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The latest addition to Glottenham Castle estate, De Glottyngham is resting in a glade below the site of the ancient castle, which now sleeps under the mound, though the moat is still visible. Getting closer to nature has never been so easy. The cabin has been from locally sourced timber, and the unvarnished pillars that punctuate the seams have been left untreated, bark still on – making you feel at home amongst the trees that encircle the place. Within the thicket , the space feels wonderfully cut off from the world, though you will likely spot other glampers about on the site, and perhaps hear a peep from sister cabin, Rosetti, 50 yards away. However, the merry sound of others will be a pleasant contrast to the rustling of the woodland, and call of the rare birds in the wetland area – snipe, lapwing and wading birds, as well as the turtle doves in the canopy. Catch the call as you amble from one side of the decking to the other, fetching glasses and plates as you make use of the cooking tripod on the firepit, and track the woodsmoke up to where the doves flutter.
There’s no shortage of things to do on the estate, from simply perusing the 160 acres of the farm, peeping between the trees on the 20 acres of woodland, seeking out the wetland or watching the woodland bees wobble drunkenly from spot to spot in the wildflower meadow. But if you’re short on child-like wonder, ask about the possibility of helping out on the farm, or learn some new bushcraft skills from owner, Robert, and practise your new fire lighting and foraging skills onsite (seasonal courses/experiences available). Contrast your immersion into nature with a trip back to civilisation, and enjoy a glass of wine at the Kino cinema nearby, and if a glass is too small, maybe a visit to one of the many vineyards in the locale. There’s almost too much to mention, and certainly too much to do in one trip – so we’ll see you next year too.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: 4 PM
Check out: 10 AM
Bring wellies or other outdoorsy shoes!
This is a working farm with livestock, dogs etc around
Location is 50 yards from a cabin
Car park is 100 yards from cabin, and a wheelbarrow can be provided to help with luggage
Lanterns are provided, please note track to cabin is not lit
Initial firewood, kindling and firelighters are provided, extra available to purchase
4G mobile signal depending on network
Sleeping arrangements
1 x double, 4 x singles
Extra space available
Space
for 1 baby
no charge.
- Please bring own travel cot/ equipment
Kids & Pets
Children are very welcome at Glottenham. We’re sorry, due to livestock/other dogs this place isn’t suitable for pets.
Cooking
BBQ/firepit - tools provided
Two-hob gas stove
Cool box with gel packs
Washing up bowl and water container
Camping washing up stand and kettle to boil hot water - drying up and dish cloths provided in linen bag and cleaning products provided
All cooking and eating equipment provided
Washing
Private compost toilet and sink with fresh drinking water - guests must only use their dedicated facilities throughout their stay
2 outdoor showers with Ecotemp boiler - hot, but open to the sky! They are a short walk away and shared with other spaces
Heating, lighting & bedding
1 double bed, 2 sturdy camp beds with sheepskins
Towels, duvets, bed linen and pillows provided (will be in a linen bag, another linen bag will be provided for used towels)
Wood burning stove for heating
Outdoor firepit
4 bright battery lanterns supplied, plus spare batteries if needed
The nearest station is Robertsbridge, approx. 1.2 miles away which is a half an hour walk
Local taxis can be arranged from the station and Emma will provide contact numbers on request. It is recommended to book in advance.
By car
NB: Sat nav will take you to the lane, but it gets complicated after that!
From London
Take the A21 from M25, heading south to Hastings. At HURST GREEN carry on through the village and down the hill. Cross the roundabout (don’t turn into Robertsbridge village) and continue approx 1 mile up the hill. Take first turning on right, signposted to Robertsbridge, then first left into Heathfield Gardens.
Follow the road through the houses and, before you go under the railway bridge, there is a lane to the left, signposted to Glottenham Nursing Home (we may well have a Glottenham Farm sign soon!) Carry on up the farm lane for a mile, and go up the hill at the end.
You will pass an oast house on your left, and the road splits into 3. Take the right hand fork and continue straight up and past the large farm barn. Continue along the farm track and parking/reception will be marked after approx 500 yards.
Once you have checked in you can park nearer to your space if you don't mind taking your car along the farm track.
