Why we love it
With so much of Hereford in easy reach, and even more to do on site, have an active or a restful day, but finish it off in the wood-fired hot tub either way
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Heading down to the secret beach with you
- Days out in Hereford or The Forest of Dean
- Roaming around the huge field
Humans will love
- Booking a little pampering on site
- Getting some paddleboard lessons
- Kicking back in the hot tub
The place
Not far from a scenic bend of the River Wye – Pheasant is tucked into a private little corner, with views stretching out onto the hilly horizon. This is a great spot to take a few days with the dog to recoup and relax away from the city. You’re not far from the very best of The Wye Valley, with Ross-on-Wye, Hereford and The Forest of Dean all within a half-hour drive. Whether you and the hound are in the mood for some pub lunches in the city – or some mad sprints through the woods, there’s something for active or lazy days out for the two and four legged. But there’s almost too much on site to go anywhere else. When you’re not having a lie in and enjoying the views from your picture window, there’s facials, massages, wildflower walks, foraging, and even paddleboarding lessons to keep you busy. There’s even a secret beach to watch the river go by, if you’re not busy kicking back in the wood-fired hot tub that is!
In the neighbourhood
- Walk from the door: The How Caple to Much Marcle Ridge Loop. Head from the entrance of the glamping site along Much Marcle Ridge, into Woolhope, through Capler Wood and arrive back at the start point. It's around eight miles in total!
- Ross-on-Wye, 15-minute drive. Wander this lovely town and bite to eat or a coffee at one of the dog-friendly spots: The Gingernut Café, Truffles Delicatessen & Café on the High Street, Cantilupe Café, or Thorns Coffee Lounge in Crofts Mews.
- Goodrich Castle, 20-minute drive. Overlooking the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the best-preserved English Castles still standing. Explore the remains with your dog on a lead!
- Forest of Dean, 30-minute drive. There’s plenty to do with your dog at the Forest of Dean, like following the sculpture trail at Beechenhurst, trying out some mountain biking trails (if your dog’s up to the task) or hiking through the beautiful surroundings.