ABOUT US
Tucked away on the Bereleigh Estate in Hampshire, Cedar Valley is a peaceful corner of the Meon Valley where open countryside, fresh air and big skies set the pace. Surrounded by rolling farmland and magnificent valleys, the site brings together beautifully kept camping fields with a thoughtfully curated collection of cedar-clad cabins and a safari tent, each designed with relaxed, stylish interiors and modern comforts.
Despite its rural feel, Cedar Valley is easily reached from both London and the South Coast. With uninterrupted views across the South Downs and nature all around, it has quickly become a favourite countryside escape for those looking to slow down and spend time outdoors.
Our glamping collection includes four luxury cabins — Woodland, Cedars, Oaks and Cowshed — alongside Betty the Bedford, a characterful converted 1960s horsebox, and The Firs safari tent. For those bringing their own tent or campervan, our two campsites, The Paddock and The Meadows, offer spacious pitches and a relaxed camping experience in beautiful surroundings.
At the heart of Cedar Valley sits The Dell, a relaxed gathering place set beneath a canopy of magnificent beech trees on the Bereleigh Estate. What began as a few characterful additions to the campsite has grown into a much-loved destination where guests and visitors come together to enjoy good food, drinks and the beautiful countryside.
The idea for The Dell evolved over time as Cedar Valley developed. A vintage double-decker bus, Boycie, was transformed into a café, while Ricicle – a restored Rice horsebox – began serving wood-fired pizzas. These quirky additions quickly became favourites with guests and inspired the creation of a welcoming outdoor hub where people could gather, eat and relax.
Today, The Dell is a vibrant part of life at Cedar Valley. Throughout the spring and summer months it draws our campers, glampers and locals alike with its laid-back, festival-style atmosphere – a place where children can run free while adults unwind with great food, drinks and friends.
Our Story
Jack grew up on his family’s arable farm in Hampshire, where he quickly learned that diversification is often key to the future of family-run farms. Inspired by the idea of bringing new life and opportunity to the countryside, he went on to study the subject at university and left brimming with ideas for how the farm could evolve. From those early ideas, Cedar Valley was born — a place designed to welcome people onto the farm to enjoy the landscape, the space and the slower pace of rural life.
Today, Jack and his wife Emily run three businesses on the farm: Cedar Valley, The Dell, and The Kabin Company, which designs and builds bespoke mobile cabins for Cedar Valley and for similar businesses around the country.
Alongside this, Jack has developed a passion for reviving vintage vehicles and giving them a second lease of life. The first was Betty the Bedford, a 1960s Bedford horsebox lovingly converted into a unique rural retreat. Soon after came a remarkable double-decker bus, affectionately named Boycie, which now serves guests at The Dell as a welcoming café.
Another much-loved addition was Ricicle, a vintage Rice horsebox (aptly named) that Jack transformed into a wood-fired pizza kitchen. Sadly Ricicle was lost in the fire at The Dell, but it remains a fond part of the story and spirit of the place.
Nestled beneath a cluster of majestic beech trees and perfectly positioned to catch the sun throughout the day, The Dell continues to be a lively gathering place for guests and locals alike during the spring and summer months.
History
Since its beginnings in 2010, Cedar Valley has grown into a much-loved destination for holidaymakers from near and far. Over the years, a number of characterful additions have found their place on the land, each helping to shape the unique atmosphere of the site today.
Among the first were a collection of handsome safari tents, set on generous decks beneath the canopy of majestic oak trees. While most of these have since been rehomed, The Firs safari tent still stands proudly, welcoming guests throughout the summer months.
Soon after came Betty the Bedford, a 1960s Bedford horsebox lovingly converted into a unique rural retreat. As Cedar Valley continued to evolve, four luxury cabins – Woodland, Cedars, Oaks and The Cowshed – were added to the landscape. Clad in beautifully scented cedar wood and nestled on the edge of woodland, they enjoy sweeping views across the South Downs.
Alongside the glamping retreats, our two campsites, The Paddock and The Meadows, offer spacious pitches in perfectly kept fields. Together they create a place where there truly is something for everyone.
Today, Cedar Valley remains a place to slow down and reconnect with nature – simple, comfortable retreats surrounded by open countryside, fresh air and uninterrupted views. We hope to welcome you soon.
