Savannah Yurt
Forest Garden Shovelstrode Ltd
Check in time - 5:00 pm
Check out time - 10:00 am am
About this place
If you’re looking for a unique way to spend time away from the city, and breathe in some fresh country air, book a Sussex woodland getaway and hire one of our comfortable yurts to come and relax in. Savannah yurt hire was made by a highly experienced traditional yurt maker using locally sourced coppiced ash, hazel and chestnut. The feeling as you walk in to the yurt hire is one of size and openness, whilst still retaining the intimate warmth of a handmade yurt. Each of the luxury yurt hires are nestled in their own corner of secluded woodland offering guests privacy and tranquillity. Dappled light and abundance of flora and fauna help create the perfect sanctuary. Details: - 6 metre diameter - Sleeps 4 people (+1 additional at £45 per night) - 1 x Double bed, 1 x double sofa bed, 1x single sofa bed - Worktop kitchen surface - Comfortable seating - Decked outside area with picnic table Facilities: The style of Savannah yurt hire is ‘Out of Africa’ with big leopard print throws and sheepskin rugs. There is a large double futon bed under an antique tribal carved headboard. There is also a double futon sofa that can pulled into a double bed, and another single futon sofa-bed. (n.b. for the 5th person, additional person and bedding charges apply, see extras). The kitchen area comprises of a worktop surface with twin gas camping stove. All the utensils you need to cook and eat with are stowed in the large cupboard below. There is an antique Moroccan table and matching stools to eat inside the yurt, and a couple of comfortable reclining chairs and handmade stools for sitting in front of the toasty wood-burner. Outside the yurt hire is a large decked area to sit out and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of your woodland getaway. There’s a big picnic table below the deck and beside the large fire-pit with grill for outdoor cooking. Guests can bring their own kiln dried wood or purchase locally produced charcoal and kiln dried logs from the Forest Garden shop. The Savannah yurt hire is located approx 150m from the shower/WC/washing up area. The shared shower/loo and washing up facilities consist of 2 x separate showers, 2 x WC's and handbasin and 2 x outdoor double washing up sinks and are located beside the car park.
A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest, home of Winnie the Pooh. A place to escape, unwind, and soak up the forest atmosphere (Shinrin-yoku).
Luxury glamping accommodation in beautifully appointed traditional Yurts and rustic Log Cabins within a secret ancient woodland. Ideal for a romantic getaway, a family holiday or a group break. Woodland craft courses, activities, therapies & treatments are also available.
We are passionate about the natural environment. The site has been designed adopting the principles of Permaculture, and we demonstrate different ways of lowering our carbon footprint and living more self sufficiently. Eco-credentials include rainwater harvesting, solar power and food supplied for the café from our forest and vegetable gardens. Visitors are encouraged to compost their own green waste on site.
Guests enjoy the simple pleasures of cooking over a camp fire under the stars, seeing and hearing the abundant flora and fauna, picnicking in the woods or enjoying the many spectacular walks in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hot power showers and proper flushing loos are located beside the café, just a short stroll from each yurt & cabin (50-150m).
Further information about the site:
Towels are not provided.
Fireworks and chinese lanterns are not permitted on site.
No WIFI is provided on site.
Check the weather forecast in advance of your woodland retreat so that you can pack appropriate clothes for the weather. Remember you will be in a forest surrounded by woodland, so appropriate footwear such as boots or wellingtons. We recommend packing sun protection, insect repellent and sun/rain hats along with torches and matches and hand sanitizer. You will also need to bring all your bedding for the units. All cooking utensils are provided for you.
The cabins and yurt hires are provided with essential cooking utensils, including a frying pan, saucepans, kettle, knives, forks, plates, cups etc. All the cooking utensils are steam cleaned between bookings.
Each of our log cabin and yurt hires has its own barbecue and fire pit. We sell our own seasoned logs for £10 for a large bag. These can be purchased at time of booking, by email or, on site. We also sell locally produced charcoal at £7 per bag. Fire pits and barbecues must only be used in designated areas. You can bring your own logs with you to your woodland retreat, as long as they are kiln dried or well-seasoned and small in size to fit in the log burners in the cabins and yurts [up to 23cm long].
Cancellation Policy:
50% refund given up to 31 days, no refund given up to 30 days, with an admin fee of £0.00
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Cancellation Policy:
50% refund given up to 31 days, no refund given up to 30 days, with an admin fee of £0.00
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What time can I arrive at Savannah Yurt in Forest Garden Shovelstrode Ltd?
You can arrive from 17:00
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You need to check out by 10:00