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It has been a truly beautiful summer at Heart of the Wye, our glamping site near Hay on Wye, on the border of Herefordshire and Wales. Long sunny days have meant plenty of time relaxing by the river, warm evenings outside and some spectacular clear, starry nights. But the prolonged dry weather has also brought an increased wildfire risk across Herefordshire, the Welsh Borders and South Wales, and with that comes a responsibility to take a little extra care of the countryside

One of the realities of glamping is that you'll often experience a much wider range of temperatures than you would in a hotel. A hot summer afternoon can easily be followed by a surprisingly cool evening, particularly in the countryside. Fortunately, a few simple strategies can help you stay comfortable throughout your stay, whatever the weather decides to do. Staying Cool During Hot Weather After hosting glampers through everything from heatwaves to cool summer evenings, we'

Hay Festival It feels like a lovely place to begin our very first journal post, especially as Hay Festival comes around again and the whole area starts to come to life. It really is one of our favourite times of year here. There is something quite special about it. The fields fill with people, ideas, stories and conversation, and Hay on Wye somehow feels even more vibrant than usual. If you have been before, you will probably know exactly what we mean. And if this is your fir