Shepherd's hut · Sleeps 2
Fern
Tucked away within its own abundant garden, with a private wood-fired hot tub.
Restorative stays in Somerset.
fallow (adj.) A deliberate state of rest and renewal; a pause from productivity that allows energy, creativity, and wellbeing to be restored.
SLOW DOWN. UNPLUG. RESTORE. CONNECT.
Sink into the calm of nature and rural living, where comfort blends effortlessly with simplicity.
Offering a much-needed antidote to fast-paced modern life, each stay is rooted in nature and encourages a slower pace of living-slow mornings, simple pleasures, and time to breathe and reconnect.
Here, there's space to appreciate the joys of life - morning coffee, countryside walks, birdsong, cycle rides, local pubs, wood-fired hot tubs, sunsets, star-filled skies, and unhurried moments to read, rest, and come back to yourself.
THE STAYS
A unique piece of land shaped by meadow, hill, and woodland, where simple yet luxurious living meets the magic of ever-changing, abundant nature. Whether you’re seeking a couples’ retreat, a solo escape, or a family adventure, there’s something here for everyone.
Shepherd's hut · Sleeps 2
Willow
Perched high on the hill with sweeping views across the Somerset countryside.
Guesthouse · Sleeps 4-6
The Guesthouse
Once part of the original pub, The Guesthouse has been thoughtfully redesigned into a refined rural retreat.
Coming Soon
Yurt · Sleeps 2-4
Drift
Immersed in nature with beautiful views, Drift is a handcrafted Mongolian yurt designed for al fresco living.
Coming Soon
Yurt · Sleeps 2-4
Meadow
A second handcrafted yurt, immersed in nature with beautiful views and designed for al fresco living.
Coming Soon
Cabin · Sleeps 4
Birch
Set among the wild flowers and birch trees, a cabin retreat with private wood-fired hot tub.
Clear your mind and immerse yourself in nature in abundance.
The location
A quiet Somerset base between Frome, Mells & Babington House
FALLOW Retreats sits on four acres of meadow and woodland in Vobster, a peaceful hamlet between Frome and Mells. It's an ideal location for anyone looking for a shepherd's hut in Somerset, a luxury stay near Babington House, or boutique accommodation close to The Talbot Inn and The Walled Garden at Mells.
Vobster Quay is just down the lane for wild swimming, while Longleat, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and the Georgian city of Bath are all within easy reach for days out.
Nearby at a glance
- The Talbot Inn, Mells~5 min
- The Walled Garden at Mells~5 min
- Vobster Quay~5 min
- Babington House~10 min
- Frome~10 min
- Longleat~25 min
- Glastonbury Tor~35 min
“Leave the rushing behind and slip into stillness. Arrive as you are - unwind, unplug - and return feeling deeply restored.”
- Ellie & Mat, FALLOW Retreats