
Swallow Lodge is a luxury detached lodge completed in 2023 at Merbach Hill View Holidays in Clifford, Herefordshire. Set at the foot of the Merbach Hills in the grounds of The Castlefields, it holds a 4. 8/5 rating and has won Customers' Choice awards for 2024, 2025 and 2026. It sleeps two and is built specifically for romantic breaks.
The setting is deeply rural with stunning hill views. Hay-on-Wye is just 5 miles away. You can walk Offa's Dyke, canoe the River Wye or ride horses nearby. On site, Merbach Hill Holidays serves food and drinks daily booking ahead is advised.
The lodge is fully ground floor and open plan. One bedroom with a 5ft kingsize bed leads to an ensuite with walk-in shower and heated towel rail.
Swallow Lodge is a luxury detached lodge completed in 2023 at Merbach Hill View Holidays in Clifford, Herefordshire. Set at the foot of the Merbach Hills in the grounds of The Castlefields, it holds a 4.8/5 rating and has won Customers' Choice awards for 2024, 2025 and 2026. It sleeps two and is built specifically for romantic breaks.
The setting is deeply rural with stunning hill views. Hay-on-Wye is just 5 miles away. You can walk Offa's Dyke, canoe the River Wye or ride horses nearby. On site, Merbach Hill Holidays serves food and drinks daily booking ahead is advised.
The lodge is fully ground floor and open plan. One bedroom with a 5ft kingsize bed leads to an ensuite with walk-in shower and heated towel rail. Bathrobes are provided. The kitchen has an electric oven, hob and microwave. WiFi and electricity are included.
Hay-on-Wye (5 miles) offers bookshops and restaurants. Hereford city, Skenfrith Castle and the Brecon Beacons are all within easy reach for days out.
The private hot tub on the lit enclosed decked area with a BBQ makes Swallow Lodge ideal for couples wanting a proper escape. One pet stays free.
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Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire15ยฐC
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Updated: 2 Sep 2026, 2:49am
The Dutch Barn is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
101m
(331 feet above sea level)
The Dutch Barn sits in a peaceful Herefordshire setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 52.0997930ยฐ N | Longitude: 3.031252ยฐ W
Today's sun times for Hay-on-Wye (Wednesday, 2 September 2026):
5:23am
Sunrise
5:59pm
Golden Hour
6:59pm
Sunset
This month in Hay-on-Wye, you have approximately 13.60 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
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Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Swallow Lodge
A fully private hot tub sits on an enclosed lit decked area perfect for watching the sun go down over the Merbach Hills.
The lodge sits at the foot of the Merbach Hills with open countryside views directly from the decked area and patio doors.
Swallow Lodge holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating and has won Customers' Choice awards for three consecutive years from 2024 to 2026.
One well-behaved pet is welcome at no extra charge making this a great pick for couples who don't want to leave their dog behind.
Merbach Hill Holidays serves food and drinks every day on site. Booking ahead is recommended to secure your table.
The famous book town of Hay-on-Wye is just 5 miles away with independent bookshops, boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops to explore.
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Swallow Lodge is located in Clifford, Herefordshire, HR3 5HB. The lodge sits within the grounds of The Castlefields at Merbach Hill View Holidays. On-site private parking is available directly at the lodge upon arrival.
The nearest railway station is Hereford, approximately 14 miles from the lodge. From Hereford station a taxi or hired car is the most practical way to reach Swallow Lodge given its rural location.
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Postcode: HR3 5HB
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Postcode: HR3 6EU
Located 5 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: HR3 5AE
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