Field Notes

The best walks near Canterbury

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:34:28 GMT

The Kent Downs AONB has the second highest proportion of ancient woodland in England. What that means in practice is that the footpaths around the cabin connect villages, old pubs and chalk escarpments through countryside that feels like it's barely changed. Every walk from the cabin entrance goes through something worth seeing, and none of them require a car to start.

Here are the ones worth knowing about.

From the cabin door

The Duck Inn loop (4.19 miles / about 2 hours)

The most-used walk from the cabin and the obvious first-day option. Four miles along lanes and through woodland, arriving at The Duck Inn (a cosy gastro pub known for its roasts and seasonal food). Do it at lunch so you can eat there and walk back in the afternoon, or go earlier and take your time. The woodland stretch in the middle is the best bit. Find the route on Komoot.

Charlton Park hike (7.90 miles / about 3.5 hours)

The bigger walk from the cabin — 7.9 miles along lanes with views across Charlton Park and the surrounding Downs. The halfway stop is either Tadpole Tearooms in Bishopsbourne or The Black Robin pub in Kingston, depending on which direction you've gone. Both are worth stopping at. This is a proper day walk - go early, take food just in case and don't plan anything for the afternoon. The views across the Downs from the higher sections are the kind that make you stop walking for a minute.

Worth the drive

Wye Crown Millennium Stone loop

Drive to Wye Village and walk the Wye Nature Reserve - a loop that takes you out across open chalk downland with panoramic views before dropping down into the valley to see the Wye Crown, a 180-foot chalk figure cut into the hillside in 1902 for the coronation of King Edward VII. The halfway point is Wye Village itself, where you can stop at a pub before finishing the loop. It's one of the better half-days in this part of Kent - unusual landscape, good views, an actual reason to be walking in a particular direction.

White Cliffs of Dover, St Margaret's Beach

About 30 minutes by car, and a coastal walk worth doing before you leave. Drive to Dover and walk the cliffs - the views from the clifftop path across to France on a clear day are hard to find anywhere else in England. St Margaret's Beach below the White Cliffs is quieter than the main tourist spots and a good place to end the walk if you want to get down to the sea.

A note on the paths

All three cabin walks start directly from the cabin entrance. The Kent Downs paths are well-maintained but chalk lanes can get muddy after rain, so bring proper boots. There's a map and compass in the cabin if you want to explore beyond the Komoot routes.

Signal can be patchy in the Downs - download your maps before you leave the cabin.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best walks near Canterbury in the Kent Downs?

The Duck Inn loop is 4.19 miles through lanes and woodland from the cabin door. The Charlton Park hike is 7.9 miles with a pub halfway. The Wye Crown loop in the Wye Nature Reserve is worth the short drive and has some of the best views in the area.

Can you walk to a pub from the Canterbury cabin?

Yes. The Duck Inn is a 4.19-mile loop through woodland - walk there, have lunch, walk back. The Charlton Park hike passes Tadpole Tearooms or The Black Robin pub at the halfway point.

Are the Kent Downs walks dog friendly?

Yes. All the walks from the cabin are dog friendly. Keep dogs on leads near livestock and between March and July on open access land near nesting birds.

How far is Wye Crown from the Canterbury cabin?

Wye Village is a short drive from the cabin. Park in Wye and join the nature reserve loop from there - the Crown itself is visible from the valley below and from the hilltop above it.

48 hours off-grid in the Kent Downs: a guide to Canterbury, the White Cliffs and the countryside in between

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:28:53 GMT

The Kent Downs don't get talked about as much as they should. This stretch of countryside - rolling chalk hills, ancient woodland, quiet villages connected by footpaths that have been there for centuries sits less than an hour and a half from London and yet feels completely different from it.

The Kent Downs AONB has the second highest proportion of ancient woodland in England. Canterbury is seven miles in one direction. Dover and the White Cliffs are 30 minutes the other way. The cabins sits in the middle of all of it.

Here's how we'd spend 48 hours based out here.

Getting there

By car: About 1 to 1.5 hours from London. Stop and stock up on the way - it's worth arriving with everything you need for the evening so you're not driving back out again.

By train: Canterbury West is the closest station. 54 minutes from St Pancras or about 2 hours from Victoria. From Canterbury West it's a 15-minute taxi ride to the cabin.

Download your offline maps before you leave. Signal in the Downs can be patchy and you don't want to be guessing your way down a lane in the dark.

Day 1: arrive, stock up and settle in

Stock up on the way: Tadpole Tearooms in Bishopsbourne is 3 miles from the cabin and the best place to stock up (it's a bakery and farm shop run out of the same spot as Gildas Bakery). Pick up bread, something for breakfast tomorrow, a few things for the evening. If you need a full shop, Waitrose and Aldi are both in Canterbury, 7 miles away, with free parking for 2 hours if you want to have a look around the city while you're at it. Barnham Village Store is 2 miles from the cabin if you just need a few basics, and there's a Co-op in Alyesham at 6 miles for anything else.

Settle in: The cabins sit in the Kent Downs with fields and ancient woodland around it. Get the wood burner going, sort your food, get a drink poured and spend the first couple of hours just watching what's happening outside the window.

Dinner: Head to The Mermaid Inn or The Black Robin - Both are 3 miles from the cabin and both are worth it. The Mermaid Inn in Bishopsbourne is a proper gastro pub - good food, fair prices and pub food well without overcomplicating it. The Black Robin in Kingston dates back to 1740 and does excellent sourdough pizzas alongside classic ales. Either one works for a first evening - drive over, eat well and get back to the fire pit while there's still some evening left.

Day 2: take your time, then get outside

No rush this morning: One of the things the Kent Downs does well is quiet mornings. Make coffee. Eat breakfast slowly. Go outside and look at the view before you do anything else.

Walk to The Duck Inn: When you're ready, the walk to The Duck Inn is 4.19 miles through lanes and woodland taking you through countryside with no urgency. The Duck Inn itself is a cosy gastro pub with delicious roasts and seasonal food

Or - Head to Simpsons Wine Estate: If walking isn't the plan for the day, Simpsons Wine Estate is 3 miles away in Barham and does wine tastings for their delicious rosé.

The Pig at Bridge Place: If you're celebrating or want to head somewhere a bit more considered for dinner then heres the place. You can either walk around the grounds, get a coffee and sit in the garden or if you do want to splash out, the food there is excellent.

Back at the cabin: Cook something simple, get the fire pit going and stay outside until it gets too dark. The Kent Downs is dark at night.

Day 3: pack up and head somewhere worth going

Check out is 11am, so get up and do it properly. Breakfast before you leave, fire out and cold, everything tidied up.

Canterbury is 7 minutes from the cabin and worth a morning. The Cathedral has been there since 597 and is one of the oldest Christian structures in England (even if you're not particularly interested in the history it's an impressive thing to stand in front of). There's good coffee nearby and enough independent shops to fill an hour or two.

Dover Castle and the White Cliffs are about 30 minutes away and one of the better days out in the south of England. Dover Castle is the largest in England and has been defending this stretch of coastline since the 11th century. St Margaret's Beach below the White Cliffs is quieter than most of the more obvious spots and worth the detour if you want to end the trip with sea air and chalk cliffs.

Wye Crown Chalk Figure is worth a stop on the way - a 180-foot chalk figure cut into the hillside near Wye Village in 1902 for the coronation of King Edward VII, with panoramic views across the Downs that make it worth the short walk up.

Thinking about your next stay?

The Kent Downs are ancient and quiet in a very particular way. If you want something wilder and further south, Dorset gives you the Cerne Abbas giant, Lulworth Cove and valleys that feel properly untouched. Or head to the South Downs for bigger skies, longer ridges and a 17th-century whitewashed pub you can walk to across the fields.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the off-grid cabin near Canterbury?

The cabin is in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near Bishopsbourne and Kingston (about 1 to 1.5 hours from London by car, or 54 minutes from St Pancras to Canterbury West by train)

Can you get to the Kent Downs cabin by train?

Yes. Take the train to Canterbury West (54 mins from St Pancras, about 2 hours from Victoria), then a 15-minute taxi to the cabin.

Is the Canterbury cabin dog friendly?

Yes, all Escape Off The Grid cabins are dog friendly. There's a 15m stake and lead provided at the cabin.

What pubs are near the Canterbury cabin?

The Mermaid Inn in Bishopsbourne is 3 miles away and good for food. The Black Robin in Kingston (also 3 miles) does sourdough pizzas in a pub that dates back to 1740. The Duck Inn is a 4.19-mile walk through woodland if you want to earn your lunch.

What else is there to do near the Canterbury cabin?

Canterbury Cathedral is 7 miles away. Dover Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover are about 30 minutes. Leeds Castle is 25 miles north east. The Wye Crown Chalk Figure and Wye Nature Reserve are a short drive with a beautiful walk.

Our favourite places to eat and drink near Canterbury

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:20:41 GMT

The Kent Downs has a habit of hiding good things down quiet lanes. The 1740 pub doing the best sourdough pizza for miles. The bakery that's also a farm shop that's also the best breakfast stop in the village. The wine estate that most people who live nearby have somehow never been to. Once you know where to look, the area around the cabin is well worth exploring.

These are the places we send guests to most.

Pubs

The Mermaid Inn, Bishopsbourne (3 miles)

A proper gastro pub, 3 miles from the cabin in the village of Bishopsbourne. Good food, fair prices and the kind of straightforward quality that's harder to find than it should be. Right for a first evening when you want a decent dinner without having to think too hard about it.

