Quiet favouriteFern Studio
Fern Studio
32 m²King bedForest deck
A softly lit studio tucked into the fern bank, with a rainfall shower, reading nook and sheltered deck for morning tea.
£185per night · breakfast
ChooseA waterside sanctuary in the woods
Follow the river. Find your quiet.
Sleep beneath alder canopies, soak in cedar-warm water and wake to the soft run of the River Alder. This is a retreat made for deep breaths and spacious days.
“A landscape-led stay, gently rooted between forest and flowing water.”
Nature sets the pace
Rest in rhythm with the woodland.
Alderbrook is a small, thoughtful retreat where low-impact cabins sit lightly among ferns and willow. Wander from bed to riverbank, share food grown nearby, or simply listen to the weather move through the leaves.
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Sleep among the alders
Spaces shaped by water, wood and light.
Natural textures, restorative beds and private places to watch the river pass. Every stay includes breakfast, morning movement and thermal garden access.
With outdoor tubAlder Cabin
Alder Cabin
48 m²Wood stoveCedar soak
A private timber cabin under silver-green branches, complete with fireside lounge and a cedar tub facing the stream.
£295per night · breakfast
ChooseSignature retreatRiver House
River House
86 m²Sleeps fourWater's edge
Our two-bedroom waterside hideaway with a full kitchen, fire terrace, outdoor sauna and its own path to the river.
£475per night · breakfast
ChooseThe living river
Let the water lead your day.
Our stretch of the Alder is both playground and protected habitat. Join a guide or borrow a basket, towel and map to explore in your own time.
Daily at first light
Wild river mornings
Begin with a guided dip from the willow landing, then warm by the bank with ginger tea and a wool blanket.
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Quiet-water paddling
Drift upstream by canoe through kingfisher pools and alder shade.
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Waterside wandering
Follow two miles of mossy paths with our naturalist's pocket guide.
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River restoration
Spend an hour with our habitat team planting reeds and monitoring wildlife.
The Stillwater Spa
Wellbeing, drawn from the landscape.
Heat, water, movement and plant-led touch come together in rituals designed to settle the nervous system and reconnect you with the natural world.
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Thermal Garden
River-view sauna, herbal steam room, mineral pool and outdoor rain showers.
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Forest Bathing
Slow, sensory walks guided beneath alder, birch and ancient beech.
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Botanical Bodywork
Restorative massage with house-infused pine, meadowsweet and juniper oils.
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Woodland Movement
Dawn yoga, breathwork and evening sound rest in our riverside studio.
Gather around the table
Fresh from field, forest and flowing water.
Simple, generous cooking that follows the season, supports nearby growers and leaves room for every ingredient to speak.
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All-day riverside kitchen
Current & Grove
Open-fire vegetables, day-boat fish and bright garden plates served beside wide river windows.
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Tea · Coffee · Slow afternoons
The Moss Room
House bakes, loose-leaf infusions and shaded terrace tables for post-walk lingering.
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Twilight by the bank
Ember Suppers
Communal seasonal feasts cooked over coals, with local cider and stories beneath the canopy.
Reserve a placeNotes from the guestbook
What stays with you.
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“We heard the river from our pillow and watched mist lift through the trees. Three days felt like a real reset.”— Mae & Robin, Bristol
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“The cedar soak after forest bathing was extraordinary. Everything felt considered, calm and genuinely kind.”— Leila K., Manchester
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“Ember Supper brought everyone together. Beautiful food, no fuss, and the loveliest setting we have found.”— Tom & Aisha, Cardiff