Hay and Hedgerow Glamping

Just outside the gorgeous Shropshire Hills, in between Bridgnorth and Ironbridge, is the lovely Hay and Hedgerow Glamping; an exclusive bolthole for two, situated in a beautiful spot on a working sheep farm. This bespoke Shepherd's Hut is the perfect place to get away from it all, relax, recharge and rejuvenate in idyllic surroundings overlooking fields, woodland and water.

Newly finished in 2018, the Shepherds Hut is no ordinary camping experience. It’s a real treat. The hut sleeps two very comfortably indeed in a luxury brass bed, and offers all modern conveniences including mains electricity, hot and cold running water, a kitchen area (with fridge, hob, kettle, toaster microwave and a Belfast sink), ensuite shower and toilet, sofa, TV and a wood burning stove to keep warm on the colder evenings. The private decking outside has a table and chairs and is the perfect spot for al fresco dining or just sitting and admiring the view. The kitchen is very well equipped with pots and pans, crockery and cutlery, so all you need to bring is as much food as you want to cook, and possibly a torch to see your way back home after dark; there is not much light pollution here and stunning starry skies are a regular feature.

Nearby, there is lots to do and places to explore. The Shropshire Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - is a great place for hiking, biking and wildlife spotting, with a landscape of hills, moorland and pretty waterfalls. There are also lovely walks along the River Severn and several watersports activities going on if you fancy a spot of canoeing or sailing. For a more serious hike, The Wrekin - one of Shropshires most famous hills - is a steady climb up through the woodlands of Forest Glen to the Iron Age hillfort at the summit, with stunning views across the landscape including the iconic Needle’s Eye. The market towns of Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock are good places to visit for some shopping, and Ironbridge - a UNESCO World Heritage site - is just ten minutes away in the car and has lots to see and do including the fantastic Blists Hill Victorian town. Here you can take a step back in time a hundred years and visit authentic shops, buy goods from an era gone by and watch the locals working in their workshops and factories. Or hop aboard the Severn Valley railway - a heritage steam train which will take you sixteen miles along the delightful Severn Valley, past Kidderminster, Bewdley and Bridgnorth. There is also a brilliant locomotive museum at the indoor visitor centre at Highley, an absolute must for train enthusiasts with interactive exhibits, full-size steam locomotives and a play area.

Frankly, if you wanted to stay right by your Shepherds Hut at Hay and Hedgerow and go nowhere then no one would blame you, it is blissful. One happy glamper called it a “beautiful sanctuary” and that’s a great way to describe this lovely spot. There are many footpaths and walks around the farm, so you can discover the area right on your doorstep, and the very helpful owners are happy to guide you in the right direction and share all the local sights. A wonderful place for an outdoor break.