The Black Robin, Kingston (3 miles)

The building dates back to 1740, which you'd believe the moment you walk in. The Black Robin does sourdough pizzas and classic ales - a combination that works better than it has any right to. Good for a casual evening or a long lunch if you don't feel like walking anywhere for it.

The Duck Inn (4.19 miles by foot)

Worth the walk. A 4-mile loop through lanes and woodland gets you to The Duck Inn, a cosy gastro pub known for its roasts and seasonal menu. Go at lunch, eat well and walk back through the Downs in the afternoon.

Breakfast and bakeries

Gildas Bakery, Bishopsbourne (3 miles)

The place to stop on the way in and the one guests come back to for a slower morning to pick up THE most delicious pastries / bread. If you're arriving on a Friday and want to do one stop before the cabin, make it this one - head to the butchers after and pick up bits for a BBQ back at the cabin.

Tadpole Tearooms, Bishopsbourne (3 miles)

A cute tea room in the courtyard - great breakfast, coffee and cake and you can just sit and enjoy.

Worth booking ahead

Simpsons Wine Estate, Barham

A working wine estate 3 miles from the cabin that does tastings of their English rosé. The kind of afternoon that requires no further justification in the middle of a countryside weekend. Buy an extra bottle to enjoy back at the cabin whilst you watch the sun set.

The Pig at Bridge Place

The Pig is the kind of place that rewards going without a strict plan. You can walk the grounds and have a coffee for nothing much or book a table and eat extremely well. Either version is worth it, but the food is amazing and the reason most people make the trip.

Between the Mermaid, the Black Robin and the walk to the Duck Inn, you've got most evenings sorted. Add Gildas for the mornings and Simpsons if the sun's out and the area around the cabin looks after itself pretty well.

Our favourite places to eat and drink near the South Downs

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:40:54 GMT

Petersfield is a better town than most people give it credit for. Independent, local and just 7 minutes from the cabin - it covers everything you need for a stay without feeling like a detour. Beyond it, the pubs in the surrounding villages are exactly what you'd hope for from the South Downs: walkable, old and serving food that matches the landscape they're sitting in.

These are the places we send guests to most.

Pubs

The White Horse, Hawkley (Pub with No Name) (1.5 miles on foot)

This is the one. A whitewashed 17th-century inn sitting in the middle of the countryside, 1.5 miles from the cabin across the fields. Tables outside between the pub and the pond, real ales, great food and the kind of place that feels like a discovery even though people have been walking to it for centuries. It's closed on Mondays. Walk there in the evening, eat well, walk back in the dark with a torch. If you only go to one pub during your stay, make it this one.

The Hawkley Inn (20 minutes on foot)

A proper village pub with a beer garden that looks out towards the church, good food and classic ales. The walk from the cabin takes about 20 minutes through the fields and lanes. Closed on Mondays like the White Horse, so worth planning around. A slightly different character — quieter, more tucked away — and good for a longer lunch if you're doing a morning walk and want to end somewhere.

Queens Head, Sheet (10 minutes by car)

Great pizzas, a wide choice of ales and a big garden that gets busy on good weather days. It has more energy than the other two — a lively local rather than a quiet countryside inn — which makes it a good option if you want a different mood. Food served until 8:30pm and parking is easy. Worth knowing about as the livelier evening option.

Cafes and bakeries

Josie's, Petersfield

The best brunch and coffee in Petersfield. A relaxed spot on the high street, good food and exactly the right pace for a Saturday morning before you head out for a walk. Go here first, plan the day over coffee, then go.

Madeleine's Kitchen, Petersfield

Dog friendly, which matters if you've brought yours. Cakes, sandwiches and deli items in a good-natured cafe that feels like a proper local spot. Good for a quick lunch or picking up things for the cabin on the way through town.

Hoxton Bakehouse, Petersfield

The best pastries and cakes in Petersfield, opposite the new Gail's. Go here specifically for something good to take back to the cabin for breakfast, or stop in on the way out of town after a bigger shop.

Farm shops

Durleighmarsh Farm Shop (7 miles)

The closest farm shop to the cabin and one of the better ones in the area. Pick-your-own fruit in the summer months, good local produce year-round. Worth the drive on the way in if you want to do your food shop properly rather than going to the supermarket. Check opening hours before you go.

The Pub with No Name is what most guests talk about when they get home - the walk and the pub together make something that's hard to find anywhere else. Everything in Petersfield fills in the gaps around it, and between the two you're well sorted for a weekend.

The best walks near the East Sussex

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:50:39 GMT

East Sussex has an underrated walking landscape. Everyone knows the Seven Sisters (and rightly so!) but the countryside immediately around the cabin is good enough that you don't have to drive anywhere to have a proper day out. Ancient footpaths connect the fields, the villages and the pubs in a way that makes almost every walk feel like it was designed to end somewhere worth ending up.

Here are the ones we send guests to most.

From the cabin door

To the Six Bells, Chiddingly (1 mile / 20 minutes)

The easiest walk from the cabin and often the most used. Half a mile each way on a footpath through the farm to the Six Bells pub in Chiddingly (we'll share the Komoot when you book). It's flat, it's quick and it ends at a beer garden with live music at weekends. Do it in the evening when the light is low and the fields are quiet.

To Gun Brewery and Taproom (8km out and back / about 2.5 hours)

This is the main walk from the cabin and the one worth building a morning around. Head out through the East Sussex countryside on a mix of footpaths and quiet lanes, arriving at the Gun Brewery and Taproom (a working craft brewery with views across the hills). Get a drink, sit in the sun and walk back the same way. The full route is 8km and takes around 2.5 hours at a comfortable pace. Check the brewery opening times before you go and note it's closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Arlington Reservoir loop (19km / about 4.5 hours)

A bigger day out. Park at The Dene near Arlington Reservoir and walk the 19km loop, which takes you through the South Downs National Park with views out towards the coast. Arlington Reservoir is a designated Local Nature Reserve and a good place to see birds — it's a Site of Special Scientific Interest home to a wide range of species. This one takes most of a day so go early, bring lunch and don't leave it for the afternoon.

Worth the drive

Beachy Head to Seven Sisters (7km one way / about 2 hours)

30 minutes by car to the south coast, and then one of the best walks in the south of England. Park at the Beachy Head pub and walk the 7km along the clifftops to the Seven Sisters — the series of white chalk cliffs that drop straight into the English Channel. Either catch the bus back from Seaford or walk the full 14km round trip if you've got the legs for it. Go on a weekday if you can; it gets busy at weekends. The views are worth every version of it.

Birling Gap and Beachy Head (coastal, flexible distance)

If the full Seven Sisters walk is more than you want, Birling Gap is a good starting point for a shorter coastal walk in either direction. Park at the National Trust car park at BN20 0AB and walk as far as the day allows. Good for dogs, good for any fitness level and the beach access at Birling Gap is one of the few places on this stretch of coast where you can actually get down to the sea.

A note on the local footpaths - The network of footpaths around the cabin is well-maintained and connects most of the surrounding villages and pubs on routes that are walkable year round. Download the Komoot app and follow our profile for the specific routes - we've mapped the main ones from the cabin entrance. Bring wellies or proper walking boots if there's been recent rain as the fields get (very!!) muddy and the paths stay wet longer than you'd expect.

FAQs

What are the best walks near Chiddingly in East Sussex?

The Gun Brewery walk (8km out and back) is the main one from the cabin door. The Arlington Reservoir loop is 19km and takes most of a day. Beachy Head to the Seven Sisters is 30 minutes by car and one of the best coastal walks in the south of England.

Can you walk to a pub from the East Sussex cabin?

Yes. The Six Bells in Chiddingly is half a mile on a footpath from the cabin (about 20 minutes each way). The Gun Brewery is 4km in each direction and also walkable.

Are the East Sussex walks dog friendly?

Yes. All the walks from the cabin are dog friendly. Keep dogs on leads near livestock and between March and July near nesting areas.

How far is it to the Seven Sisters from the East Sussex cabin? About 30 minutes by car. Park at the Beachy Head pub and walk the 7km coastal path to the Seven Sisters. You can catch the bus back or do the 14km round trip.

The best walks near the South Downs

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:47:49 GMT

The South Downs National Park is one of the best walking landscapes in the south of England and the cabin sits right in the middle of it. The hills here are generous rather than brutal - long ridgelines with wide views, ancient chalk paths and the kind of countryside that repays a slow pace. You can walk straight out of the cabin and be on a proper footpath within minutes.

Here are the routes we recommend most.

From the cabin door

Pub with No Name loop (5km / about 2 hours)

The easy one and the one guests do most. A 5km circular that takes you across the fields and lanes to the White Horse in Hawkley — known locally as the Pub with No Name — a 17th-century whitewashed inn with tables outside and real ales worth sitting over. The route is relatively flat and accessible for any fitness level. Good for an evening walk or a relaxed morning that ends with lunch. Find the route on Komoot.

Shoulder of Mutton Viewpoint loop (8km / about 3 hours)

The walk to do if you want to feel like you've really been somewhere. This 8km loop takes you up onto the ridgeline above the cabin with views south across the rolling South Downs towards Petersfield and the coast. On a clear day you can see a long way. The climb is gradual rather than steep and the views from the top make the effort feel reasonable. About 3 hours at a comfortable pace with stops for the views.

