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A Family-Run Farm in Somerset
Swap the usual meeting room for 400 acres of beautiful Somerset countryside.
Bring your team together with inspiring spaces, memorable experiences and unique places to stay - all in one extraordinary setting.



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"If you are looking for a stunning and unique venue for a corporate away day, look no further. My company recently held a 'festival' for our yearly event and it was amazing!"
"Secret Valley provided the perfect setting for our leadership offsite. The combination of professional meeting spaces and countryside tranquility helped us achieve more in two days than we had in months."
"Our team came back energized and more connected than ever. The activities, food, and accommodation were all excellent. Will definitely be returning."
Whether you're planning a multi-day strategy retreat or a single away day, the whole valley shapes itself around your event.
Multi-day residential retreats that combine focused work with genuine downtime. Strategy in the barns by day, firepits and stargazing by night, with your whole team staying together on site.
Take the whole company out of the office and into 400 private acres. Exclusive hire means no other guests, just your people, your agenda, and space to think differently.
A single day that actually changes how your team works. Arrival coffee, a barn workshop, an activity block (archery, farm tour, high ropes), then a firepit lunch or BBQ before home time.
Small-group privacy for the conversations that matter. Owl Barn for boardroom-style sessions, lodges and shepherd's huts to stay in, and total discretion across the valley.
Summer parties, annual celebrations and culture festivals with staging, street food and glamping under the stars. The event your team talks about all year.
Tell us what you're trying to achieve and we'll suggest a format. Most enquiries get a tailored outline proposal within 24 hours.
Get a feel for the space, the energy, and what your team could experience.
A first-person look at the landscape, accommodation and spaces.
Experience a corporate offsite through the eyes of a guest, from arrival to fireside.
See a real company festival in action - the energy, the atmosphere, and why teams return.
Transform your team dynamics with extraordinary experiences in Somerset's countryside
400 acres of private countryside away from city distractions
Historic barns with professional AV and flexible layouts
30 unique stays sleeping 60+ guests onsite
From archery to wild swimming, tailored experiences
From hog roasts to refined dining, your choice
M5 access, extensive parking, seamless arrivals
Sauna, cold water plunge, yoga, breathwork
Starlink internet for when you need to be online
Our spacious main venue for substantial corporate gatherings, conferences, and team events with professional presentation facilities.

Intimate breakout space perfect for leadership workshops, strategy sessions, and smaller group discussions with a cosy atmosphere.
| Space | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Quantock Barn | Up to 200 seated | Conferences, plenaries, gala dinners, company parties |
| Owl Barn | Up to 25 | Leadership retreats, boardroom sessions, workshops |
| Meadows & outdoor spaces | 200+ | Festival-style events, team activities, firepit socials |
| Onsite accommodation | Sleeps 60+ across 30 units | Residential retreats, scalable to 200+ with bell tent hire |
Full team in Quantock Barn for keynotes and presentations
Smaller groups in Owl Barn and outdoor spaces
BBQ, fire pits, and team bonding under the stars
Comfortable overnight stays for your entire team. From cosy wigwams to lodges with hot tubs.





Book the entire 400-acre site for complete privacy. Your team has full freedom to use all facilities, spaces, and accommodation without any other guests on site.
Need accommodation for 200+ guests? We work with trusted pop-up glamping providers to create additional belle tent villages for larger corporate festivals.
Comfortable stays with countryside character. Bathroom facilities and bedding arrangements vary by accommodation type and package; explore our accommodation details when planning your retreat.


