Self-Catering at Secret Island Yurt | Holiday Cottages in Worcester

Holiday home
Secret Island Yurt is a special, lakeside holiday home set on a island, on the edge of the village of Beckford. One of a group of four on-site, the property sleeps two people in one mezzanine king-size double bed. With interesting, open accommodation, the yurt also includes a kitchen, a dining area, a sitting area with woodburner-effect gas stove and a luxury roll-top bath. There is also a separate room with a basin and WC. Guests can access their own private sauna with CD player from inside the yurt, while outside on the decking is a private hot tub, along with patio furniture, a firepit and a BBQ. There's also off road parking for one car and use of the owner's rowing boat and cycles. Secret Island Yurt is a delightful holiday home with unique accommodation, perfect for a romantic break.

Accomodation Details
Open plan yurt accommodation with one mezzanine king-size double bed, kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas woodburner-effect stove and freestanding roll-top bath. Separate basin and WC.

Area
The pretty village of Beckford boasts many amenities, with an excellent country inn, Norman church and nature reserve, in one of the most unspoilt areas of England. The village sits on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border, close to the old market town of Evesham, famous for its horticulture. The regency spa town of Cheltenham, with its range of shops, cinemas, theatres, restaurants, pubs, and famous Gold Cup horse racing, is a short drive away.

Region
Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Amenities
Heating from electric log effect fire, Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, projector with soundbar, DVD player and a roll down screen. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Sauna. Wooden veranda overlooking lake with private hot tub, furniture, firepit and BBQ. Use of rowing boat, at own risk. Off road parking for 1 car. Sorry No pets allowed . no smoking. Shop and pub/restaurant 8 mins walk. Note: No TV. Note: Check-in time 3pm, check-out 9.30am. Note: On-site fishing available such as large Carp, Roach, Rudd and Perch. If you are a returning Customer, please call our call centre to make your booking. Please note: This property only accepts weekly bookings, minimum booking is 7 nights and bookable Friday - Friday

Hannah G

February 2023

We're very used to glamping but this was something else! We had the most relaxing time at the Secret Island Yurt, which is one of four yurts. This yurt offers complete privacy and beautiful views of the lake where I could watch the birds and wildlife all day. There is something so special about being close to nature, but in a lovely jacuzzi having a glass of wine! The yurt itself had everything you could need, but without wi-fi and TV so you can easily 'switch off'. There is a fully-kitted kitchen; toilet; radio; in-home cinema system with projector; a roll top-bath and sauna. We spent our days watching our favourite film from a gorgeous bath, followed by relaxing in the jacuzzi and sauna. The lovely owners have thought of everything so you can enjoy your stay any time of the year. There is a lovely lake viewing room at the front of the yurt - the perfect spot to read a book, watch the day go by and see the beautiful black swans. There are screens you can use in the outside area if it gets a bit windy but we didn't need them. We went in February and the yurt was lovely and warm. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone else.

Miss Dunn

October 2020

Amazing location, perfect for getaway especially in current situation.. Loved the boat, hot tub and log burner added an extra touch

Miss Barmi

August 2020

We were unable to lock any of the doors at the yurt.. We rang the owners about this on the second day, but they could not fix the problem until the following day. We therefore had to sleep two nights without the property locked, so did not feel very safe/comfortable at night time

Miss Barmi, August 2020

March 2020

The peace, quiet and wildlife away from it all..

Mrs Mortimer, March 2020

February 2020

This is a superb place to get away from it all

Mr Irvine, February 2020

January 2020

We had an absolutely fantastic time, staying in the secret island yurt and would recommend to anyone looking for and idyllic, romantic break away from the huddle and bustle of every day life.. Would definitely come again. The lake is so picturesque, a lovely way to spend a weekend.

Mr Impett, November 2019

November 2019

We loved it so much, we've booked to go again..

Miss Stevens, November 2019

Fantastic yurt, excellent location and very private.. Nicely furnished and the bed is extremely comfortable

Mr Greer, January 2020

Very tranquil and peaceful holiday.. Could do with cupboards in bedroom, enough room for them. Hanging hooks by hot tub would be useful for gowns. There was an unfortunate fishy smell which we could not locate, but didn't spoil things overall. We would love to return next year.

Mr Fitchett, November 2019

October 2019

Met our expectations because this was a 2nd visit to this Yurt.. This is not a 5 star hotel type holiday it is a Yurt but you are by the side of a wonderful lake where you have privacy, peace and just the company of the ducks, swans, herons etc. The trip round the lake in your own little boat is maybe the only time you will see another person. We did not. The hot tub, barbecue and outdoor log burner are just extras to be enjoyed. You know the owners are available should you need them but they leave you to get on and enjoy your time away from the outside world.

