New! eco pod accommodation at Phasels Wood, Hertfordshire

The perfect balance between camping and comfort

Our brand new eco pods are the ideal option for schools and groups who want children to experience the excitement of sleeping close to nature, with the ease of cosy, cabin-style accommodation.

Featuring soft LED lighting, the eco pods capture the magic of camping perfectly, while offering some extra touches that make your stay feel manageable and inviting.

Blending seamlessly into the woodland surroundings, our eco pods’ unique, sustainable design instantly sparks children’s imagination and adds a real sense of adventure to your residential.

All the facilities you need are within easy reach of the village, including night toilets, motion sensor lighting and a dedicated shower block.

Children’s eco pod accommodation

Eco Pod village
Bunk beds in a Rootd Landpod

    After an action-packed day of adventure, our eco pods are a welcoming space where children can relax and unwind with their friends. Bunk beds and wooden flooring keep things cosy, while LED lighting helps children feel reassured after dark.

    Our children’s eco pods sleep 8 on bunk beds and include:

    • Bunk beds
    • LED lighting
    • Wooden flooring
    • Storage space

    Adult eco pod accommodation

    Outside of a Rootd Landpod in the woods
    teacher enjoying a coffee in a residential adventure camp chill out area

      Our eco pods for teachers and group leaders offer you a warm, inviting place to recharge after a busy day outdoors. With comfortable beds, LED lighting and electrical sockets you’re all set for a well-deserved, restful night’s sleep.

      Our adult eco pods sleep 2 adults and include:

      • Two separate sleeping compartments with comfortable beds
      • Wooden flooring
      • LED Lighting
      • Electrical sockets
      • Storage space

      Our eco pod facilities

      With its group-focused communal areas, including games and chill-out spaces, campfire and indoor dining room, our eco pod accommodation is ideal for bringing children together.

      Our eco pod village can accommodate up to 64 children and 6 adults, and your group will have exclusive use of the eco pod village and facilities during your stay.

      These include:

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      Chill-out areas with outdoor games

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      Cosy campfire to enjoy in the evenings
      Indoor shower and toilet facilities
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      Pupil pods sleep 8, teacher pods sleep 2/3
      Teacher chill-out spaces with fire-pit and refreshments
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      Lighting and pupil night-toilets
      A dedicated indoor dining room

        A great choice for children

        The pods were a clear favourite. The children loved the storage space, how roomy they felt, and the novelty of staying somewhere so unique.
        Year 3, St.Martin’s School

        Teacher Tipi

        teacher chill out area
        With comfortable seating, a firepit, ambient lighting and refreshments, our teacher tipi is the perfect place for you to relax once the children are tucked up in their beds. And with open sides and a 360-degree view of the children’s pods, you can still keep an eye on them as they settle down for the night.
        • Comfy seating
        • Firepit
        • Ambient lighting
        • 360-degree views of the pods

        What teachers are saying

        The pods are really well equipped, like an Airbnb!  The accommodation is some of the best I've ever stayed in, in over 30+ years of primary school residential visits
        Year 4, Fircroft Primary School

        All the details

        Dates openMarch to October
        Trip durationAvailable for 1, 2 or 3-night trips
        CapacityUp to 64 children and 7 adults
        ExclusivityExclusive use of the eco pods and facilities during your stay
        Suitable ForSchools - term time only
        Youth groups - school holidays only
        AgesSchools - Years 3 to 8
        Charities and youth groups – most suited to ages 16 and under
        ActivitiesNature, bushcraft and adventure activities
        AvailabilityGet in touch to check availability at our Hertfordshire eco pods
        LocationPhasels Wood Activity Centre, Kings Langley
        Pre-visit tourBook a Tour before or after booking a trip.

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