A working lunch, a relaxed barbecue or an evening together can all be part of your offsite. Work with our preferred caterers, bring your own catering team or explore food-truck options. We’ll help you plan food and drink around your meetings and activities.
Include dietary requirements, serving times and your budget in your enquiry so we can confirm suitable arrangements with the caterers before you book. Get a tailored catering and venue quote.
Festival-style corporate away days, summer parties, and culture celebrations. Transform your annual gathering into an unforgettable experience.
Great local trusted suppliers for:
Outdoor stage, sound system, professional lighting
Street food trucks, bars, BBQ stations
Live music, games, team challenges
Glamping units + pop-up bell tents
Archery, challenges, games
High ropes, kayaking, trails
Yoga, breathwork, cold water
Wine tasting, farm BBQ
Tours, vineyard, nature
Explore everything on site: activities & experiences, wild swimming in our spring-fed lake, and team wellbeing days.
A single day, no overnight, for teams of 10-60
Arrive 9.30am • Coffee & pastries
Workshop or planning session in the barn
Firepit lunch or BBQ
Farm tour or vineyard walk
Activity block
Archery, team challenges or high ropes
Wrap-up & depart by 5pm
For leadership teams planning a residential offsite; we'll confirm a suitable meeting space for your group.
Arrive 10am • Welcome coffee
Strategy session in Owl Barn (3hrs)
Lunch • Vineyard walk & wine tasting
Breakout workshops • Farm tour
BBQ dinner • Fire pit social
Yoga / wild swim (optional)
Breakfast • Action planning session
Depart by 1pm
Perfect for 60-150+ team members
Arrive 2pm • Settle into accommodation
Welcome in Quantock Barn • Team icebreakers
Festival-style BBQ & live music
Full day of activities
Morning: Keynote + workshops
Afternoon: Team challenges (archery, kayaking)
Evening: Gala dinner or street food
Wellness & wrap-up
Optional yoga / farm walk
Brunch • Closing session • Depart by 2pm
Our working farm is in Goathurst, near Bridgwater, with access via the M5 for teams travelling from Bristol and across South West England. If you're arriving by rail, plan your onward journey from Taunton station with us.
Travel times above are indicative and depend on traffic, your departure point and current rail services. Ask us about group arrivals and transfers from Taunton. Curious about the area? See our local area guide.
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Secret Valley is in Goathurst, Somerset, near Bridgwater, with road access via the M5. Taunton is the nearest mainline station used in our arrival guidance. Ask us about coordinating group arrivals and transfers, and check current road and rail journey times when planning your visit.
Yes. Many teams visit for a single day: arrival coffee, a workshop in one of our barns, an activity block such as archery or a farm tour, and a firepit lunch or BBQ before heading home. You can always add an overnight stay if plans grow.
Absolutely. Owl Barn seats up to 25 and works perfectly for boardroom-style strategy sessions, with lodges and shepherd's huts for comfortable overnight stays. Smaller groups get the same privacy and the option of wellness add-ons like sauna, cold water plunge and guided walks.
Your quote is tailored to your dates, group size, accommodation, meeting spaces, catering and activities. Tell us what you need for a day away or residential retreat, and we'll put together a proposal. Ask us to include exclusive-use options if privacy is a priority.
We host everything from intimate leadership retreats of eight to company events of over 200 guests. For exclusive site hire, we recommend groups of 30 or more to make the most of the venue.
Exclusive hire gives your company the entire 400-acre site: all 30 glamping units, both barns, the grounds, firepits, parking, and complete privacy with no other guests on site. Catering, activities and production are then tailored around your event.
Yes! Exclusive hire is available and means your team has complete privacy with full access to all 400 acres, accommodation, and facilities.
Yes. Use the enquiry form to request a venue tour, or call 01278 671945. Tell us your preferred dates and what you would like to see so we can arrange a visit with the team.
Yes. We work with trusted local providers for professional facilitation, team-building instructors (high ropes, archery, kayaking, raft building), yoga and breathwork teachers, and event production. Tell us your goals and we'll help you build the programme.
Yes. Our barns are heated and covered, and accommodation units have heating and proper bedding, so off-season retreats work well. Autumn and winter dates often have better availability and suit strategy-focused, firepit-and-workshop style retreats.
Our barns provide covered space for up to 200 people. We can adapt outdoor activities and dining plans at short notice, and many activities work in light rain.
Both barns have professional AV including projectors, screens, and sound systems. We have Starlink high-speed internet across the site for reliable connectivity.
We're fully flexible. You can work with our preferred caterers, bring your own, or arrange food trucks. Options range from elegant plated dinners to festival-style street food.
We work with caterers experienced in all dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, and allergen requirements. Just let us know in advance.
Arrival and departure times are flexible and tailored to your event schedule. We'll coordinate timings that work best for your group.
Yes, we have extensive private parking including space for multiple coaches. Arrivals can be coordinated for seamless group check-in.
Tell us your dates, group size and what you want your team to achieve. Whether you're an HR manager, an event agency, a company director or an office manager, we'll help you plan a programme that fits. You can also use this form to arrange a venue tour.
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