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A Bath With a View Like No Other
Roll up the canvas door and the valley opens up in front of you, right from the copper bath. This is the centrepiece of Bee’s Bower, and it earns that title: a hand-beaten roll-top tub with a sweeping, uninterrupted view across the woodland below. Built from chestnut poles, wattle and daub, and canvas, by a shipbuilder who brought the same craft he’d give a hull to this hillside instead, the space feels part cabin, part safari lodge, entirely its own.
A handcrafted spiral staircase leads up to a raised sleeping platform, where you’ll drift off surrounded by trees, the stars overhead and the gentle rustle of leaves all around. Bamboo-soft bedding, thick natural mattresses, and layers of sheepskin keep you warm as the owls call through the branches. Or stay downstairs a little longer, curled by the fire with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate.
Why Most Guests Never Leave
Bee’s Bower sits at the far edge of the farm, through wildflower meadows, in its own private corner. Once you’re there, you’re tucked away properly: just you, the trees, and the changing sky over the valley.
Who needs a dinner reservation when you’re in Bee’s Bower? It happens more than you’d think, guests arrive with plans to explore, and end up cancelling them, because they can’t quite bring themselves to leave. The bath’s partly to blame.
Things to know
Bee’s Bower, like all our spaces, is completely off-grid. Lighting is powered by solar, and there’s no Wi-Fi—so you can truly switch off. That said, there’s excellent 4G coverage if you need to stay connected. Most of our farm runs on renewable energy, but the Bower includes a gas boiler to ensure your bath and shower are always hot and ready for you.
The kitchen is well-equipped for relaxed, home-style cooking, and we provide a few essentials like tea, coffee, and oil. Outside, you’ll find a BBQ area perfect for cooking under the open sky. We’ll also provide a basket of firewood and natural firelighters to keep things cosy throughout your stay.
BEES BOWER FAQ’s
What makes Bee’s Bower different from a standard glamping lodge?
Bee’s Bower was designed and built by a shipbuilder using chestnut poles, wattle and daub, and canvas. It is part cabin, part treehouse, part safari lodge. The centrepiece is a hand-beaten copper roll-top bath positioned to look out over the valley. You can roll up the canvas wall and soak in the bath while looking across countryside to the Black Mountains. No two evenings here feel the same.
Does Bee’s Bower have reliable hot water?
Yes. Bee’s Bower has a gas boiler for consistent hot water on demand for the shower, the copper bath and kitchen. The wood burner heats the space.
Can I bring my dog to Bee’s Bower?
Yes. Dogs are welcome. Bee’s Bower sits at the bottom of its own private meadow, well away from the other accommodations. Your dog will have space to run. We ask that dogs are kept under control around the wider land and on a lead if needed.
How do I get to Bee’s Bower from the car park?
Bee’s Bower is a short walk from the car park through a wildflower meadow. We provide wheelbarrows to carry your luggage down.
Has Bee’s Bower been used for proposals?
Dozens of times. The copper bath with valley views, the private meadow, and the balcony overlooking open countryside make it the kind of setting where proposals happen naturally. If you are planning something special, let us know in advance. We can receive flowers, champagne or gifts on your behalf and have everything waiting when you arrive, at no cost to you.
Is Bee’s Bower suitable for a honeymoon or anniversary stay?
It is one of our most romantic spaces. We have hosted honeymoons, anniversaries, mini-moons and milestone birthdays here. The copper bath, the valley views, the privacy of the space and the wood burner make for a genuinely special and secluded few days.
Is Bee’s Bower fully off-grid?
Lighting and phone charging run on solar power. Hot water is via a gas boiler. Cooking is on a gas hob and you have a cool box for your food. There is no mains electricity, no WiFi and no television. There is a communal fridge and freezer in the guest stables a short walk away if you need to keep food cold, along with ice packs and plug sockets. All four accommodations at The Goytree also have a hammock, and Bee’s Bower has a balcony with a view that makes it very hard to go anywhere.
Can I bring a child?
We’re really sorry but it’s not possible for a child to stay in Phoenix Tree (or Bees Bower) due to health and safety. We can sometimes organise an extra bed to be put in Mimi’s Retreat or Gabriel’s Glade on request, please email us directly to discuss.