“This is the one I send to London groups who say they want proper countryside but can't face a four hour drive. Six king bedrooms, 400 acres, a tennis court and woodland walks off the doorstep, and you're on the train at St Pancras 40 minutes earlier. The wellness hens love it.”
Kat, Flock founder
The essentials
- 18th-century farmhouse at the end of a tree-lined drive, in 400 acres of private farmland
- Sleeps 12 across six double bedrooms, five king and one super king
- Two living areas plus a snug, so the group can spread out
- Dining room with one huge antique table that seats 14 comfortably
- Two fully equipped kitchens plus an Aga
- Private tennis court in the garden, rackets and balls provided
- Table tennis, croquet and badminton, all kit provided
- Fire pit and patio seating with chairs, table and plenty of blankets
- Polehanger river woodland on the doorstep, plus kilometres of farm footpaths
- Large garden with lavender borders and lawns for summer drinks
- All bed linen and towels included, plus tea towels, shower gel and the basics
- Games cupboard and a shelf of books
- 40 minutes from St Pancras to Arlesey, then a 10 minute drive to the door
- Four luxury glamping cabins can be provided a short walk from the house if you want to stay as a larger group
- Check-in 3pm / out 10am
A sample weekend
Build your own →Your starter package to give you a feel for how your weekend could look! We can tailor this completely around the bride's personality, the group size, and any must-do activities.
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Friday
- Arrive from 3pm, pick your rooms, fizz open in the farmhouse kitchen.
- Evening: the mobile cocktail bartender arrives. Two hours, four cocktails each, made for you while you sit back.
- Late: fire pit on the patio, blankets out, music on.
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Saturday
- Morning: coffees round the kitchen table, everyone slowly surfacing, then the woodland walk straight from the door, through the river woodland and back across the fields.
- Afternoon: flow yoga at the house. Breathwork, sequences, then guided meditation to finish.
- Evening: long table dinner for 14, then hen party games, Mr & Mrs and prosecco pong.
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Sunday
- Last coffee in the garden, photos on the lawn, checkout at 10am.
- You leave with the camera roll, not the planning headache.
Your sample package
- 2 night weekend stay at The Old Farmhouse
- Mobile cocktail bartender - full service for 2 hours with a professional bartender, making 4 cocktails per guest (Classic Daiquiri, Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule and Mojito)
- Flow yoga class - breathing techniques to connect mind and body, sequences to warm up, stretch and strengthen, finishing with relaxation and guided meditation
- Woodland walks and private tennis court included with the house
From £339 pp based on 12 guests
Prices will vary depending on the number of guests and time of year
Subject to availability
Good to knowFor a chilled out evening when the weather is good, you and your guests can catch up around a cosy fire pit on the patio. Ideal for a group gathering. There are chairs, a patio table and plenty of blankets for you to create a cosy and fun end to your day.
Get a quote for The Old FarmhousePlease share your preferred dates, group size and the bride's vibe, and we'll try to come back with a plan within 24-48 hours.
Each hen pays£50 deposit
Then three monthlyPayday instalments
Reminders you have to send0
We chase. You don't.
What's inside
- Fast Wi-Fi throughout
- Private tennis court
- Table tennis, croquet and badminton
- Games cupboard
- Wood burning stove and inglenook
- Fire pit and patio seating
- Two full kitchens and an Aga
- 400 acres of farmland and river woodland
- Free on-site parking
Activity inspo
Cherry pick your favourite activities and we'll build the perfect weekend around them, the kind your guests will absolutely love.
Pour your cocktail
Yoga
Pamper party
Bride balloons
Wine tasting
Why hens book with Flock,
instead of planning everything themselves.
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We organise the weekend.
Hen houses, activities, dining, the Saturday-night plan. Your hen planner who has walked the house and booked the suppliers. You give us the bride's vibe; we come back with a shape that fits her.
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We chase the money.
Each hen pays us £50 to hold a place, then three monthly Payday instalments. 0 reminders you have to send. We chase. You don't.
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We plan every detail, you celebrate.
Houses, activities, dining — all booked and confirmed before the weekend starts. We plan every detail so things run smoothly and you can focus on the bride.
Niamh C
Flock dealt with all the payments so I didn't have to chase anyone up. Taking off any added stress.
Payment plan
Christie Jamieson
The most amazing weekend in Kingussie. Eilidh, who organised everything, couldn't be more helpful.
Highlands planner
Rebecca Leckie
Took the stress out of my hen do in Bath. Everything was easy. They sorted a payment plan and organised the activities.
Bath weekend
Emma Mackay
Slight hiccup 3 days before, original owners had double-booked. Kat was immediately on the case and found us an incredible replacement.
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