Mr Goodall, October 2019

August 2019

Excellent place to stay, felt much freedom allowed to explore on the lake and completely left alone :)

Miss Sungum, August 2019

July 2019

Beautiful and peaceful! ! Great facilities. Will be returning here for sure!

Mr Wilkinson

May 2019

The facilities and setting of this very unique property provided the perfect weekend getaway..

Mr Shillito-spicer

April 2019

Absolutely amazing retreat filled with brilliant wildlife.. 100% is a 10/10 accommodation.

Mrs Dvis

March 2019

Our 4th visit, 1st in this yurt,this is the best of them all in our opinion, far more space and extremely well laid out.. As previouse visits it was so peaceful and restful here which adds to the charm. Crispy and orange sauce (the ducks) are quite tame now, eating out of our hands and knocking on the glass to be fed each day. Saw lots of wildlife, Heron, Kingfisher and Moorehens. Lovely to have the use of a boat with electric motor, so quiet you can get close up to the birds without distrubing them. Definitly our favorite holiday destination - will be back next year. David (owner) is so friendly and even rescued our telescope which we left behind and is keeping it safe for us to collect next week.

Mr Richards

September 2018

The idea is great but the execution left lacking, the finish was poor and the appearance tired.. the photos looked fabulous, which is why we chose the location, but the reality left a bit to be desired. all of the paintwork requires attention, very tired looking. the windows needed cleaning, none of the remotes worked apart from the projector which had to be set up on books to enable it to be set onto the screen. the wood shavings from the air con duct were still where they dropped them after it's installation. any attention to detail seems to be a failing according to the visitors book entries. three nights was quite enough, after that, I think your clients may start complaining. I hope this helps improve future visitors experience of the secret island yurt, we wont be back. sorry. this was a, disappointing, birthday treat for my wife.

Mrs Wuenschmann

August 2018

Fantastic location could not fault the views and if you want a holiday with .... Fantastic location could not fault the views and if you want a holiday with complete privacy peace and tranquility this is for you How ever although the views and location are outstanding with it comes cobwebs insects spiders and ducks geese and other birds a plenty so if you don't like being that close to nature it won't be for you The accommodation and outside could certainly do with some maintenance and it wasn't particularly clean and did not smell very good Air conditioning leaked ,carpets and curtains filthy and smelt awful and general cleanliness not great on the inside Outside area untidy barbecue tables and chairs dirty and whole area on veranda in need of maintenance and tlc Hot tub amazing but sauna comes with cobwebs Would certainly consider going back again but would go back in a heartbeat if it was cleaner and smelt better

gas700girl

The setting is beautiful and the yurt is so comfortable.. We ended up feeding swans from the hot tub! Such a lovely and relaxing place to be, and the owners were super friendly and helpful. Had everything we needed and more.

We booked this for our 30th Wedding Anniversary and we loved every minute. There are 4 yurts on the property but this one, as well as being on a little island, has a lake all to itself. We loved it so much we booked again for next year the day after we got back home! Accommodation • All the facilities were excellent although we didn't use the Sauna. • The wildlife was great with geese, ducks, heron, kingfishers, black swan and even deer. • You have the use of a lovely little boat with an electric motor, we went fishing on the lake in it most days. • Has a projector and DVD player with a screen that you can move to watch from either the living area or from the bed. Note there are already a lot of films that have been left be people. • The bed was extremely comfortable • Nice little dressing table • There's no storage for clothes so be prepared to live out of a suitcase. TIP: use the coat stand for hanging clothes Things to do • We'd recommend visiting Beckford Silk next door. • There’s a natural reserve opposite Beckford Silk, we can’t comment on it as we didn’t go there. • There’s a pretty church in the village • It's a good base for visiting lovely Cotswold villages • We enjoyed the tranquillity, and mostly did, fishing, bbqing, reading and lounging in the hot tub drinking wine and looking at the stars Shops • The local shop is a 10 min walk. The shop is a bit limited so don't rely on it. • There is an excellent shop a 5 min drive away called Teddington Stores that has a butcher’s inside so it's a great place to buy your BBQ food. There's also a coffee shop inside. • Morrisons is just outside Tewksbury BUT even though this isn’t very far it takes a while to get to as the traffic is so bad. Food • The local pub is a 20 min walk • The pub is excellent we had a fantastic Sunday lunch there, the drink prices are a bit steep though but as we are from Bristol we are used to that. • Beckford Silk next door has a great little cafe which does excellent food. • If you want to go for a special meal we would recommend 'My Great Grandfathers' in Tewksbury as we had one of the best meals we've ever had in there. • Make sure to bring plenty of food as once you've settled in you won't want to leave to do any shopping. Communication • The owners is very nice and willing to help with any questions or queries

Lisacoventry

March 2018

The second time we have stayed at this wonderful yurt. It is a little piece of private heaven! Fantastic views and totally away from the outside world. Everything you need for a relaxing break, everything worked well, lighting, heating, kitchen. Hot tub and outside area well lit and warm. We will definitely return!!

