A Family-Run Farm in Somerset

Corporate Retreats
& Team Away Days 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.

Exclusive hire available30 accommodation unitsTwo event barnsTeam activities
Trusted By Leading Companies
David Lloyd ClubsArupEDF EnergyHSBC

"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!"

Bryony · Route 101

"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."

James T. · Tech Company

"Our team came back energized and more connected than ever. The activities, food, and accommodation were all excellent. Will definitely be returning."

Sarah M. · Creative Agency
What Brings You Here?

Company Offsites, Retreats & Away Days

Whether you're planning a multi-day strategy retreat or a single away day, the whole valley shapes itself around your event.

Corporate Retreats

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.

  • 1-3 night residential formats
  • Barn workshops + breakout spaces
  • All meals and activities on site
See sample agendas

Company Offsites

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.

  • Exclusive-use options
  • Day and residential programmes
  • Somerset setting with access via the M5
Travelling from London?

Team Away Days

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.

  • No overnight required
  • Morning-to-evening formats
  • Optional overnight upgrade
Browse team activities

Leadership & Executive Retreats

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.

  • 8-25 people, complete privacy
  • Strategy-first formats
  • Sauna, cold plunge & wellness add-ons
Explore wellness options

Festival-Style Company Events

Summer parties, annual celebrations and culture festivals with staging, street food and glamping under the stars. The event your team talks about all year.

  • Stages, sound & production
  • Street food trucks & bars
  • Scalable to 200+ with bell tents
Plan a company festival

Not sure which fits?

Tell us what you're trying to achieve and we'll suggest a format. Most enquiries get a tailored outline proposal within 24 hours.

  • Free consultation
  • Site visits available
  • 24hr response
Start an enquiry
See It For Yourself

Secret Valley in Action

Get a feel for the space, the energy, and what your team could experience.

Overview of Secret Valley

A first-person look at the landscape, accommodation and spaces.

POV Offsite

Experience a corporate offsite through the eyes of a guest, from arrival to fireside.

POV Corporate Festival

See a real company festival in action - the energy, the atmosphere, and why teams return.

Why Secret Valley

Your Perfect Corporate Retreat

Transform your team dynamics with extraordinary experiences in Somerset's countryside

Exclusive Countryside Setting

400 acres of private countryside away from city distractions

Versatile Meeting Spaces

Historic barns with professional AV and flexible layouts

Accommodation Onsite

30 unique stays sleeping 60+ guests onsite

Team Building Activities

From archery to wild swimming, tailored experiences

Catering Flexibility

From hog roasts to refined dining, your choice

Easy Logistics

M5 access, extensive parking, seamless arrivals

Wellness Options

Sauna, cold water plunge, yoga, breathwork

Connected Yet Secluded

Starlink internet for when you need to be online

Spaces & Capacity

Two Barns for Meetings & Events

Quantock Barn - Large corporate event space

Quantock Barn

Our spacious main venue for substantial corporate gatherings, conferences, and team events with professional presentation facilities.

Up to 200 seated
Starlink WiFi
Full AV setup
Catering ready
Owl Barn - Intimate meeting space

Owl Barn

Intimate breakout space perfect for leadership workshops, strategy sessions, and smaller group discussions with a cosy atmosphere.

Up to 25 guests
WiFi enabled
Presentation screen
Flexible layout

Capacity at a Glance

SpaceCapacityBest for
Quantock BarnUp to 200 seatedConferences, plenaries, gala dinners, company parties
Owl BarnUp to 25Leadership retreats, boardroom sessions, workshops
Meadows & outdoor spaces200+Festival-style events, team activities, firepit socials
Onsite accommodationSleeps 60+ across 30 unitsResidential retreats, scalable to 200+ with bell tent hire

What a Typical Setup Looks Like

🎤

Morning Plenary

Full team in Quantock Barn for keynotes and presentations

💡

Breakout Sessions

Smaller groups in Owl Barn and outdoor spaces

🔥

Evening Social

BBQ, fire pits, and team bonding under the stars

Onsite Accommodation

Residential Corporate Retreats & Glamping

Comfortable overnight stays for your entire team. From cosy wigwams to lodges with hot tubs.

Quantock Wigwams
9
Quantock Wigwams
Vineyard Wigwams
8
Vineyard Wigwams
Shepherd's Huts
3
Shepherd's Huts
Hillview Wigwams
3
Hillview Wigwams
Lodges
3
Lodges
Lotus Belle Tents
4
Lotus Belle Tents

Exclusive Hire

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.

  • Complete privacy for your event
  • All 30 units included
  • Full access to barns & grounds
More about exclusive private hire

Large Group Accommodation

Need accommodation for 200+ guests? We work with trusted pop-up glamping providers to create additional belle tent villages for larger corporate festivals.