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Food & Drink
At Glottenham
Hampers (breakfast, BBQ or Pizza) and farm-produced meat (lamb or beef) can be arranged on request, as well as local sausages, bacon, game, chicken, eggs if the chickens have been laying, veg from the garden, home made cakes, bread, deli items, milk, etc can all be arranged. Cider made in the local village, and wine from nearby organic vineyards. Please speak to the owners directly about local producer availability.
All firewood/gas is included, and locally produced charcoal (made by friends in the village) can be purchased.
The town of Battle has Simply Italian, coffee shops, takeaways, pubs and cafes. Further afield, there are many fine restaurants and fish straight from the boats down in Hastings old town or Rye.
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Activities
At Glottenham
There’s no shortage of things to do on the estate, from simply perusing the 160 acres of the farm, peeping between the trees on the 20 acres of woodland, seeking out the wetland or watching the woodland bees wobble drunkenly from spot to spot in the wildflower meadow. Contrast your immersion into nature with a trip back to civilisation, and enjoy a glass of wine at the Kino cinema nearby, and if a glass is too small, maybe a visit to one of the many vineyards in the locale. There’s almost too much to mention, and certainly too much to do in one trip – so we’ll see you next year too.
Massage therapist on hand who can be booked with the host.
Look out for the annual Jack-in-the-Green in Hastings on the first weekend in May - a weekend of welcoming the summer, with folk music, dancing and of course the pagan symbol of Jack-in-the-Green himself touring the town.
Hastings Pirate Day in July is great fun and hugely popular - head down with your best eyepatch and cutlass!
By arrangement, Emma and /or Rob can fix you up with the following seasonal courses (please contact in advance to find out what's available during your stay):
Woodland craft / survival skills.
Herbal medicine walks and talks
Wild foraging and cooking
Seasonal cooking
Massage and other therapies
Painting/art courses
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Meet your hosts
About Glottenham
Glottenham is set in the High Weald area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a mixed farm, with around 20 acres of woodland, plus arable and grazing for sheep.
The farm lies on a hill between two valleys, with streams on each side. The local ironwork research group has identified the site of an ancient bloomery site in Glottenham stream, probably dating from Roman times, and the woodland was probably planted by the Romans as it is predominantly hornbeam, which makes the best charcoal for this purpose. It is a very historical landscape, with ancient sunken roads dating from pre-medieval times, and archaeological finds from prehistory. At the highest point is the site of Glottenham Castle, a scheduled monument. The medieval castle itself was removed in the 16th century, but most of the camps lie within the archaeological area surrounding the castle, where the medieval boundary ditches and banks are still in evidence, as well as platforms which were again used for charcoal making or ironworking. Rob and Emma created a wetland area below the glampings site, restoring another ancient feature of the farm – huge dams border the upper wetland field, which date back at least 600 years, and created lakes for game and fish for previous occupants.
By the 19th century Glottenham was famous for its hop growing, and at this time it was owned by the family of Barbara Leigh Smith Boudichon, a leading light in the women’s rights movement, artist and educationalist and cousin of Florence Nightingale. This bohemian family had connections with the pre-raphaelies, and Christina Rossetti stayed at Glottenham and wrote poetically of her stay, “the greenness and flowers to refresh our London eyes, and a small population of beasts and birds around us.”
Initially the farm continued the tradition of growing hops, and even used the oast house for drying. Sadly the demise of the hop industry left Glottenham, like many other farms, in decline, and this coincided with the retirement of Robert’s parents. Emma and Rob were offered the chance to take over the management, and after thinking about which direction to take, felt that they wanted to become involved in the HLS scheme, and to run educational courses and forest school. They obviously love the farm and appreciate its environment, and feel that it would be a great place for people to be able to get away from the bustle and stresses of everyday life.
The farm is an established environmental landscape, developed from many years in Countryside Stewardships From early autumn through to late spring, an educational access program which offers free outdoor learning to local groups and schools, as well as several different Care Farming projects, which offer therapeutic farming and countryside opportunities for vulnerable children and adults. There's a large family veg plot, and (remove) a pheasant shoot is run during the winter (so you may meet the young ones) with all pheasant going to local restaurants or being sold privately. The gamekeeper also supplies other game, such as duck and venison.
