Upper House Farm

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.6 5 reviews
The tent and decking area
The tent and decking area
View over the mountains
Exterior with hot tub
2 person bell tent
View of the valley and mountains
Stunning scenery
Lit up at night
View from the glamping field
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View over the mountains
Exterior with hot tub
2 person bell tent

  • Peaceful site on a dog-friendly working farm in rural Herefordshire
  • A 20-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; 35 minutes from Hereford
  • Bell tents with gorgeous views over the Golden Valley
Simple pleasures, stunning scenery and great swathes of space are all on the menu at Upper House Farm, a peaceful Herefordshire spot above a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Peterchurch (a tiny village but one that’s big enough to have its own convenience store for provisions). The bell tents at this family farm come with access to toilets and showers, and each unit has a decking area, firepit, outdoor cooking facilities and a comfy bed. They’ve also got gorgeous views out over the Golden Valley – splendid at any time of day but perhaps at their best come sunset hour. The glamping area only accommodates a small number of guests, so it never feels crowded, and kids can run about without tripping over other people. Beyond the bell tents are a fab 100 acres of farm estate that you’re welcome to wander around. With dog-friendly accommodation and walking trails all around (dogs to be kept on a lead when on site), this is a fine spot for travelling canines too. And beyond that… well, there’s much more to explore, with lots of local footpaths crossing the valleys, local hiking up the Hay Bluff and Black Mountain and the whole of the Brecon Beacons National Park just past those peaks. Hay-on-Wye and the river’s canoe trips are about 20 minutes’ drive away too.

Site type

Rent a tent 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything was perfect.

Overall 10/10

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Kamil P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cat's Back View bell tent (five person)

Liked We liked everything a specialy the view of the mountains from the tent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic!

Overall 10/10

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Daniel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cat's Back View bell tent (five person)

Liked The fantastic location, very comfortable tent with solid facilities. Can’t fault it! Great activities nearby too.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site. Beautiful views. Peaceful. Everything you need is provided for…

Overall 8/10

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Sara M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Mountain View tent bell tent (two person, mountain view)

Liked Lovely little site. Beautiful views. Peaceful. Everything you need is provided for your stay. Good showers. I would definitely return one day.

Disliked No shelter over the decking for when it’s raining.

Recommend to friends Visit again

This was our first glamping trip, we wanted something peaceful as a…

Overall 10/10

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Camran P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Texel bell tent (hot tub)

Liked This was our first glamping trip, we wanted something peaceful as a break away from reality (children) 😂 we were on a budget so originally booked the cheapest we could find so didn’t expect much! Boy were we surprised everything about this site is amazing, outstanding views, cleanliness is top standard and the tipi we stayed in was set up so well with everything we could need. The bed was so comfy and the hot tub was to die for 🥰 quick response from the owner when we needed anything. Dog friendly our pup Nelly absolutely loved wildlife watching and lounging about in the grass! Would 100% recommend👌 if you don’t book your missing out!

Disliked The only thing we disliked was leaving :(

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic setting, in the middle of nowhere, which is exactly what…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Cat's Back View bell tent (five person)

Liked Fantastic setting, in the middle of nowhere, which is exactly what we wanted. Tents were well equipped and really comfortable. Our hosts were lovely and responded swiftly to any requests during out stay.

Disliked Having to leave....would have happily stayed another few days.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Upper House Farm

Michaealchurch Escley

Peterchurch

Herefordshire

England

HR2 0JZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.0237°N
3.00867°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.6 km Telephone Exchange
20.9 km Country Bus Station
22.7 km Bus Station
Rail
21 km Hereford Rail Station
23 km Abergavenny Rail Station
29.1 km Warrington West Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

A popular day out here is to hop over the border into Wales to explore the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye (20 minutes’ drive) and maybe take a canoe trip along the river. While you’re over that way you could also hike up Hay Bluff (half an hour) or the Black Mountain (40 minutes). If that’s given you a taste for uphill challenges, try the big one at Pen y Fan (an hour) – it’s the highest peak in south Wales but the paths make it relatively accessible. In fact, the Welsh side of the border has plenty of ways to keep you busy, whether you fancy a paddle from the shingle beach in Glasbury (half an hour), a step into the past at Raglan Castle (45 minutes) and Goodrich Castle (50 minutes) or some watersports at Llangorse Lake (45 minutes). The Big Pit National Coal Museum (50 minutes) is a good spot for learning about days gone by, too. Back over in England, there are gorgeous gardens to explore in the grounds of Brobury House (20 minutes) and much to see and do in Hereford (35 minutes), including the Mappa Mundi exhibition and Black and White House Museum.

Must see

Blaenavon Ironworks 28 km

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre & Tourist Information Centre 28.4 km

Big Pit: National Coal Museum 28.8 km

Raglan Castle 30.2 km

Caldicot Castle & Country Park 30.9 km

National Trust

The Weir 14.1 km

Cwmmau Farmhouse 15 km

Skenfrith Castle 21.8 km

Croft Castle and Parkland 32.1 km

The Kymin 32.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Urishay - Craswall - Urishay 1.7 km

The Cat's Back and Bull's Head 4.2 km

Black Hill - Olchon Valley 4.3 km

Dorstone - Merbach Hill - Bredwardine - Dorstone 5.5 km

Stone Circle - Hay Bluff - Black Hill - Monnow Valley Walk - Stone Circle 6.9 km

Local events

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)

    Crickhowell, Wales 20.9 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Upper House Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Upper House Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Upper House Farm? A popular day out here is to hop over the border into Wales to explore the bookshops of Hay-on-Wye (20 minutes’ drive) and maybe take a canoe trip along the river. While … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Upper House Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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