Chestnut at Cynefin Retreats

Clifford, Herefordshire


Suitible for: 4 Humans icon 4 Humans
Suitible for: 1 Dogs icon 1 Dog
Suitible for: undefined Children welcome icon Children welcome
Suitible for: undefined Babies welcome icon Babies welcome

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    Why we love it

    Excellent access to nature, an idyllic location, hot tub, standalone bath, and incredible design


    What you'll love

    Dogs will love

    • Going belly up by the log burner
    • Trying to pull you along the nearby river
    • The warm water at the utility building for muddy paws

    Humans will love

    • Surrendering into a long soak in the hot tub
    • Finding their calm in the tranquil setting
    • Toasting marshmallows on the fire pit

    The place

    Chestnut lodge is uncluttered and its practicality-focused interior shows an incomparable taste in design. Cynefin Retreats is all about slowing down and finding that inner calm. On site you can wander through seven acres of meadows and orchards, surrounded by Corsican pine, and with footpaths from the door – your dog will be raring to go, nose first. And if you don’t even manage to escape the gravity well of good taste indoors, there’s loungers on the deck, and a hot tub to melt into and admire the dark sky status at night. If you’ve taken to the hills to wander all day, or even just lounged around never escaping your pjs, take a rainfall shower, or a dip in the standalone bath and check the availability for next year.

    Sleeping

    • 1 x Super King master room with vaulted ceilings
    • 1 x Super King room that can also be arranged as a twin

    Washing

    • Family bathroom with large shower and free standing bath
    • Downstairs WC
    • All toiletries provided are eco friendly
    • Washer-dryer in your utility

    Living and relaxing

    • Open plan living area with wood burner
    • Marshall sound system
    • Selection of games and books for all ages
    • For the kids, there is a secret den under the stairs, with beautiful wooden toys
    • Wifi
    • Outdoor Lafuma deck chairs
    • Private hot tub, heated using waste energy, with Fouta towels provided
    • Outdoor decking, terrace and grassy spaces perfect for unwinding
    • Fire pit area with seating
    • Outdoor swing attached to a Chestnut tree

    Cooking and dining

    • Kitchen including oven, hob, large fridge freezer and cafetière
    • Cooking basics supplied - welcome hamper with coffee, local speciality tea, hot chocolate, marshmallows, fruit juice, chocolate, milk, salt, pepper and olive oil
    • Indoor dining table and chairs for four
    • Outdoor Scandinavian dining table and chairs for four, made from recycled plastics

    For the dog

    • Metal hook with secure long lead provided
    • A communal warm water hose is available on the building by the car park*, while a cold water hose is located on the other side of the privacy screen near your hot tub
    • Boot room with lead clip
    • Blankets
    • Treats
    • Bowls
    • Towels

    Booking information

    • Check in 1630
    • Check out 1030
    • Earlier check in or later check out may be possible, on request
    • A second small dog can be accommodated, on request
    • £30 per dog per stay
    • Special offer: 3 nights for the price of 2 from 5 May 2025 to 3 July 2025. Offer applied at checkout.

    Optional extras

    • High chairs and travel cots can be provided on request
    • Lots of extras can be arranged for your stay including birthday banner and balloons, bottles of Prosecco or sparkling wine, bouquet of flowers
    • Additional kindling for the wood burner
    • Please use the provided stairgate at all times to keep dogs downstairs
    • New environments can be stressful for dogs so please do not leave them unattended inside, especially in warm weather. If you need dog-sitting, we recommend Christine at ‘Happy Hound Holidays’ (07990-792-937)
    • Ideally, we ask that dogs are kept off the the sofa/armchairs. If your dog is accustomed to sofa snuggles, please first cover the sofa with the blanket(s) provided

    You should know

    • Dogs aren’t allowed upstairs at Cynefin, not everyone likes their pillows that fluffy…please bring their bed with you for them to sleep downstairs
    • Your four-legged friend is welcome on the sofa, but please bring their favourite blanket for them to sit on
    • The garden isn't fully enclosed, so the owners kindly request your dog is supervised outside
    • If your dog takes a call of nature, use the shovel provided to alley-oop it under the hedge
    • The dog washing station means you should wash and dry any muddy dogs before bringing them into the lodge
    • There is farm land surrounding the site, so if you're exploring further afield, you'll need to use your lead
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    In the neighbourhood

    • Hay-on-Wye is bustling with culture and life for such a small town, and it’ll become apparent the more you explore its ancient winding streets. There are 24 bookshops, meaning there’s a bookshop per 100 inhabitants, one of the highest ratios in the world – so an ideal candidate for avid readers. Many of the bookshops allow dogs, so just pop in and check first
    • Say hi to the lovely people at The Old Electric Shop, a small café and vintage shop next to the river. With vegetarian, vegan and gluten free items on the menu, who don’t they cater to? Make it your final destination after a riverside loop
    • Book a table at Tomatitos Tapas Bar and while away some hours eating tapa made from locally sourced ingredients, whether that’s artisan bread, seasonal veg, or choosing from the imported wines list. Sit out in their garden, and learn the difference between cosas de picar, pinchos and cazuelas – the fun way
    • Speak to the staff at Want to Canoe? The tour company that operates out of Hay-on-Wye leading expeditions down the river to get in a little exercise, spot the masses of wildlife that populate the river, and get the fresh river air in you. They welcome well behaved dogs
    • If you’re feeling like a dip, take a wander down to the Warren, a small rocky beach on the banks of the River Wye, and enjoy a little swim – just remember to avoid the aforementioned canoes… There’s also space on the grassy bank for a picnic, or those less keen for a bracing plunge
    • On the very most north-easterly tip of the Brecon Beacons, Hay-on-Wye is a convenient place to rush into Wales’ second largest national Park, and take on the many activities it offers. From biking to hiking, wild swimming and paddleboarding, horse riding, climbing, the list of things to do there is massive.
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