The Oak House: off-grid lodge in private woodland

The Oak House is a quirky off-grid eco lodge in the heart of Hazel Hill Wood, a private woodland and nature sanctuary looked after by the charity, Hazel Hill Trust. This basic, beautifully-crafted, rustic building made from natural materials provides a simple but comfortable style of accommodation, which is ideal for a quiet forest retreat. Switch off from the modern world and experience the off-grid lifestyle. The woodland is a wonderful space to wander around and for kids to play and explore. The space The Oak House sleeps 12, in a mixture of shared sleeping arrangements, including bunk beds, across 4 bedrooms. Our buildings are off-grid. This means that understanding how you use water, heat, electricity and generate waste is part of having a good stay. We will brief you on how to use the off-grid systems when you arrive in a 30 minute briefing at check-in. We need to agree on a check-in time with you in advance to make sure one of our team is on-site to do this briefing for you. Check-in is between 2-4pm only. Power - the Oak House has no mains electricity. Indoor lighting is provided by LED bulbs powered by solar panels and a back-up generator. There is no wi-fi and no plug sockets. Heating and hot water - heat and hot water come from two wood-burning stoves that you need to light and stoke. Logs are provided. Water - the water that comes through the taps is mains water and is suitable for drinking. Waste-water drains into a reed bed so we ask you to bring eco-friendly shampoo, shower gel etc. Washing up liquid is provided. Bedding - we do not provide bedding or towels. Cooking facilities - there is a six-ring gas stove and oven that you can cook on and a small fridge. Toilets and showers - there are two showers and an indoor composting toilet. There are also two outdoor composting toilets in the woods. Babies and toddlers - we're not really set up for little ones, the buildings aren't baby-proof and we don't have any specific equipment, high chairs, cots, stair gates, fire guards etc. There are the usual outdoor risks associated with woodlands. Guest access On-site parking. When you arrive please follow the signs for the car park. Other things to note Sorry, no pets. Please respect the woodland during your stay here, it's looked after by the charity, Hazel Hill Trust.