Escape, Relax, Unwind & Restore
Welcome to the Stay at Mind Pebble Page.
The Mind Pebble Retreat and B & B is set amidst the wide-open skies of Romney Marsh on the Kent-East Sussex border – just a short drive from the sea and a 15-minute drive from both Rye in East Sussex and Ashford in Kent with its high-speed train connection from London.
Set in ¾ acre of healing eco-friendly gardens we are in a semi-rural location adjacent to fields and next door to the magnificent medieval parish church – but with good access to both the motorway and within an easy drve to local train stations.
Whether you are planning to come on Retreat or as a tourist to relax and explore the area, we hope your stay will give you space to breathe and reconnect with what truly matters to you. If you have any special requirements let us know. This is your special time, and we aim to make your stay as comfortable and rewarding as it can be.
We follow an ethos of sustainability both inside and outside the house, gardening organically, using almost entirely natural cleaning products inside the house and recycling where possible with a “minimal” landfill policy.
The Mind Pebble Retreat and B & B is set in a private home and garden but with up-to-date fire and other health and safety standards according to latest government regulations.
If you have any questions that are not covered below don’t hesitate to get in touch.
TWIN ROOM
DOUBLE ROOM
BATHROOM
ways to stay
Three Ways to Enjoy Mind Pebble
Guests visit for different reasons, so we offer three types of stay depending on the experience you’re looking for.
Exclusive & Bespoke
Overnight Retreats
Immerse yourself in a truly private, mindful getaway. During your retreat stay, you will be staying in our home, with your own private bedroom and bathroom, and access to the gardens and quiet spaces of the house. You can choose a simple, quiet escape to rest and reconnect , or personalize your retreat with optional guided sessions, therapies, and tours to create an experience that is exactly right for you.
Exclusive Day Retreats
Day Visits
Experience the ease and space of Mind Pebble for the day. Enjoy access to our beautiful gardens, cosy conservatory, and amenities without an overnight stay. This is the perfect choice for a restorative personal day to relax, watch the local wildlife, and simply soak in the atmosphere.
Ideal for passing travellers
Bed & Breakfast Stays
Ideal for walkers, visitors, and passing travellers exploring the local area. Enjoy a warm, comfortable private bedroom and a self-serve breakfast. This is the perfect option for guests who plan to be out exploring the Romney countryside during the day and want a peaceful, welcoming place to return to each night.l
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Your Accommodation
There are two bedrooms and each is described below. Both are at first floor level – up one flight of stairs. If you struggle getting your luggage upstairs, don’t worry, help can be provided on arrival and departure. The bedrooms are on opposite ends of a short landing with the bathroom in between.
There are two bedrooms and each is described below. Both are at first floor level – up one flight of stairs. If you struggle getting your luggage upstairs, don’t worry, help can be provided on arrival and departure. The bedrooms are on opposite ends of a short landing with the bathroom in between.
Garden View Double Room
This pretty double room with chintz wallpaper has a traditional homely feel to it. The bed is a small double with a Sealy PosturePedic Luxury Supreme mattress. Sitting in bed you can look out over the gardens and the medieval church of St George’s.
Also: wi-fi, tea/coffee facilities, double wardrobe, padded velvet chair, bedside cabinets, hairdryer and blackout blinds, fan, towels.
To There are two bedrooms – the double room is described above
Both are at first floor level – up one flight of stairs. If you struggle getting your luggage upstairs, don’t worry, help can be provided on arrival and departure. The bedrooms are on opposite ends of a short landing with the bathroom in between.
Garden View Twin Room
The twin room has two comfortable single beds – each bed is 3ft x 6ft. Both beds look out to the gardens. From the window bed you can gaze out over the medieval church of St George’s. This room has a more contemporary feel, with its cream walls and curtains and contrasting dark blue bedheads.
Also: wi-fi, tea/coffee facilities, a large easy chair in which you can sit and read, bedside cabinets, hairdryer, blackout blinds, fan.
The two rooms share a bathroom but only when both bedrooms are occupied. The bathroom has a full bath, shower, bidet and basin. Toiletries are provided together with a ladies’ essentials box (tampons etc) and small first aid kit.
Breakfast is self-service and there is a selection of cereals, bread, milk, fruit and orange juice. If you have any allergies or intolerances please let us know about these when you book. There is a guest fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave in the eating and relaxing areas based around the large conservatory studio which overlooks the gardens. You are welcome to bring your own food to eat for breakfast or at other times. Crockery and cutlery can be provided.