Old maps show the historical boundaries of the farm have remained the same to the present day, meaning it retains an unusual, unspoilt natural beauty.
Your hosts
Robert previously ran the hop production at the farm, but retrained in IT as a temporary measure when that industry collapsed. He is particularly interested in increasing the wildlife biodiversity on the farm, and manages the woodland side of the stewardship schemes as well as producing all firewood for the site. In addition he has been training in many bushcraft and woodland skills to enable him to pass these on during our educational visits.
Emma is a qualified medical herbalist, and forest school leader and also designs and manufactures children’s clothes, cloth nappies and hand dyed yarns. She is responsible for running the educational access, Forest school, the care farming and the campsite, as well as farm administration. She has undertaken farm and care leader qualifications, and is working towards achieving forest school and outdoor education leader certification too.(remove) The farm supports ongoing food and activity programmes
They have two older children who can often be found helping out, especially in the summer. Watching how they can kept themselves happy for hours in the woods as young children was one of the driving forces behind their decision to give more children the freedom to roam, discover, and learn within the countryside.
Wildlife & the environment
The farm is within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and has been in Defra Higher Stewardship schemes for many years. The wetland area is home to at risk species of wading birds, such as snipe and lapwing, and will hopefully soon be attracting grey partridge and tree sparrows. There are also turtle doves and woodland bees. The woods are ancient, semi-natural woodland, mainly hornbeam, as well as newer plantation woods of mixed deciduous species. All the woodland is under a forestry commission woodland management plan. The High Weald Woodland archaeology unit has identified many interesting features within the landscape, and a British Museum archaeologist worked with Glottenham to discover more about its heritage, to uncover many finds, and to help create some educational tools and facilities.
The latest addition to Glottenham Castle estate, De Glottyngham is resting in a glade below the site of the ancient castle, which now sleeps under the mound, though the moat is still visible. Getting closer to nature has never been so easy. The cabin has been from locally sourced timber, and the unvarnished pillars that punctuate the seams have been left untreated, bark still on – making you feel at home amongst the trees that encircle the place. Within the thicket , the space feels wonderfully cut off from the world, though you will likely spot other glampers about on the site, and perhaps hear a peep from sister cabin, Rosetti, 50 yards away. However, the merry sound of others will be a pleasant contrast to the rustling of the woodland, and call of the rare birds in the wetland area – snipe, lapwing and wading birds, as well as the turtle doves in the canopy. Catch the call as you amble from one side of the decking to the other, fetching glasses and plates as you make use of the cooking tripod on the firepit, and track the woodsmoke up to where the doves flutter.
There’s no shortage of things to do on the estate, from simply perusing the 160 acres of the farm, peeping between the trees on the 20 acres of woodland, seeking out the wetland or watching the woodland bees wobble drunkenly from spot to spot in the wildflower meadow. But if you’re short on child-like wonder, ask about the possibility of helping out on the farm, or learn some new bushcraft skills from owner, Robert, and practise your new fire lighting and foraging skills onsite (seasonal courses/experiences available). Contrast your immersion into nature with a trip back to civilisation, and enjoy a glass of wine at the Kino cinema nearby, and if a glass is too small, maybe a visit to one of the many vineyards in the locale. There’s almost too much to mention, and certainly too much to do in one trip – so we’ll see you next year too.
The nearest station is Robertsbridge, approx. 1.2 miles away which is a half an hour walk
Local taxis can be arranged from the station and Emma will provide contact numbers on request. It is recommended to book in advance.
By car
NB: Sat nav will take you to the lane, but it gets complicated after that!
From London
Take the A21 from M25, heading south to Hastings. At HURST GREEN carry on through the village and down the hill. Cross the roundabout (don’t turn into Robertsbridge village) and continue approx 1 mile up the hill. Take first turning on right, signposted to Robertsbridge, then first left into Heathfield Gardens.
Follow the road through the houses and, before you go under the railway bridge, there is a lane to the left, signposted to Glottenham Nursing Home (we may well have a Glottenham Farm sign soon!) Carry on up the farm lane for a mile, and go up the hill at the end.
You will pass an oast house on your left, and the road splits into 3. Take the right hand fork and continue straight up and past the large farm barn. Continue along the farm track and parking/reception will be marked after approx 500 yards.
