National GeographicAug 19, 2026Why Farm Hotels are Trending in the U.K. and Should You Try OneTraditional agritourism gets an upgrade at the U.K.’s new-era farm stays — chic spots that are increasingly geared to discerning, food-focused travellers.15 things in this storyWild EastPlacecollective of farms focused on nature restorationElsewhereFritton LakeSightNorfolk, United Kingdomtwo-mile-long lake on Somerleyton EstateSomerleyton estateHotelNorfolk, United Kingdomestate with cabins, rewilded farmland, and livestockThornfalconHotelSomerset, United Kingdomcabins overlooking organic orchard and hillsKneppSightSussex, United Kingdom3,500-acre estate transformed to rewilded landKnepp Market GardenMarketSussex, United Kingdomorganic produce grown on the estateWilding KitchenRestaurantSussex, United Kingdomrestaurant on the Knepp estateKip HideawaysPlaceUnited Kingdombooking platform for boutique UK staysThe AlcovesHotelNorfolk, United Kingdomarchitectural cabins on a regenerative farmFeather Down FarmsPlaceUnited Kingdompopularised glamping model for farmersDaylesford OrganicSightCotswolds, United Kingdomfarm-to-fork pioneer with restaurants and shopsThe Wild RabbitHotelCotswolds, United Kingdomfarm-adjacent pub with roomsThe Pig on the FarmHotelWarwickshire, United Kingdom35-room hotel with kitchen gardens and smokeryRiver CottagePlaceDevon, United KingdomRiverford OrganicRestaurantDevon, United KingdomRead the full piece at National Geographic →
