Question 1

What time can we arrive and leave?

Accepted Answer

Check-in is from 4pm and it's all self check-in, so arrive whenever suits you after that. Check-out is by 10am.

Question 2

Can we check in early or leave late?

Accepted Answer

Ask us the day before. We'll always try, but it depends on the changeover.

Question 3

How do weekend and midweek stays work?

Accepted Answer

Weekends are three nights, Friday to Monday. Midweeks are four nights, Monday to Friday. You're welcome to arrive later or leave earlier; the whole stay is charged in full either way. Want longer? Book back-to-back stays.

Question 4

How many people does Sloe sleep?

Accepted Answer

Two adults, or two adults and one child on the sofa bed. It's an intimate space rather than a family one. No parties or events.

Question 5

Are children welcome?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sloe isn't childproofed, though, so keep a close eye on them around the boiling tap, wood burner, spa bath and sauna. The sauna is adults only unless we've agreed supervised use in advance.

Question 6

Can we bring our dog?

Accepted Answer

We love dogs, but Sloe is pet-free.

Question 7

What's provided?

Accepted Answer

Bed linen and towels, toiletries, tea, coffee, milk, cooking basics, everything for cooking and eating, logs for an evening, WiFi, a smart TV and a radio. Bring yourselves and something for supper.

Question 8

What should we pack?

Accepted Answer

Warm layers, something waterproof, wellies or sturdy shoes for the fields, swimwear for the sauna and spa bath if you like, and a torch (there's a spare in the cabin).

Question 9

How long does the sauna take to heat?

Accepted Answer

Around 30 to 40 minutes from lighting the stove. Logs and firelighters are ready for you.

Question 10

How long does the spa bath take?

Accepted Answer

About 30 minutes to fill. There's plenty of hot water for the bath and showers.

Question 11

Can we have a BBQ or an outdoor fire?

Accepted Answer

Not at the moment. The sauna stove and the wood burner are yours to enjoy.

Question 12

Can we get more logs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Logs for one evening are included and you can order more. Email us before your stay.

Question 13

What are the quiet hours?

Accepted Answer

Sound carries out here, so we keep it quiet from 10pm to 8am. No parties or events.

Question 14

Is there phone signal?

Accepted Answer

Patchy, honestly. EE works, other networks don't, but WiFi calling works well on our WiFi.

Question 15

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, free, on the gravel 10 to 20 metres from the cabin. There are three steps up to the deck.

Question 16

Is there EV charging?

Accepted Answer

Not yet. It's on our list.

Question 17

Can we get there by train?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Milton Keynes Central is about 30 minutes from Euston, then around 15 minutes by taxi. Book a cab ahead on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Question 18

Can we get food delivered?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We'll send the full address and delivery notes with your booking.

Question 19

Is smoking allowed?

Accepted Answer

No smoking or vaping in the cabin or sauna, please.

Not so much rules. A few things worth knowing.

Your stay

The sauna, spa bath and wood burner

Getting here and staying connected

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