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With pretty outdoor lights adorning local towns and the radio playing the complete 'Now That's What I Call Christmas' album on repeat (or at least that's how it feels!), we thought it was about time Woodlands Retreats began to 'Deck The Halls'. 

The prestigious headline spot on the iconic Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival has been confirmed for Friday night as popular grime artist, Stormzy.  As always, some festival go-ers ar...

We have recently added lots of new activities to our sister website The Sophisticated Hen . You're sure to find something for everyone, from Crystal Shoe Design to Gin Tasting and Bubb...

If you're staying with us at the the beginning of August, the amazing Paloma Faith is headlining the Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza on the 4th August 2018. This is always a fantastic event so be ...

Thank you all so much for your entries to our Apple Cottage competition. I've been busy putting them all in a hat (Heroes tub) this morning, Tiger and Hamish are drawing the winner....  ...

We have had such a fantastic response to our competition and it's not even been two days!

A look back at this year for Woodlands Retreats....

Thank you to Ruth who has written a fantastic blog post about her stay at Swallow's Orchard this weekend.

We are excited to announce that Smokeham Farm is now available to book from May 2017.  This magnificent house sleeps 18-20 guests and is located in the Quantock Hills. Locate...

Another 12 months have flown by and we are now thinking about the New Year ahead; but before we get into that, 2016 isn’t over just yet…  

We are excited to see our promotion in Somerset Life Magazine this December.  Giving a little insight into us; the family behind Woodlands Retreats and how we are continuing to grow an...

Our holiday houses are a home from home; but we know that for some of us, the stay wouldn't be complete without our canine family members. Not only are we dog friendly but we are surrounded ...