Nature-based stays in Somerset shaped by water, woodland & slow living
a unique retreat in nature
Oakhill Ponds is set across 25 acres in Somerset, where spring-fed ponds, wildflower meadows and an 18th-century grotto create a rare sense of place.
Here nature has a say - and so does imagination.
Stay in handcrafted shepherd’s huts, Lotus Belle tents, the Walled Garden & Yurt or Upper Beeches apartment, or gather together for a whole-site stay shaped by firelight, wild swimming and the natural world.
Places to stay across Oakhill Ponds
Beautifully handcrafted shepherd's huts set within 25 acres of ponds, woodland and meadow. Each has a private garden, a wood-fired hot tub, and access to our wild-swimming pond and discounted wood-fired sauna.
- King-size beds with wool duvets and toppers
- Private hot tubs & wood burners
- Private gardens with hammocks
- Eco-friendly design
- Spring-fed drinking water
Spacious canvas tents set among meadow and willow, offering a blend of comfort and off-grid living. Each includes a private outdoor kitchen, hot shower, and access to wild swimming and discounted sauna.
- Spacious tents that feel more like yurts, set among oaks or willows
- King or twin beds
- Private kitchens & hot showers
- Use of communal kitchen with large fridge
- Compost loos
- Hammocks & outdoor firepits
A secluded stay hidden within old stone walls and garden spaces. Quiet, restorative and connected to the wider landscape of ponds, wild swimming and discounted sauna.
- on-grid electricity
- 21ft heritage yurt with king bed + sofas
- Private outdoor kitchen & dining terrace
- Wood-fired hot tub, flushing loos & hot showers
- Ideal for up to 4 guests or as an add-on to the full site
- Perfect for couples looking for a romantic break
A light-filled three-bedroom apartment in the village of Oakhill, with a private garden for slow mornings and evenings. A comfortable, on-grid stay with access to wild swimming and discounted sauna nearby when available.
- Sleeps 6 (ideal for 4 adults + 2 children)
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (note: one walk-through room)
- Garden & patio with BBQ (exclusive use)
- Fast Wi-Fi, Smart TV / Netflix, dedicated workspace
- Pet friendly
- Ponds & sauna: sauna, swims, experiences and pond access may be possible by arrangement (subject to whole-site bookings)
The former Oakhill Brewery country house sits at the heart of the retreat site. Arranged across several floors, with generous living spaces and a library, it offers a comfortable and characterful setting for reading, rest and creative retreat.
whole-site stays
Gather friends, family, colleagues or collaborators for a shared stay across Oakhill Ponds. Whole-site stays combine shepherd’s huts, Lotus Belle tents the walled garden and shared retreat spaces with access to wild swimming, sauna, fire pits and the surrounding landscape.
Ideal for celebrations, creative gatherings, birthdays and time together in nature.
- Sleeps 16 with the Walled Garden annex
- Exclusive use of outdoor kitchen & fire pit area
- Full access to the swimming pond
- Exclusive access to sauna area
- Ideal for birthdays, reunions & creative group escapes
Our most affordable whole-site option.
Private group stays & special event
Gather exclusively with your own group across the accommodation, saunas and shared spaces at Oakhill Ponds, with time to swim, cook, relax and explore the surrounding landscape.
During some weekend stays, a small number of our regular Swim Club members may use the swimming pond for a short early-morning session before quietly leaving the site. The accommodation, saunas and group gathering spaces remain private to your party throughout.
For retreats, corporate gatherings, micro-weddings and other events where complete privacy is important, fully exclusive use of the ponds and wider site may be available by arrangement.
- Private use of the accommodation, saunas and gathering spaces
- Sleeps up to 16 when including the Walled Garden
- Suitable for celebrations, retreats, workshops and corporate gatherings
- Full pond and site exclusivity available for selected bookings
Please contact us to discuss your group stay or event.