Mr Genovese

December 2017

Great place to get away from busy urban life would recommend for couples who would like to escape to the country.. Really well located with Oxford and Gloucester very close.

lackofsleep2014

July 2017

The Yurt was just as advertised. It was clean and inside everything was as shown in the pictures. However the outside was a bit tired and could do with a bit more TLC. Fishing was excellent, Bed so very comfortable. It had all the amenities you will need. Cooker, Induction hob, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, all in good order. Wonderful Chiminea. We toasted marshmallow and sat outside long into the evening. We just listened to music and fed the very friendly duck. Hot Tub would work well for a short while, then sort of give up. Not sure about the Sauna. I would much rather a good shower instead. But you can't have everything I guess. I would go back in an instance.

This is the second time we have stayed in one of these yurts.. Would highly recommend it if you want a quiet, peaceful, private, relaxing holiday with plenty of places to visit should you wish.

Mr Pretara

February 2017

Absolutely fantastic, words simply cannot explain how beautiful the place is, excellent time, comfy and very cosy! Highly recommend!

Mrs Price

December 2016

Perfect. Can't wait to go back.. Heavenly - the most relaxed I've been in years. Hot tub is wonderful. the yurt had everything you need and more. The location is fantastic. Didn't see another person just lots of wildlife.

Guest

November 2016

This was our 3rd vist to the Yurts. The 1st in The Secreat Island this place is just grand if you want to do nothing but chill out or if you like to walk then it has some fantastic country side.The owners are very frendly and helpful i would say the only thing i think could improve this one would be a gas BQ like the secreat island yurt has but thats just me being lazy to sit in the hot tub at night rain or shine no matter just MAGIC !

Mrs Price, December 2016

It was an unbelievable experience.. Probably the most luxurious experience you can ever hope to associate with "camping." The hot tub was divine and the cinematic projector was an absolute winner!

ninaandmog

October 2016

There are a lot of positives about this beautiful place... the nature, scenery, the two gorgeous geese and black swans who followed us everywhere, in particular. However, the reason I would not rebook are to do with the night traffic. It totally spoilt a serene, calm peaceful break. On the Thursday night of our break, I was awake from midnight til 4 am trying to work out where the traffic noise was coming from... if it was motorway, low flying aircraft or some sort of train. If you take earplugs for the nights you will have a wonderful week!!!

Bill G

July 2016

This place is absolutely fantastic.The view and the various birds including Black Swans are fabulous.There is no tv,or wifi,just peace and quiet.The Yurt is very comfortable.We have been here the last 2 years and will be going again next year.There are some nice Restaurants to dine at,I can recommend Ye Olde Hobnails Inn who serve an excellent carvery.There are 4 Yurts to choose from.Highly recomenmended

Mr Bukowski

May 2016

It was an unbelievable experience. Probably the most luxurious experience you can ever hope to associate with camping. The hot tub was divine and the cinematic projector was an absolute winner!

Bennett

April 2016

Our holiday at the secret Island Yurt was absolutely fantastic, one of the best holidays I have ever had. It showed me the nature and beauty of England and reminded me why I still take holidays in my home country. The Yurt's facilities were amazing and the setting was true paradise, plus the owners are so welcoming and friendly and happy to give advice to us novice ramblers. I have already started planning when I can next go back; it was very hard to leave such a wonderful place.

Mr Bukowski, May 2016

Our holiday at the secret Island Yurt was absolutely fantastic, one of the best holidays I have ever had.. It showed me the nature and beauty of England and reminded me why I still take holidays in my home country. The Yurt's facilities were amazing and the setting was true paradise, plus the owners are so welcoming and friendly and happy to give advice to us novice ramblers. I have already started planning when I can next go back; it was very hard to leave such a wonderful place.

Ms Clarke

March 2016

Peaceful and quiet; the best sleep I have had in months. I love this place; it is absolute perfection. The lake, the wildlife and the yurt is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend staying here and cannot wait to return again someday. The owner is very nice and has obviously put in a lot of hard work to make this a little piece of heaven.

Bennett, April 2016

Peaceful and quiet; the best sleep I have had in months.. I love this place; it is absolute perfection. The lake, the wildlife and the yurt is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend staying here and cannot wait to return again someday. The owner is very nice and has obviously put in a lot of hard work to make this a little piece of heaven.