Further afield

The South Downs Way

The long trail passes near the cabin and you can join it from the door. It runs 100 miles in total from Winchester to Eastbourne through the National Park, but you don't need to walk all of it. Pick it up heading in either direction and walk for as long as the day allows — there are good stopping points and bus connections at various intervals if you want to do a one-way section. The stretch near Petersfield is particularly good, with ridge walking and wide views north and south.

Queen Elizabeth Country Park (short drive)

2,000 acres of open woodland just down the road — one of the largest areas of managed woodland in the south of England. You can walk to Butser Hill from here, which is the highest point on the South Downs Way at 271 metres. Good views, good trails at all levels and well-signposted so you don't need to navigate. Good for dogs, good for a half-day if you want something structured without planning a specific route.

Old Winchester Hill and Selborne Common

Two National Nature Reserves within easy reach of the cabin, both worth making a specific trip for. Old Winchester Hill is an Iron Age hill fort with chalk grassland and wide views — one of the best viewpoints on the South Downs. Selborne Common is gentler, wooded and managed by the National Trust, with trails through ancient woodland that feel properly quiet. Both are different enough from each other and from the ridge walks to be worth doing separately.

Practical notes

The fields around the cabin can be wet underfoot after rain - proper walking boots or wellies make a significant difference, especially in autumn and winter. Download your Komoot routes before you go as signal can be patchy on the hills. We have a map and compass in the cabin if you want to navigate old school. The South Downs footpath network is extensive and well-maintained. Most paths are signed from the cabin but it's worth having a route saved before you head out, particularly for the longer loops.

FAQs

What are the best walks near Petersfield in the South Downs?

The Pub with No Name loop is 5km and easy, ending at a great pub. The Shoulder of Mutton viewpoint loop is 8km with ridge views. The South Downs Way passes near the cabin and can be walked in either direction for as long as you like.

Can you walk to a pub from the South Downs cabin?

Yes. The White Horse (Pub with No Name) in Hawkley is 1.5 miles from the cabin across the fields — about 20-25 minutes each way. The Hawkley Inn is also walkable at about 20 minutes.

Are the South Downs walks dog friendly? Yes. All the routes from the cabin are dog friendly. Keep dogs on leads near livestock and on open access land between March and July during nesting season.

How long is the walk to the Pub with No Name from the cabin? About 20-25 minutes each way — 1.5 miles across the fields. The full loop with time at the pub is comfortably 2 hours.

Can you walk the South Downs Way from the cabin?

Yes. The South Downs Way runs nearby and is accessible from the cabin. You can walk as much or as little of it as you like — the trail runs 100 miles total from Winchester to Eastbourne.

48 hours off-grid in Dorset: a guide to Plush, Cerne Abbas and the countryside in between

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:12:21 GMT

Plush is a village in Dorset that most people have never heard of, and that's more or less the point. It sits in a valley in the middle of the county's inland countryside, surrounded by ancient hill forts and chalk figures and fields that have been here in roughly the same state for a very long time. There is one pub, two minutes from where you park, and the hills start where the village ends. It's 2.5 hours from London and a completely different world.

Here's how we'd spend 48 hours here.

Getting there

By car: Plush is about 2 hours 30 from London.

By train: London Waterloo or Clapham Junction to Dorchester South is about 2.5 hours.

Stock up before you arrive

Plush village is small and has no shop. The Old Chapel Stores in Buckland Newton is 2 miles away and good for basics and local things. For a bigger shop, Lidl and Waitrose are both in Dorchester at about 4 miles from the cabin. Pick up firewood at any petrol station on the way in.

Day 1: arrive, settle, walk to the pub

Lunch on the way: Dorchester is your best bet for lunch en route. It's a proper market town with independent cafes and a decent high street - worth a stop before you head out into the lanes towards Plush.

Arrive at the cabin: The setting here is something else. The cabin looks out over a valley of green Dorset hills, livestock in the fields and absolute quiet. Get your stuff inside, light the wood burner and let it do its job. Figure out what you're cooking later. The pace of Plush has a way of slowing you down fairly quickly.

Walk to the Brace of Pheasants: Two minutes on foot. It has a thatched roof, an open fire, a beer garden and it's the pub that our guests talk about most. The Brace of Pheasants is the kind of local that most places only have in an idealised version of the English countryside, and this one is real and it's right there. Go in the evening, eat something, come back when you're ready and get the fire pit going.

Day 2: no rush, then a proper one

Slow morning: The hills around Plush are very good first thing in the morning when the light is low and there's still mist in the valley. Coffee, bread, sit with the door open if it's warm enough. No pressure.

The Cerne Abbas loop: This is the walk to do while you're here. The Cerne Abbas loop is 9.39 miles, taking you up out of the valley and across the hills to Cerne Abbas, where you can look down at Britain's largest chalk figure - the Cerne Abbas Giant, carved into the hillside in the late Saxon period, 55 metres tall and still unexplained to everyone's satisfaction. Have lunch at the Royal Oak in Cerne Abbas halfway round, then walk back over the hills. If you want something shorter, the Dorset Gap and Hill Fort loop is 6.38 miles along the hilltops. It ends back at the Brace of Pheasants. There's a trail book at the Dorset Gap that has been signed by walkers since 1972 - worth adding your name to.

Cook and the fire pit: The evening is for the fire pit. Get it hot, keep it simple on the BBQ, sit outside until you can't see each other properly. The sky out here on a clear night is very dark and very full of stars.

Day 3: explore before the drive home

Check out is 10am, so you've got time for breakfast and a slow departure.

Gold Hill in Shaftesbury is one of the most photographed streets in Britain and about half an hour's drive - the steep cobbled street up to the 14th-century church is exactly as good as it looks in the photos. Worth stopping for coffee and a walk around town before you join the motorway.

Corfe Castle is further east and a bit further out of the way, but if you've never seen it, it's worth going. The ruins sit on a hill above the village and the whole thing feels like it was put there deliberately to look exactly like that.

Lulworth Cove and the coast are about an hour from Plush - if you want to finish the trip with salt air and a beach, head south. Tyneham is also nearby, a village abandoned since the Second World War and only open at weekends (the army use it during the week).

Thinking about your next stay?

Dorset's a hard one to follow, but the Cotswolds give you something completely different - honey-coloured stone villages, Roman history and some of the most beautiful footpaths in England. Or head back east to the South Downs for bigger skies and longer ridge walks, with a different kind of countryside that's just as good in a different way.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the off-grid cabins in Dorset?

The Dorset cabins (Tumnus and Aslan) are in the village of Plush about 2.5 hours from London.

Can you get to the Dorset cabin by train?

Yes. London Waterloo or Clapham Junction to Dorchester South is about 2.5 hours, then a 20-minute taxi to Plush. Book in advance.

Are the Dorset cabins dog friendly?

Yes, all Escape Off The Grid cabins are dog friendly. A stake and 15m lead is provided at each cabin.

What pub can you walk to from the Dorset cabin?

The Brace of Pheasants is two minutes' walk from the cabin in Plush village - a thatched-roof pub with a fire and beer garden. It's the most popular recommendation from guests who've stayed here.

What is there to do near the off-grid cabin in Dorset?

The Cerne Abbas chalk giant is a 9-mile circular walk from the cabin. The Dorset Gap hill fort loop is 6.38 miles. Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Tyneham ghost village and Gold Hill in Shaftesbury are all within an hour's drive.

48 hours off-grid in the South Downs: the guide to what to do, where to eat and where to stay

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:51:39 GMT

The South Downs National Park has a particular quality to it. The hills roll in a way that feels generous rather than dramatic, the sky above them seems bigger than it should and the footpaths out here have been walked for centuries. It's an hour from London on the train and sitting on top of one of those hills it feels like that doesn't quite make sense.

Here's how we'd spend 48 hours based out here, with the cabin as your starting point for all of it.

Getting there

By car: 1 to 1.5 hours from London, depending on traffic. Worth stopping in Petersfield on the way in to grab your food and supplies for the stay.

By train: London Waterloo or Clapham Junction to Petersfield is just under an hour. From the station it's a 7-minute taxi ride to the cabin, around £10-15. A2B Taxis Petersfield (01730 233299) are the reliable local option. Book in advance if you can.

Pick up firewood before you leave Petersfield — petrol stations all carry it, or the Waitrose and M&S in town. Stock up well because you're in the middle of the countryside once you're in.

Day 1: arrive, eat, settle in

Lunch in Petersfield

Petersfield is a genuinely nice market town and worth more time than just a shop. For lunch, Josie's is the best spot for brunch and coffee, Madeleine's Kitchen is dog friendly and does great cakes, sandwiches and deli things, and if you're after pastries then Hoxton Bakehouse (opposite the new Gail's) is hard to beat.

If you want to do a proper food shop, the M&S and Waitrose are both in town. Durleighmarsh Farm Shop is 7 miles from the cabin and a better option if you've got time for it — pick-your-own fruit in summer, good local produce year-round.

Head to the cabin and get settled

Park up, load the trolley and walk into the field. The cabin sits up on a hill with views across the South Downs that hit you before you've even got your coat off. Get the fire going, get your food sorted, spend the afternoon doing very little. That's the idea.

Walk to the White Horse

The White Horse — known locally as the Pub with No Name — is 1.5 miles from the cabin across the fields. A whitewashed 17th-century inn sitting in the middle of nowhere, with a pond out front and real ales inside. Walk over in the evening, eat well, walk back. The Hawkley Inn is also walkable at about 20 minutes, good food and classic ales with a beer garden and views of the village church. Either way, you're doing it on foot.

