildflower meadow, across to the Skirrid and the Black Mountains beyond. The cosy bedroom sits on top of an old oak tree, entangled in a mirage of branches where the canopy once stood. The structure is a stunning blend of straw bale walls, bamboo rafters, ingenious iron work and a bespoke canvas roof with a skylight to the stars. A blend of skilled local crafts people joined forces to create this beautiful rustic space which is now a resident feature on the landscape. Perhaps you will catch a glimpse of the barn owls who hunt the meadow at dusk or you’ll just listen to a cacophony of tawny owls as you snuggle down in bed. Our bamboo bedding, thick natural mattresses and sheepskin blankets are sure to keep you warm as you get cosy under the stars. Or maybe you will pick a book from the shelf and relax by the roaring fire with a big mug of hot chocolate. Whatever you do, the Phoenix Tree provides a true escape from reality. And there’s more. Directly outside is an open air, yet secluded wood fired bath tub positioned over a babbling brook. Dip in for a long hot soak after a day of walking in the hills or for the adventurous, a refreshing shower in the dingle! The treehouse is located through wild flower meadows, overlooking the valley to the mountains and providing you seclusion, a true get-away. All of our accommodation is off-grid so be prepared for a ‘back-to-basics’ experience with no mains electricity. The lighting is solar powered, and we have no Wi-Fi. The kitchen is well equipped allowing you to wine and dine yourselves. There is a gas ring, cob over and rocket stove. We provide some of the basics which include tea, coffee and oil and there is also an outdoor BBQ area. But do come prepared as the nearest shops are 10 minutes drive away. We will provide a basket of wood for the fire and some natural fire lighters to ensure you stay warm but please do pack for cold weather to ensure you get the most from your nights under canvas.

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£160

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for 2 guests

Mimis Tree Yurt (roll top bath)

Yurt · Sleeps 2

Indulge yourself as you switch off and leave the rest of the world behind, soaking it all up from your own copper bath. Mimi’s Tree Yurt is rustic luxury at its best, a truly original glamping experience. A large luxurious Turkomen yurt with attached round-wood cabin providing your kitchen and bathroom facilities, your stay at Mimi’s will connect you back to nature, providing the perfect setting for a digital detox or romantic get away. For the more adventurous of guests you will embrace the elements and enjoy an exhilarating outdoor showering experience whilst taking in the sweeping views across the valley to the Skirrid and the Black Mountains beyond. Outside is your own private garden with firepit, the perfect spot to gaze at the milky way. As we create a living productive landscape on Goytree farm, we will be adding to the already diverse tree crops. Help yourself to the apples already growing and in a few years to the cob nuts, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts as we develop the food forest around Mimi’s. Our bamboo bedding, thick natural mattresses and sheepskin blankets are sure to keep you warm as you snuggle under the stars, listening to a cacophony of owls. Or maybe you will pick a book from the shelf and snuggle by the roaring fire with a big mug of hot chocolate. All of our accommodation is off-grid so be prepared for a ‘back-to-basics’ experience with no mains electricity. The lighting is solar powered, and we have no Wi-Fi. The kitchen is well equipped allowing you to wine and dine yourselves. There is a gas stove, table and sink with hot water. We provide some of the basics which include tea, coffee and oil and there is also an outdoor BBQ area. But do come prepared as the nearest shops are over 10 minutes drive away. We will provide a basket of wood for the fire and some natural fire lighters to ensure you stay warm but please do pack for cold weather to ensure you get the most from your nights under canvas.

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Reviews

100% Recommend5 Ratings · 4 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Close to nature

The Phoenix Tree

The most magical place. Wake up to a stunning Mountain View and beautiful meadows. Feel like you’re sleeping nestled in the canopy of an oak tree and hear the owls calling to you at night and the buzzards in the morning. Be close to nature and feel its calming effect

Joanna G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· November 2023

Perfect peaceful escape!

Bees Bower

We loved spending our nights stargazing from the hot tub, sleeping above an oak tree and sipping our morning coffee overlooking the mountains. Such a lovely peaceful escape - we had a magical time!

Katie O.

11 reviews

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· August 2023

With pets ·

Gabriel's Glade

Incredibly welcoming, amazing spot. Brilliant hosts. Highly recommended.

Ross E.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2023

With pets ·

Bees Bower

Bee Bower was the most amazing spot to have a break away from all the madness, and to get engaged!!! We had the most fabulous week there with our dog who loved running loose around the surrounding fields. With the most fantastic views from the balcony to waking up listening to the birds in the morning time, we had the best time ever. Thank you so much for such a unique experience, would HIGHLY recommend!

Aine C.

2 years on Hipcamp

Location

Walterstone, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Rachel C.

Joined in January 2022

From the host

Experience rustic luxury at is best in one of our 4 unique spaces, hidden away on an 18 acre organic farm in Herefordshire. Nestled in the foothills of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park, this is a walkers paradise. Our accommodation provides a blend of mater craftsmanship, seclusion, off-grid living, digital detox with a good does of hot tubs, roll top copper baths, outdoor shower and more! Our dream has always been to create an inspiring place where people and wildlife thrive in a productive and enchanting setting. We feel so lucky to have found The Goytree, as we feel it can provide just that. Now we are here, we aspire to create a centre of excellence for sustainable agriculture which will help address the climate and ecological crises and offer a valuable resource for local communities and beyond. We want to create a thriving space which puts local food, conservation and connection to nature at its heart. Our vision is to champion regenerative agroecology, we will restore the organic status of the farm and the majority of the land will be used for nature positive food production which will supply both our onsite glamping business and local community. The remaining land will be enhanced for nature and eco-tourism through continued tree planting, maintaining wildflower meadows and rewilding. In future years we hope to move towards agri-educational and wellness retreats. We hope that everyone who visits The Goytree will participate in a journey of exploration and have a unique experience which immerses them in nature, revives wellness, enhances understanding of ecological systems and inspires action on the climate and ecological emergency.

Nearby attractions

Goytree Glamping is just outside the Brecon Beacons National Park so there’s plenty of walking, climbing and mountain biking within easy reach. A popular walk is the hike up to the 486-metre peak of Skirrid, a foothill of The Black Mountains range which lies within the park. A good starting and finishing point is The Skirrid Mountain Inn (see below) and there are great views in all directions from the top. Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail also offers a good well-signposted walking route nearby. The lovely town of Hay-on-Wye, famous for its second-hand bookshops and literary festival, is 17 miles from site.

Food and drink

The Carpenters Arms is the nearest pub and is well-loved by all who visit. It’s been in landlady Vera’s family for 300 years and serves a menu of pub favourites. It’s three miles if you drive, but closer if you follow footpaths from site and walk. Rowlestone Farmhouse Ice Cream is another destination you can walk ot with the reward of ice cream fresh from the farm! And, in the same vein, a little further is Ty Gwyn Cider where you can try or buy local cider. The Bulls Head, at the foot of the Black Hill, in Craswall, about 10 miles away, is another pub recommended by your hosts. It’s a traditional drover’s inn with a sustainable, locally-sourced menu. The Skirrid Mountain Inn is good for a post-walk pint and bite to eat. It’s four miles from site at the foot of Skirrid.