Mrs Wild

January 2016

We loved our break at Secret Island Yurt. It was so peaceful and we were surrounded by wildlife, including the geese and swans who would greet us each morning! The hot tub was fantastic and we made use of the rowing boat on the lake, which was a unique experience. The yurt itself was very cosy, comfortable and really warm, even during the time we were there in late December and early January. There were all the amenities you'd need, delivered in a tasteful way. We plan to return in the summer and would certainly recommend to friends and family.

Mrs Tayal

December 2015

An absolute romantic retreat! It breaks my heart to unveil this Secret Island Yurt review as we want it all for ourselves! A perfect oasis! The Yurt is astonishingly spacious, very cosy with a nice warm touch to it and gorgeously decked out. The kitchen had everything you need, the bed was extremely comfortable, the projector was a treat to see our pictures together and the lake was magnificent. It was simply mesmerising looking out over the lake gazing at ducks, ducklings and swans. It was an overall amazing experience with someone I love, sitting under the stars in the hot tub in a dimmed light took us on a magical feel of peace and romance. Trust me you will not want to leave this fascinating fairyland! Highly recommended if you are looking for a romantic escape, we are definitely revisiting this amazing place soon.

Mr Bekhit

Owner of Secret Island Yurt was fantastically welcoming. Secret Island Yurt is magnificent and the needs of a person staying there are extremely well-thought-out. It is clear that wisdom and experience has gone into the organisation of a wonderful experience. The owner of Secret Island Yurt was fantastically welcoming.

Mrs James

Liked everything, it was a lovely place, very relaxing. The owners have thought of everything to make our stay the best.

Mrs Tayal, December 2015

Owner of Secret Island Yurt was fantastically welcoming.. Secret Island Yurt is magnificent and the needs of a person staying there are extremely well-thought-out. It is clear that wisdom and experience has gone into the organisation of a wonderful experience. The owner of Secret Island Yurt was fantastically welcoming.

Mr Bekhit, December 2015

Liked everything, it was a lovely place, very relaxing.. The owners have thought of everything to make our stay the best.

Ms Clarke, March 2016

We loved our break at Secret Island Yurt.. It was so peaceful and we were surrounded by wildlife, including the geese and swans who would greet us each morning! The hot tub was fantastic and we made use of the rowing boat on the lake, which was a unique experience. The yurt itself was very cosy, comfortable and really warm, even during the time we were there in late December and early January. There were all the amenities you'd need, delivered in a tasteful way. We plan to return in the summer and would certainly recommend to friends and family.

Miss Roberts

October 2015

A perfect place to escape, chill out and relax totally. You could park your car up and lock yourselves away for the week if you wished as the Yurt was equipped with all mod cons and had everything you needed - even a hot tub and sauna. There were excellent walks and wildlife to enjoy, we thoroughly enjoyed every minute we spent there. We will definitely be going again!

Mrs James, December 2015

Our stay at Secret Island Yurt was one the most relaxing holidays I've ever had! The Yurt had everything we needed and more. The attention to detail in the décor and facilities was phenomenal. We particularly enjoyed using the hot tub and the rowing boat. The location was beautiful - our own private lake with wonderful wildlife literally on our doorstep!

Dr Sherratt, October 2015

September 2015

A perfect place to escape, chill out and relax totally.. You could park your car up and lock yourselves away for the week if you wished as the Yurt was equipped with all mod cons and had everything you needed - even a hot tub and sauna. There were excellent walks and wildlife to enjoy, we thoroughly enjoyed every minute we spent there. We will definitely be going again!

Mrs Harding

August 2015

A really well equipped property in an amazing location.

Mrs Gillett

We were amazed by the setting and the luxury offered by Secret Island Yurt. You really do feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, with no sounds around but the wildlife. The Yurt itself was a far cry from what you'd expect 'glamping' with a full kitchen, comfy bed, ample seating and even cinema screen and projector. Outside, the seating, sun loungers, BBQ and hot tub make for absolute relaxation. We're desperate to go back and are already looking at dates.

Miss Small

This was the most amazing holiday I've had for a long time. A beautiful tranquil setting, the perfect romantic getaway. And I mean perfect! We will definitely be returning.

Miss Roberts, September 2015

We were amazed by the setting and the luxury offered by Secret Island Yurt.. You really do feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, with no sounds around but the wildlife. The Yurt itself was a far cry from what you'd expect 'glamping' with a full kitchen, comfy bed, ample seating and even cinema screen and projector. Outside, the seating, sun loungers, BBQ and hot tub make for absolute relaxation. We're desperate to go back and are already looking at dates.

Mrs Harding, July 2015

July 2015

This was the most amazing holiday I've had for a long time.. A beautiful tranquil setting, the perfect romantic getaway. And I mean perfect! We will definitely be returning.

Mrs Gillett, August 2015

A really well equipped property in an amazing location..

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Secret Island Yurt in Worcester, Worcestershire