Your hosts, Kesri and Paul, have spent the last 15 years lovingly restoring and building Drovers Rest into the gathering place it is today. Passionate about slow living, good food, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences, they’ve created a place that feels relaxed, welcoming, and full of character rather than corporate or polished. You’ll often find them around the farm cooking over fire, tending animals and gardens, hosting events, or sharing local recommendations for hidden gems, walks, pubs, swimming spots, and adventures nearby.

Escape to the countryside at Drovers Rest — a unique 16th-century organic working farm set amongst rolling hills on the border of Herefordshire and Wales. Just 3 miles from Hay-on-Wye on the doorstep of the breathtaking Brecon Beacons and the beautiful River Wye, this is the perfect base for adventure, relaxation, and reconnecting with nature. Stay amongst atmospheric old stone buildings, wildflower meadows, fireside gatherings, and big skies. Whether you’re here for hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, wild swimming, literary escapes, or simply slowing down, you’ll find the best of countryside living right on your doorstep. And if you are super lucky we may have one of our well sought after fire cooked South African feasts on, where we down the farm tools, don o0ur aprons to cook for our guests We offer three very different styles of accommodation to suit every kind of traveller: • Historic Stone Cottages — characterful and cosy with rustic charm, exposed beams, and countryside views. • Luxury Safari Tents — our “canvas cottages” combine the adventure of glamping with proper comfort, stylish interiors, real beds, and a touch of luxury. • Army Tents — a fun and affordable step up from camping, with proper mattresses, bedding provided, and a relaxed back-to-nature atmosphere. Expect a relaxed, gathering-led atmosphere rather than a polished resort — this is authentic countryside living with soul, character, and adventure at its heart. Perfect for couples, families, groups of friends, walkers, cyclists, festival-goers, and anyone wanting a memorable stay near Hay-on-Wye and the Welsh borders.

Hay-on-Wye is just 3 miles away — a world-famous little book town full of independent shops, cafés, galleries, pubs, antique hunting, and creative energy. The area comes alive during the renowned Hay Festival, but there’s plenty to explore year-round. Set right on the border of Herefordshire and Wales, Drovers Rest is perfectly placed for both relaxation and adventure. The nearby Brecon Beacons offers incredible hiking, waterfalls, mountain biking, horse riding, and dramatic scenery, while the River Wye is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, wild swimming, fishing, and riverside walks. The surrounding countryside is dotted with charming market towns, traditional pubs, castles, black mountains, food producers, and hidden villages waiting to be discovered. Guests love the balance here — peaceful rural surroundings while still being close to culture, adventure, and excellent local food. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, a romantic countryside escape, literary inspiration, or simply