Rewilding Coombeshead

Wild Returns

Rewilding Coombeshead is a 400-acre rewilding site in the heart of Devon that has quickly become one of the UK’s most ambitious and impactful species recovery and ecological restoration projects. Led by Derek Gow, a leading figure in British rewilding, renowned for spearheading species reintroductions including beavers, wildcats and white storks, Rewilding Coombeshead is much more than a retreat into nature. It offers a front-row seat to rewilding in action.

When Hope Yard PR started working with Rewilding Coombeshead, the project had everything going for it - breathtaking Devon countryside, rewilded farmland alive with beavers, water buffalo, ponies and turtle doves, and beautifully simple off-grid Shepherd’s huts where guests could switch off and immerse themselves in nature.

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But despite its magic, bookings were low and the year ahead looking worryingly quiet.

Unlike most conservation projects that remain out of sight, Rewilding Coombeshead invites guests into the heart of the action - from watching beavers build dams at dusk to hearing the call of wildcats late at night. It’s an immersive opportunity to witness rewilding as a practical, evolving response to biodiversity loss.

By shifting the story from ‘a rural place to stay’ to ‘a live rewilding project you can be part of,’ Hope Yard PR has helped Rewilding Coombeshead claim its rightful place on the UK travel and conservation map.

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This reframing attracted writers from Country Living, BBC Countryfile, and BBC Wildlife Magazine to Woman’s Weekly, Devon Life, Country & Town House, and Sainsbury’s Magazine, transforming visibility and driving a surge in bookings.

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Hope Yard PR turned what looked set to be a difficult year into a thriving season, driving a clear uplift in bookings. They have been fantastic to work with - professional, proactive, and an absolute pleasure throughout.

Rewilding Coombeshead

Wild Returns

Mike Budge, Rewilding Coombeshead

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