When are you open?
We are open from Valentines Day through to 30 November annually.
What are your check in and out times?
Your pod will be ready from 3pm and check out is at 10am please. We meet you with the keys so we do ask for a rough idea of the time you plan to arrive. Arrival can be between 3pm and 6pm, but we are flexible with earlier and later arrival and later check out times depending on other bookings, so please ask if you need to alter the times.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes dogs are welcome, we have lots of nice off road walking from the orchard, and our Offham village pub The Kings Arms is dog friendly – it even has dog menu! Dogs are £10 per booking – up to 2 per pod.
Are towels provided?
Each pod is fully furnished, the double bed is made ready with 4 pillows, 2 large bath towels are provided along with hand towels, a tea towel. If you are planning to use the sofa bed, we are able to accommodate 1 or 2 children as extra guests we ask you to bring bedding and towels for the children please.
What do I need to bring?
The pods are self-contained, ensuite and fully equipped with cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, cups, glasses, bottle opener, tin opener, chopping board and cooking utensils. As well as tea bags, instant coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, matches, washing up liquid, washing up brush, a cloth and a tea towel. We also supply a dustpan and brush, loo roll, hand soap and bin bags.
So all you need to bring are yourselves, your wash bag, and wellie boots or walking shoes if you are planning to visit in the wetter months.
What else is provided for your stay?
Indoor and outdoor tables and chairs, a private firepit, small barrow of wood, kindling and a firelighter.
Do you offer Bed and Breakfast?
Our continental breakfast box for 2 is included in the price of your stay, this is delivered each morning and includes – a small loaf of bread, cereal, 4 eggs, yogurts, fresh fruit, butter, marmalade, jam and orange juice. When children have been added to your booking we add children’s cereal, yogurts, more eggs, fruit, jam, butter and marmalade.
We offer a full English breakfast box for 2 people for £15 this includes – 4 rashers of bacon, 4 sausages, 6 eggs, a small loaf of bread, tin of baked beans, ketchup, butter, marmalade and jam and orange juice. (Please order 3 days in advance so that I can place my order and collect from our local butcher)
Is Wi-Fi available?
We have good 4G coverage, but no Wi-Fi in the orchard.
What about food?
A continental breakfast box is included in your booking containing – a small loaf of bread, cereal, eggs, yogurts, fresh fruit, jam, marmalade, butter and orange juice.
You can upgrade your breakfast box to a DIY Full English – this includes 4 rashers of bacon, 4 sausages (from our local butcher), baked beans, a small loaf of bread, 6 eggs, ketchup, jam, marmalade, butter, olive oil and orange juice for £15.
We have a Cream Tea package – this will be placed in your pod, laid out with the tea pot, cups and plates, ready for your arrival.
It includes 4 fruit scones, an individual pot of clotted cream, fresh strawberries, butter and jam. Please order 3 days in advance this is £10.
Our BBQ package is for 2 people and includes – 2 burgers, 4 sausages, a side salad, bread rolls, butter, ketchup and mayonnaise. As well as a bag of charcoal, BBQ grill and tools, this is placed in your pod ready for our arrival. Please order 3 days in advance so that our butcher has time to make his fantastic half pound burgers and tasty sausages. This is £20.
You can bring also your own food and BBQ items – each pod has a fully equipped kitchenette for cooking – with 2 ring electric hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, and a fridge with small freezer section.
Do you provide Vegan and Vegetarian options?
Yes, we can accommodate both vegan and vegetarian options on request. Please let us know at the time of booking along with any allergies we need to be aware of.
Does the pod have heating?
Yes, all 4 pods have underfloor heating, and the Little Acre and Long Orchard pods have heated towel rails in the bathroom. Blankets are also supplied, so that even the coldest months you will be cosy and warm.
Can I bring children?
Yes each pod can accommodate 1 or 2 children on the sofa bed. Children aged 2 and under are free of charge, over 2 year olds are £10 per child per night. Their breakfast is included, we ask you to bring bedding for the sofa bed and extra towels if required (2 bathsheets and a hand towel are supplied).
Is firewood provided?
Within the price of your stay, we provide you with one small barrow of firewood, a firelighter and kindling for your firepit each night.
What is your cancellation policy?
We understand that things happen and plans change, so if you need to change or cancel your booking, please email or phone at the earliest opportunity – see our terms and conditions
Do I need to bring a hairdryer?
We don’t supply hairdryers, so yes please. But if you do forget and need to borrow one, just let us know and we will see if we have a spare.
Any questions not covered here should be answered our terms and conditions or please email us on contact@orchardpods.co.uk or call Becky on 07808 488990.