Day 2: slow morning, proper walk

Take your time with the morning - No alarm. Coffee first, whatever's out the window second. The cabin looks out over the South Downs and the light on those hills first thing is something you don't want to rush past.

The big walk - The Shoulder of Mutton Viewpoint loop is 8km and about 3 hours — it takes you up onto the ridgeline with views across the rolling landscape south towards Petersfield and the coast. On a clear day you can see a long way. That's the walk if you want to feel like you've really been somewhere. The Pub with No Name loop is 5km and easier — flat, rural, lovely, and you end up back at the pub for lunch if you time it right. Good for any fitness level. If the South Downs Way is on your list, it passes nearby — the full trail runs 100 miles from Winchester to Eastbourne through the National Park, but you can pick up a section of it and walk for as long as you want before turning back.

Back at the cabin - This is an evening for the fire pit and cooking outside. The BBQ is the right call if the weather's cooperating - get it hot for 30 minutes before you cook and it'll do whatever you put on it properly. Sit outside for as long as feels reasonable, then go in and get the wood burner going.

Day 3: pack up and explore before you head back

Check out is 11am, which gives you a proper morning rather than a rushed one. Queen Elizabeth Country Park is 2,000 acres of open woodland just down the road — you can walk up to Butser Hill, which is the highest point on the South Downs Way, and the views from the top on a good day are worth the climb. Arundel Castle is worth the drive if you want something more substantial - one of the most impressive medieval castles in England, with a full set of historic rooms and a good café. Midhurst and its Cowdray Ruins are slightly closer and a bit more off the beaten path, good for a wander and lunch before the drive home. The seaside is also only about 30 minutes away. West Wittering is the best beach in the area, Hayling Island is wilder and less crowded. Both are worth a stop if the weather's playing along.

Thinking about your next stay?

The South Downs are brilliant for big walks and open countryside. If you want something wilder and more remote, Dorset is the one to try - the Cerne Abbas chalk giant, proper Dorset valleys and a thatched pub two minutes from the cabin. Or if you want to stay on the coast, the East Sussex cabins are an hour east with Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters cliffs on your doorstep.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the South Downs off-grid cabins?

The cabins (Caspian and Jadis) are near Petersfield in Hampshire, on the edge of the South Downs National Park. About 1 hour from London Waterloo by train.

Can you get to the South Downs cabin without a car?

Yes. London Waterloo or Clapham Junction to Petersfield is just under an hour, then a 7-minute taxi to the cabin. Book the taxi in advance.

Are the South Downs cabins dog friendly?

Yes, all Escape Off The Grid cabins are dog friendly. A 15m stake and lead is provided at each cabin.

What pub can you walk to from the South Downs cabin?

The White Horse (known locally as the Pub with No Name) is 1.5 miles away on a footpath through the fields — a beautiful 17th-century whitewashed inn with real ales and good food. The Hawkley Inn is also walkable at about 20 minutes.

What's the best walk from the South Downs cabin?

The Shoulder of Mutton Viewpoint loop is 8km with brilliant ridge views. The Pub with No Name loop is an easier 5km circular. Both start from the cabin.

Our favourite places to eat and drink near the East Sussex cabin

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:38:12 GMT

East Sussex has a particular way of hiding good things. The best pub is down a footpath through a farm. The best coffee is in a town most people don't think of as a destination. The craft brewery with the views is two miles across the fields with no signpost telling you it's there. Once you know where to look, the area around the cabin is genuinely well-stocked and almost everything worth going to is either walkable or a short drive at most.

These are the places we send guests to most.

Pubs

The Six Bells, Chiddingly (half a mile on foot)

Start here. It's half a mile from the cabin on a footpath through the farm (we will share on Komoot) and it's exactly the kind of pub East Sussex does well. Old school, big beer garden, good food for lunch and dinner and live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. If you're there on a weekend night it has a proper crowd. It's the most-used recommendation we give out and the one guests mention most when they get home. Walk there, walk back, get the fire pit going. That's a good evening.

The Gun Pub (3 miles, walkable via footpaths or 7 minutes by car)

A gastro pub with a country garden and dining room, proper seasonal food and local ales. You can walk there from the cabin via footpaths (we'll share the komoot) or drive if it's later and darker than you planned. Either way it's worth it. Good for a longer lunch or a proper dinner out if you want something a bit more considered than the Six Bells.

Gun Brewery and Taproom (2 miles, walkable)

A working craft brewery with views over the East Sussex countryside, 2 miles from the cabin through the fields. They brew their own beers on site, there's wine, and occasionally a food truck depending on the day. Closed Monday and Tuesday, so plan accordingly. The walk out and back is 8km and makes a very good reason to leave the cabin mid-morning. Sit in the sun for an hour, drink something local and walk home.

Cafes and delis

Laughton Village Shop and Cafe (on the way in from Hailsham)

A small deli with local Laughton produce for cheese, cold meats, bread, proper coffee to take away. Good for stocking up on the way in rather than doing a full supermarket run. The kind of place that makes the weekend feel more deliberate. It's in Laughton, just off the route from Hailsham towards the cabin.

Chiddingly Village Shop and Cafe (at the village)

Tiny village shop with a cafe serving fresh cakes. Easy to miss because it's small and quiet, but worth knowing about for a morning stop or if you need a few basics without driving to Hailsham.

Taith Coffee, Lewes

Lewes is 15 minutes from the cabin and worth a couple of hours on its own - independent shops, good pubs and the kind of high street that rewards wandering. Taith is a small, good coffee shop right in town. Go here for coffee and something to eat, then spend an hour looking around before you head back. There are walks along the canal too if you want to earn the coffee first.

The Six Bells and the Gun Brewery between them cover most of what you'd want from a stay out here - a walkable local and somewhere worth making a proper day of. Everything else fills in around them nicely.

Our favourite places to eat and drink in the Cotswolds

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:25:42 GMT

The Cotswolds has always had good food. Part of it is the landscape is farmland that produces excellent meat and dairy and fruit, and villages that have kept their butchers and bakers going when everywhere else gave up on them.

Part of it is the people who've moved here and opened the kind of places they wished existed when they arrived. Either way, you're well looked after out here, and we've spent enough time eating around our sites in Chedworth and Andoversford to have a clear view of where the good stuff is.

These are the places we send our guests to most.

Pubs

The Stump, Colesbourne (near Chedworth, 40-minute walk or 5 minutes by car)

Start here if you're staying at Chedworth. The Stump does wood-fired pizzas in a pub that's easy and unpretentious and open every day from midday -no bookings needed, walk-in and takeaway both welcome. The garden is excellent in good weather and the fire inside is excellent in bad weather. If you're doing the Chedworth Circular walk, it's the natural finish line. It's one of those places where you arrive thinking you'll have one drink and leave two hours later having eaten a pizza and made friends with the table next to you.

The Frogmill (near Andoversford, 40-minute walk or 6 minutes by car)

The Frogmill is the pub you picture when someone says "Cotswolds pub" -old stone, beams that have been there for centuries, a garden that catches the evening sun and a kitchen that takes its Sunday roast seriously. It does breakfast, lunch and dinner, which makes it useful at any point in a stay. If you're at the Andoversford cabins, it's walkable through the fields. If you're at Chedworth, it's worth the drive. Book ahead at weekends, especially Sundays.

New Inn, Coln St Aldwyn (near Chedworth, end of the Coln/Bibury circular)

The New Inn sits at the end of the Coln St Aldwyn to Bibury circular walk. Stone floors, proper ales and the kind of welcome that makes you feel like you've found somewhere rather than just arrived somewhere. A good reason to do the walk in that direction rather than the other.

Dunkertons Cider, Cheltenham Road (near Andoversford, 2 miles along the Cotswold Way)

Dunkertons brews its cider on site, which you'll see and smell when you arrive, and the whole place has the atmosphere of somewhere that enjoys itself. There are local beers on tap alongside the cider, the street food is rotating and reliably good, and there's usually music on somewhere. Idris Elba DJ'd here once, which tells you roughly what kind of place it is. It's walkable from Andoversford along the Cotswold Way and a very good reason to go that direction. You don't need to book. Go late enough that you don't feel like you have to rush anything.

The Village Pub, Barnsley (near Chedworth, 10 minutes by car)

Owned by The Pig, which means it's serious about local sourcing and the food is consistently good. The atmosphere is country pub rather than hotel restaurant, which is the right call. It has the kind of menu where most of the main ingredients are grown within a few miles of the kitchen. Worth booking ahead, especially at weekends as it fills up. A good one for an evening out if you want something slightly more than a pub but not a destination restaurant.

Cafes and bakeries

Knead Bakery, Elkstone Studios (15 minutes from both sites)

One of those bakeries that takes the craft seriously without making you feel like you should too. Sourdough, excellent pastries, proper coffee and a relaxed courtyard that's worth sitting in. They also run supper clubs which are worth looking at if you're planning ahead. It's at Elkstone Studios, which is a good spot generally - a couple of other small businesses worth a wander. Stop here on the way in to pick up something for breakfast or buy things to take back to the cabin.

Dunkertons Boulangerie (near Andoversford, open from 8am)

The morning side of Dunkertons is a different thing from the taproom. It opens at 8am with a proper boulangerie - pastries, good bread, coffee and a slow start to the day. Worth going early on a weekend before the afternoon crowd arrives for the cider side of things.