Once you have checked in you can park nearer to your space if you don't mind taking your car along the farm track.
Hampers (breakfast, BBQ or Pizza) and farm-produced meat (lamb or beef) can be arranged on request, as well as local sausages, bacon, game, chicken, eggs if the chickens have been laying, veg from the garden, home made cakes, bread, deli items, milk, etc can all be arranged. Cider made in the local village, and wine from nearby organic vineyards. Please speak to the owners directly about local producer availability.
All firewood/gas is included, and locally produced charcoal (made by friends in the village) can be purchased.
The town of Battle has Simply Italian, coffee shops, takeaways, pubs and cafes. Further afield, there are many fine restaurants and fish straight from the boats down in Hastings old town or Rye.
There’s no shortage of things to do on the estate, from simply perusing the 160 acres of the farm, peeping between the trees on the 20 acres of woodland, seeking out the wetland or watching the woodland bees wobble drunkenly from spot to spot in the wildflower meadow. Contrast your immersion into nature with a trip back to civilisation, and enjoy a glass of wine at the Kino cinema nearby, and if a glass is too small, maybe a visit to one of the many vineyards in the locale. There’s almost too much to mention, and certainly too much to do in one trip – so we’ll see you next year too.
Massage therapist on hand who can be booked with the host.
Look out for the annual Jack-in-the-Green in Hastings on the first weekend in May - a weekend of welcoming the summer, with folk music, dancing and of course the pagan symbol of Jack-in-the-Green himself touring the town.
Hastings Pirate Day in July is great fun and hugely popular - head down with your best eyepatch and cutlass!
By arrangement, Emma and /or Rob can fix you up with the following seasonal courses (please contact in advance to find out what's available during your stay):
Glottenham is set in the High Weald area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a mixed farm, with around 20 acres of woodland, plus arable and grazing for sheep.
The farm lies on a hill between two valleys, with streams on each side. The local ironwork research group has identified the site of an ancient bloomery site in Glottenham stream, probably dating from Roman times, and the woodland was probably planted by the Romans as it is predominantly hornbeam, which makes the best charcoal for this purpose. It is a very historical landscape, with ancient sunken roads dating from pre-medieval times, and archaeological finds from prehistory. At the highest point is the site of Glottenham Castle, a scheduled monument. The medieval castle itself was removed in the 16th century, but most of the camps lie within the archaeological area surrounding the castle, where the medieval boundary ditches and banks are still in evidence, as well as platforms which were again used for charcoal making or ironworking. Rob and Emma created a wetland area below the glampings site, restoring another ancient feature of the farm – huge dams border the upper wetland field, which date back at least 600 years, and created lakes for game and fish for previous occupants.
By the 19th century Glottenham was famous for its hop growing, and at this time it was owned by the family of Barbara Leigh Smith Boudichon, a leading light in the women’s rights movement, artist and educationalist and cousin of Florence Nightingale. This bohemian family had connections with the pre-raphaelies, and Christina Rossetti stayed at Glottenham and wrote poetically of her stay, “the greenness and flowers to refresh our London eyes, and a small population of beasts and birds around us.”
Initially the farm continued the tradition of growing hops, and even used the oast house for drying. Sadly the demise of the hop industry left Glottenham, like many other farms, in decline, and this coincided with the retirement of Robert’s parents. Emma and Rob were offered the chance to take over the management, and after thinking about which direction to take, felt that they wanted to become involved in the HLS scheme, and to run educational courses and forest school. They obviously love the farm and appreciate its environment, and feel that it would be a great place for people to be able to get away from the bustle and stresses of everyday life.
The farm is an established environmental landscape, developed from many years in Countryside Stewardships From early autumn through to late spring, an educational access program which offers free outdoor learning to local groups and schools, as well as several different Care Farming projects, which offer therapeutic farming and countryside opportunities for vulnerable children and adults. There's a large family veg plot, and (remove) a pheasant shoot is run during the winter (so you may meet the young ones) with all pheasant going to local restaurants or being sold privately. The gamekeeper also supplies other game, such as duck and venison.
Old maps show the historical boundaries of the farm have remained the same to the present day, meaning it retains an unusual, unspoilt natural beauty.
