Countryside escape

How to Light a Fire Pit: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
How to light a fire pit at The Meadows at Polehanger in the evening

How to Light a Fire Pit: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something special about gathering around a fire pit as the evening draws in - the warmth, the glow of the flames, and the chance to relax and enjoy the…

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Spring Countryside Breaks in Bedfordshire – Cabins with Hot Tubs
Spring sunshine on cabin decking at The Meadows at Polehanger Bedfordshire

Spring Countryside Breaks in Bedfordshire – Cabins with Hot Tubs

At The Meadows at Polehanger Bedfordshire, spring brings longer days, slow mornings and the chance for a break in the countryside with the luxury of a hot tub and stunning…

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Marigold cabin layout

Marigold cabin layout plan

Eyebright, Aster and Wallflower cabin layout

Eyebright Wallflower and Aster cabin layout plan

Autumn Photography Competition

Take part in our Autumn photography competition, open to anyone enjoying a walk on our footpaths, staying as a guest, attending an event or spending time outdoors at Polehanger Farm during September, October or November 2025. Will it be the resident pheasant strolling through the nearby fields, a squirrel gathering nuts or a beautiful sunset taken from the farmhouse, the cabins, the river woodland or the surrounding 7km of countryside walks across Polehanger Farmland. Simply snap your best autumn landscape or wildlife photo and submit your favourite for a chance to win!

Categories: Adults, Children 0-9 and Children 10-16.

Prizes: Adults a one-night stay at the cabins, Children 0-9 a £15 Smyths voucher and Children 10-16 a £15 John Lewis voucher.

Email your snaps to:  themeadows@polehanger.co.uk by 30 November 2025 stating your name and the age category you are entering.

To be entered for the competition you must email us at the address above. We will acknowledge receipt of your photo. Competition ends on 30 November. Winners announced on 8 December, notified by email – good luck!  Also tag us on social media #polehangerphotos