Oakhill Ponds: spring-fed swim & sauna – Nan

Set apart near an ancient oak and just steps from the ponds, Nan offers a beautiful space for two to reconnect—with nature, the seasons and each other. Enjoy wild swimming, a private shower, fires to cook on and a swing beneath the trees. Book the wood-fired sauna for warmth and stillness (offered at a reduced rate for guests). A great food pub is just a stroll away. All stays include access to the ponds, willow pod and Horse Lorry reading room. The space Welcome to Nan at Oakhill Ponds: Set apart beneath an ancient oak and overlooking the wildflower meadow, Nan is our closest Lotus Belle to the spring-fed ponds. With a swing beneath the trees and a willow pod to nestle in, Nan offers space to pause, reflect and reconnect. Perfect for a retreat for two, a solo stay, or simply time to rest and breathe. Reconnect with nature, without roughing it: Private hot shower & eco compost loo Fully equipped gazebo kitchen with wood-burning stove Shared fridge and pantry in the communal kitchen Pantry basics provided: salt & pepper, herbs, chilli flakes, ketchup, oil FatBoy hammock for two High-quality bedding, wool blankets & organic toiletries Solar lighting, USB phone charging & Wi-Fi Access to communal kitchen & covered dining area (stretch tent from May 3) Swim, read, breathe, explore: Swim just steps away in crystal-clear water, swing in the trees, or find a quiet spot with a book from the Horse Lorry Reading Room. Nan is a place to unplug and simply be. Optional extras to deepen your stay: Private off-grid spa with wood-fired sauna (booked separately) Sauna packs available: robes, sauna hats, towels Paddleboard hire (Pilates sessions available for groups of 4+) Extra firewood available for purchase Inspired by Nan Shepherd: Nan is named after Nan Shepherd, whose book The Living Mountain is a hymn to landscape, presence, and noticing what is already here. Local tips: Walk to The Oakhill Inn for excellent food and local drinks Close to Wells, Frome, Bath, Glastonbury & Bruton (10–30 mins) 40 mins to Bristol Airport Things to note: Off-grid with solar power—no mains electricity Compost loo is clean, hygienic and odour-free Some light road hum, but birdsong leads We honour beauty, stillness and sustainability Guest access Your retreat has a cluster of exclusive facilities; a Lotus Belle tent, a log cabin shower room and toilet, a well equipped outdoor kitchen gazebo for off-grid cooking and a cozy Fatboy hammock. These are all situated in the wildlife meadow. Sharing the meadow with just one other tent ensures privacy and tranquility. Additionally, you'll have access to a communal indoor utility area featuring fridge space and a wash-up area. You are allotted on-site parking for up to two vehicles. The ponds are shared among all guests. Our off-grid "spa" facilities, include a sauna, hot tub and treatment tent. This is booked separately preferably in advance to avoid disappointment. The spa is for groups of up to six people. Please note that a maximum of four individuals are permitted inside the sauna at any given time. Please message for prices and bookings Other things to note If these lotus-belles are booked, we have two other lotus belles - Mary & Elizabeth and two beautiful shepherds huts, Alice and the Japanese inspired 'Junta Segata'. All of these sleep 2. We also have an exclusive walled garden with a Yurt and garden room that sleeps 4. There is some road-noise on site but birdsong is predominant. The advantage of being near an 'A 'road is the convenience of easy access to nearby places such as Bath, Frome, Wells & Bruton. Ours is an off-grid site where we unashamedly champion the no-flush eco revolution. Your own personal compost loo is as pristine and hygienic as you are :-). They are hygienic, do not smell and make sense ecologically. They are regularly serviced and cleaned by us. It's organic, hygienic and good for the planet!