Your hosts
Robert previously ran the hop production at the farm, but retrained in IT as a temporary measure when that industry collapsed. He is particularly interested in increasing the wildlife biodiversity on the farm, and manages the woodland side of the stewardship schemes as well as producing all firewood for the site. In addition he has been training in many bushcraft and woodland skills to enable him to pass these on during our educational visits.
Emma is a qualified medical herbalist, and forest school leader and also designs and manufactures children’s clothes, cloth nappies and hand dyed yarns. She is responsible for running the educational access, Forest school, the care farming and the campsite, as well as farm administration. She has undertaken farm and care leader qualifications, and is working towards achieving forest school and outdoor education leader certification too.(remove) The farm supports ongoing food and activity programmes
They have two older children who can often be found helping out, especially in the summer. Watching how they can kept themselves happy for hours in the woods as young children was one of the driving forces behind their decision to give more children the freedom to roam, discover, and learn within the countryside.
Wildlife & the environment
The farm is within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and has been in Defra Higher Stewardship schemes for many years. The wetland area is home to at risk species of wading birds, such as snipe and lapwing, and will hopefully soon be attracting grey partridge and tree sparrows. There are also turtle doves and woodland bees. The woods are ancient, semi-natural woodland, mainly hornbeam, as well as newer plantation woods of mixed deciduous species. All the woodland is under a forestry commission woodland management plan. The High Weald Woodland archaeology unit has identified many interesting features within the landscape, and a British Museum archaeologist worked with Glottenham to discover more about its heritage, to uncover many finds, and to help create some educational tools and facilities.
Magical stay in the bluebell filled woods! Children had a brilliant time exploring and the cabin is totally off-grid so it was an opportunity to really switch off. Very comfy beds!
03/05/2024
Rachel
Absolutely amazing. We had so much fun! Our little cabin was quiet and peaceful and the kids loved playing in the forest. We visited farms and the beach, built dens and played hide and seek in the forest, and just generally had a wonderful experience.
21/08/2023
Jenna
We had three nights in this lovely woodland just north of Hastings. With children (8 and 11) this was probably just the right amount of time in this setting for us. We enjoyed time at the site itself; relaxing round the campfire, playing games in the covered area next to the dome (extremely useful when it rained) and exploring the woodland. We made a few dens, played in the stream, the kids had a mud fight and we saw numerous birds and bugs. Our eldest saw what he thought was a stag run past one morning! I heard it gliding through the forest but missed a visual unfortunately. We also travelled to the coast for a few day trips to Hastings, Seven Sisters, Dungeness and Camber sands and swims and had a lovely meal out in Robertsbridge as well as a bbq back at the site. A highlight off site was the wonderful railway which we travelled on from Dungeness to New Romney where we had a piece of cake, explored the museum and then returned to Dungeness. A great way to see the coast and this unique environment.
20/08/2021
Rebecca
We had the most magical stay. De Glottyngham is tucked away in the woods with lots of areas for the children to go and have adventures with each other. The field was fab for sitting in to enjoy the last of the days sunshine and for playing catch in the long grass.
04/06/2021
Samantha
Had a lovely weekend at de Glottyngham with our adult children.
07/05/2021
David
Had a great time, despite the night time weather hitting freezing, we really enjoyed our time. For future bookers the geodome isn’t insulated for freezing/cold weather but would be perfect all other times.
The instructions to get to the site were perfect. The daughter loved the wheel barrow to bring your belongings down to the accommodation down the path through the woods. Instructions were clear on how to use things. No power so bring power packs for charging phones.
12/04/2021
Ivy
Forest hideaway fun with access to loads of amazing local historic sites. We had every kind d if weather thrown at us and our accommodation suited it all! From sun dappled shade to torrential rain protection. So much family fun with wood whittling, deer spotting, den building and camp fires. Perfect!
17/08/2020
Victoria
Amazing! A thoroughly beautiful site and accommodation. Very thoughtfully kitted out regarding interior of the dome & the utensils etc in the outdoor kitchen.
