High-end lodges & nature-based experiences on a stunning estate, less than an hour from London (each sleeps 2)
Space & setting.
*Brand new*
Five back-to-nature hideaways on a breathtaking estate, this place is a paragon of off-grid, easy luxury. After a day spent roaming the stunning valleys and ancient trails beyond your front deck, shake off your boots, pour a glass of something cold and sink into a steaming outdoor bath — or play backgammon and trace constellations in the vast, star-drenched sky. Inside each lodge, natural textures, luminous spaces, and design-led interiors create a calming and eco-friendly cocoon for 2 to reconnect with the great outdoors.
The owner and his cousins grew up camping in these very woodlands and valleys, learning to cook over open flames and losing themselves in the landscape and long conversations: guests are encouraged to do the same. Forage for wild ingredients – there’s a guide to help you find chestnuts, wild garlic or juniper berries – before preparing a feast over your dedicated fire-cooking setup. Otherwise, explore the wild gardens, roll out a yoga mat to practice against a backdrop of birdsong, or loll on the porch with a book. As the seasons shift, so does the experience: loose-leaf teas and seasonal cakes in winter, wreath-making workshops in autumn, and picnics by the lake in summer. Come solo, as a couple, or gather the gang and book all 5 units. All the magic of camping wrapped up in the design-led style and high-end comforts of a cabin. Yes, please.
Getting here: train to Godalming, then taxi (8 mins)
Frank and his brother & cousins, grew up camping in the woodlands and valleys in and around this 300-acre estate, and he wanted to recreate and elevate this experience for others. “Our site offers the restorative rituals of camping, but done in real style and comfort. We all innately crave these special moments amongst nature, and nowhere are they felt more powerfully than by the Firesyde.”
He loves
“There’s a special moment, when the sun has set, the fire is lit and the world has gone quiet for the evening; all you can hear is the faint sound of a bird in the distance and the crackle of the fire. A vast silence sweeps the valleys. You sit with loved ones until the early hours, lost in conversation and the warm embrace of nature.”
We love
The gorgeous stone bathtubs, and unique fireplace design.
You may not love
Pets only allowed midweek. Patchy phone reception but high-speed WiFi. You’re not secluded, as there are 5 lodges plus a row of cottages nearby, but everything is staggered for privacy.
Sustainability.
“Each lodge is oriented for optimal natural light and passive heating, reducing the need for artificial energy. High-performance glazing and insulation ensure year-round comfort while minimising heat loss. Additionally, appliances are energy-efficient. Taken together these properties ensure a low environmental footprint.”
Surrounds.
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The Firesyde Estate -
Merry Harriers -
Hilltop Kitchen cafe -
Winkworth Arboretum
- Stroll up to the Hilltop Kitchen to feast on the views, towering cakes, and fabulous farm-to-fork dishes. It’s seasonal, so check ahead, but if the café is closed, you might be lucky enough to coincide with a pop-up supper.
- Lose yourself in 100 acres of magical woodland and moss banks at the neighbouring Winkworth Arboretum.
- Lace up your boots and stride out along a section of the pretty Greensand Way, a 57-mile route named for the green-coloured sandstone rock that it passes.
- Enjoy a gastro meal at The Merrry Harriers; a bracing 55-min walk away if you want to sample the wine list, or 10 minutes in the car.
- Treat yourself to an in-cabin massage treatment for maximum zen.
- Use the foraging guide to find chestnuts, wild garlic and juniper berries to add to your evening campfire meal.
Specifics.
- 5 x lodges on a vast estate
- Each sleeps 2, with:
- Kingsize bed
- 2 x armchairs
- Ensuite shower bathroom with underfloor heating
- Beautiful outdoor bathtub on a back porch
- Toiletries and bathrobes
- Simple kitchen with fridge/freezer, induction hob, Nespresso & milk frother (note, no oven)
- Basic supplies
- Food hampers and pre-made meals on request (see FAQs)
- One babe in arms welcome (no cost, BYO baby cot)
- One older child allowed per lodge if sharing with one adult
- Pets welcome midweek Sept-June. No pets in July & August, or at weekends year-round
- High-speed WiFi
- Scrabble, Backgammon, cards, games and yoga mats
- Front deck with chairs
- Firepit with grill, BBQ prep space, and firecooking equipment
- 2 x sun loungers (summer only)
- A duty manager is on call 24/7
- On-site carpark
- Walk to Hilltop Kitchen (15 mins) or pubs (45 mins)
- Drive to pubs, shops and restaurants (Godalming, 8-min drive)
- Booking conditions: generally a 2-night min stay, 1-night stays considered at late notice/ to fill gaps, check in any day
- Remember to pack: walking boots, drinks, comfortable layers
Book your stay.
Surprise gift on arrival when you book with Kip!
All lodges at Firesyde are identical. To book more than one unit please contact us.
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations: 8+ weeks prior to stay: deposit refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
6-8 weeks prior to stay: deposit retained, 70% balance refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
4-6 weeks prior to stay: 50% of the total booking fee retained, 50% refunded, minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 4 weeks of stay.
See our full bookings Ts & Cs
FAQs.
In 3pm/ out 11am
Yes, 1 dog per lodge is permitted but ONLY during Sunday – Thursday stays, not on weekends. No dogs allowed during July & August.
Yes – the following are available:
Campfire Breakfast: bacon, sausages, eggs, local
sourdough, black pudding. Vegan option available.
Evening on the Grill: selected meats and skewers ready to BBQ, served with marinades, sauces and a variety of grilled sides followed by secret s’mores. Vegan options available.
It’s a 38- or 45-minute train to Godalming from Clapham Junction and London Waterloo respectively, followed by an 8-minute taxi ride from the rank.
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