Bella
Bella
Tucked away in her own peaceful little clearing, Bella is set on a beautiful Herefordshire estate with stunning gardens, its very own pub, and even a renowned weekend supper club. She’s the kind of place where time slows down and the world feels a little softer.
Surrounded by trees that burst into bluebells each spring, Bella’s clearing feels like a bubble in nature. Outside, you’ll find a wood-fired hot tub, the perfect spot to soak, unwind, and watch the sun dip behind the trees. When you’re ready to explore, there are plenty of scenic walks nearby such as Garway Hill which has panoramic views of the Black Mountains. Even without a car, you can wander through the estate and discover its hidden gems. If you do have a car, there is a great farm about 13 minutes away that has a swimming lake and wild sauna. Don’t miss the little tea room on the estate either, with its honesty box system - grab some cash and treat yourself to a slice (or two) of the homemade carrot cake.
Inside, Bella has everything you need for a few blissful days off-grid and offline: a hot shower, luxury Piglet in Bed linen, and a fully equipped kitchen for cooking up your favourite meals. You’ll also find books, board games, a cassette radio, and a map of the local area - all the essentials for a proper digital detox.
Dogs are very welcome at Bella, with plenty of space for them to roam and explore. Just note that the outdoor area isn’t fully fenced, so we ask that they're kept on a (long) lead for their safety and that of any surrounding wildlife.
Luxury king size bed with Piglet bedding
Well equipped kitchen
Hot shower, towels and toiletries
Fresh tea and coffee
Wood-fired hot tub
Piglet in Bed robes
Wood burning stove
Logs, firelighters, kindling
Outdoor fire pit and indoor wood burner (for safety reasons, the fire pit may be removed in summer)
Phone lockbox
Instant camera with 10 pack of film
Board games, books and radio
Map of local area
Eco-composting toilet
Parking
Area highlights
Our fave things to do near Bella
Wild Swimming
Dragons Gate Wild Swimming Lake has a wild sauna with incredible views of valley. Sweat it out and then take a cold plunge in their spring fed wild swimming lake. Just a 15 minute drive away, you can book a community or private session for 1.5 hours.
Supper Club
A must visit if you're staying over the weekend. Under The Nut Tree is a 7 minute drive or 45 minute walk from Bella and hosts an incredible supper club on Friday and Saturday evenings. A set menu of amazing food cooked over fire. It's a local gem that welcomes over 100 people for each sitting. It books up fast, so be sure to reserve your place early!
Garway Hill
Explore the local beautify and head to Garway Hill - a great hike for those of any ability. As well as far reaching views of the hills, you might also spot the local sheep or even wild ponies roaming freely across the hills.
Pub Lunch
The Bridge Inn Is just one of the many great, local pubs on the estate. Stop in for a pint and chat with the locals, or indulge in a Sunday Roast or pub lunch. You can sit outside by the river or cosy up by the log burner.
Black Mountains
One of the mountain ranges that comprise the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains are located just 45 mins from Bella and make a great hike for those looking for an outdoor adventure.
Food Markets
Trading for over 700 years, Hay-On-Wye food market occurs every Thursday, bringing in over 40 traders to the town centre. Trading crafts, local produce and vintage items, this Thursday market has been said to be the best day in Hay.
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Reviews
Loved everything!!!!
Loved the peace and the hot tub!
The cabin encourages fulfilling activities when you put your phone in the lockbox so there's no need to think about creative ways of filling what would have been doom scrolling. As a big coffee hobbyist I really enjoyed what felt like a personalised touch by providing a manual way of preparing coffee and tea. The woodland surrounding the cabin was also full of amazing wildlife, so much so it was like we were kids again shouting "look at that!"
Loved the peace and quiet - very comfortable and well equipped abode!
Loved my own personal woodland, the trees, the weather(!), the firepit, the hot tub and a sense of freedom!
Loved all of it!
Loved the peace, tranquillity, everything considered, top quality products and amazing customer service.
Listening to the birds and wind and being connected to each other and nature without the distractions of technology!
Fantastic location, lovely relaxing cabin with an amazing outdoor hot tub to soak in under the stars
As a busy single mum, life is usually pretty full-on, so having a few days with nothing I needed to do and nowhere I needed to be felt like such a gift. What surprised me most, though, was the digital detox itself. Before I arrived, I hadn't thought much about the whole phone lockbox thing, but there was something surprisingly powerful about switching my phone off, putting it away. Actively stepping away from it all made me realise how much noise I’ve been carrying around. Without the pull (or drug?) of social media, news and notifications, I actually started properly noticing things again & being present in what I was doing. At one point I sat watching a little field mouse that lives in a tree stump outside the cabin window and was completely fascinated. It sounds ridiculous when I write it down, but moments like that ended up being some of the best parts of the trip and bringing me genuine child like enjoyment.
Easy to get to and great facilities, and easy transition to a no phone holiday!
We loved the location, the setup, and the sustainable practices. We also thought the cabin was beautifully designed - from the outdoor bath and fireplace to the bed, games, and books.
The cabin and location were beautiful and we loved the attention to detail - everything you need as a mitigation for not having your phone for 3 days is thought of and provided. Everything was high quality and lovely. Appreciated the tips in advance for things to do, too - we pre-booked a wild swim and sauna at a local place and had a great time.
Fantastic location, really enjoyed the hot tub and the outdoor space along with the fire pit. Inside was also well equipped and cozy!
Loved the nature, surroundings, cabin. It was beautiful, connecting with partner!
I loved the whole principle of it. The cabin was in a great location where i felt I really could switch off. The amenities were great (comfy bed and linen!!). I thought the map with nearby locations and a mapped out walk was also so useful - I was worried that wouldn’t be there and it made life very easy!!!). The pubs were great nearby too (excellent locations and friendly locals)
Loved the wood burning fireplace and hot tub, and that there was more wood for free. Loved that there was a lot of nature to walk through, the local pub recommendations were excellent we went to under the nut tree and the Michelin starred pub, we ate ice cream off the local dairy farm, loved the cassettes, board games and ikigai book, loved the robes, great tea and coffee genuinely hard to beat, great support when we got lost on text
We loved so much about our stay! The location of the cabin, the design of its interior, the thoughtful extras offered with the Nokia/polaroid camera that really allow you to Unplug. We were lucky enough to stay in a hot tub cabin, and that plus the luxury robes etc made everything felt like such a treat
Loved the cosy bed, lovely surroundings and lots of good supplies.
Cabin was peaceful, clean, well designed!
Clean, modern and well stocked with kitchen equipment. Good shower. Log burner kept cabin warm. Bedding very warm. Window blinds fine.
Location was great!
Loved the Cabin!
Options of activities around the area, the outdoor bathtub and just how cozy everything was!
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