Hosts were fabulous too and changing gas bottles, fixing toilets etc. Arrival hampers etc
02/08/2019
Kath
We – mum, dad, 4-year-old and 1-year-old – stayed at the Geodome for a long summer weekend. The kids had an amazing time, running round the woods with sticks, making mud cakes, playing in the field, BBQs, watching the birds and spotting a deer in the field one evening.
05/07/2019
Claudia
This seemed like a lovely get away for my husbands 40th.
28/06/2019
Claire
A wonderful experience. It’s a magical location and the owners have put a lot of effort into thoughtful touches. We particularly enjoyed the comfy beds, the soft sheepskins on the floor, the open air heated shower, and the cacophony of birdsong... The bushcraft session was a wonderful treat. The whole experience is so clearly a labour of love for Emma and her team (Suzy, Phoebe). Much appreciated.
24/05/2019
Alice
We had a fantastic stay here with our 2 year old son. It was even better than we were expecting in every way. We had some last minute issues with transport to the site and arrived late and the owners were extremely accommodating and helpful. Cannot fault any aspect of our stay here. Would definitely recommend!
26/04/2019
Andrew
We had a great Easter weekend! The weather, location, Geodome and campsite itself were so fabulous and a great break away from London with our busy two year old. We went on some beautiful walks - via the map of walks that was supplied in the communal yurt. It’s also a relatively easy walk from the station down a few quiet lanes - just don’t carry to much because of the rolling hills, if you can’t Bring yourself to cook on the gorgeous outdoor fire/grill The George does great food too!
19/04/2019
N
It's terrific! Splendid! Lovely! Idyllic! Couldn't have enjoyed it more.
08/04/2019
Leon
Excellent stay, lovely place and even better than than we imagine.
09/07/2018
Dale
We had a lovely stay in the geodome. It was fantastic to have the option to cook both on gas and over an open fire. The outdoor hot showers were particularly wonderful.
04/06/2018
Louise
Fantastic setting in an ancient wood with loads of wildlife to see and hear.
28/05/2018
Jo
We really enjoyed our stay, it was very tranquil and the showers were amazing!
14/08/2017
Anne
Four of us wanted a real break from London, and this was the perfect place - we could even walk from the station ( a little suburban maze-work then a gentle stroll along a quiet road through fields then finally a gradual climb through trees which really set the mood). The geodome is beautfully and simply appointed and the location very private and peaceful: we slept so deeply! All of us would love to come back...
23/09/2016
Pippa
Fantastic - two adults 2 kids ages 3 and 5 we all loved it. We did 3 nights which was perfect and lots to do in the surrounding area. The Geo dome was great size for just sleeping and the outdoor space kitchen and seating was larger then we expected.
12/08/2016
joe
We absolutely loved staying at Glottenham Castle. We were staying in one of the geodomes on site - it was really lovely and comfortable and clean. The deck area and covered kitchen were really functional - and we enjoyed many meals outside despite the rainy weather! The woodland setting is stunning. Felt like we really got away from it all. We were traveling with our 2 year old - would thoroughly recommend to anyone with a family. Thank you Emma and co!
01/08/2016
Misty
Lovely setting, delightful bluebell wood. Geodome was comfortable with everything you could require close at hand. Perfect for a girlie weekend.
06/05/2016
Helen
It was amazing , beautiful setting no one else to close, children went back to nature - in fact we all did.
21/08/2015
jakki
We had an absolutely lovely time! The setting is spectacularly beautiful and the setup of the camp could not have been better. Comfortable and cosy and convenient in every way! The tent was spacious, warm and well-appointed, the kitchen hut and dining table made camp cooking a breeze, and we loved the fire pit for grilling the contents of our delicious hamper. I particularly enjoyed the showers - lashings of hot water with a beautiful view
of the sky and trees. Bliss! ``
14/08/2015
Julie
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19/06/2015
L
Glottyngham Castle welcomed our group of 9 for a hen weekend. We took over the whole site including de Glottyngham. We have a lovely stay despite the weather.
29/05/2015
Victoria
"It was awesome. The children ran around and picked blackberries, met kids from other tents and so on. Carting water and outdoor showering was all part of the experience, which we loved. The outdoor kitchen was fun and tent very comfy. Managed to have several camp fires with marshmallows. Loved it."
