The Officer’s Hideaway

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This fun, military-themed woodland hideaway comprises an army safari tent, tipi, a bomb shelter bathroom (and a wood-fired hot tub!) beautifully camouflaged amongst Herefordshire countryside.
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: 1
  • Minimum stay: 3/4 nights

One of National Geographic’s Recommended Back to Nature Retreats, The Officer’s Hideaway is a unique military-themed retreat in the Herefordshire countryside.

Sleeping up to four guests, the main living and sleeping space is provided by a genuine ex-safari military tent, gainfully equipped with two woodburning stoves and a Chesterfield sofa (for higher ranks only!), with a double bedroom and a full kitchen.

Meanwhile, an insulated army tipi features two cosy single beds and a second woodburner… ideal if you’ve brought the kids along.

The wonders continue, in the form of a creative ‘air raid shelter’ bathroom with a piping hot shower and a transparent roof, and a mapped woodland walk strewn with shooting targets for you to enjoy – an ideal activity to get stuck into before you greet the sunset with a well-deserved drink in your wood-fired hot tub!

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Hot Tubs

Where you'll be staying

Byford, Herefordshire

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