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 still has a say — and so does imagination.
Gather everyone for a whole-site experience, or book one of our shepherds huts, lotus belle tents, the walled garden or Upper Beeches.
accommodation
whole site stays
Book the whole site accommodation while still sharing ponds and saunas with our Swim Club and spa guests.
- Sleeps 12 (main site) or 16 (with Walled Garden)
- Full use of outdoor kitchen, firepit & communal spaces
- Ideal for birthdays, reunions, or creative group escapes
Our most affordable whole-site option
Book Shared Access Stay (up to 12)
exclusive hire
For groups seeking complete privacy and uninterrupted use of the land, ponds and spa.
- Private access to ponds & saunas
- Sleeps 12 (main site) or 16 (with Walled Garden)
- Perfect for retreats, weddings, or immersive celebrations
Premium exclusive use — contact us to add exclusive hire
the walled garden
A magical annex hidden behind old stone walls.
- 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
shepherds huts — Alice & Chiyo-ni
Romantic hideaways inspired by writers who celebrate the natural world.
- King-size beds with wool duvets and toppers
- Private hot tubs & wood burners
- Private gardens with hammocks
- Eco-friendly design, spring-fed drinking water
lotus belle tents
- Spacious tents that feel more like yurts, set among oaks or willows.
- King or twin beds
- Private kitchens & solar-powered showers
- Compost loos
- Hammocks & outdoor firepits
A light-filled three-bedroom hideaway in the village of Oakhill, a short stroll from the much-loved Oakhill Inn — comfortable, well-equipped and ideal for families or friends, with a small sun-trap garden for slow breakfasts, BBQs, and end-of-day unwinding.
Upper Beeches can be booked on its own, or as an add-on to whole-site stays (perfect for guests who’d prefer something more traditional than glamping, or to extend numbers in shoulder season).
- 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).