Location
Bracken is nestled in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) known for its rolling landscapes and stunning countryside. The area offers a wealth of scenic walks, including the charming Stokesay Castle Trail, which winds past historic ruins and lush woodlands, or head a little further to explore Long Mynd which provides a dramatic backdrop with its rugged peaks, deep valleys, and hidden streams—perfect for hiking and wildlife spotting.
🚗 Birmingham: 1hr 10 drive / 1hr 45 train
🚗 Manchester: 2hr drive / 1hr 45 min train
🚗 Liverpool: 2hr drive / 2hr 15 min train
🚗 London: 3hr 20 drive / 2hr 45 min train
🚗 Bristol: 2hr drive / 2hr 15 min train
Our fave things to do near Bracken
Explore the local area on a walk to Stokesay Castle. This medieval manor house is a fantastic spot to dive into local history. The castle's stunning timber-framed gatehouse and peaceful gardens are perfect for a leisurely afternoon.
Walk the Shropshire Way, a long-distance footpath, which runs through Craven Arms, offering miles of stunning countryside walks. Opt for a short stroll along the Onny Meadows or challenge yourself with a longer hike to the top of nearby hills like Norton Camp.
There are some excellent local pubs and eateries to enjoy near Bracken, including Clive Arms, Ludlow Kitchen and Farmshop and The Swan Inn, which is reputedly the oldest pub in Shropshire.
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You can travel to Bracken via car or public transport (train and short taxi ride) from most major UK cities.
After booking your chosen cabin, you’ll receive an online ‘Welcome Guide’ detailing the exact location of the cabin and directions by car or train and taxi. If you’re travelling by train, we highly recommend booking your connecting taxi in advance, as rural locations don’t tend to have Uber!
Bracken has a King Size bed so you're more than welcome to bring a little one along if you're happy to get under the covers together. Please note that the cabin has not been 'child-proofed' and there are pointy edges and a hot log burner in the cabin.
The cabin is your space to relax in any way you like to, but we’ve kitted it out with lots of phone-free activities, including:
📚 A selection of our fave books
👾 Board games
🃏 Diary of CEO Conversation Cards
📻 Radio Cassette Player + Tapes
📸 Instant Camera + 10 free films
🗺 Map and compass
And of course you might want to head out and explore the local area. The map and welcome guide include recommendations of restaurants, cafes and other attractions nearby.
Check-in is at 3pm
Check-out is at 10am
We don’t currently include food packages, but all cabins have a well-equipped kitchen including a mini-fridge and gas hob to cook up your fave meals. We include pots, pans, cooking utensils and even chef knives. Plus, loose leaf tea, coffee beans, oil, salt and pepper.
If you’re looking for a night or two away from the stove, there’s always plenty of nearby pubs and restaurants listed in our cabin guides.
Yes! All our cabins have hot showers and an eco-composting toilet in an indoor bathroom. We provide eco-friendly toiletries and towels, too!
Yes! Our cabins are perfect for a solo digital detox as they are on private land and are lockable from the inside and outside. Bracken is remote, so there aren't any nearby buildings, but we're on hand on cabin support if you need us too. If you want to chat ahead of your stay to ease any anxieties or plan your trip, you can book in a call with us here
We include enough firewood for your first night. You can add full log store access to your booking for £20 on checkout, which includes firewood, kindling and firelighters.
We recommend you unplug for the full duration of your stay to get the most from your digital detox, but this is totally self-policed. Our lockboxes have a padlock and key, with the key in a sealed envelope, so if you want to unlock it, you can.
We provide you with a Nokia so you can reach our cabin support team and contact friends and family if you need to. The number for the Nokia will be shared with you in advance of your stay.
All our stays at Herbie are 3 or 4 nights as this is the minimum time it takes to fully switch off and reap the benefits of nature and time offline. You can read more about 'The 3 Day Effect' here.
We know plans can change, so we’ll always do what we can to accommodate booking amendments. If your check-in date is over 28 days away, your stay can be rebooked for a new date or you can request a voucher, or a full refund. If your check-in date is within 14-28 days, you can move your stay to a future date, or request a voucher equal to the payment you have made. Cancellations or amendments are unfortunately not possible if your check-in date is in or within 14 days. All bookings have a 48 hour cooling off period, so if you change your mind you can reschedule your stay or get a full refund. Rescheduled stays are non-refundable.
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