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The Artist's Retreat

SURRENDER TO YOUR CREATIVE SIDE
SLEEPS SIX

The Artist’s Retreat is an idiosyncratic gem.

So-called in homage to 18th Century Romantic artist Thomas Gainsborough who fondly featured the land of The Lost Garden Retreat in one of his paintings entitled ‘Heneage Lloyd and his sister, Lucy’ c.1750.

The interiors shine with yellow accenting, mirroring the golden leaves depicted in Gainsborough’s paintings of Autumn ‘the painter’s season’.

Relax in the swinging love seat and take in the exquisite, tranquil landscape; this is the perfect place to surrender to your creative side.

Inside each open-plan tent you’ll find all the modern day essentials along with a few of life’s little luxuries including vintage books, nostalgic board games and a few unearthed and repurposed curiosities.

Some extra luxuries
Included in your stay is sufficient firewood as well as a bag of charcoal and kindling and a box of eco firelighters.

 

A corner of the Artist's Retreat shows a plant on top of a custom made set of drawers. A pretty mirror hangs on the wooden panelled wall above the drawers.
An old painting latter covered in splattered paint, and with chipping wood has a plant draping over it on the top step.

Beds

Each tent sleeps up to 6 adults: a double room with a king size bed and a room with a bunkbed (the bunks sleep adults too!) and a cabin bed (also king size) for those curious little travellers. All our beds are wonderfully comfortable with fresh soft cotton sheets & a warm duvet cover.

Your sleep is important to us!

Kitchen & lounge area

Here you’ll find:

  • A comfortable sofa
  • Dining room table & chairs
  • Woodburner for heating (also doubles up as an oven)
  • Full electricity with sockets available in each room
  • A hairdryer is provided in each tent
  • A fully equipped kitchen with gas hobs, fridge freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher and crockery & cutlery.
A close detailed shot of the back of a wooden chair against the table
A mustard yellow roll-top bathtub sits on top of large slate tiles in The Artist's Retreat

Bathroom

Each tent has a luxurious en-suite bathroom with underfloor heating, heated towel rails, a walk-in shower and a lovingly hand-painted bathtub. The bathroom is within the tent so there’s no fear of getting cold feet when heading to the bathroom in the night!

A large wooden table that seats 6 is decorated with a milk vase and flowers

Outside

Outside each tent is your very own private decked area looking onto the wildlife lake. It’s a wonderful place for togetherness and relaxation.

The decks feature:

  • Scandinavian wooden eco-tub
  • Picnic table and benches
  • Barbeque
  • Hearty fire pit with seating made from the timber in the wood itself
  • In between the lakes you will find our very own meditation stumps cut by our woodsman that peers over the lake and is perfect for early risers or dusk dwellers
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A detailed shot of the lit wicker lampshade
Close up detailed image of a yellow chair with a soft fluffy white throw on top of it
A close up image of the handle on a beautifully bespoke set of wooden drawers

Optional Extras

Why not complete your stay with the following:

  • English Breakfast hampers
  • Continental Breakfast hampers
  • BBQ hampers
  • Weekend hamper
  • Fresh Oysters and Champagne
  • Champagne on ice
  • Massage
  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Pilates
  • Personal Trainer

(Additional costs apply)

A plate of croissants for breakfast

Book an escape

To book an escape please click below or for further enquiries please feel free to contact us via email and we’ll respond as soon as we can. We’d be delighted to hear from you.

To book an escape please click below or for further enquiries please feel free to contact us via email and we’ll respond as soon as we can. We’d be delighted to hear from you.

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