Twitten Dell - A rustic retreat space designed with group getaways in mind, suitable for approx. 18 guests across a diverse range of charming accommodation and spaces.
Goldcrest Glade - Nestled within a tranquil setting, Goldcrest Glade offers the perfect escape for groups and events, comfortably sleeping approximately 20 to 34 guests.
Batsford Hollow - Comprising our three main event and accommodation spaces, Batsford Hollow includes all the facilities of Goldcrest Glade, Twitten Dell and Batsford Pool.
Event Spaces + Accommodation
Furnace Brook offers a unique combination of rustic but tranquil accommodation, versatile hire spaces, and immersive natural experiences where the stresses of daily life simply melt away.
Reconnect with each other in the variety of open and covered spaces around the site; managed for increased biodiversity and nature restoration. The clean air and constant bird song invite deep relaxation and rejuvenation, making it the ideal location for your next rustic retreat.
A Rustic Retreat
We're proudly rustic and embrace the raw beauty of true wilderness camping. Most of our site features basic eco-friendly compost facilities and untamed natural landscaping that we intentionally leave ungroomed and wild, changing with the seasons.
The exception is The Barn and The Lodge, which offer modern amenities and better-maintained surroundings.
This isn't a glamping resort or manicured campground - if you need five-star amenities and polished grounds, this isn’t for you. But if you're after an authentic retreat where you can disconnect from modern conveniences – away from busy main roads – and appreciate nature in its unvarnished form, this is your kind of place. Perfect for genuine adventurers who value simplicity and the real outdoor experience over luxury.
Find out more about the individual event spaces and their facilities below.
Our Spaces
The Barn serves as our central community hub with projection facilities, staging area, bar, and flexible seating and comes with garden seating and distinctive willow dome. Further up the lake you’ll find the Pole Barn, an outdoor (covered) facility where you can host arts events, education programmes, training sessions, or engage in mindful activities such as creative writing, painting or photography; all whilst maximising your connection with nature.
All accommodation benefits from sustainable off grid facilities including field kitchens, compost toilets, and showers.
Immerse your group in an atmosphere designed for growth, healing, and connection – book your transformative retreat space with us today and let nature guide your journey
The Barn - Our community heart, available for arts events, education programmes, training sessions, and community gatherings. This versatile space offers projection capabilities, staging area, bar and flexible seating, plus outdoor seating and willow dome.
The Lodge - Designed and built as green as its surroundings, the lodge sleeps two, and is equipped with enough modernity to keep you comfortable while taking nothing away from your immersion in nature.
The Pole Barn - A key feature for outdoor events and festivals, this covered social space has an open cooking fire, wood fired pizza oven, outdoor kitchen, running water and is surrounded by shelters and wild camping spaces, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature.
Lakeside Wild Camps - A choice of three lakeside grass and gravel camping plots, each large enough for a 2-person tent, with portable BBQ or firepit facilities.
The Shepherd’s Hut at Goldcrest - A self-contained lakeside cabin, ideal for a couple, with its own simple kitchen and a private decking area with swing seat for serene morning experiences.
Huts, shelters + campervans - A selection of simple shelters and cabins, situated around the site for maximum peace and quiet. For those with campervans, three power hook-ups are also available.