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The Nook — Secluded, Couples, off-grid Cotswold Retreat

Welcome to the Nook at Big Skies

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 glamping 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 glamping cabin but with solar power including fridge /freezer

Wood burning stove to keep you warm and cosy during the cooler months

Gas stove

Full shower room with flushing toilet

Pizza oven

Wood fired hot tub

Fire pit and cooking grill

Totally Secluded location

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A man and a woman relaxing outdoors in front of a small wooden tiny house, sitting on chairs with a small table between them, surrounded by tall grass and trees.
A woman with curly hair sitting up in bed, holding a black mug, in a cozy wooden room with a round window showing trees outside, during sunset or sunrise.
People sitting outdoors at a rustic table enjoying a meal at sunset, overlooking a scenic countryside with fields and trees.
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A couple enjoying a relaxing evening outdoors near a fire pit, with a hot tub in the background, at a wooden cabin.
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Cosy cabin the woods
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A dense forest with tall, thin trees and green undergrowth, illuminated by sunlight.
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Sunset over a grassy hill with dark silhouettes of trees in the background.
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A rustic tiny house with wood siding, glass double doors, and a curved roof, surrounded by potted plants, outdoor seating, and trees.
A man and woman flying a kite together outdoors during sunset, with the man holding the kite string up and the woman standing nearby and smiling.
Sunset over a rural landscape with fields and trees, viewed from a dirt path.
A man and woman sitting on a couch in a cozy wooden room, smiling and enjoying a conversation. The woman is holding a mug and they are looking at each other happily.

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.

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Chatcombe Estate, Upper Coberley, Cheltenham, GL53 9RE

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