A Place to Step Out of the Noise

A restorative escape in the Shropshire Hills — private, human-led and designed for calm.

Heather and Stone was created by me, Trish — and I’m still the person who prepares Black Rhadley Cabin for every guest who arrives.

We’re tucked beneath the dramatic ridge of the Stiperstones in the Shropshire Hills. The cabin stands on its own, with space around it — intentionally private, intentionally quiet.

This wasn’t built from a template or a trend. It grew from my own need for calmer surroundings, and from knowing how powerful time in nature can be when life feels full, pressured or relentlessly busy.

Black Rhadley Cabin is designed as a place to pause. To think more clearly. To reconnect — with yourself, or with each other.

Experience, Care and Creativity

Before this chapter, I spent many years in corporate roles across HR, Operations and Training & Development. I understand pace, responsibility and the weight that often comes with professional life. I also learned how to build something properly — with structure, detail and consistency.

But creativity has always been the thread running underneath.

I’ve long loved design, architecture and landscape. I paint when I can, and I’m fascinated by how light and texture shape how a space feels. The cabin reflects that instinct — simple, natural materials, calm proportions, comfort without fuss.

It’s thoughtfully designed, but it never feels staged.

Rooted Here

I live just up the track in the nearby cottage, so I’m never far away — usually walking the hills, running the trails, or attempting to manage a small flock of very cheeky, noisy chickens who have strong opinions of their own.

Living here feels like a privilege. It has taken work, risk and determination to create this life. There are muddy boots and long days behind the scenes. But there’s also deep gratitude — for the hills, the shifting light, the barn owls at dusk, and the weather that rolls in with drama when it chooses to.

Sustainability isn’t something I market loudly — it’s simply how I try to live. Natural cleaning products, thoughtful recycling, choosing better materials where I can. The land around us is evolving too — more hedging, more meadow, more space for wildlife. It isn’t pristine or curated. It’s real.

I’m hoping to keep bees soon and grow more of our own vegetables — not because it sounds good, but because it feels right.

Food, Rest and Reconnection

Food is another love of mine. I cook most days and care about proper, whole ingredients — meals that keep energy steady and minds clear. I need that myself. But I also firmly believe in an excellent dessert and a good bottle of wine when the moment calls for it.

Shropshire is home to remarkable independent restaurants and creative producers, and I’m always happy to point guests towards memorable places to eat — whether it’s a long lunch after walking the Stiperstones or an intimate evening meal nearby.

Above all, Heather and Stone was created for real rest. Not collapsing-on-the-sofa rest — but the kind that comes when the pressure drops. When conversations slow. When you realise you’ve slept deeply and woken without an alarm.

Privacy, space and stillness aren’t add-ons here — they’re the point.

An Invitation

If you’re seeking a restorative break in the Shropshire Hills — somewhere to step away from work, reset your thinking, and perhaps enjoy a little quiet romance along the way — Black Rhadley Cabin offers an owner-led stay shaped by care, experience and a genuine love of this landscape.

I’d love to welcome you.