Glamping in Essex
Our Story
Welcome to Oaksbrook. For over 12 years, Steve and I have poured our hearts into nurturing Brook Farm, transforming it into the 20-acre sanctuary it is today. What started as a dream to live more simply alongside our horses and dogs has grown into a multi-faceted retreat where nature does the heavy lifting of healing. Whether you are staying in the Herdsman, nesting in the Ryeland hut, or visiting for a therapeutic session, my hope is that you feel the same sense of peace and reconnection that this land gives to us every single day.
Jane Gilbey
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Immerse yourself in life at Oaksbrook. Our upcoming workshops and day retreats offer a unique blend of holistic healing, rural crafts, and animal-inspired learning. Browse our latest dates below and book your place in the heart of the wild.
The Ryeland Hut
from £125
Hot Tub Addon Available
Secluded, sustainable, and purely serene. The Ryeland is a semi-off-grid retreat tucked behind a shelter of mature pines and wildflowers. Featuring a fully equipped kitchen, en-suite facilities, and a cozy log-burner, it provides a romantic 'piece of the wild' just an hour from London. Step out of the humdrum and into a meadow of your own.
Limited Availability
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Oaksbrook Hot Tub
from £65
Ryeland Hut Addon
Make your break even more memorable by adding our log-burning hot tub. Experience the simple joy of wood-fired heating and starlit bathing in your own private corner of Brook Farm. Available as an optional add-on for the duration of your stay in the Ryeland.
HOT TUB RETREAT PACKAGES
Indulge in the ultimate back-to-nature luxury. Our Hot Tub Retreat Packages blend the rustic charm of wood-fired bathing with our professional wellness services. Choose a package that suits your pace and let the combination of warm water, fresh Essex air, and holistic care refresh your spirit.
CHANGING FACILITIES
The Shepherds Belle
Our charming Shepherds Belle serves as your private dressing sanctuary throughout your hot tub retreat. Nestled just steps from the water’s edge, it offers a cozy and secluded space to change in complete comfort and privacy. This thoughtful addition ensures your wellness journey remains seamless, allowing you to transition effortlessly from the fresh farm air to the warmth of your wood-fired soak.
What Our Customers Say?
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10/10
What a beautiful, comfortable holiday cottage. Just perfect for a couple looking for a place to escape. Private situation with the feel of being in the countryside but with shops a short drive away. Lovely hosts who give you all the privacy you need. Would certainly recommend.
22 November 2021
ELIISHA
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10/10
Great location for us. Lovely walks for the dog. Very helpful and friendly. Very relaxing break. Make sure you book if you want to eat at the Old Crown, dogs welcome in bar area.
22 November 2021
JOHN
The Herdsman
from £125
The Herdsman barn is a spacious one bedroom barn conversion with open plan kitchen/lounge/dining room. Primarily aimed at adults wanting to get away from it all for a relaxing break or those wishing to explore the surrounding areas and attractions. The farm is a haven for wildlife with regular sightings of Owls, Buzzards and Red Kites and is home to many animals both wild and domestic.
OUR STORY
Oaksbrook is a nature inspired, wellness retreat at Brook Farm in the North Essex countryside. Brook Farm is home to Steve and Jane Gilbey, their two Golden Retrievers Jack and Barley, Janes horses and pet sheep, chickens and cats. Our dog friendly, “Herdsman” self catering barn, boasts spacious open plan living with a separate king size bedroom and ensuite, its own enclosed small courtyard garden and on site walks on our beautiful 20 acre farm.
The horses at Brook Farm and the other animals are the centre of Jane and Steves lives. Our lifestyle and our business are inspired by them. Our love of nature has also shaped the way Brook Farm has evolved in the last 12 years since we have lived here. We have created so much habitat for wildlife and that has been so gratifying as we now are seeing so many species of Flora and Forna at the farm.
Jane Gilbey
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Woodland Champions Club CERTIFIED
Woodland Champions Club was established in 2017 to help landowners create and manage woodland and open them up for members of the pubic to use. Their commitment is to plant trees with the help of the woodland trust and site members.
Woodland Champions Club CERTIFIED
Woodland Champions Club was established in 2017 to help landowners create and manage woodland and open them up for members of the pubic to use. Their commitment is to plant trees with the help of the woodland trust and site members.
