The Hoot

The Hoot is delightfully off the beaten track & nestles amongst natural landscape on our bijou wildlife haven, giving you seclusion & serenity. Lovingly furnished with local art & vintage crockery it has a koselig, off grid vibe which we hope you'll love!

The space
The Hoot is the perfect match for nature loving guests, looking to hideaway from the world and reconnect with each other.

The Hoot retains a wildness in the surroundings whilst being welcoming and cosy. Inside there's an eclectic mix of styles. It's been lovingly built & furnished with reclaimed materials, making it a popular choice for guests with sustainability in mind

There is a little garden area just for The Hoot which is diagonally across from the cabin. It's the perfect spot for a fire pit or as a leafy haven where you can read, paint or just listen to the water gently flowing.

Hideaway Holidays at Bellbrook is an off the beaten track destination surrounded by nature and nothing else! It's a place where passion for protecting native wildlife is in abundance and it's is a precious haven for many species. As such swimming, paddling, boating and fishing in the lake is not permitted as it harms the delicate ecosystem that has been created here.

Dedicated wildlife watchers will be able to spot endangered water voles, deer and kingfishers as well as amazing array of dragonflies which dance around the lakes in the summer.

The Hoot is perfect for those looking to swap screen time for green time so if the first thing you usually do on holiday is log on to the wifi, The Hoot won't be the right place for you! There is a Fire TV that works for streaming (don't forget your passwords). However it uses mobile wifi which isn't the most speedy & is also weather dependent therefore wifi hasn't been included the list of amenities - it's more of a Brucie Bonus!

If guaranteed internet access and TV are essential please don't book to avoid any disappointment. A DVD player, some DVDs and a selection of retro board games are provided for those mi-fi off days!

The Hoot is not suitable for guests with children/infants & therefore child friendly bits & bobs are not provided. Bookings from guests with children will not be accepted.

I hope to welcome you soon and please ask if you have any questions - I will always give an honest answer as happy guests make me happy 😊

Guest access
Please do not go past any private signs, metal hurdles or cross into the woods opposite as these are private areas.

Other things to note

• The Hoot is accessed via a private farm track of around 500m (please note this is not a road and is somewhat bumpy and will it get muddy in the autumn and winter - we don't recommend it for low slung cars). The parking space, which is right next to the cabin, isn't huge so you'll need to be a whizz at 3 point turns - one car only.
• As we're an off the beaten track retreat, we're surrounded by beautiful countryside and very little else. Therefore popping in the car is essential to access any shops, cafes, walks etc. The lanes are also single track for 2 miles so you'll need to get your reversing groove on! There are lovely shops & cafes in Bampton (5 miles) and Tiverton (9 miles). Please make sure you're happy with the semi remote location before booking.
• Due to the off grid location of the cabin the lights will sometimes flicker. This is all part of the adventure of a rural hideaway but we want guests to be aware of this. We also ask that guests don't bring their own electrical appliances e.g. microwave or air fryers.