- Cwmmau Farmhouse, which features in Chloé Zhao’s Oscar-tipped epic Hamnet is available to rent as a holiday let through the British National Trust.
- The 17th-century Jacobean property serves as the childhood home of Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, who is played by Jessie Buckley in the 2025 film.
- Located in the Herefordshire countryside, Cwmmau Farmhouse is surrounded by countryside, with views towards the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) from the bedrooms.
- The property is available for short stay lets from March, with three-day reservations starting from £1,547.
We may only be a few weeks into 2026, but actor Jessie Buckley is already being lauded for the performance of the year. The Irish talent stars as William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes in Chloé Zhao’s Oscar-tipped epic Hamnet. Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel, the film follows the couple as they deal with family tragedy in Tudor-era England.
As the emotional heart of the film, Buckley’s heartbreaking portrayal of grief, loss and motherhood is laid bare in remarkable honesty, setting her up for a historic awards season run. But before you see her masterful performance on the big screen, take a look inside the real-life cottage that served as the setting for Agnes’ early years.
Cwmmau Farmhouse is the 17th-century property that Zhao and the Hamnet production team used as a stand-in for Hewlands, Agnes’ childhood home. Set deep in the Herefordshire countryside, the grand residence is a time capsule of Jacobean-era prestige, and what’s more, it’s available to rent.
Inside the Hamnet House—Cwmmau Farmhouse, Herefordshire
- Property Title: Cwmmau Farmhouse
- Location: Cwmma Rd, Hereford HR3 6JP, UK
- Owned by: National Trust (Reference 006020)
- Layout: Five bedrooms, kitchen, garden and fireplace
- Occupancy: 10 guests max.
- Price: $$$
The farmhouse is owned by the National Trust and is located just five miles from the village of Kington in the West Midlands. Surrounded by countryside, the property boasts views towards the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) from the bedrooms, with the closest of the Black Mountains just a short distance to travel.
First built in the 1600s as a hunting lodge, the property was subsequently converted into one of only three traditional farmhouses in Brilley. Inside, it remains remarkably intact. The five Tudor-style bedrooms, exposed timber frames and ageing elm floors trace more than four centuries of incredible history. Look closely enough and you might even find drawings from the generations of families who once lived here.
The house is Grade II listed, meaning it has been awarded protected status by Historic England. Accessible via a winding lane and that opens to the traditional white facade striped with timber beams, Cwmmau Farmhouse sheds light on the challenges of life in Jacobean-era England, but it isn’t merely for history buffs. The property underwent a large-scale renovation in recent years, with the National Trust installing a modern kitchen with contemporary appliances just along the hall.
Outside, the property is home to a maze of winding footpaths, wild fields and a bridleway for horses. Follow the garden path and it will lead you to the neighbouring wildflower meadows and woodland, where you can recreate some of the most iconic scenes from Zhao’s historic drama. In Hamnet, Buckley’s Agnes and Paul Mescal’s Shakespeare meet at Hathaway Cottage, and it’s here that the two first fall in love.
The real Hathaway Cottage is located about 70 miles east in Stratford-upon-Avon, but for Zhao, Cwmmau Farmhouse was the perfect stand-in. The production crew reportedly spent the summer of 2024 filming in the Herefordshire location, painstakingly recreating the energy and atmosphere of plague-ravaged England.
Importantly, the filming process proved to be mutually beneficial. According to reports, the film’s location fees helped to fund essential conservation work, while the apple trees and timber fencing that were installed for the production were left behind to enrich the landscape.
Cwmmau Farmhouse is available for short-stay let through the National Trust website. The unique property is available from three to 28 nights, with minimum prices starting from £1,547 for a three-night stay. All guests will also receive free entry to National Trust places during opening hours across the course of their stay, all you have to do is show your booking confirmation. For more information or to book your stay at Cwmmau Farmhouse in Herefordshire, visit the official National Trust website.
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