Hay Field Hideout

Name: Hay Field Hideout
Address: Downpatrick, BT307AB, GB
Telephone: +447980000358
Rating: 5

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luxury secluded glamping in NI. Emerse yourself, comfortably, in the peace and quiet of nature.
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02/04/2024

Book a stay on Airbnb:

airbnb.com/h/hay-field-hideout

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄
Thank you for all the support this year. We hope to see you all in the new year, when the weather’s a bit sunnier 😁
Have a great holiday!
Hay Field Hideout

13/10/2023

Fantastic event organised by Tourism NI: Experience Development Roadshows 2023, held aboard the HMS Caroline.
Lots of ideas and networking opportunities. Found a seat next to fellow bell tent hosts 😁

11/10/2023

This is our last weekend of the season and our guests have unfortunately had to postpone!

This is literally your last chance to experience some real time out at Hay Field Hideout till we reopen next year.

We provide a batch of wood for you to keep cosy by the campfire or stove in the evening... wherever you prefer to toast those marshmallows 😍

Follow the link to check out Airbnb:
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/938166216700830658?_set_bev_on_new_domain=1689674319_NTg5ZDNiZDkyNDRl&source_impression_id=p3_1697017051_%2F%2BX73sbZbOHRlLUd

28/09/2023

Hay Field Hideout Pack member 4 of 4: Ned
You'll likely meet them ALL at check-in.

Happy & Hungry would sum Ned up in 2 words!
As a result of his past he is very jumpy around humans, but since being adopted by Adam he has known only love and gentleness from his new family. The beach is where Ned fully comes out of his shell, boy he loves the water!

If you're planning to bring your dog with you to Hay Field Hideout then we'd recommend Ballyhornan Bay Beach as a great spot for zoomies!!

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22/09/2023

Hay Field Hideout pack member: Rollo

This handsome leggy Jack Russel is such a sweet boy. He had us worried with a health scare a wee while back, but he's on the mend now ❤️‍🩹 He's is also the most likely to find the garden fences weak spot and come visit you at the Bell Tent!! 💁🏼‍♀️ sorry if he does, buts he's such a sweetheart I doubt you'll mind!

Bring your dog with you to Hay Field Hideout for an adventure 🐕️

14/09/2023

Meet the pack:
Ronan, he arrived at Hay Field Hideout from Scotland this year with Rosie. Prior to that he arrived in Scotland from Romania as a rescue from the streets. He is a beautiful boy inside & out, has the loudest bark on the farm and a uncanny skill of ruining photos.⁠
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We welcome guests to bring their own dogs to the glampsite here. There is even an enclosed field around the tent for them to run loose in.⁠

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12/09/2023

The farm surrounding Hay Field Hideout is a haven of many species of birds, each with different nestling requirements for rearing young. Some of the cribs are more unique than others!

Link to the full article here:
https://community.rspb.org.uk/getinvolved/b/steppingupnorthernireland/posts/a-walk-into-nature_2d00_friendly-farming

08/09/2023

Each week we will introduce you to another one of the Hay Field Hideout pack. The Dog to human ratio on the farm is correctly balanced at 1:1 (though I wouldn't be against 3:1) ⁠

First up, Freddo.
What he lacks in stature he makes up for in spirit, a real life Scrappy-do. He'd run with a pack of wolves or enter a greyhound race without doubting himself for a second... but once he curls up in your lap for a nap, he instantly looks like a puppy again 💗

You are welcome to bring your dog to Hay Field Hideout too, that way the whole family can enjoy a holiday. Link in bio

p.s no mothers were hurt in the making of this post... just the plant Jean was digging out!

06/09/2023

The Kelly's Farm, home to Hay Field Hideout, is a fantastic example of how to work with nature and not against it. So much so that last month the used it as a working example to demonstrate to visiting farmers how they too could incorporate different environmental farming schemes into their land.

The time and effort Adam and his father Jack put into creating health habitats of insects, birds and mammals is truly inspirational.

When you visit you'll see the wildflowers, pollinator strips and species diverse Hay meadows for yourself and likely hear the barn owl hunting over them at night.

04/09/2023

It's our 1st month anniversary today (and Rosie's birthday) 🥳
What an amazing month it has been, all but 2 nights were fully booked and the guest feedback and ratings have been incredible. Here are just a few comments left in our guestbook 💝 We can't wait to host more guests over the next few weeks.

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02/09/2023

While staying at Hay Field Hideout you should definitely head to for a feed!

Delicious food in a funky tipi, plus it is dog-friendly! 🐶
Don't forget to visit their farm shop too, the locally raised Dexter beef will be incredible cooked on your outdoor wood fired hot plate 🤤

📷️ credit: Katherine Harris (misty hearth studio)

01/09/2023

EHOD 2023 is taking place over the weekend of 9-10 September 2023. It is a once-a-year opportunity for curious families, architect lovers and heritage enthusiasts to explore buildings and exclusive sites rarely open to the public.
As part of Northern Ireland's contribution close to 200 venues will open offering free entry with many activities ranging from guided tours and walks to talks and lectures, from living history re-enactments to community fun days, from musical events to screenings to brand new places to visit, there is something for everyone!