Whether you are a tourist or here on retreat, you also have access to the wonderful large conservatory which runs along the side of the house and its adjoining service area. Here you will find tea and coffee facilities, a toaster, microwave and fridge as well as a selection of books and information leaflets and jigsaws and games. The conservatory provides the main relaxation and eating area and overlooks the church and gardens. There is a selection of easy chairs in which you can relax and enjoy the gardens during less clement weather and we provide glasses (including wine and beer glasses) should you wish to relax with a drink. Outside in the garden are sun loungers and other tables and chairs for relaxing outside while there are also picnic mats and cushions.
your private sanctuary
Overnight Retreats
Step away from everyday pressures and enjoy a restorative pause in a natural garden setting. Unlike our standard B&B visits, an Overnight Retreat gives you exclusive use of the guest areas, access to the gardens during both day and evening, and a private bathroom. No other guests will be booked during your stay.
Just You
Stay by yourself or with a friend or partner. No other guests.
Digital Detox
Switch off your phone and provide our contact number to your family for emergencies, ensuring complete peace of mind.
Immersive Nature
Enjoy dark night skies, local wildlife (owls, hedgehogs, and Marsh Frogs in May), and full access to the gardens day and evening.
Flexible Dining
Arrangements for lunch and dinner can be made at the pub close by or elsewhere in the locality. Alternatively, you can bring your own simple meals and dine in the Mind Pebble Conservatory or gardens
Generous Timings
Check-in from 11:00 AM onwards and check out by 1:00 PM.
Accessibility
We aim to support guests with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Whether it’s helping you get your bag upstairs, catering for a special diet for breakfast, or something else – let us know what you need upon booking.
Bespoke Retreats are priced individually, but the prices below give a few examples of costs:
Choose Your Retreat Experience
| Retreat Type | Description | Pricing Examples |
| Simple Overnight |
Just quiet time and total privacy. Includes breakfast and full access to the gardens and studio, with no added sessions. |
£250 (1 person 1 night) / £450 (1 person 2 nights) |
| Bespoke Overnight |
These are tailored experiences with added sessions during your stay. They are designed just for you after a free, no-obligation consultation call. Optional add-ons are listed below. These are two sample prices to provide an idea of cost. |
£430 (1 night w/ 2 sessions) / £600 (2 nights w/ 3 sessions) |
Bespoke Overnight Information
Optional sessions and tours let you personalise your retreat, creating an experience that’s exactly right for you. Bespoke Retreat Stays are designed after chatting with you in a free, no-obligation 1-to-1 session by phone or video call. That way, we can ensure you have the best stay to suit your needs.
The list below gives you some examples of sessions and services you can choose from:
Discovery Session: Learn about how our minds work and discuss how this is affecting you. I will give you some tools to take away with you to build a feeling of calm.
Further Therapy or Meditation: One-on-one time with Celia.
Tuition: Family History Tuition or Gardening Tuition.
Garden Tour: A guided walk explaining the history of the garden, the layout, and the plants.
St. George’s Church History Tour: Explore the adjacent church, plus a trip up the tower to see the far-ranging views over Romney Marsh (weather and knees permitting!).
Travel Assistance: Collection from the train station.
Accessibility
If you suffer from a chronic illness or disability, please let us know so we can make sure you are fully supported in the way you need during your stay, and upon arrival and departure. I suffer from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and appreciate how difficult travel and staying away can be, especially if you are travelling by yourself.
Day Visits
simple day retreat - no added sessions or tours
cost: £125.00
- Access to the Mind Pebble Gardens and garden conservatory with comfy chairs for the duration of your visit. (Picnic mats. Cushions and chairs available.)
- Access to tea/coffee making facilities, microwave, eating facilities, toilet.
- Bring your own picnic or food or take lunch at the pub next door.
- The rest of your time spent exploring and relaxing in the garden, watching the birds, and other wildlife, soaking in the atmosphere. If the weather is less clement relax in the large garden view conservatory.
- Check in time: From 11am.
- Check out time: Before 4.30pm
DAY RETREAT WITH DISCOVERY SESSION & GARDEN TOUR
cost: £250.00
Everything included in the Simple Day Retreat plus:
- A one-hour Discovery Session in which you will learn about how our minds work and I will give you some tools to take away with you to build a feeling of calm.
- Garden tour with Celia – explaining the plants, planting schemes, wildlife, etc
- Access to the MindPebble Gardens and garden conservatory with comfy chairs for the duration of your visit. (Picnic mats. Cushions and chairs available.)
- Access to tea/coffee making facilities, microwave, eating facilities, toilet.
- The rest of your time spent exploring and relaxing in the garden, watching the birds, and other wildlife, soaking in the atmosphere.