The Twig Cafe, Bibury (near Chedworth, 15 minutes by car)

Bibury is one of those Cotswold villages that people say is overrated and then arrive and immediately understand why it isn't. The Twig is a small cafe on the main street -delicious sandwiches, good coffee and cakes, exactly the right size for a stop mid-walk. It's the natural pit stop if you're doing the Coln St Aldwyn to Bibury circular from the Chedworth cabins. Get there early enough on weekends to get a seat.

Farm shops

Daylesford Organic (near Andoversford, short drive)

The farm shop everyone talks about, and with good reason. The produce is excellent, the meat counter is very good and the bread justifies the journey on its own. It's slightly more than a shop - there's a cafe, a florist, a clothing range — and it can become its own afternoon if you're not careful. We send people here for their arrival shop if they want to do it properly, or as a stop on the drive home.

The Chedworth Tiny Farm Shop (Chedworth village, 5 minutes on foot)

Worth knowing about because it's almost a secret. A vending machine inside the village hall - no signage outside, just walk through the front door - stocked with milk, butter, yoghurt, cheese and coffee from a local farm. Open 7am to 7pm every day. It's not a shop, it's just a machine in a hall, and it's somehow completely charming. Good for the things you forgot to bring or the things you didn't know you'd need until you got there.

Piccolo Farm (opposite the Chedworth cabins)

The farm directly across the road sells eggs on an honesty card machine. That's it. Get them on the way in, scramble them in the morning. Probably the shortest journey between a farm and a breakfast you'll find anywhere.

Both our Cotswolds sites are within 20 minutes of each other and close enough to share most of these spots.

Whether you're based at Chedworth or Andoversford, the food out here is one of the things you'll come back talking about.

48 hours off-grid in East Sussex: the countryside, the pubs and everything in between

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:37:41 GMT

The countryside in East Sussex is enormous open fields, ancient footpaths, woodland that goes on longer than you expect. It's an hour and a half from London but feels like a completely different world.

This is how we'd spend 48 hours based out here, with an off-grid cabin as your base.

Getting there

By car: About 1 hour 30 from London. Worth stopping to pick up firewood and supplies on the way - petrol stations and supermarkets all sell nets of wood, or grab something better from Waitrose, Tesco or Co-op in Hailsham.

By train: London Bridge to Uckfield is about 1 hour 15. From Uckfield station it's a 13-minute taxi ride to the cabin.

Download your offline maps before you go. Signal out here is a little patchy and you don't want to be navigating a dark field by memory.

Day 1: arrive, eat, find your feet

Lunch on the way: Don't arrive hungry. If you're coming through Laughton, the village shop and cafe there is a lovely little deli - local cheese, cold meats, takeaway coffee and a good selection of things you'll want for the next couple of days. Chiddingly village shop is another option, small and easy to miss, but they do fresh cakes until 1pm if you time it right.

Stock up before you check in: Grab your food for the stay, a bottle of something, coffee for slow mornings and kindling and logs for the fire. The cabin has a BBQ and fire pit as well as the wood burner inside, so you'll want enough wood for all of it. Plan for more than you think - there's something about a fire that makes you keep adding to it.

Check in and settle: The cabin is about a 300m walk from the car park, through a willow wood maze. It sounds more dramatic than it is, but it's a lovely way to arrive - by the time you get to the door you've already left your week behind. Get the fire going early, get your food sorted for the evening and spend the rest of the afternoon just watching the fields.

Walk to the Six Bells, Chiddingly: Half a mile along a footpath through the farm (you can see it on Komoot) and you're at the Six Bells. It's a proper old-school village pub, big beer garden, old school food and live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. If you're there on a weekend evening it gets a good crowd. Head back when you're ready and get the fire pit going. That's your evening sorted.

Day 2: take your time, then make the most of it

No rush this morning: The whole point of being out here is that nothing has to happen at a specific time. Make coffee, watch whatever's happening in the field outside the window, eat breakfast slowly. This is not a morning for plans.

The walk to Gun Brewery: When you're ready, the Gun Brewery and Taproom is an 8km out-and-back walk from the cabin - through proper East Sussex countryside, quiet lanes and open farmland. The brewery does local craft beers, wine and food (sometimes a truck, sometimes not - worth checking before you go). It's a good reason to walk a bit further than you planned and sit in the sun for an hour. The Gun Pub is also walkable at about 3 miles - a gastro pub with a country garden if you want something more substantial. If you're up for something bigger, the Arlington Reservoir loop is 19km with views across the South Downs National Park and out to the coast. Park at The Dene and go from there.

Back at the cabin: Cook something simple - the BBQ is the right move if the weather's on your side, or a one-pot on the gas hob. Sit outside until it gets too dark to see properly. Get the fire pit going again.

Day 3: pack up and explore on the way home

Check out is 10am, so get up and enjoy a slow breakfast before you go. Put the fire out and cold, everything cleaned up.

Lewes is 15 minutes away and worth an hour or two - good coffee at Taith, plenty of independent shops and some decent pubs if you want a proper lunch before the drive home. Or head down to Beachy Head for the coastal walk to the Seven Sisters: park at the Beachy Head pub and walk the 7km along the cliffs, catching the bus back or doing the full 14km round trip. It's one of the best coastal walks in the south of England and well worth the detour.

The Long Man of Wilmington is also worth a stop - a 235-foot chalk figure cut into the hillside, no clear explanation of when or why, which is most of what makes it interesting.

Thinking about your next escape?

If you loved the East Sussex countryside, the South Downs are a different kind of beautiful (bigger skies, longer horizons and a 17th-century whitewashed pub you can walk to across the fields). Or head west to Dorset for something wilder - the Cerne Abbas chalk giant, Lulworth Cove and the kind of valleys that feel properly untouched. Both are worth the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the off-grid cabins in East Sussex?

The cabins (Hwin and Reepicheep) are near Chiddingly in East Sussex, about 1 hour 30 from London by car or 1 hour 15 by train to Uckfield.

Can you get to the East Sussex cabin by train?

Yes. London Bridge or East Croydon to Uckfield, then a 13-minute taxi to the cabin. Worth booking the taxi in advance.

Are the East Sussex cabins dog friendly?

Yes, all Escape Off The Grid cabins are dog friendly. There's loads of amazing countryside walks from the cabin and a 15m stake and lead provided at the cabin to help let your dog roam.

What pubs can you walk to from the East Sussex cabin?

The Six Bells in Chiddingly is half a mile away on a footpath and is the closest - good food, big beer garden and live music on weekends. The Gun Brewery is a 2-mile walk through countryside if you want something different.

What else is there to do near the East Sussex cabin?

Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters cliffs are 30 minutes by car. Lewes is 15 minutes away. The Long Man of Wilmington and Arlington Reservoir are both within easy reach.

The Science Of Going Off-Grid

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:23:37 GMT

Here's what's going on and why you'll feel better after your stay

Green space, lower cortisol

Every one of our cabins sits inside an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Cotswolds, Canterbury, Dorset, East Sussex, South Downs. Studies on green space have linked time in landscapes like these to measurable drops in cortisol, the stress hormone. You don't have to hike or do anything in particular. Step out of the cabin door with a coffee, and the landscape starts its quiet work.

Unfamiliar paths, clearer thinking

The brain runs most of its day on autopilot (same commute, same rooms, same loops). Moving through unfamiliar terrain is one of the gentlest ways to wake it up again. Our cabins are placed on footpaths you've never walked: Cotswold Way trails from the Andoversford door, woodland tracks in East Sussex, Kent meadows, South Downs chalk ridges.

The parasympathetic soundtrack

Birdsong and wind through leaves nudge the nervous system into its "rest and digest" state - the one most of us don't spend nearly enough time in. We chose our sites with this in mind: away from roads, away from streetlights, away from the hum of modern life. Guests often tell us they slept better than they have in months.

Nowhere to be

The brain has a "default mode" it slips into when there's nothing to check and nowhere to be - the background state where memory settles and ideas connect. It doesn't switch on while you're scrolling. Our cabins are genuinely off-grid: patchy signal, no TV, no passive entertainment pulling at your attention.

A notebook by the window

Journaling in a quiet space has been linked to less rumination and steadier emotions because a thought on a page holds still long enough for you to look at it. Every cabin has a spot for this: a table by a window, a view of the field or the trees.

Reading by the wood-burner

A University of Sussex study found that reading for just six minutes can meaningfully reduce stress — more than a walk or a cup of tea. Add a wood-burning stove, a soft lamp, and no phone on the side table, and you've got the kind of evening that's hard to describe until you've had one.

We built our cabins to be the conditions that let your body remember how to rest.

Arrive Gently, Leave Like You Were Never There

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:48:57 GMT

The Countryside Code

If you ask what the Countryside Code actually says and you'll get a vague answer about closing gates and picking up litter. It's not something anyone really teaches you and the detail has shifted over the years. Its pretty important when you visit the beautiful spots you'll find our cabins in s o here it is in simple words.

It's built around three words: Respect. Protect. Enjoy.

1. Respect

This is the bit about other people. The farmers, the dog walkers, the family coming the other way on a narrow path - be kind and respectful.
Don't block field gates, driveways, or passing places when you're parking. Tractors and emergency vehicles need to get through at all hours.
Follow the signs. If a footpath is closed or a sign asks you to detour, there's a reason. Usually livestock, sometimes a fallen tree. Trust it.
Leave gates as you find them. Open stays open, closed stays closed. Farmers set gates deliberately and there's almost always a reason.
Say hello. A smile and a "morning" to the dog walker coming the other way costs nothing and keeps the countryside feeling like the friendly place it mostly is.

