In the room

Orchard Room

Located on the first floor, the Orchard Room is light, airy and full of character, with double-aspect views across the gardens and the south-west meadow towards the old orchard. Although smaller than the Garden Room (14.4m²; 155ft²), it has a special charm — not least its private, cosy bathroom with a double-ended bath tucked under the original oak purlins and roof windows that fill the space with natural light. It’s the perfect spot for a long, relaxing soak — either alone or with good company!

The room features a king-size bed (5’), a generous chest of drawers, wall hooks for hanging clothes, and a comfortable chair with reading lamp and laptop tray — ideal for a quiet moment or a bit of work. The ensuite shower room has a roof window overlooking the garden, with views towards the north meadow, vegetable patch, and the line of tall poplars beyond.

The Orchard Room is graced with an original semi-abstract floral painting by Wendi Weller. We loved the vibrant colours in Wendi’s work that reflects our garden and matches the strong colours in the room.

Good to Know

Check-in is between 4-7pm and check-out anytime before 11am.
The sloping ceiling in the ensuite adds to the room’s character – though guests over 6ft might have to bend a little under the shower!
Extra pillows are in the underbed storage.
A torch is in the top drawer of the chest of drawers.

What's Included

Kingsize Bed (5’) with “Piglet in Bed” bed linen
Bathrobes, Slippers and Towels
“Bright Earth” Toiletries
Tea and coffee making facilities
Yummy homemade sweet treats
Hair dryer
Wi-Fi
32” Smart TV
Two laptop trays

Breakfast

Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 9.30am. We offer a continental buffet while we prepare your choice of cooked breakfast.
To help us stay organised, reduce waste, and ensure your meal is freshly cooked without a long wait, we kindly ask guests to complete a breakfast pre-order form the night before. View our breakfast menu.
We have other options for eating at Pond Cottage including packed lunch, afternoon tea, cold platters and in-house group dining. Find out more here.

House Rules

To help keep our rooms fresh and comfortable for everyone, we ask that outdoor shoes aren’t worn inside the guest rooms. We leave shoe trays by the front door (for muddy walking boots!) and outside each room - please make use of our cosy slippers for your comfort.
As Pond Cottage is open plan, sound can travel, so we’d be grateful if you could be mindful of noise if returning late in the evening.
For safety reasons — including the presence of a deep wildlife pond — we are unable to accommodate children under 16 years of age.
We operate a no-pets policy.
No smoking is allowed anywhere in Pond Cottage.