Sibton Park Estate Reception - Wilderness Reserve

Could not recommend WR higher. Amazing staff who looked after us so well. We went as a group - a group of founders on a retreat for a night. It was completely magical - swimming in the lake, pool, bonfire, soundbath.. really it’s hard to put into words how meaningful and long lasting our 24 hours were there. ||||We stayed at Sibton Hall and we are telling everyone to go. And finding any excuse to make it happen again. ||||Claudia and team are highly professional, and fantastic hosts. If you are on the fence - I wouldn’t be. ||||Thanks WR team. A very special place,

Our stay was disappointing. While the staff at check-in were welcoming, their attitude quickly changed. We felt significantly deprioritized due to our small group size, with larger parties clearly receiving preferential treatment. This, coupled with the exorbitant price for what was offered, made the stay feel extremely poor value. We also noted the lack of baby changing facilities near reception, which was inconvenient. We won't be returning, as there are much better options nearby

Stunning setting - but lacking the luxury touch they promise We booked Wilderness for my 30th birthday after years of admiring their celebration-focused marketing. At nearly £2,000 per night, it’s definitely a bit of a splurge. We stayed in Yelm Cottage, which was beautifully designed and perfectly equipped for four people, with fun things like a hot tub, sauna, SUP board, and boat. That said, for a luxury venue, several small details missed the mark and the customer service is nowhere near the level I expected. While they offer food and spa packages, the balance between self-catered and catered wasn’t well handled. We ordered a barbecue package, but no condiments were included—when we asked for ketchup and mustard, it took 50 minutes to get a response, only to be told the kitchen could not provide those items. We had to drive 40 minutes to get some ourselves, and even basics like tin foil weren’t supplied. The kitchen equipment is also quite run down and very very limited (you couldn’t cook a whole family meal in there yourself). While gorgeous, some of the property details missed the mark as well. The bikes provided, for example, are pretty but so not function at all and couldn’t be safely ridden 10 feet let alone around the estate. Given it’s on the water, I think some water safety items should be provided and shown on arrival. There’s also less privacy than you think, as maintenance staff stop by regularly and enter the property without warning. There were also some communication gaps and lack of attention to detail on that front. Our printed itinerary had the wrong cottage name and details on it, and although we’d mentioned it was a birthday trip several times, the occasion wasn’t acknowledged—which felt like a missed opportunity for a place that promotes itself as a celebration destination. Most remote properties provide some sort of welcome pack or local guide to help guests make the most of the area, but we received nothing like that. We didn’t even realise there was a café on a nearby sister estate until the final day, which was frustrating given how limited options are in the area. While the massages were fantastic (and the therapists super lovely), the facials felt underwhelming—more like a slow cleanse than a treatment. The setting is undeniably beautiful, and the booking team was excellent in the lead-up, but the on-site experience didn’t quite live up to expectations given the price point and marketing. With a little more care and communication, it could be something truly special.

Our family of 10 stayed in the Cider House at the Wilderness reserve last weekend, a beautiful property and location, but the vacation was ruined by a terrible smell of drains in the 2 bedrooms on the ground floor. As a result I would not recommend booking this property

Great place for an amazing experience. We stayed in The Hex and it was completely worth it. An experience we will never forget. Service was more than exceptional.

Stump is a fairytale cottage in beautiful countryside. The house was well equipped and very comfortable, perfect for a relaxing break. There was a walking trail more or less round the whole estate which was very quiet in the autumn. The Reserve staff were all helpful and friendly. It is expensive but definitely worth a visit.

My girlfriend and I stayed at Wilderness (Poachers) over a sunny April weekend. To say Wilderness overdelivered against our expectations would be an understatement. From the personal booking process, to the amazingly curated indoor and outdoor cottage, to instant communication with the team via Whatsapp, I really couldn't have asked for more. Our favourite moments were enjoying the spa facilities within our own home, sauna, steam room, and hot tub (along with the complimentary hamper left for us). For anyone thinking of booking, do it now!

I had the pleasure of spending the weekend here with some friends. It is a stunning location and the properties are out of this world! We had some interaction with the Rangers who were all brilliant individuals and clearly really care about the role that they play at this venue. Axe throwing and laser clay was really enjoyable, as was the scavenger hunt. Sibton hall is lovely and we had a fabulous celebration meal there for about 40 of us with a murder mystery theme which was great fun. The first night was spent in the tepee with a roaring fire and lots to drink. The food was great, as was the band. It is a really great venue and very different to anywhere I have been before......Well done! :)