2. Protect

Stick to the path. Even when it's muddy and there's a lovely dry strip of grass next to it, stay on the muddy bit. That dry strip is probably growing something, and marked paths exist to keep walkers out of crops and away from nesting birds.
Take everything home. Not just the obvious rubbish. Apple cores, orange peel, sandwich crusts. Food waste doesn't biodegrade as fast as people think. It sits around attracting animals that shouldn't be fed.
Don't light fires. Open fires in the countryside are almost never allowed, even small ones. Dry grass and heathland catch in seconds. Our fire pits at the cabin are fine because they're contained.
Keep dogs close. Between 1 March and 31 July there's a legal requirement on open access land to keep dogs on leads because of nesting birds. Around livestock, leads go on.
Leave what you find. Wild flowers, birds' eggs, interesting stones, antlers in the woods. All of it belongs where you found it. Take photos instead.

3. Enjoy

The third pillar is the one people forget exists. The Code isn't just a list of things not to do. It's an active encouragement to have a proper time.
Plan ahead a little. Check the forecast. Bring the right kit. Tell someone where you're going if it's remote.
Download a map offline because phone signal in the places worth walking is famously unreliable.
Let yourself actually be there. Put the phone away. Stop and watch the kestrel. Pick blackberries if it's August. Sit on a bench for twenty minutes doing nothing. Have the second pint. Walk slower than you think you should.
The whole point of the countryside is that it's not the rest of your life. If you stride through it like you're crossing it off a list, you've missed the thing.

Be considerate and leave no trace.

Why We Named Our Cabins After Narnia Characters

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:41:23 GMT

Wardrobes to simpler times

Most of us who grew up on The Chronicles of Narnia remember the feeling more than the plot. The hush of the wardrobe door closing behind you. The crunch of snow that shouldn't be there. The sense that you've stepped, by accident, into somewhere the ordinary rules don't apply.

That feeling is exactly what we want guests to have when they walk across the field to their cabin. You park the car, close the gate behind you, follow the path through the long grass, and somewhere along the way the week you've just had starts falling off your shoulders.

Each cabin is named for a character chosen because something about them felt right for the landscape.

Here's who lives where.

Dorset

Aslan belongs here for the obvious reason. He's the heart of the whole thing: regal, old, quietly powerful, tied to the deep magic of a place. Sit outside with a cup of tea and watch the mist roll off the hills, and you'll understand.
Tumnus is his gentler neighbour. The faun with the umbrella who invites Lucy in for tea and sardines by the fire. The welcoming one, the cosy one, the place you come back to after a long walk and feel immediately looked after.

Canterbury

Lucy is the one who finds Narnia first. The youngest, quietly brave, the one who believes in things before anyone else does. Her cabin has that sense of discovery: pushing through a gate, walking across a field, finding something nobody else has quite noticed yet.
Susan is the elder sister. Steadier, more considered. Her cabin is the grounded one, with the most amazing valley views where you find yourself staring for hours.

South Downs

Jadis is the White Witch, which sounds ominous until you remember her Narnia was buried under endless, beautiful snow. This cabin sits higher and more exposed, and on a frosty morning when the whole valley is silver and your breath hangs in the air, the name makes complete sense.
Caspian is the young prince who sails east to find the edge of the world. His cabin has that outward-looking, horizon - seeking feeling. The one where your morning coffee turns into plans for walking further than you meant to .

East Sussex

Hwin is the mare from The Horse and His Boy. Gentle, thoughtful, quietly wise. Her cabin is the calming one, the place for people who need to be reminded what their own thoughts sound like.
Reepicheep is the opposite. The bravest mouse in all of Narnia, forever itching for adventure. This one is for the walkers who can't sit still and want to be out on the footpaths by nine in the morning. Small, mighty, sends you out into the day ready for anything.

Cotswolds, Andoversford

Cornelius is Caspian's old tutor, the half-dwarf scholar who teaches him the true history of Narnia by candlelight. The bookish cabin. The one you bring a stack of novels to and end up writing in a notebook for the first time in years.
Rabadash is the hot-headed prince from The Horse and His Boy. An unusual cabin name until you realise Rabadash is unforgettable. This one has personality. It's the one guests remember.
Miraz is Caspian's uncle, a king with a certain commanding presence. The cabin sits well in its field and holds its ground.

Cotswolds, Chedworth

Bree is the proud war horse from The Horse and His Boy. The showier cabin, the one with the view that makes people stop talking for a minute when they walk in.
Aravis is the runaway princess who rides with Bree across the desert. Fierce, independent, stubbornly kind. Her cabin is for the people who came here to do things their own way: solo weekends, girls' trips, anything that starts with "right, I need to get away."
Edmund is the Pevensie who goes wrong and then goes right again, and by the end of the books he's the quiet, just one. His cabin has that same steadiness. Forgiving, warm, the one you come to when you need to put a hard week behind you.
Tirian is the last king of Narnia. There's a bittersweet quality to him, a sense of an ending that's also a beginning. His cabin sits at the edge of things, where the ordinary world runs out and something quieter takes over.

Our Favourite Foodie Spots Near our Dorset

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:21:12 GMT

Our Favourite Foodie Spots Near our Dorset Cabin

There's a particular pleasure in being somewhere where your nearest pub is a two-minute walk down a quiet lane, and the pub in question has a thatched roof, a proper fire, and has been there for longer than anyone can remember.

Our Dorset cabin sits in one of the prettiest, sleepiest corners of the county, and one of the small unexpected gifts of staying here is how good the food and drink gets once you start poking around the surrounding villages.

We thought we'd pull together the places we send guests to most often and most of them are walkable from the cabin if you fancy earning your lunch the proper way.

The Brace of Pheasants, Plush (two minutes on foot)

Start here. Thatched roof, open fire, a garden that catches the evening sun, and a menu where everything sounds like exactly what you want to eat after a day on the hills. It's the most-loved recommendation we give out, and there's something perfect about being able to wander down for a pint. Book ahead at weekends.

The Gaggle of Geese, Buckland Newton (three miles, walkable)

Walk to lunch, roll home slowly. The Gaggle of Geese does a Sunday roast people actively plan weekends around, and there are skittle alleys if you want to lean into the full country-pub experience. The walk from the cabin takes you through Dorset countryside, which means you arrive hungry and leave happy. This is the one to build a Sunday around.

The Old Chapel Stores, Buckland Newton (two miles)

Your village shop for the essentials, and also for the nice things you forgot. Bread, eggs, bacon, milk, a bottle of wine, the papers. It's open until six most days (midday on Sundays), and it's the place where the stock reflects the community. Stopping here on the way in, instead of doing a big supermarket shop, is one of those choices that makes the whole weekend feel more like an escape. The money also stays in the village, which matters.

The Royal Oak, Cerne Abbas (four miles)

Cerne Abbas is worth a trip on its own. You've got Britain's largest chalk figure striding across the hillside above the village (and yes, he's quite something), a pretty high street full of honey-coloured stone, and two excellent pubs to choose from. The Royal Oak is the classic. Great food, lovely garden, and if you walk up to see the Giant first you'll have properly earned your pudding.

The New Inn, Cerne Abbas (four miles)

The other pub in Cerne Abbas, and especially useful in winter because it stays open Sunday evenings and Mondays when a lot of country pubs shut up shop. The food is proper and the welcome is warm. Between the Royal Oak and the New Inn you could happily alternate across a whole weekend and never eat the same thing twice.

The Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton (two and a half miles)

Tucked into a low-ceilinged old building in a village with one of the great village names of England. The Thimble does serious food in an unserious setting, which is our favourite combination. Good for a long, slow lunch when the weather's dreich and you want somewhere that feels like it's hugging you.

Wild walks, cosy nights, and space for you and your dog to roam

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:42:24 GMT

The best trips are the ones where everyone comes along and that includes your dog.

Every single one of our cabins is dog-friendly, so you never have to choose between a proper break for you and a kennel stay for them.

From coastal fields in Dorset to quiet woodland in East Sussex, and from rolling Cotswold hills to wide open Canterbury meadows, each of our locations is hand-picked for space, scenery, and with SO many walks that you’ll still be thinking about months later.

Off-grid, not off-comfort

Going “off-grid” doesn’t mean giving up your creature comforts. Our cabins are kitted out with hot showers, proper beds with thick duvets, kitchens with everything you need, and wood-fired stoves for those cosy post-walk evenings. It’s luxury you can actually relax into — without worrying about muddy paws or being too far from nature.

Walks from your door

The beauty of our sites is that you don’t need to get in the car to find a great walk.

Cotswolds – Miles of trails, village loops, and pub walks like Dunkertons Cider Taproom or The Frogmill.

Dorset – Coastal paths with sweeping sea views and open fields to roam.

East Sussex – Woodland tracks, hidden clearings, and easy links to the South Downs Way.

South Downs - Consistently amazing views wherever you go, always able to end in a cosy pub

Canterbury – Big skies, rolling meadows, and riverside routes that lead to some of Kent’s best country pubs.

