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Enjoy laidback luxury in a creative and peaceful eco-retreat where beauty, nature, and thoughtful design combine to help you breathe more deeply, sleep more soundly, and return home renewed. Nestled on a hillside, this single-storey lodge offers a tranquil escape - ideal as a romantic getaway, a nurturing family holiday or for reconnecting with those you love. Nuthatch Retreat’s calming interiors and sumptuous finishes create a space that feels both homely and indulgent.

Switch off, slow down, and share precious time together in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

Your private, light-filled retreat features two bedrooms, a generous shower room, and an open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area. A spacious patio overlooks terraced gardens and breathtaking scenery. The tree canopy and expansive views hold you in the landscape, as the sliding door dissolves the boundary between inside and out. Spiral steps lead you down past wildflower borders and edible plants to a private sunny lawn and an outdoor deep-soak bathtub for two. Below, a wilder space awaits, with a fire pit for stargazing or outdoor cooking if the mood takes you.

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  • " A joy to find a place that feels so much like a home and a luxury retreat at the same time. We are leaving with our hearts full "

    Andre - Essex, UK

  • " Your thoughtfulness really shines through, it is the perfect place to bring a child and relax. Thank you for helping us make memories as a family. Until next time!"

    Parimal & family - London, UK

  • The whole weekend was bliss. I found myself wondering how long we'd have to stay to get squatters rights but the grandparents apparently wouldn't look after the kids forever. book it now.

    - Jess, Cheltenham, UK

  • "The hosts were warm, welcoming and had thought of every detail to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible"

    Jess - Stratford-upon-Avon, UK

The decor has a homely mid-century vibe, with pieces by Heals and G-plan set off by modernist inspired fabrics, rustic ceramics and Scandi kitchen details. The plants aren’t just outside either! We’ve indulged our passion for all things leafy so you can relax, shower and sleep amongst funky foliage.

The layout is wheelchair accessible from the ramped entranceway through to spacious wet room, open-plan living space and out to the patio area.

A wooden shelf against a salmon pink background with various ceramics sat on the shelf
An outdoor patio with a garden armchair on which throw cushions sit. A coffee pot, mug and magazine sit on a side table  next to it. Beyond the patio lushly planted gardens form a backdrop.
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A woman relaxes, head reclined, in an outdoor bath against a timber backdrop as the sun throws a dappled light over the scene. A bottle of bubbly and bath products sit on the shelves behind.

A kitchen ready for keen cooks yet also perfect for an easy meal after a day of exploring.

It features a Neff hide-and-slide oven, AEG induction hob, slimline dishwasher, sharp prep knives, and all the tools you’d miss from home. Coffee enthusiasts can enjoy a burr grinder, Aeropress, cafetière, and stovetop options.

There are essentials like olive oil, spices, Kontext coffee and teas, plus the freezer holds Plump Hill Farm extras (bacon, sausages and sometimes burgers and chops) available via an honesty bar.

Optional add-ons include a breakfast hamper with sourdough bread, Netherend butter, Chase Farm milk, Gloucestershire apple juice and local free-range eggs. Or a sweet treats selection of local honey, hot chocolate and bean-to-bar chocolate.

We can help arrange delivery of other delicious foods from trusted local producers such as cheese and charcuterie. Just ask!

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