11/08/2014
Leesa
""Lovely - very friendly and accommodating - Emma was especially helpful. Would highly recommend if you like the peace and nature of the great outdoors.!!""
04/04/2014
Steve
We enjoyed our stay. It was relaxed, peaceful and the accommodation was to a high standard.
22/07/2013
Karen
"The geodome was amazing and it was bliss being in the woods. Also, the weekend we stayed the 'Woodland Way' was on so we also had the opportunity to help make charcoal, do wood working and much more. There was no worst thing, we enjoyed every minute."
12/07/2013
Carol
Reviews
Magical stay in the bluebell filled woods! Children had a brilliant time exploring and the cabin is totally off-grid so it was an opportunity to really switch off. Very comfy beds!
03/05/2024
Rachel
Absolutely amazing. We had so much fun! Our little cabin was quiet and peaceful and the kids loved playing in the forest. We visited farms and the beach, built dens and played hide and seek in the forest, and just generally had a wonderful experience.
21/08/2023
Jenna
We had three nights in this lovely woodland just north of Hastings. With children (8 and 11) this was probably just the right amount of time in this setting for us. We enjoyed time at the site itself; relaxing round the campfire, playing games in the covered area next to the dome (extremely useful when it rained) and exploring the woodland. We made a few dens, played in the stream, the kids had a mud fight and we saw numerous birds and bugs. Our eldest saw what he thought was a stag run past one morning! I heard it gliding through the forest but missed a visual unfortunately. We also travelled to the coast for a few day trips to Hastings, Seven Sisters, Dungeness and Camber sands and swims and had a lovely meal out in Robertsbridge as well as a bbq back at the site. A highlight off site was the wonderful railway which we travelled on from Dungeness to New Romney where we had a piece of cake, explored the museum and then returned to Dungeness. A great way to see the coast and this unique environment.
20/08/2021
Rebecca
We had the most magical stay. De Glottyngham is tucked away in the woods with lots of areas for the children to go and have adventures with each other. The field was fab for sitting in to enjoy the last of the days sunshine and for playing catch in the long grass.
04/06/2021
Samantha
Had a lovely weekend at de Glottyngham with our adult children.
07/05/2021
David
Had a great time, despite the night time weather hitting freezing, we really enjoyed our time. For future bookers the geodome isn’t insulated for freezing/cold weather but would be perfect all other times.
The instructions to get to the site were perfect. The daughter loved the wheel barrow to bring your belongings down to the accommodation down the path through the woods. Instructions were clear on how to use things. No power so bring power packs for charging phones.
12/04/2021
Ivy
Forest hideaway fun with access to loads of amazing local historic sites. We had every kind d if weather thrown at us and our accommodation suited it all! From sun dappled shade to torrential rain protection. So much family fun with wood whittling, deer spotting, den building and camp fires. Perfect!
17/08/2020
Victoria
Amazing! A thoroughly beautiful site and accommodation. Very thoughtfully kitted out regarding interior of the dome & the utensils etc in the outdoor kitchen.
Hosts were fabulous too and changing gas bottles, fixing toilets etc. Arrival hampers etc
02/08/2019
Kath
We – mum, dad, 4-year-old and 1-year-old – stayed at the Geodome for a long summer weekend. The kids had an amazing time, running round the woods with sticks, making mud cakes, playing in the field, BBQs, watching the birds and spotting a deer in the field one evening.
05/07/2019
Claudia
This seemed like a lovely get away for my husbands 40th.
28/06/2019
Claire
A wonderful experience. It’s a magical location and the owners have put a lot of effort into thoughtful touches. We particularly enjoyed the comfy beds, the soft sheepskins on the floor, the open air heated shower, and the cacophony of birdsong... The bushcraft session was a wonderful treat. The whole experience is so clearly a labour of love for Emma and her team (Suzy, Phoebe). Much appreciated.
24/05/2019
Alice
We had a fantastic stay here with our 2 year old son. It was even better than we were expecting in every way. We had some last minute issues with transport to the site and arrived late and the owners were extremely accommodating and helpful. Cannot fault any aspect of our stay here. Would definitely recommend!
