What time is check-in?

Check-in is on Friday at 3pm; self check-in instructions are inside your tent and you should not arrive after dark.

How many people does Ivy sleep?

Ivy sleeps up to five guests with five luxury fold-out chair beds.

Can I bring more than two cars?

No, the site enforces a two-car limit per tent to preserve access and parking space.

Are wood and firepits provided?

Wood sacks are available as an extra (about £10 per sack); woodburners and firepits may be used at your own risk.

Is the site wheelchair accessible?

No, the grassy paddock and uneven access track make the site unsuitable for most wheelchair users.

What are the noise and smoking rules?

No smoking inside tents, no moving furniture, and keep music to small portable speakers to respect neighbours and animals.

Sleep Under the Ridgeway: Ivy Weekend Stay on a 50-Acre Hay Meadow Near Rugby

Ivy • Weekend Stay sits on a 50-acre hay meadow just off the ancient ridgeway near Rugby, England. Book a two-night Friday check-in in a roomy, low-profile shelter designed for groups of up to five, where five luxury fold-out chair beds free up floor space for board games, cooking, and reading by the woodburner. The property looks out over grazing cows, horses, and pigs and opens directly onto ridgeway walks that climb grassy slopes and drop to hedgerows lined with wildflowers. The appeal here is simple: an accessible countryside escape that balances indoor comfort with outdoor possibility. Days begin with tea beside the firepit and long, clear views of the meadow; afternoons invite short hikes along stony tracks and ancient rights-of-way; evenings center on careful use of woodburners or a controlled firepit under a wide night sky. Hosts ask guests to drive slowly on the access track, respect two-car limits per tent, and keep music to small portable speakers so neighbours and livestock remain undisturbed. Practical details are straightforward. Check-in is on Friday at 3pm with a self check-in routine - instructions are kept inside your tent - and guests should avoid arriving after dark because the approach path is narrow and easy to miss. The site sits on a grassy paddock and is not suitable for most wheelchair users. For safety, the woodburners and firepits are used at your own risk; gather wood from provided sacks available as an extra. What distinguishes Ivy from a typical B&B or campsite is the scale of open meadow and direct access to the ridgeway. That combination gives you room to roam, morning light that saturates the grass in gold, and the low thrum of farm animals instead of traffic. It's an ideal spot for families or small groups who want indoor life—games, cooking, lounging—without giving up the feel of a working farm. For photographers, early mist over the hay and pigs in the paddock make uncomplicated subjects. Plan to bring layered clothing, sturdy shoes for uneven tracks, and food if you're not buying a pre-arranged hamper. Travel slowly up the track and study the approach during daylight. Respect restrictions on moving furniture, no smoking inside the tent, and keep noise courteous. Ivy • Weekend Stay is a rural, intentional pause: minimal fuss, generous views, and easy access to ridgeway walking that rewards anyone who came for quiet country air and honest, outdoorsy downtime. Extras include optional food hampers and wood sacks (£10 each), and the site enforces a strict two-car limit per tent. If you stray onto the ridgeway or bridal path the hosts ask you to call for help - the owners are not responsible for incidents off-site. Please plan.

Sleep Under the Ridgeway: Ivy Weekend Stay on a 50-Acre Hay Meadow Near Rugby

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