Oakhill Ponds- cabin & hot-tub, wild swim & sauna

Stay in Chiyo-ni, our Japanese-inspired shepherd’s hut for two with a Hikki Bohemen hot tub (wood for one soak included). Dip in our magical spring-fed ponds on private land, explore waterfalls & a hidden grotto, then return to off-grid comfort: hot shower, Wi-Fi, French linen, wool duvets & a wood burner (starter logs/kindling/firelighters included). Optional outdoor spa with two saunas at a reduced guest rate. Horse Lorry Library + great pub nearby. The space Chiyo-ni is a bespoke shepherd’s hut we commissioned after a visit to Japan, inspired by simple, natural design (including shou sugi ban). Set within our “magical” 25-acre off-grid landscape, she’s a calm, contemporary space designed for comfort, warmth and deep rest. Oakhill Ponds has spring-fed swimming ponds, woodland walks, waterfalls and a hidden grotto that’s gradually being brought back to life. Chiyo-ni sits within her own planted garden area, with outdoor seating, hammock and a small wildlife pond, a short walk from the main ponds. In winter, Chiyo-ni shares the land with just one other shepherd’s hut. In summer, there are also four Lotus Belle tents elsewhere on the site. Inside Chiyo-ni King-size bed with French linen and Devon wool duvets Hot shower and compost loo, with organic toiletries Kitchenette with fridge and gas hob (beautiful artisan tiles) Wood burner for cosy warmth (starter pack: logs, kindling + firelighters) Excellent Wi-Fi, solar lighting and phone charging Roberts DAB radio, towels and robes Your outdoor space Your own Hikki Bohemen wood-fired hot tub (filled ready for you to light) Hot tub wood for one soak included (extra wood available at cost) Outdoor seating and hammock Planted garden area with a small pond/wildlife corner Access to communal fridge space in our shared kitchen area Optional: outdoor spa (two saunas) A minute’s walk away is our off-grid outdoor spa for hot-cold therapy. Book a morning/afternoon/evening slot and the space is exclusively yours, including two wood-fired saunas and cold dips (pond steps / cold plunge depending on season and set-up). Reduced guest rate. Seasonal sessions From spring to autumn we also run paddleboard Pilates and yoga sessions, bookable in advance (subject to dates and instructor availability). Guest access You’ll have your own private shepherd’s hut and garden area with wood-fired hot tub. You’re also welcome to explore our private land: spring-fed swimming ponds, woodland paths, waterfalls, grotto, and the Horse Lorry Library/reading room. The outdoor spa area (two saunas/cold plunge) is available by pre-booked session at a reduced guest rate. Other things to note Deep water / age policy: our ponds are deep. For safety, we don’t host children under 12 on the main site. Pond access: the ponds are on private land and are for guests and members only. Most of the time they’re wonderfully peaceful and you may have them to yourselves. Occasionally they’re shared — typically it’s just one or two swimmers at a time. Quiet retreat: Oakhill Ponds is a calm, nature-rich place for swimming, soaking, reading and rest (not a party venue). Wood included: we provide a starter pack for the hut wood burner (logs, kindling + firelighters) and hot tub wood for one soak. Extra wood is available at cost if you’d like more. Winter note (until end of April): on Fridays we host a gentle, friendly Finnish Friday swim/sauna session and the ponds/spa area can be livelier from 5–8pm (around a dozen people across the evening). Guests are welcome to join in, or enjoy a complimentary 8pm sauna when it’s already hot (subject to availability). Off-grid & compost loos: we’re off-grid; compost loos are hygienic, well maintained and regularly serviced. Road noise: you may notice some road noise at busier times, but birdsong dominates most of the day. Seasonal water kit: in the warmer months we make paddleboards and kayaks available for guest use (weather/water conditions permitting). Please message us if you’d like to check availability for your dates. If Chiyo-ni is booked, we also have our second shepherd’s hut Alice.