Luxury Woodland Retreats
Winner of Pitch Up Review Awards 2023 & 2024 & LLT New Business Tourism Silver Award 2024.
The Darling Woods of May are Super Hosts on Airbnb. Listed as the top 5% of holiday homes and ranked as 'guest favourite', set on an award winning site, rated 5 stars.
Open all year

Fall asleep to the hush of the woods and the gentle hums of nearby alpacas.
Book your stay in a luxury woodland retreat at the Darling Woods of May.
Our award winning retreats are nestled between woodland, surrounded by wildflower meadows on a quiet alpaca farm.
Our spacious & luxurious retreats are for adults only, secluded and perfect for a romantic getaway for two.
We're just a 20 minute drive to York or 5 minutes drive to the pretty market town of Pocklington.
Curl up with a book in front of the log burning stove or climb in to your king-size bed with luxurious bedding.
Cook in the well-equipped kitchenette or outdoors over the BBQ. Both huts have a modern bathroom with toilet, sink and rainfall shower. Outdoors, you'll find a private wood fired hot tub, swing seat, fairy lights & an outdoor table & chairs.
Enjoy views of the Yorkshire Wolds and the surrounding woodland and meadows.

Designed with comfort & luxury in mind
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Private Wood-fired hot tub for two – Relax and soak under the night sky.
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Log burning stove – Stay cosy and warm, whatever the season.
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King-sized bed – with luxurious bedding for a restful sleep. Extra pillows and blankets provided.
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Ensuite bathroom – Hot water, modern rainfall shower, sink, and toilet.
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Kitchenette – Gas hob, fridge and well-equipped with herbs, spices, cookware, and utensils.
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Outdoors – relax outside in your own private garden with swing seat, dining area, hot tub, BBQ & firepit.
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Power points to charge devices.

Get away from it all but still have everything you need
Our retreats are warm, stylish, and beautifully comfortable, proving that “off grid” doesn’t mean “roughing it.”
Location Highlights:
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Just 20 minutes from York and 5 minutes from Pocklington.
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Explore over 12 acres of woodland, meadows, and alpaca paddocks
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Alpaca experiences available to book
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A list of local taxis inside the hut. Uber also operates in the area.
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Large choice of take away and delivery options in the local area.
The Botanist
Designed for stargazers, plant lovers & daydreamers.
The Botanist
Designed with comfort in mind, our woodland retreats are equipped with everything you need for a peaceful retreat: ✨ Private wood-fired hot tub for two – Relax and soak under the night sky. 🔥 Log-burning stove – Stay cosy and warm, whatever the season. 🛏 King-sized bed – with luxurious bedding for a restful sleep. 🚿 Ensuite bathroom with modern rainfall shower, sink, and toilet. 🍳 Kitchenette – well-equipped with herbs, spices, cookware, and utensils. 🔥 Outdoors – relax outside in your own private garden with swing seat and firepit. Your stay also includes: ✔ 1 bag of logs, kindling, firelighters & matches ✔ Gowns and slippers ✔ Luxury bedding & towels ✔ Complimentary toiletries Location Highlights: 📍 Just 20 minutes from York and 5 minutes from Pocklington 📍 Explore 12.9 acres of woodland, meadows, and alpaca paddocks 📍 Alpaca experiences available to book on site.
The Heartwood
For those who love a good rom com, hand written love notes & slow dancing under the stars.
The Heartwood
Designed with luxury & comfort in mind, our woodland retreats are equipped with everything you need for a peaceful retreat: ✨ Private wood-fired hot tub for two – Relax and soak under the night sky. 🔥 Log-burning stove – Stay cosy and warm, whatever the season. 🛏 King-sized bed – with luxurious bedding for a restful sleep. 🚿 Ensuite bathroom with modern rainfall shower, sink, and toilet. 🍳 Kitchenette – well-equipped with herbs, spices, cookware, and utensils. 🔥 Outdoors – relax outside in your own private garden with swing seat and firepit. Your stay also includes: ✔ 1 bag of logs, kindling, firelighters & matches ✔ Gowns and slippers ✔ Luxury bedding & towels ✔ Complimentary toiletries Location Highlights: 📍 Just 20 minutes from York and 5 minutes from Pocklington 📍 Explore 12.9 acres of woodland, meadows, and alpaca paddocks 📍 Alpaca experiences available to book on site.
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