Some of our recommendations are: Castle ward & Audley's Castle (GOT fans delight), Mount Stewart and Downpatrick's railway museum.

Why not bag as many free activities as possible then and finish your weekend relaxing at Hay Field Hideout.

Here is the link to all the free EHOD 2023 events:
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/arts-culture-and-heritage/european-heritage-open-days

28/08/2023

The best way to solve Hump Day... wake up to the smell of coffee, feel the sun on your skin and look out over a green rolling landscape.

Glamping at Hay Field Hideout in a nutshell!

photo credit: Katherine Harris (misty hearth studio)

28/08/2023

Meet Sam and Frodo, self-nominated security men!

Their role at Hay Field Hideout is (apparently) to log guest movement on to, and off, the farm via their wall vantage point opposite the car park 💁🏼‍♀️..except when distracted by food!

Photo credit: Katherine Harris (Misty Hearth Studio)

27/08/2023

Having time to read that book you bought months ago! Imagine that 🤯

This book, Planting with Nature, by my friend is the perfect source of inspiration to equip you with ideas to encourage more wildlife into your garden at home.

Don't worry if you don't have your own copy - you can borrow mine for the weekend 😉

26/08/2023

Hay Field Hideout has been fully booked since opening 🥳 the response and feedback has been incredible, we couldn't be happier.

There is still some availability in September if you'd like to book your escape. Don't leave it too long though, as this will be the last chance to visit us until next year.

The bell tent will head off into hibernation soon and we will get to work hatching plans for some 4-season accommodation options 🛠️🤔

Head to the link is our bio for booking details.

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25/08/2023

🔥 As the sun sets, get the campfire blazing and pop some marshmallows onto toast.

p.s we now have telescopic skewers, so you can keep a comfortable distance 😅

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23/08/2023

Guest feedback has confirmed that the bed is indeed as comfortable as it looks. -not-camping!

22/08/2023

Maverick (🪿) believes he should be seen... and heard!

He was our constant, uninvited, companion during the build process! Since the fence along the stream was temporarily removed to build the bridge he would waddle up the bank to come supervise us, and terrify the dogs, daily!
Now the fence is back in place, you will have exclusive use of the field again but Maverick, will still undoubtedly still have his 5 minutes of fame accompanying you from the car park to the bridge via his aquatic route.

20/08/2023

Think we have already had the youngest ever guest likely to visit Hay Field Hideout, how adorable is this 8 Wk old cherub 💘

17/08/2023

Hay Field Hideout is located inside the Strangford and Lecale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), this alone makes it well worth a visit. But, we are also just; 50 minutes away from Belfast, 40 mins from the (literally) breathtaking Mourne Mountains, 10 mins from sandy beaches and the Irish Sea, with a wealth of activities, history and good food & drink venues close by... Hay Field Hideout is in the perfect location to enjoy it all.
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16/08/2023

We welcome you to take a walk around the farm.
Pop on your sturdy boots, the dog on a lead and a camera in your pocket.
The view from the top is beautiful!

15/08/2023

The view from your bell tent at Hay Field Hideout is perfectly set to enjoy a dreamy sunset over Slieve-Na-Griddle on the horizon. ⛰️🌄⁠

14/08/2023

White yarrow grows wild all over the farm. ⁠
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It not only looks dreamy but the flat shape of each flower head makes it a firm favourite with lots of different insects. ⁠
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So, if you'd like to encourage more wildlife into your garden at home, choose umbel-shaped flowers with easy to access nectar such as Achillea, Sedum and Ammi.⁠
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Address

Downpatrick
BT307AB

Telephone

+447980000358

Website

https://hayfieldhideout.wixsite.com/glamping-ni

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Biggest thank you to our family & friends 🙏✨ From help choosing the business name, to proof reading, to offering your time, energy and advice on photo-shoots, prepping the site, painting, grass cutting & cheer leading from afar. Adam and I are extremely grateful for all your support 😊 #hayfieldhideout #LecaleandstrangfordANOB #ANOB #outdoor #wilderness #outdoorlife #glamping #glampinguk #glampinglife #glampingnotcamping #glampingtent #glampingholiday #northernireland #northernirelandtourism #northernirelandweddings #mournemountains #hikingnorthernireland #northernirelandtraveller #farm #farmlife #nature #naturelover #NatureEscape #countydown #countydowncoast #countydownireland #wildglamping #relax #staycation #staycationuk #staycation2023 #withalittlehelpfrommyfriends

It's not called glamping for no reason! All the restorative benefits of camping plus complete comfort ✨

We are now live on Airbnb🥂 Our calender opens for bookings from the 4th of August till the start of October. The bell tent is sited in your own private, enclosed field (which is handy since we are dog friendly 🐶). Enjoy hot showers and a fully equipped kitchen, cook on the BBQ or toast marshmallows by the campfire. Inside the Bell Tent, a wood burning stove will keep you cosy at night while you settle down with a good book. House keeping: While we are cutting out teeth, the opportunity to experience some truly restorative Glamping in nature is a total steal 👛🤑 so take advantage of the low prices and come enjoy Northern Ireland 🍀 To view our profile just click below 😊 airbnb.com/h/hay-field-hideout

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