WHAT TO EXPECT

“We had a truly magical stay. The Place was spotless and smelled great as soon as we walked in. The decor was cosy and stylish, and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. Overall a fantastic experience that we highly recommend“— Si, London

Essentials that we provide:

✓ Local Bread, Milk, Butter & Eggs
✓ Kontext Coffee, Breakfast Tea, Sugar
✓ Olive oil, salt & spices*
✓ Eco Washing-up Liquid
✓ Tin foil, baking paper & kitchen roll
✓ Sharp kitchen knives
✓ Coffee grinder, Cafetiere & Aeropress
✓ Stick blender, Mini mixer, Food processor
✓ Tea Towels
✓ Natural Bedding: Hemp, Linen, Cotton
✓ Hairdryer
✓ Bamboo Toilet Roll
✓ Luxurious Soak&Sleep Towels and Robes
✓ Neals Yard Remedies Shower products**
✓ Washing Machine
✓ Iron & small ironing board
✓ Plenty of USB sockets + standard sockets
✓ Wireless phone chargers
✓ Yoga mats for guest use

✓ EV Charger - £20-30 supplement per full charge (please bring own charging cable)
✓ Off-street parking on private driveway

✓ A tucked away bike storage shed
✓ Outdoor firepit & BBQ
✓ First batch of firepit wood***

*Spices include: Black Pepper, Cardamon, Chilli flakes, Cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Garam Masala, Mustard Seeds, Oregano, Smoked Paprika, plus there is fresh mint, thyme, sage, oregano, dill, parsley & rosemary in the garden

**Neals Yard Remedies pamper packs and/or bath hampers can be purchased as an added extra and a 10% discount is offered on other NYR products - speak to Nemia to find out more.

***Additional firewood, charcoal and lighters can be purchased nearby at the local Blakeney shop or at The Dean Heritage Centre in Soudley.

House Rules

X NO PARTIES
X NO DOGS OR OTHER PETS - we aim to be an allergen-free space
X NO SMOKING OR VAPING INSIDE
X NO BURNING OF CANDLES/NAKED FLAMES INSIDE

We ask that you smoke/vape outside, away from the building, and do not dispose of any cigarettes, naked flames or vapes in the garden.

And finally, this is a peaceful location for relaxing and chilling out - it is not a party house. Please be mindful of our lovely neighbours and we respectfully ask that no loud or amplified music is played, inside or out, after 11pm.

Your Space

For an additional fee there is a second bedroom / playroom with two single beds opposite the master bedroom. This room is bookable for children only.

“We had a movie night with the projector. It was amazing. The beds were really comfy too”

“I liced The octupus Teddy [sic]”

- From two of our younger guests

Guests have access to the one-storey building including open-plan living space, large wetroom and generous master bedroom.

Arrive to a generous hamper of local delights - Netherend butter, Chase farm milk, Kontext Coffee, rustic sourdough, a sweet treat and a something nice to drink (with substitutes based on your dietary requirements).

A first lot of firewood is provided for the outdoor fire-pit. More wood can be sourced at the village shop in Blakeney and locally produced lump-wood charcoal is available from The Dean Heritage Centre shop 5mins drive away.

Outside, you have access to a terraced garden with large patio. Steps lead down to two lower levels of landscaped garden. The terracing means the property isn't ideal for children under 4 years old and any younger guests will need supervising outside at all times - please contact us to discuss if need be.

*Please note that we cannot accommodate dogs as we’re offering an allergen-free environment for guests who need this. We can recommend lovely places that align with our values such as The Roost down the road.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Cosy in the winter and cool in the summer, Nuthatch Retreat is triple-glazed, highly insulated with hot water and underfloor heating fed from our air-source heat pump. Plus our electricity is provided from 100% green (wind, solar, hydro) sources.

Efficient appliances, a stylish Simpson & Partners EV charger, designed and manufactured in the Cotswolds; sustainable bedding and ethically-produced Neal’s Yard Remedies toiletries reflect further efforts to minimise the impact of the space. Other considerations include:

  • Environmentally-friendly products for cleaning and guests use, refilled to minimise single-use plastic.

  • We use sustainable Who Gives a Crap bamboo toilet paper. 50% of their profits are donated to clean water and sanitation non-profits.

  • We aim to line dry our towels and bed linen whenever possible to minimise power usage and give them as long a life as possible.

  • We only use Peat-free compost.

  • The frozen meat available to buy is sourced from Plump Hill Farm - ethically reared and rare-bread, based in Longhope.

  • Items in our food hampers are locally sourced from within 15 miles.

  • There is a bat-box installed on site to encourage our nocturnal neighbours to roost.

  • Beyond rubbish bags, no single-use plastic is used at Nuthatch Retreat.

The garden is designed to attract a wider biodiversity to an area already rich with the sights and sounds of nature. The lower part of the garden is left to grow a bit wild, with spring and summer wildflower beds and grasses left to grow tall. The bird feeders attract greater spotted woodpeckers, goldfinches, all the tits, squirrels and of course, the occasional nuthatch! Whilst relaxing here you can encounter a myriad of butterflies, bees and bugs, lizards, bats, owls and birds of prey. Just over the boundary into Forestry England land herds of of deer can often been seen grazing amongst the bracken under the old Ash tree and at night you may even hear the sound of snuffling wild boar making their way through the undergrowth.

Our Rates

  • Sharing a super-king double or twin master bedroom

    From £175-£240 per night

    10% discount on stays 6 nights or more

    3-night minimum stay at weekends and during peak season dates or a short stay supplement applies.

  • Recommended ages 4-16yrs (call or email to discuss)

    Add £15 per child per night