Pubs that welcome paws

We’ve personally tested the nearby pubs (someone had to). Think crackling fires, water bowls by the door, and bar staff who greet your dog before you. Whether it’s a post-walk pint, Sunday roast, or a coffee stop, you’ll find a warm welcome in every location all that are dog friendly.

Things to know before you book

One dog is welcome in each cabin
Please bring their bed or blanket so they feel at home
Outdoor space is private but not fully enclosed, so leads are a must for wanderers
Our locations are rich in wildlife, so please keep dogs under control near livestock and nesting birds

What to pack for your dog

A few things make settling in easier:

Their own bed or blanket
A long lead for walks near livestock and nesting birds
A towel for post-walk paw-drying
Their usual food (we're a long way from the nearest pet shop)
Poo bags, more than you think you'll need
A water bottle for longer walks
Any of their favourite toys

A dog-friendly trip should be just that - space for you and your dog to relax, roam, and recharge. So pack the lead, bring their favourite biscuits, and escape somewhere where the walks are wild, the nights are cosy, and the only time you’ll check the time is to see when the sun sets.

Staying Off-Grid Responsibly: How We Follow the Countryside Code

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:04:12 GMT

Everything we do at Escape Off The Grid is built around looking after the landscapes our cabins sit in.

There's a particular kind of peace you only find in the places we've chosen for our cabins.

It's the quiet of a hedgerow waking up at dawn, of a buzzard turning lazy circles over a wheat field, of a fire crackling while the stars do their slow, silent thing overhead. That quiet is the whole point and it's surprisingly easy to protect once you know how.

The Cotswolds, Canterbury, Dorset, East Sussex, the South Downs. These are all Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (or National Landscapes, as they're now called), and they're beautiful precisely because generations of people have treated them gently. We'd like to keep it that way.

Which brings us to the Countryside Code.

So, what actually is the Countryside Code?

The short version: it's a set of guidelines, first written in 1951 and refreshed every so often since, that helps everyone enjoy the countryside without wrecking it for the wildlife, the farmers, or each other. It's not a rulebook with a man in a tweed cap waiting to fine you. It's more like good manners for being outdoors, organised around three lovely, simple words: Respect. Protect. Enjoy.

We think that's a pretty good philosophy for a weekend off the grid, too.

Here's how it shapes the way we run our sites, and the small things we ask of guests while they're with us.

Leave no trace (and we mean no trace)

Leave no trace is exactly what it sounds like. When you pack up and drive home, the area your cabin sits on should look the same as it did when you arrived. No rubbish left behind, no cigarette ends tucked into the grass, no forgotten wine bottle behind the log store.

We provide bins and we ask that anything that came with you leaves with you, food scraps included. Apple cores and banana skins don't magically disappear, they just sit there for months looking sad. If you've had a fire in the fire pit, we'll show you how to put it out properly and what to do with the cold ashes.

Dark skies are a gift

One of the best things about our locations is that you can actually see the stars. Proper stars. The kind most people have forgotten exist because they live under a permanent orange glow. Dorset and the South Downs in particular have some of the darkest skies in southern England, and we'd like to keep them that way.

This is why you won't find floodlights or fairy lights strung across our sites. We ask guests to keep outdoor lighting to a minimum (a head torch for nipping to the compost loo, a lantern by the fire) and to point any light they do use downwards, never out across the fields. Your eyes adjust faster than you'd think. Within twenty minutes the Milky Way shows up like it's been waiting for you.

Wildlife was here first

Every one of our sites is home to creatures who were there long before we arrived. Barn owls hunting at dusk. Badgers on their nightly rounds. Ground-nesting birds in spring who will abandon their eggs if disturbed. Deer that freeze at the edge of the tree line, waiting to see what you'll do next.

The ask is simple: give them space. Keep dogs close, especially between March and July when birds are nesting. Stay on the footpaths. Don't feed anything, however tempting. A fed fox becomes a bold fox becomes a problem fox, and it always ends badly for the fox.

And if a hare breaks cover ten feet in front of you on a morning walk, just stop and watch. That's the whole weekend right there.

Quiet enjoyment

Our sites are designed to sit lightly within the landscape. Guests are asked to minimise vehicle use, avoid artificial lighting where possible, and respect the quiet character of surrounding farmland and neighbouring homes. That means no Bluetooth speakers carrying across the valley, no late-night shouting around the fire, no drones buzzing over the treetops at seven in the morning.

Most of our guests arrive desperate for exactly this kind of quiet, so it rarely needs saying. But it's worth saying anyway. The soundtrack here is meant to be wood pigeons, wind in the hedges, and the occasional distant sheep.

Be kind to the people who live here

The countryside isn't a theme park. It's somebody's home, and for many people it's also their workplace. The farmer whose tractor you pass on the lane is trying to get a job done. The cottage at the end of the track belongs to someone who probably moved there for the same peace and quiet you came looking for.

A few small things make all the difference. Drive slowly on single-track lanes. Pull into passing places with a smile and a wave. Buy your bread and eggs from the village shop if there is one. Say hello to the dog walker coming the other way on the footpath. This is how rural communities stay welcoming to visitors, and it costs nothing.

Oh, and gates: leave them as you find them.

Open stays open, closed stays closed. There's usually a reason.

Low vehicle movement

Cars are the loudest, most intrusive thing most of us bring into the countryside, so we keep them to the edges. Once you've parked at your cabin, we'd love you to leave the car there for the duration if you can. Walk to the village. Cycle to the pub. Let the kids run the footpaths barefoot. The less the engine turns over, the more the landscape relaxes around you.

If you do need to drive during your stay, go gently. Rural lanes are shared with horses, walkers, cyclists, wildlife, and the occasional pheasant who has made a poor life decision.

A light footprint, on purpose

You'll notice our cabins are deliberately minimal. No extras humming away twenty-four hours a day. No concrete bases. No mains electricity pylons marching across the field. The infrastructure is small because the landscape is the point.

Respect. Protect. Enjoy.

That's really all it comes down to. The Countryside Code isn't a list of things you're not allowed to do. It's a quiet invitation to be a good guest in somewhere special. Arrive gently, tread lightly, leave it better than you found it if you can, and in return the countryside gives you everything we came here hoping for: stars, silence, the smell of woodsmoke, and a weekend that feels three times longer than it was.

We'll see you out there. Close the gate behind you.

Romantic AONB Escapes Within 2 Hours of London

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:32:10 GMT

Your weekend reset, tucked away in some of England’s most beautiful spots

You don't need a plane to feel like you've escaped. Some of the most romantic getaways from London are an hour or two away by train or car — tucked inside Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where the loudest sound is birdsong and the best dinner reservation is a pub with a fire.

These are the ones we know best, because we have cabins in all of them: the Cotswolds, the South Downs, Dorset, and East Sussex.

Here's how to choose:

1. The Cotswolds – Hills, Views & Cosy Pubs

Journey time: 1.5–2 hours by train or car

The Cotswolds just has that thing about it. Our cabins in Andoversford look straight out over the hills — perfect for slow mornings in bed with coffee, watching the sunrise. You can wander down to Dunkertons Cider for an afternoon of drinks and street food, or head to The Frogmill for dinner by candlelight.

If you’d rather disappear into the trees, our woodland cabins in Chedworth give you complete privacy. It’s the kind of place where you lose track of time — just you, the birds, and the sound of the wind in the leaves.

2. South Downs – Big Skies & Coastal Air

Journey time: 1.5–2 hours by train or car

If your idea of romance comes with a sea breeze, head for the South Downs. Rolling chalk hills, winding trails and those huge, open skies. Take a picnic, follow the South Downs Way, and finish the day watching the sun go down with a blanket and something cold to drink.

3. Dorset – Clifftops & Coastal Walks

Journey time: Around 2 hours by train or car

For couples who love the coast, our Dorset cabins are set in peaceful fields but close enough to the Jurassic Coast for a day of exploring. Walk the clifftops, potter around little fishing villages, and end the day with fish and chips on the beach. Back at the cabin, light the firepit and let the evening drift by.

4. East Sussex – Woodland Hideaways & Country Inns

Journey time: Around 2 hours by train or car

There’s something special about being tucked away in the woods. Our East Sussex cabins sit at the edge of a willow wood, with trails that lead to country pubs and pretty villages. Inside, you’ve got big panoramic windows so you can stay warm and still feel like you’re right out in nature.

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty aren’t just “nice views” but protected landscapes, so the peace you find here has been preserved for generations. You’re away from the noise, but close enough to dip into a village for a pint or a meal whenever you fancy.

How far is the Cotswolds from London?

The Cotswolds are roughly 1.5 to 2 hours from London by car or train. Moreton-in-Marsh is the closest mainline station, about 90 minutes from London Paddington.

What's the most romantic area near London for a weekend?

It depends what you want. The Cotswolds offer rolling hills and cosy pubs; the South Downs give you coastal air and open skies; Dorset has the Jurassic Coast; East Sussex has woodland privacy. All four sit within two hours of central London.

Are off-grid cabins suitable for couples?

Yes - off-grid cabins are particularly suited to couples because they remove the usual distractions (TV, strong phone signal, nearby neighbours) and leave space for slow mornings, shared meals, and proper conversation.

Can you get to these places without a car?

The Cotswolds, South Downs and East Sussex are all reachable by direct train from London. Dorset is possible by train but a car makes exploring the coast much easier.

When's the best time of year for a romantic UK escape?

Autumn and winter are underrated - wood-burners, empty footpaths, and dark skies make for the coziest trips. Late spring (May) gives you long evenings and blossom without the peak-summer crowds.

