Welcome back
to Earth
A gently wild place to feel human again
The Nook at Big Skies — a private, off-grid couples retreat
Real restoration starts where people and nature care for each other
In a world that’s overcrowded, overstimulated, and constantly connected, true rest isn’t found in more luxury or picture-perfect moments. It’s found in the simple things: open skies, quiet mornings, honest comfort, and meaningful connection with each other.
The Nook is our off-grid, nature-first cabin for two — a place to step out of the noise and remember what it feels like to be human again.
What can we expect from a stay at the Nook
Sleeps 2 in a comfy King size bed
Dog Friendly for 1 well behaved doggy
Off grid but with solar power including fridge /freezer
Gas stove
Full shower room with flushing toilet
Pizza oven
Wood fired hot tub
Fire pit and cooking grill
Totally Private location
It is:
A gently wild hideaway designed for presence, not performance
Thoughtful comforts without excess
Space to breathe, reconnect, and feel rooted in the landscape
It isn’t:
Over-curated, over-styled, or built for likes
“Nature-themed” with manicured lawns and greenwashing
A break that keeps you stuck in your head
Real doesn’t mean rough. It means considered — design that supports you, and land management that supports nature.
Designed by an ecologist, cared for like a living place
Our founder, Victoria, is an ecologist. That matters. Every decision — materials, siting, planting, footpaths — is made to let nature thrive and to help humans decompress. When one thrives, so can the other.
The Nook isn’t a backdrop; it’s part of an alive, shared ecosystem we’re privileged to invite you into.
Big Skies is certified to run under a Greener Camping Club exemption certificate. This is such exciting news for us, meaning we are a part of a club with great ecological ethics. In order to book a stay at our site, each pitch or tent booked will be charged an additional small fee of £12, meaning the named individual on the booking will become a member of The Greener Camping Club for a period of one year. Membership will provide you access to 120+ Greener Camping sites around the country, all with the same ecological ethics. The Greener Camping Club is working alongside the woodland trust and for every booking, we will plant a tree or an area of nectar rich grassland.
Please note that you cannot park next to the Nook, there is a 3 minute walk through the woods from the car-park. This is a fully immersive experience where you feel a million miles away from the craziness of the modern world.
Visit us
Chatcombe Estate, Upper Coberley, Cheltenham, GL53 9RE
Phone
(07866)672831