Drovers Retreat

18/10/2026

The old folklore says "lots of holly berries on bushes means it's going to be a hard, cold winter", so by the look of this year's berries here on the Welsh Borders we should beware. However, with climate change who knows? Come and enjoy a peaceful break in glorious countryside - walk, explore or just relax in 4* comfort in front of the log burner! 😊 www.droversretreat.co.uk

27/09/2026

Our ancient Sycamore tree looking magnificent!
This and 3 others at Drovers Retreat holiday cottage on the Welsh Borders are included in the UK Ancient Tree Inventory, which includes an interactive map which will show you such trees near you. https://ati.woodlandtrust.org.uk/tree-search

17/09/2026

It’s a great year for fruits and berries here in the Welsh Borders. The wild rose hips are particular large, which will please the thrushes, and the damsons are really sweet and tasty, which pleases us and our guests at Drovers Retreat holiday cottage! Www.droversretreat.co.uk

23/08/2026

Escape, Relax and Unwind in the peace and nature of the Welsh Borders over the August Bank Holiday at our secluded Drovers Retreat Holiday Cottage.

Usually Bank Holidays are booked quickly, but this year we have a 2-night unbooked gap of Monday 31st August + Tuesday 1st September. We normally have a limit of a 3-night minimum, but this year we are offering a special 2 night break for £328.

In 4-star comfort, the cottage can cater for up to 4 people.

There are walks - long or short - from the door, you can relax in our spectacular Games Barn, and often our resident Tawny Owl or Buzzard can be heard or seen.

See how you can enjoy the peace and beauty of the Welsh Borders and forget the rest of the world at our website www.droversretreat.co.uk

19/08/2026

Gathering Blackberries - our new Drovers Retreat Blog.

“Right now the blackberries in our hedgerows are plump, sweet and full of sunshine. Recalling childhood blackberrying excursions, evokes memories of shortening days, crisp new school uniform and smoky bonfires, and yet our first fruit ripened here in the Welsh uplands as early as the end of July! Our climate is shifting into ever more confusing seasons......”

See it at
https://www.droversretreat.co.uk/retreat-blog/gathering-blackberries-aug2026

19/08/2026

Gathering Blackberries - our new Drovers Retreat Blog.

"Right now the blackberries in our hedgerows are plump, sweet and full of sunshine. Recalling childhood blackberrying excursions, evokes memories of shortening days, crisp new school uniform and smoky bonfires, and yet our first fruit ripened here in the Welsh uplands as early as the end of July! Our climate is shifting into ever more confusing seasons......"

See it at

Right now the blackberries in our hedgerows are plump, sweet and full of sunshine. Recalling childhood blackberrying excursions, evokes memories of shortening days, crisp new school uniform and smoky bonfires, and yet our first fruit ripened here in the Welsh uplands as early as the end of July! Our

09/07/2026

Escape to the hills! Drovers Retreat holiday cottage is set in woodland in Welsh Border country, at 1,150 feet altitude. Enjoy 4* comfort in our cool stone cottage, for up to four people. Explore shady walks in our woodland, with the perfume of Meadow Sweet in the air, and the resident buzzard calling overhead. Then, in the evening enjoy games of snooker, table football or darts in the adjacent games barn, or just sit outside with your favourite drink and wallow in the peace and quiet of the trees (see video). Next day explore the stunning countryside, towns and villages of this unspoiled Border Country. www.DroversRetreat.co.uk.

02/07/2026

The Welsh Marches are rich in history and natural beauty. Take Hereford Cathedral for example. A place of worship for over 1,300 years. It houses the Mappa Mundi, a 13th century tutu map of the world.
The cathedral is one of the treasures to be visited when staying at Drovers Retreat, our secluded stone cottage in the heart of the peaceful Welsh Borders countryside. Come and stay for a cool getaway. Www.droversretreat.co.uk