Bed & Breakfast Stays
Perfect for walkers, visitors, and tourists exploring the area who plan to be out during the day.
Includes:
- Private bedroom
- Breakfast (Self Service)
- Private bathroom
- Brief morning time and evening use of the garden (e.g., a cup of tea or short visit)
Quiet periods:
During the day (approximately 10:30 am – 4:30 pm), the house and gardens may be in use for external clients during therapy sessions. B&B guests are welcome to enjoy the garden outside these times.
This option is ideal for guests who plan to be out exploring during the day and would like a comfortable and peaceful place to return to at the end of each day.
Arrival time: After 4.30pm
Departure time: Before 10am
Prices for Bed & Breakfast Stays
The twin and double rooms are the same price and prices are per room:
1 night stay £89
2 night stay £170
3 night stay £250
Local Facilities
The Bell Inn is located just a step away and provides meals on most evenings apart from Sundays. There are many other eateries a short drive away. You are welcome to bring your own evening meals to heat in the microwave. Please note there is no access to the main kitchen.
Parking is directly outside the property on a private driveway. There is parking for two guest cars and further free off-road parking a very short distance away if needed. There is very little public transport in the village itself but there is a local train station at Ham Street and Appledore – both a short drive away and collection and delivery from either of these can be arranged. Ashford Station is a 15-20 minute journey and has a taxi rank.
This is a 1-minute walk away located in the village hall car park.
The closest beach is approximately 4 miles away at Littlestone (pebbles) with a sandy beach a mile further along at Greatstone. Camber Sands is 6 miles away as is the beach at Dungeness – a site of special scientific interest.
Breakfast is self-service and there is a selection of cereals, bread, milk, fruit and orange juice. If you have any allergies or intolerances please let us know about these when you book. There is a guest fridge, kettle, toaster and microwave in the eating and relaxing areas based around the large conservatory studio which overlooks the gardens. You are welcome to bring your own food to eat for breakfast or at other times. Crockery and cutlery can be provided.
We are within easy striking distance of several other outstanding gardens including Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, Hole Park, Godinton Park and Batemans.
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FAQ's
Accommodation
Therapy dogs are welcomed. If your therapy animal is not a dog please let us know.
The only animals are 4 hens who free range in the far meadow, which is gated to prevent them entering the rest of the gardens. If you are allergic or anxious around hens they are happy to remain in their run for the duration of your stay.
Most of the pillows are made from cotton and hollow fibre with the exception of two memory foam pillows which are stored in the drawers under the beds if you need them
We offer a breakfast of toast, cereals, a selection of fruit accompanied by orange or apple juice, a selection of teas and cafetiere coffee. We cater for food allergies and intolerances and preferences so just let us know your requirements in advance. There is a guest fridge and microwave available to you if you wish to bring your own supplies – also access to the freezer if needed.,
Therapies
Seeking precious time alone without the demands of the outside world or your family you can switch off your phone and place it in our safe keeping. If you need to provide a contact number for family in case of emergency or to put your mind at east you can give them the Mind Pebble telephone number to contact instead – leaving you free to step away from your screen and get true headspace
Meditation is a supportive tool I may use within the therapeutic work to help you create space, calm the mind, and make it easier to notice thoughts and emotional patterns without becoming overwhelmed by them.
It can help you step out of automatic thinking and become more aware of what is happening internally in the present moment. From this place of awareness, it is often easier to understand long-standing patterns, emotional responses, and inherited emotional mindsets.
I may also guide you through simple meditation practices to help regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and develop a greater sense of steadiness and self-compassion. These practices are always adapted to you and your needs, and are not used in isolation, but as part of a wider therapeutic process.
Reframing Roots is a therapeutic approach that combines my experience as both a therapist and a professional genealogist. It is based on the idea that our lives are influenced not only by our own experiences, but also by the family stories, beliefs, relationships, and circumstances that shaped previous generations.
The approach works best for people who already have some knowledge of their family tree or have undertaken family history research, as this provides material we can explore together through a therapeutic lens.
Many people find that this work helps them recognise an inherited emotional mindset and understand how family patterns, beliefs, and even emotional trauma may have been passed down or carried within the family system. This can bring greater self-awareness and self-compassion, and can help release long-held negative beliefs about yourself, soften difficult feelings towards family members, and offer new perspectives on relationships and experiences.
Even in my general therapy work, I may where appropriate draw on an understanding of family history and generational influences to help clients gain deeper insight into their thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour.
Places of Interest & Eating Out
Ahead of your stay at Mind Pebble Retreat & Gardens, please feel free to familiarise yourself with the local places of interest and dining options nearby. Click here to view the guide.
