Rowden Mill Station

12/06/2026

A trio of peonies and deep red fragrant roses by the lamp post. The month of June brings such a lovely display on the station's flower bed.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

'The abandoned railway stations given a new lease of life. From luxury guesthouses to quaint cafés, these historic stops have been lovingly returned to their former glory'.

We thank Adrian Bridge, journalist and travel writer, for getting in touch while preparing this article for the The Telegraph . We are so pleased to be showcased within his selection of former train stations, turned around as spaces reimagined with new uses.

It is an honour to be in Adrian's article alongside brilliant projects. From food and drink establishments at former stations in Yarmouth and London to renovated stations in historical places in the Scottish Borders, Northern Ireland and Cumbria and in the company of the 'Old Railway Station at Petworth', the famous B&B, and with another Herefordshire station at Stoke Edith.
How splendid.

For us, here at Rowden Mill Station, the journey of restoration and preservation has been a real labour of love. Immersing ourselves in railway history, looking for sustainable ways to resolve practical issues to finally receive guests for a railway experience in nature.

Cecilia and Paul
Rowden Mill Station

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/abandoned-british-railway-stations-new-lease-of-life/

09/06/2026

An evening of showers and rainbows. In between, a flock of long-tailed t**s fly from hedgerow to hawthorns.

08/06/2026

'Herefordshire, Fair Land of Enchanting Beauty'
This railway poster partly frames the entrance to our Parcel Office. It is a replacement after the weather had got to the previous poster. Now in new material, more resilient to withstand the elements.

08/06/2026

Historically one of the jobs the station porters had, especially in a small country station, was the upkeep of the platform. Apart from carrying luggage and moving parcels, porters had cleaning duties. These would often also involve looking after the flower beds and pots on the station.

This week, it was our turn to give the box shrubs a trim, bringing them back into shape. It is very pleasing when your eye moves from one to the other along the platform.

05/06/2026

Through the arch of our private garden and on to the station's platform, peachy roses, tangerine geums and rhubarb&cream clematis. It is June.

04/06/2026

Dragonflies and damselflies, pond lilies and greater spearwort. The broad-bodied male chaser rests on the spear waiting for the female to visit the pond.

02/06/2026

Under the station's canopy, alfresco dining is possible in all weathers. With family around, we've kept the barbeque going and sharing meals together.
How lovely.


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02/06/2026

Roses opening up along the flowerbed on the station's platform.