Stay With Us
Fancy life on a sanctuary, surrounded by animals everywhere you turn? Then come and stay in the Retreat’s on-site Lodge! Read below for more.
Dog friendlyPrivate BBQSurrounded by animalsSleeps 4From £150/night
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Yes, of course. Please be aware that your dog must be well behaved around other animals and must stay on a lead around The Retreat.
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You do not have to, but you are welcome to! Please chat with us before you arrive if you are expecting or wanting to volunteer. Otherwise it may be difficult to arrange tasks for you on the day.
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Please fill out the form on this page.
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Yes, but we have a strict policy of no non-vegan food on the sanctuary. Do not bring meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or any other animal products.
The Lodge
A quiet escape, surrounded by nature and rescued animals.
Tucked away within The Retreat Animal Sanctuary, our wooden lodge offers a rare kind of stay — peaceful, simple, and deeply grounding. No crowds, no rush, no distractions. Just open space, fresh air, and the rhythm of sanctuary life.
Wake to birdsong, watch the animals from your window, and slow down in a way most places don’t allow.
Please note: no non-vegan foodstuffs are allowed on site.A Different Kind of Getaway
This isn’t a hotel. It’s not polished or over-produced.
It’s real.
You’re staying within a working animal sanctuary — a place built on care, compassion, and second chances. That means your stay is not just restful, it’s meaningful.
If you want, you can get involved. If not, you can simply exist here, undisturbed.
Both are equally welcome.
Designed to feel warm, cosy, and uncomplicated.
Sleeps up to 4 guests
Double bed, bunk beds & sofa bed
Fully equipped kitchen (hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge)
Shower & private outdoor flushing toilet
Fresh bedding provided
Tea, coffee & sugar included
Books & board games
Private outdoor seating area with BBQ
No TV. No Wi-Fi.
Just space to breathe.
What You’ll Experience
Animals nearby as part of daily sanctuary life
Quiet mornings and slower days
Open skies, fresh air, and natural surroundings
A genuine break from screens and noise
You may arrive for a night away, but you’ll leave feeling different.
Practical Details
Check-in: 2pm
Check-out: 10am
One private lodge per booking
One parking space included
Electric charging available (£10/day)
Dogs welcome
No breakfast included
Sanctuary, café & shops open Thursday–Sunday (12–4pm)
24h vending machine available for snacks & drinks
Pricing
Wednesday: £150
Thursday–Friday: £165 per night
Saturday–Sunday: £185 per night
Longer stays available on request.
Seasonal Availability
Closed December to March.
Book Your Stay
Trade noise for birdsong. Screens for open space.
And ordinary for something you’ll actually remember.
Stay within the sanctuary, surrounded by rescued animals, and be part of something quietly special.
The Lodge FAQs
Life On The Sanctuary
Feeding Time
Often as a guest on The Retreat you may have opportunities to get involved in feeding time, particularly with the pigs at 10am every morning!
Cuddle Time
Many — though not all — of our animals are happy to cuddle. Always introduce yourself gently to the animals you meet and let them sniff you first. Don’t force yourself at any of our animals, and ask volunteers or staff if you are unsure.
On-Site Shopping
We have a charity shop, a grocery store, a restaurant-cafe, and a pop-up shop — plus a coffee & cake trailer in the car park. Everything you need, all in one place!
100% Vegan
Everything around The Lodge is vegan. The sanctuary itself has a vegan ethos, our on-site restaurant has a fully plant-based menu, and our grocery store Jennings Plantry sources only vegan goods.
Book The Lodge
Explore The Lodge here, and fill out the form below to enquire about availability and booking.
Please note that your ‘preferred check-in date’ and ‘preferred check-out date’ might have to change if we cannot accommodate you at that time due to other visitors or events at The Retreat that may impact your stay.