Hire an entire 50-acre hay meadow near Rugby for weekdays and get exclusive access to rolling fields, grazing livestock, and ridgeway walks. Ideal for groups who want privacy, simple camp comforts, and short scenic hikes without the crowds.
Hire an entire 50-acre hay meadow near Rugby for weekdays and get exclusive access to rolling fields, grazing livestock, and ridgeway walks. Ideal for groups who want privacy, simple camp comforts, and short scenic hikes without the crowds.
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Operated by Evelyn's Garden · Rugby, England
On the northern edge of Rugby, England, a private 50-acre hay meadow opens for weekday site hire that grants groups exclusive use of fields, barns, and ridgeway access. Book the whole property for anything from a single night to a five-night retreat and you'll trade the city's hum for grazing cows, horses, and contented pigs wandering between paddocks. This is a business-style countryside retreat geared to groups who want total privacy: family reunions, creative residencies, corporate days out, or low-key micro weddings. The setup is simple and honest - self check-in at 3pm, tents arrayed across rolling meadows, woodburners and firepits that are available but operated at guests' responsibility. The owners limit music and noise; small portable speakers only and no smoking inside tents. What makes the place stand out is scale and access. Fifty acres of working meadow mean room for quiet walks and compact field games, while the site sits upon an ancient ridgeway that invites short ridge-top hikes with clear views across pasture and hedgerow. The grazing livestock is part of the experience: seeing cows and horses browse against the skyline is a steady, grounding presence that changes the pace of a stay. Practical things matter here. The access track is uneven and must be driven slowly; vehicles are limited to two cars per tent, and the paddocks are not suitable for most wheelchair users. Wood sacks and food hampers can be ordered as extras; bring headlamps and warm layers for damp evenings. Hosts advise against arriving after dark because the lane and turnoffs are easy to miss. For photographers and quiet explorers this is an easy win: sunrise over the meadow and late-afternoon light on the ridgeway reward early risers. Wildlife is a farmstead mix - lapwings, barn owls at dusk, and the occasional roe deer beyond the hedgerow - and cottages and a local village pub are a short drive away for supplies or a celebratory meal. The site feels both rugged and manageable: no glitz, no crowded trails, just space to set up camp, walk the ridge, and let a small group settle into a different tempo. If you need a controlled, private outdoor base within reach of Rugby - whether for workshops, low-key celebrations, or just an extended weekend of real quiet - hiring the whole property on weekdays delivers a rare, usable swath of English countryside for your group. Follow the hosts' practical rules, respect livestock and paths, and you'll leave with clearer heads and a basket of straightforward memories. Plan meals around simple camp cooking or the provided food-hamper options; bring cash for wood sacks sold onsite. Confirm vehicle details before arrival and stick to designated parking and tent areas to protect pasture and maintain good neighbor relations with organizers.
Check-in is at 3pm; hosts request you don’t arrive after dark because the lane is tricky to find.
Vehicles are limited to two cars per tent — please communicate vehicle details before arrival.
Pet policy is not specified in the listing; contact the host directly to confirm before booking.
Yes, but use is at your own risk. Wood sacks are available to buy; follow the safety instructions provided.
The paddocks are on uneven ground and are not suitable for most wheelchair users; access track is also rough.
Food hampers can be ordered as extras; otherwise guests should bring provisions or visit nearby village shops.
Sunday to Friday • 1 to 5 days • Get the whole place to yourselves
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