The Hermit Huts
The two 'Huts' in our grounds are available for residential or day guests who wish to be entirely independent:
The Chapel Hut (pictured right) overlooks the lake and is not far from the House and Chapel. It is set apart but is less isolated than the Cricket Field Hut. It has a single bed, a desk, a settee, wardrobe space and bookshelves and wall mounted heater.
The small kitchen has a fridge with freezer compartment, some cupboard space and a small microwave / grille. There is also an electric kettle, toaster, basic cooking equipment, china and cutlery. The bathroom has a mains toilet and a sink with hot water.
The Cricket Field Hut (left) is on the far side of the property, looking across a field, where sheep graze, to the lake. The living area is slightly larger than that of the Chapel Hut and it has a desk; a single bed; a sofa/double bed; an armchair; cupboards and hanging space. This hut is the more basic of the two, having electricity, cold running water but no bathroom. A camping toilet is provided. There is, however, a wall mounted heater and an open fireplace with logs and kindling available to purchase. The kitchen has a 1 cu.ft. capacity microwave / grille, a fridge and cupboard space. There is also an electric kettle, toaster, basic microwave cooking equipment, china and cutlery.
Both Huts have a radio link to the house in case of emergency. It is possible to use mobiles but the signal can be variable. There is a payphone in the house. Those using the huts have 24 hour access to a basic bathroom (bath with hot water and a mains toilet) in the Bothy outbuildings. Please note that no smoking is permitted in any building on site, but guests are welcome to smoke outside, away from the buildings.
Guests using the huts are self catering, and as such use of the Retreat House is not included. Residentail stays are for a minimum of two nights. We would remind Guests that the Huts are sited in the grounds and, naturally, field mice, squirrels and other wildlife are all around. We would advise anyone with an aversion to such creatures (they will often be heard scurrying around - particularly at night) that the Huts are possibly not 'the place for them !'
Milk and bread can be ordered in advance and frozen food stored in our freezers. The nearest shops in Billingshurst (3.5 miles) are accessible by car only. There are also several daily bus services between Coolham and Horsham (30 minutes each way) or Storrington (20 minutes each way).
Please telephone to check availability. It is often possible to book at quite short notice.
A booking form will be found via the 'How to Book St Cuthman's' page.