26/04/2019
Andrew
We had a great Easter weekend! The weather, location, Geodome and campsite itself were so fabulous and a great break away from London with our busy two year old. We went on some beautiful walks - via the map of walks that was supplied in the communal yurt. It’s also a relatively easy walk from the station down a few quiet lanes - just don’t carry to much because of the rolling hills, if you can’t Bring yourself to cook on the gorgeous outdoor fire/grill The George does great food too!
19/04/2019
N
It's terrific! Splendid! Lovely! Idyllic! Couldn't have enjoyed it more.
08/04/2019
Leon
Excellent stay, lovely place and even better than than we imagine.
09/07/2018
Dale
We had a lovely stay in the geodome. It was fantastic to have the option to cook both on gas and over an open fire. The outdoor hot showers were particularly wonderful.
04/06/2018
Louise
Fantastic setting in an ancient wood with loads of wildlife to see and hear.
28/05/2018
Jo
We really enjoyed our stay, it was very tranquil and the showers were amazing!
14/08/2017
Anne
Four of us wanted a real break from London, and this was the perfect place - we could even walk from the station ( a little suburban maze-work then a gentle stroll along a quiet road through fields then finally a gradual climb through trees which really set the mood). The geodome is beautfully and simply appointed and the location very private and peaceful: we slept so deeply! All of us would love to come back...
23/09/2016
Pippa
Fantastic - two adults 2 kids ages 3 and 5 we all loved it. We did 3 nights which was perfect and lots to do in the surrounding area. The Geo dome was great size for just sleeping and the outdoor space kitchen and seating was larger then we expected.
12/08/2016
joe
We absolutely loved staying at Glottenham Castle. We were staying in one of the geodomes on site - it was really lovely and comfortable and clean. The deck area and covered kitchen were really functional - and we enjoyed many meals outside despite the rainy weather! The woodland setting is stunning. Felt like we really got away from it all. We were traveling with our 2 year old - would thoroughly recommend to anyone with a family. Thank you Emma and co!
01/08/2016
Misty
Lovely setting, delightful bluebell wood. Geodome was comfortable with everything you could require close at hand. Perfect for a girlie weekend.
06/05/2016
Helen
It was amazing , beautiful setting no one else to close, children went back to nature - in fact we all did.
21/08/2015
jakki
We had an absolutely lovely time! The setting is spectacularly beautiful and the setup of the camp could not have been better. Comfortable and cosy and convenient in every way! The tent was spacious, warm and well-appointed, the kitchen hut and dining table made camp cooking a breeze, and we loved the fire pit for grilling the contents of our delicious hamper. I particularly enjoyed the showers - lashings of hot water with a beautiful view
of the sky and trees. Bliss! ``
14/08/2015
Julie
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19/06/2015
L
Glottyngham Castle welcomed our group of 9 for a hen weekend. We took over the whole site including de Glottyngham. We have a lovely stay despite the weather.
29/05/2015
Victoria
"It was awesome. The children ran around and picked blackberries, met kids from other tents and so on. Carting water and outdoor showering was all part of the experience, which we loved. The outdoor kitchen was fun and tent very comfy. Managed to have several camp fires with marshmallows. Loved it."
11/08/2014
Leesa
""Lovely - very friendly and accommodating - Emma was especially helpful. Would highly recommend if you like the peace and nature of the great outdoors.!!""
04/04/2014
Steve
We enjoyed our stay. It was relaxed, peaceful and the accommodation was to a high standard.
22/07/2013
Karen
"The geodome was amazing and it was bliss being in the woods. Also, the weekend we stayed the 'Woodland Way' was on so we also had the opportunity to help make charcoal, do wood working and much more. There was no worst thing, we enjoyed every minute."
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Our ‘from price’ is based on a four night stay in low season and designed to help you to compare different prices across our collection. Some of our Owners vary their nightly rates and check in days throughout the year, so it may differ from the rate quoted below the calendar. It is quite common (although by no means universal) for places to charge a little more in peak season or for shorter stays, to cover changeover costs. Consider booking longer stays during the cooler months if you’re looking for the lowest nightly rates.
Agency Terms & Conditions
Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
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Magical stay in the bluebell filled woods! Children had a brilliant time exploring and the cabin is totally off-grid so it was an opportunity to really switch off. Very comfy beds!
03/05/2024