Andoversford Cabin Guide

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 16:32:07 GMT

Hills, Cider and Proper Cotswolds Charm

Andoversford is a small village in the Cotswolds, about ten minutes east of Cheltenham, and it's where three of our cabins (Miraz, Cornelius and Rabadash) sit looking out over the hills. It's an underrated corner of the Cotswolds: close enough to the famous villages for a day's wandering, but quiet enough that you'll rarely see another walker on the footpath from your door.

This is the guide we wish someone had handed us when we first came here. The pubs we actually drink in, the walks we actually take, and the spots worth a detour.

Pubs & Taprooms

The Frogmill - The kind of pub you picture when you think “Cotswolds” - old stone, cosy beams and a huge garden for summer pints. They do a great breakfast, a great Sunday roast, and everything in between. It’s about a 40-minute walk or a 6-minute drive from the cabins.
Dunkertons - If you only do one thing while you’re here, make it this. They brew their cider on site, there’s usually live music (Idris Elba DJ’d here once), and the street food is seriously good. It’s a 2-mile walk along the Cotswold Way or just a short drive if you want to save your legs.

Foodie Spots Worth the Trip

Daylesford Organic – The farm shop everyone talks about. Great for picking up supplies or just browsing.
KNEAD Elkstone – Small bakery, big flavour. Sourdough, pastries, and a proper coffee.
Fire & Flow Coffee Roastery – For anyone who takes their coffee seriously.

Walks From Your Door

The Cotswold Way – Join the trail right from Andoversford for hills, valleys and wide-open views.
Village Loops – SO many cute cotswolds villahes nearby for an easy stroll and full of charm.
Wander through Bibury’s Arlington Row or visit Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Broadway for postcard-perfect streets.
Stroll along Copse Hill Road in Lower Slaughter — known as Britain’s most romantic street.
Visit Sudeley Castle for historic gardens and rare pheasants.
Have a pint at The Porch House in Stow-on-the-Wold, believed to be Britain’s oldest pub.
Take on more of the Cotswold Way if you’re feeling energetic.

Where is Andoversford?

Andoversford is a village in Gloucestershire, around 10 minutes east of Cheltenham, in the heart of the Cotswolds AONB. It sits on the A40 and is a gateway to the Cotswold Way.

What's the closest train station to Andoversford?

Cheltenham Spa is the nearest mainline station, about 15 minutes away by car or taxi. Direct trains from London Paddington take around 2 hours 15 minutes.

Is Dunkertons Cider worth visiting?

Dunkertons Cider Park in Andoversford brews its cider on site, hosts live music, and has a rotating roster of street food. It's walkable from the cabins along the Cotswold Way (about 2 miles).

What's the best pub near Andoversford?

The Frogmill is the most atmospheric — old stone walls, a big garden, proper Sunday roasts. It's about a 40-minute walk or 6-minute drive from our cabins.

Can you walk the Cotswold Way from Andoversford?

Yes. The Cotswold Way passes directly through Andoversford, so you can join the trail from the cabin door and walk as much or as little as you like.

What villages are near Andoversford?

Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury, Broadway and Lower Slaughter are all within a 20–30 minute drive, making Andoversford a good base for exploring the classic Cotswold villages.

Why nature just gets it

Fri, 02 May 2025 20:15:22 GMT

So, you're planning a quiet escape?

Maybe you're feeling a little burnt out, craving some fresh air, or just itching to get away from traffic and tiled roofs for a while.

Whether you're headed to our cabins in the South Downs, Cotswolds, Dorset, East Sussex, or Canterbury, here's something worth thinking about - wellness doesn't always come in a bottle, a spa, or a screen-free phone. Sometimes, it comes with muddy boots, morning mist, and a mug of something hot in your hands.

Let’s talk about what it feels like to breathe a bit deeper.

Where stillness feels like a skill.

Life moves fast. We all know that. But standing in a field surrounded by nothing but rolling hills or wild trees? It does something different to your body.

Your breath slows. Your shoulders drop. You stop clenching your jaw.

Being in nature doesn't just look pretty - it physically changes how your nervous system responds to stress. It's quiet, yes, but not empty. It’s a space that gives you permission to do nothing for a while, and honestly, how often does that happen?

Tiny Moments, Big Impact

You don’t need a big itinerary. The best bits are often the smallest:

The birdsong that kicks off at sunrise
Your dog chasing shadows through a field
The smell of woodsmoke as the fire crackles
Spotting deer from your cabin window
Watching clouds roll past like slow ships

These moments aren’t flashy. They’re grounding. And grounding is wellness in its purest form.

You Time, Done Simply

Forget infinity pools. An outdoor shower under the sky hits different especially when you’ve just returned from a walk through the woods. Add a cosy bed, a warm fire, and a kitchen with just the right amount of everything you need, and suddenly you’ve got a version of self-care that doesn’t need Wi-Fi or a spa robe.

Move a Little, Rest a Lot

We’re not saying hike a mountain. (Unless you want to!) But whether it's a walk to a pub through winding lanes or a stomp up a hill just to feel your legs again, moving in nature feels... good. There's something deeply human about walking with no goal other than to see what’s around the corner.

And when you're done? Curl up in your cabin with a hot drink, your dog asleep at your feet, and nothing asking for your attention.

Hear It From Our Guests....

“I cannot wait to visit all your cabins! It's the calm I didn't realise I needed.” – Amy

“The deer, the owls, the stars. It felt like everything slowed down and got simpler.” – Flore

“A beautiful, slow weekend. Just what I needed to catch my breath again.” – Sarah

�� Where You’ll Find Us

We’re tucked away in some of the UK’s most peaceful places:

South Downs National Park

Each one offers a slightly different flavour of calm—but all of them give you the space to switch gears.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your wellbeing is change the scenery, not the schedule. Our cabins aren’t here to fill your time. They’re here to make it yours again.

Ready to come and breathe for a bit?

Are you thinking about going off-grid? Here’s everything you need to know before you book!

Fri, 02 May 2025 16:32:24 GMT

FAQs, Packing Tips & Honest Insights

So, you're curious about going off-grid? You’ve come to the right place.

Whether you're looking to stay in our off-grid cabins in the Cotswolds , South Downs , Dorset , East Sussex , or Canterbury , we cover everything you need to know before your stay!

It's time to leave behind city stress, trade screens for starry skies and immerse yourself in a slower, more meaningful rhythm.

Here are all your top questions answered!

How do I get to the cabins by car?

All of our cabins are easily accessible by car. You'll receive specific directions after booking. The final stretch is usually a country track- so take it slow and enjoy the views!

Can I arrive by train?

Absolutely!! Most of our locations are 1.5 to 2.5 hours from London, with nearby stations like Cheltenham Spa, Dorchester South, and Petersfield. A short taxi ride or pre-arranged lift will take you the rest of the way. Again, all informatio will be provided to you after booking.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes!!! We LOVE dogs. All our cabins are dog-friendly. Our cocker spaniel loves chasing butterflies and your pup will too. Just make sure they’re under control near wildlife and respectful of other guests’ space.

How many people can stay?

Each cabin is designed for 2 adults perfect for couples, solo travellers or close friends. Some guests even enjoy solo stays for writing retreats or digital detox weekends. You do you!

How off-grid are we talking?

Properly off-grid - but with comfort. The cabins are powered by solar, heated with firewood, and come with eco-toilets and gas stoves. There’s no Wi-Fi and limited phone signal. It’s all about disconnecting from tech and reconnecting with real life.

What Should I Bring?

We keep things simple, but here’s a checklist for a fuss-free stay:

- Weather-appropriate clothes & waterproofs

- Hiking boots or wellies

- A good book or journal

- USB charging cable

- Your food & drinks for your stay!

- Logs for the fire & firepit

Does being off-grid impact the stay?

In the best ways. Yes. No notifications. No scrolling. Just birdsong, sunsets and hot coffee by the fire. Most guests say they sleep better, feel more rested, and actually talk to each other more. It’s a reset button for your soul. You’ll need to be mindful of power and water - don’t leave lights on all night or take 30-minute showers - but that’s part of the charm. It’s conscious, calm living.

Can I charge my phone or camera?

Yes, all our cabins come with USB charging ports. Just note there are no regular plug sockets - so leave the hairdryers and laptops at home.

What happens if something goes wrong?

We give you all the instructions you will need and you’ll have direct contact with us during your stay. We provide a full welcome guide and are just a message away if you need anything.

A few words from a few of our guests...

“A true 5-star experience. Views, tranquillity, and everything we needed.” Michael

“Quiet, comfortable, a sense of adventure. I cannot wait to visit all your cabins!” Amy

“Perfect mix of peace and comfort. We saw deer, owls, and had the best shower pressure we’ve ever experienced off-grid.” Flore

“Stargazing by the firepit was our highlight. No Wi-Fi needed—just connection with each other.” Jessica

�� Our locations include:

- South Downs National Park (Froxfield)

- The Cotswolds (Andoversford)

- Plush, Dorset

- East Sussex

- Canterbury

Each one has its own personality, but they all offer the same simple promise: peace, privacy and a proper break in nature.

Still Got Questions?

No worries at all. You can check out our FAQs page or just drop us a message. We genuinely love helping guests prep for their first (or tenth) off-grid adventure.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Escape Off The Grid. When you’re ready to swap scroll time for stargazing and traffic for birdsong - you know where to find us.