The Visit Herefordshire tourism awards showcase businesses offering visitors superb experiences, accommodation and food and drink. One of the treehouses at One Acre Wood (Image: ROB DAVIES) This year, One Acre Wood in Bishops Frome is in the finals for the accessible and inclusive tourism award, the ethical, responsible and sustainable tourism award, the new tourism business of the year award, and self-catering accommodation of the year. Owners Sean and Annie Ronan are the couple behind the "magical" woodland site.
Mr and Mrs Ronan inside one of their luxury treehouses. (Image: ROB DAVIES) "In February 2018, we moved to a glorious location in Bishops Frome, with 18 acres of meadows and an acre of woodland. It appeared ideal for rural accommodation," said Mr Ronan.
The couple decided to build treehouses, beginning the project in 2019 when planning permission was granted and local craftsmen set to work. Throughout the process, they avoided using heavy machinery to ensure they did not destroy the wood. A drone shot of the beginning stages of the treehouse being built several years ago (Image: Sean Ronan) There are two treehouses at One Acre Wood, named Fuggle and Bramling after two types of locally grown hops.
Each of the homes has three bedrooms and can sleep up to four adults, two children and one infant. Fuggle is reached by ramp and allows step-free access. The treehouses are fully insulated with double-glazed windows, a wood-burning stove and underfloor heating, making t.