  • Scalable to 200+ guests
  • Quality bell tent hire available
  • Bedding & towels provided
Explore all accommodation in detail
Inside Your Accommodation

Comfortable, Cosy & Unique

Comfortable stays with countryside character. Bathroom facilities and bedding arrangements vary by accommodation type and package; explore our accommodation details when planning your retreat.

Lodge interior with luxury bedding and fresh flowers
Lodge Bedroom
Wigwam interior with candles and aromatherapy
Wigwam Ambience
Wigwam twin room with two single beds
Twin Wigwam
Shepherd's hut interior with vineyard views and hot tub
Shepherd's Hut
Food & Drink

Catering Around Your Programme

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.

Corporate Festivals

Create Your Company Festival

Festival-style corporate away days, summer parties, and culture celebrations. Transform your annual gathering into an unforgettable experience.

Great local trusted suppliers for:

Staging & Production

Outdoor stage, sound system, professional lighting

Food & Drink

Street food trucks, bars, BBQ stations

Activities & Entertainment

Live music, games, team challenges

Accommodation

Glamping units + pop-up bell tents

Activities & Itineraries

Team Building in the Somerset Countryside

🎯

Team Building

Archery, challenges, games

🏕️

Outdoors & Adventure

High ropes, kayaking, trails

🧘

Wellness

Yoga, breathwork, cold water

🍷

Food & Drink

Wine tasting, farm BBQ

🌿

Farm Experiences

Tours, vineyard, nature

Explore everything on site: activities & experiences, wild swimming in our spring-fed lake, and team wellbeing days.

Sample A

Team Away Day

A single day, no overnight, for teams of 10-60

Morning

Arrive 9.30am • Coffee & pastries

Workshop or planning session in the barn

Midday

Firepit lunch or BBQ

Farm tour or vineyard walk

Afternoon

Activity block

Archery, team challenges or high ropes

Wrap-up & depart by 5pm

Sample B

1-Night Leadership Offsite

For leadership teams planning a residential offsite; we'll confirm a suitable meeting space for your group.

Day 1

Arrive 10am • Welcome coffee

Strategy session in Owl Barn (3hrs)

Lunch • Vineyard walk & wine tasting

Breakout workshops • Farm tour

BBQ dinner • Fire pit social

Day 2

Yoga / wild swim (optional)

Breakfast • Action planning session

Depart by 1pm

Sample C

2-Night Full Team Retreat

Perfect for 60-150+ team members

Day 1

Arrive 2pm • Settle into accommodation

Welcome in Quantock Barn • Team icebreakers

Festival-style BBQ & live music

Day 2

Full day of activities

Morning: Keynote + workshops

Afternoon: Team challenges (archery, kayaking)

Evening: Gala dinner or street food

Day 3

Wellness & wrap-up

Optional yoga / farm walk

Brunch • Closing session • Depart by 2pm

🎯Better strategic alignment
⚡Renewed team energy
🤝Stronger relationships
✨Memorable culture moments
Getting Here

A Somerset Venue for Teams Across the South West

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.

30 min
Bristol
by car
45 min
Bath
by car
1 hr
Cardiff
by car
2.5 hrs
London
by car (M4/M5)
2.5 hrs
Birmingham
by car (M5)
1 hr 40
London Paddington
train to Taunton

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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FAQ

Common Questions

How do we reach Secret Valley from Bristol or Taunton?

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.

Do you host one-day team away days without an overnight stay?

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.

Can we run a small leadership or executive retreat (8-15 people)?

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.

How does pricing work?

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.

What's the minimum group size?

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.

What's included in exclusive hire?

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.

Can we have exclusive use of the entire site?

Yes! Exclusive hire is available and means your team has complete privacy with full access to all 400 acres, accommodation, and facilities.

Can we visit before deciding?

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.

Can you arrange facilitators, speakers or team-building providers?

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.

Do you have autumn and winter availability?

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.

What's the wet weather contingency?

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.

What AV and WiFi is available?

Both barns have professional AV including projectors, screens, and sound systems. We have Starlink high-speed internet across the site for reliable connectivity.

How does catering work?

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.

What about dietary requirements?

We work with caterers experienced in all dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, and allergen requirements. Just let us know in advance.

What are the check-in/out times?

Arrival and departure times are flexible and tailored to your event schedule. We'll coordinate timings that work best for your group.

Is there adequate parking?

Yes, we have extensive private parking including space for multiple coaches. Arrivals can be coordinated for seamless group check-in.

Get Started

Get a Tailored Quote or Arrange a Venue Tour

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.

Free consultation Tailored proposals Site visits available

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