The Hidden Tubhouse: A Ritual of Wild Wellness
Step away from the hum of plastic jets and the smell of chlorine. At The Orchard Retreat, we believe relaxation should be as pure as the Devon air.
Nestled privately within a secluded wooded area, our Hidden Tubhouse offers an escape that a standard hot tub simply cannot match. Featuring twin vintage cast iron baths and a shower, this is “Slow Travel” at its most restorative.
Why the Tubhouse is the ultimate Devon detox:
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Chemical-Free: Sink into fresh, hot water drawn just for you. No harsh chemicals – just pure water. Perhaps infuse with some natural oils or bath salts to enhance your experience.
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Mindful Moment: While hot tubs can be noisy, the Tubhouse is silent. Listen to the rustle of the Mid-Devon hedgerows and the call of the owls as you soak under a canopy of unpolluted starlight.
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Luxury: There is a tactile, grounding quality to cast iron that retains heat deeply, soothing tired muscles after a day walking locally around Crediton, hiking on the moors or even after a day at the beach. Perfect!
Please note: the tubhouse is available throughout the summer season. However, if you are staying in a cottage during winter months – please do ask if you would like to use it.
Wood-Fired Oven
Why not hire our lovely hand built cob pizza oven during your stay. To hire the pizza oven costs just £10 and includes enough wood to keep it going, pizza paddles, all other equipment and detailed instructions on how to use it. Please book a slot on arrival or when confirming your booking. You can always hire the oven to cook other delicious delights…get your imagination flowing!
Let The Children Run Free
Enjoy our treehouse with chalk boards inside, slide, swings & climbing wall.
Play hide and seek in the woods or Pooh Sticks in the stream and go on a nature walk across our land. With 15 acres of beautiful countryside there is plenty to explore on site and we hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do.
Badminton & Table Tennis
Enjoy a game of badminton or table tennis on the lawn by the Facilities Lodge. Available to all guests on a first come first serve, excuse the pun, basis.
The Gallery
The Gallery is a communal space for all guests to mingle, with Wi-Fi, with a pool table, indoor and outdoor games, books & plenty of seating.
You will also find the laundry room – washing is charged at £3 per wash and dry, which includes eco washing liquid.
Relax
Hang Out Under The Stars: Light the fire pit, toast marshmallows, meet new friends or gather with old.
Meadowtate: Take a picnic to our idyllic wild meadow and relax, unwind and rejuvenate in our beautiful unspoiled surroundings. There is a picnic basket you can borrow from The Gallery, so please help yourself, just don’t forget to return it afterwards!
Snooze In The Hammock: Slung between two of our apple trees, perfect for reading or snoozing and big enough for two.
Yoga – lovely extra!
Fancy doing some yoga during your stay? Then why not set aside some time and we can book a local yoga instructor to come to you at The Orchard Retreat.
It doesn’t matter if you have never done yoga before and would love to try it, or if you are an experienced yogi and would enjoy a session with a different teacher.
Sounds perfect doesn’t it – please enquire for more information.
