Upper Hen Pod- Luxury Lakeside Glamping, Cotswolds

Enjoy a unique glamping experience in Upper Hen, one of our two luxuriously appointed, off-grid glamping pods at Hideaway Horton. Located on the east bank of the secluded private lake on our family farm on the Cotswold escarpment, Upper Hen pod faces south providing lovely afternoon sun and sunset views from the verandah or your private hot tub. Embrace all that nature has to offer outside & then retreat into the pod where a sumptuous bed, en-suite bathroom & all creature comforts await you. The space Connect with the great outdoors and experience nature at its best. Surrounded by fields, coppices and the spring fed lake, Upper Hen offers peace, tranquility and fabulous views across the water and Sodbury Vale. Guests can take advantage of stunning rural walks with direct access onto the Cotswold Way National trail which crosses the farm. The local footpaths offer magnificent views from the Cotswold Edge escarpment and meander through ancient sites and beautiful villages. The cosy interior combines rustic and luxury contemporary living - a calming, magical self catering experience…a handmade English pocket sprung natural mattress, pure cotton bed linen, goose down duvet and pillows and organic toiletries. Facilities include a fully plumbed in en-suite with hot shower and heated towel rail, kitchenette with Belfast sink and fridge, sofa bed, small wardrobe and chest of drawers. There is no wi-fi but there is 4G and USB chargers. We provide complimentary toiletries, tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a selection of condiments. There is an assortment of utensils, crockery and pans with everything you need for cooking and dining. Choose to cook on the fire pit which has a grill pan or on the gourmet Weber gas BBQ and hob on which a variety of dishes can be created. A delicious breakfast hamper can be ordered prior to arrival for an additional charge of £45. This includes enough for 2 mornings - eggs from our own hens, bacon, granola, yoghurt, pastries, bread, fruit and freshly squeezed orange juice. Produce is locally sourced as much as possible. Enjoy a long soak, watch wildlife and ponder star-lit skies from your Scandinavian wood-fired hot tub. We provide a full store of logs, all sourced from fallen trees on the farm, which will last for two nights. Should you need any extra, we charge £20. Access to Upper Hen is along the Cotswold Way - guests walk approximately 500m from the car parking area at the farm. The path is across fields and has a fairly steep decline so we recommend appropriate footwear and please arrive in daylight. We are happy to bring your bags down on the quad bike. Cycling enthusiasts can enjoy the Avon Cycleway which runs past the farm or bring your fly fishing rod and have a go at catching a rainbow trout from the lake. There are plenty of other beautiful places to visit in the area including Westonbirt Arboretum, historic Tetbury, Castle Combe and the elegant city of Bath…that’s if you want to leave this quiet idyllic spot! If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of life, want a romantic retreat, need to recharge or just like to relax in nature, Upper Hen is the place for you! The only other people you may occasionally see are those staying in our other pod Greenditch but this is 90m away and naturally screened so not visible to each other. Please note no children under 18 nor pets and unfortunately, due to the rural location, it is unsuitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues. Guest access Guests are more than welcome to enjoy the surroundings of the lake area but we ask that you do not wander around the farmyard/stables. Other things to note The market town of Chipping Sodbury is 2.5 miles away with a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. You can drive to the town or it’s a lovely walk along the local footpaths. Our other luxury pod Greenditch is located in another secluded corner of the lake (approximately 90m away and not visible from Upper Hen). It is on Airbnb listing if you have friends to bring too!