Herefordshire holiday park creates new fantasy pod a la Lord of the Rings-style
A Lord of the Rings inspired pod on a caravan park near Leominster in Herefordshire has proved popular for both Hobbit fans and romantically-minded holidaymakers alike this summer.
The pod, built beneath a grass-covered mound at Townsend Touring Park, is a five-berth dwelling complete with all of the enchanting and medieval charm of a Hobbit house from JRR Tolkien’s famous epic.
Despite the medieval appearance, the pod’s facilities are firmly rooted in modern times, complete with a digital TV, a fully equipped kitchen, heating, bathroom, and even some cozy duvets.
To add more comfort to the atmosphere, the pod comes with many hand-crafted timber features and stone flag flooring with a covered patio area with a barbecue and garden furniture just outside.
This charming pod isn’t the only thing the park has to offer, however. The five-star park, which features many more conventional pod accommodations, is owned by Geoff and Su Smith.
It is based on the stock-breeding farm run by Geoff’s family for almost 80 years. It first began welcoming camping and touring visitors back in 2002.
At the heart of the park is a fishing lake which helps to draw a wide range of bird species and other wildlife to Townsend, further adding to the charm of the 12-acre park.
Also at the park is a mountain bike trail, a high-octane pump track laid out in the park’s woodland, a children’s play area, and first-class washroom amenities.
Owner Su Smith said: “We have always attracted couples and families who are after a truly away-from-it-all experience in a relatively undiscovered but delightful part of the country.
“Some guests tell us that there is an almost magical quality to this area, so it seemed entirely fitting to build a pod which had an air of fantasy about it.
“It’s been a labour of love for us, and we’re delighted with the results – as are our guests who say the quality we’ve achieved is a perfect match for the surroundings,” she finished.
The new pod has welcomed so much success that two more units are now in production for installation early next year. Short breaks in the pod start at £89 per family or couple per night.
For more information about the park, head over to the Townsend Farm website here.
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