Wild Woodland Retreat Reviews

Beautiful and tranquil place

Me and my girlfriend stayed at the Woodland Hut and it was beautiful so nice inside and well looked after. The area is so quiet you can hear the trees cracking and the bird singing, what a sublime experience. And the hosts are so nice. We had to leave due early to unforeseen circumstances and Hannah and Mark was so helpful. One thing I was worried about was a composting toilet. If this is putting anyone off, don't let it, because I took the jump and its not bad at all, no smell so I thought I would add this so people would not miss out on a beautiful experience for pure peace with all of the chaos of this world shut out for a while. Except, when you see a sassy pony leading two horses up a path, which was hilarious.

Gorgeous place with an amazing host

This is an absolutely stunning and beautiful retreat. If you like to be out in the woods, then this place is for you. It feels so natural and relaxing. The facilities are outstanding for a place so laid back. I would absolutely recommend this place and I will definitely return to it.

Hard to beat

This is one of the best places we have stayed. Loved it here. Was actually sad to leave. No electric so solar handy. Nothing negative to say.

Absolute heaven, the British countryside at its best!

The most amazing escape from the rat race. A beautiful shepherd's hut in a tranquil, private location with the valley in front of you. Tea, coffee, milk, cereals, towels, bedding, cooking equipment, various chairs and tables. Fire pit, log burner, beautiful warm shower and hot water. Beautiful walks and the dog had the best time ever. Only one complaint, we had to come home. Mark and Hannah were wonderful and with their son helping too. Don't hesitate, just book. And in case you're wondering, no we didn't know them, this is just an honest review!

Site's response

Thank you so much for leaving your review. So fabulous you enjoyed the hut and valley so much. We are so lucky to be custodians of such a beautiful place. Thank you for looking after the hut and would be great to have you back some time! Get back in touch for your returner's discount if you do. Hannah and family :-)

Excellent

We have stayed here twice now and it has been perfect both times. They are welcoming and provide a high quality shepherds hut but also you are left alone to enjoy your stay. I have a stressful job and coming here helps me de-stress and feel calm, relaxed and recharged.

Idyllic hideaway

Had the most amazing stay in our camper van in this isolated valley, sharing our field with the ponies. A peaceful, tranquil place to recharge but also convenient for Canterbury, Rye, Hythe, Deal and Folkestone, all great places to visit. Thank you Hannah for creating such a fantastic location to stay.

Lovely retreat

We stayed in the Valley Shepherd's Hut. Lovely little place. Had everything you needed for a get away from it all break. Nice to get our luggage delivered to the door by Hannah 😀 Very clean and a comfy bed.

Our stay

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend at the retreat. The shepherd's hut was super clean, well-equipped and cosy (lots of rain and wind during our stay). Our hosts were great and very helpful. Goat walking was an added bonus. Look forward to another stay in the near future.

Lovely location

Stayed for a short break at the Wildwoodland Retreat. We have stayed in a shepherd's hut before so know what to expect of the accommodation. Only downside compared to where we have stayed previously was the composting toilet (previous huts have had flushing toilets). Location was great (apart from the very narrow roads to get there) but was surprised by the lack of wildlife we saw (obviously this is not controlled by the owners). All in all, it is a very quiet and relaxing place to stay. And was good value. Would we stay again, probably not, but this is partly down to the distance we had to travel (we're not far from the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales).

Wonderfully private and cosy

This is without doubt the best shepherds hut I have ever stayed at. It was well looked after and set up, we had everything we needed. A log burner kept it cosy at night and there was also a fire pit. There is an oven, fridge, running water, shower and toilet. The bed is comfy and the location was is amazing. Not over looked by any one, we sat on the swing and watched the sunset, listened to the birds and watched the hares. Truly wonderful, we will be back and highly recommend it.

Perfect place to recharge

Peace and quiet, cozy and well designed. Best shepherds hut we've stayed in.

Site's response

I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay in our woodland hut Vickie and Matt. I want to say thank you both for looking after the hut so well and thank you for taking the time to review. We hope to have you back sometime Hannah and Mark :-)

Amazing!

The shepherd's hut retreat was absolutely perfect. It is a great retreat for time by yourself, especially if you're looking for the peace and quiet. The walks were beautiful, the hut was cosy and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely recommend it to everyone I know and will definitely be going back next year.

Site's response

Thank you, Jamie that's so fabulous. Thank you for looking after the hut so well :-) Be great to see you again.

Hut on the hill

We had a wonderful stay in the shepherds hut up on the hill. Stunning views with the most beautiful hut to stay in. It had everything you need to cook sleep and relax in an amazingly comfortable bed. The peace and quiet helps you get off to sleep and lay in all morning if you want. We took our small dog Ringo who loved the freedom to explore and also enjoyed the walks. A lovely local village via a beautiful country walk with 3 pubs, a village shop & tea rooms is the perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon. My wife and I loved staying here and are planning our next stay soon.

Site's response

Thank you both so much for leaving a review. So lovely you enjoyed your stay so much and it would be great to have all 3 of you back again. Hannah :-)

Really great experience

Great place to get away from it all. It served as a good base from which to venture to local beaches and towns. The lady who runs it was really friendly and offered some local tips. Also, the eggs they sold were delicious. Lots of tree swings, which the kids loved.

Site's response

Great to meet you all. Thank you Robin for your review and we're so glad you had a fab time. Thank you for looking after the hut. Real free range eggs are just the best! Thank you, Hannah and Mark

Beautiful location with wonderful walks

Staying in a Shepherd's Hut was on my wish list and this didn't disappoint. Beautiful location with wonderful walks! The only downside for us was that it rained a lot over the four days. We would suggest to the owners to maybe consider putting a wind awning on the hut to provide a sheltered outside dining space.