THE WEALTHY MERCHANT

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the WEALTHY MERCHANT

Small in size, grand in feelings and experiences

The Wealthy Merchant

2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4 | 3 bathrooms | 2 mezzanine level extra beds can be added | Hot tub, sauna & cold plunge | Outdoor kitchen

This is Hesdin’s most intimate hideaway — a two-bedroom sanctuary with an XL stainless-steel hot tub, panoramic sauna, cold plunge, and more spa energy than half the hotels in London. It’s perfect for: small families, mini escapes, or anyone who loves their extended clan… but also loves closing the door on them at the end of the night.

As a standalone stay, it’s a private little fortress. As an add-on to a larger Hesdin booking, it’s the Strategic Sanctuary Wing — ideal for grandparents, early sleepers, introverts, or anyone who audibly sighs with relief when handed their own key. The Wealthy Merchant carries the spirit of our Original Host Arnulf de Hesdin- a little rogue, very indulgent, unapologetically comfortable.

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TAKE ME TO:

  • A small modern shed with glass doors and windows, outdoors on a grassy area with patches of snow, a leafless tree, and a house in the background during sunset
  • A kitchen with a red tiled wall, a white marble countertop, a brunette cabinet, a vase of pink and green flowers, and a plate of thinly sliced meat. Natural light coming through a window with a rolled-up blind.
  • Cozy living room with striped sofa, wooden coffee table with wine glass and snacks, large potted plant, window and sliding glass door, standing lamp, and a person reading a book.
  • A bathroom with a green and red tiled wall, a rectangular mirror, a stainless steel sink on a wooden countertop, a black faucet, and a soap dispenser labeled 'VOSS.' Reflection in the mirror shows a bed with floral bedding.
  • A bed with decorative pillows, a tray with strawberries, waffles, a pink candle, a cup of coffee, and a book. The headboard has a colorful, folk-art style mural with birds, flowers, and hearts.
  • A woman relaxing in an outdoor hot tub with a wooden fence and a large red sign reading 'cool people live here' in the background.
  • A person climbing a wooden ladder wearing blue socks with yellow toes and heels, jeans, and a beige top. In the background, a woman in a red and white striped sweater is sitting on a bed, smiling while holding a cup.

The details

  • 2 super king en suite rooms sleeping 4. ( beds can be split into singles upon request)
    Each bedroom has a mezzanine floor with 1 super king bed - available to purchase at an additional cost.

  • Open plan kitchen diner lounge with seating for 8 and a large living space.

    Large stainless steel hot tub 3m and fountains, cold plunge and sauna.

    Outdoor kitchen and seating area- BBQ all year round, pizza oven and fire pit

    Outdoor 6ft pool table and large ping pong table

  • Fully customisable experiences available

    Hen do frills and accessories

    Birthday celebrations

    Private chef experiences

    And, much, much more.

  • View all features & amenities here.

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It’s All About Zen & Good Times

The Wealthy Merchant is all about health, relaxation and bubbles. The decadent hot tub is the perfect place to have a relax.

Petting The Sort of Mini Pigs

You’re just a stones throw away from the mini pigs and alpacas. They are such characters we’re confident you’re going to fall in love with their craziness.

Film Nights & Nachos

An XL large TV sits in the living room with squishy sofa, the perfect viewing experience for film night, mandatory nachos and maybe even a sharing bag or two of M&Ms.

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Living room with a beige striped couch, beige cushions, and a faux animal fur blanket, large window showing trees, and a decorative wall with murals and plants.
A living room with a beige couch, decorative pillows, a wooden table with a vintage red scale, a cart filled with colorful glassware, a brass floor lamp, and light-colored curtains next to a window.
A cozy bedroom viewed through a doorway, featuring a bed with a colorful quilt and decorative pillow, a wooden nightstand with a vintage-style lamp, and a patterned area rug on the floor. The headboard has artistic and whimsical designs.
A dining table set with bowls, cookies, and colorful candies, with a kitchen and window in the background, suggesting a casual gathering or meal.
A snowy farmyard with a piglet, a pig, and three alpacas in the foreground, with a wooden barn and fencing in the background.
A woman with long wavy hair and a young girl with pigtails sitting on her lap, both looking at a card set, indoors with a colorful mural on the wall behind them.
A bedroom with a wooden, slanted, decorative ceiling and a bed with pillows featuring heart shapes and text, topped with a multicolored blanket.

REASONS YOU’LL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE

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Features & Amenities

Large stainless steel hot tub with fountains and a cold plunge

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Perfectly stocked kitchen with large dining space

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Outdoor all year pool table and Table tennis

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Open garden with outdoor kitchen year round fire-pit and BBQ

& SO much more…

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The Perfect Escape

We believe that togetherness doesn't always require a crowd; sometimes, the most legendary gatherings happen in the quietest corners. The Wealthy Merchant is our answer to the request for "Hesdin Scale" on an intimate level. We haven't diluted the experience just because there are fewer of you—we’ve simply concentrated it. With an XL stainless steel hot tub, panoramic sauna, and cold plunge that rival our biggest houses, this is a fortress of relaxation for just four souls (or 8 if you add the mezz floor beds). Whether you book it as a standalone escape for your tightest crew, or secure it as a strategic "Sanctuary Wing" to recharge during a larger clan takeover, this is where you catch your breath so you can return to the party ready to love your family all over again.

PRICES & AVAILABILITY
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Quick House Essentials

The Wealthy Merchant Overview

- Located on the East Entrance of The Hesdin Estate.
- Standard capacity of 4 in 2 large ensuite rooms, but can sleep up to 8 if the additional mezz floor beds are added. These have a steep ladder for access- might not be suitable for little ones but are lots of fun. 
- Minimum Stay - 3 nights.
- Monday or Friday check in days.
- Average cost for a midweek stay is £1500, weekend is £1800.
- The Wealthy Merchant is ideal for mini getaways, romantic trips, small family gatherings.
- Up to 2 dogs allowed ( additional charge)
- The Wealthy Merchant is not recommended for anyone that requires an accessible friendly house

Prices and Avails
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BEDROOMS

  • Bed linens

  • Chest of drawers 

  • Clothes hanging rail

  • Clothes hangers 

  • 1 hairdryer per room

  • Mirrors in all rooms

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BATHROOM

  • Communal downstairs toilet 

  • 1 bath towel and 1 hand towel per guest 

  • 1 bathrobe per guest

  • Showers in all ensuites 

  • Bath mats - 1 per bathroom

  • 1 hand towel per bathroom

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TOILETRIES

  • Shower gel

  • Hand soap

  • Toilet paper - 2 rolls per bathroom

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OTHER

  • Smart TV

  • Ice buckets

  • Cafeiter - 2

  • Teapot 

  • Weighing scales

  • Water jugs

  • Cocktail shaker kit

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KITCHEN APPLIANCES

  • Dishwasher

  • Toaster

  • Electric Kettle

  • Ovens

  • 2 microwave ovens

  • Stand mixer

  • American style fridge-freezer with ice dispenser 

  • Ice machine

  • Washer/dryer 

  • Blender

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JUST IN CASE

  • Highchairs (available on request)

  • Travel cot (available on request)

  • First aid kit

  • Ironing board & iron

  • Mop & bucket

  • Extra hangers

  • Torch and Batteries 

  • electric hob

  • Electric heaters

  • Clothes horse

  • Fly squat

OUR FULL LIST OF

Features & Amenities

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KITCHEN

  • Long dining table to seat 8.

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HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS

  • Tea, coffee & sugar, ground coffee

  • Salt & pepper

  • Tin foil & cling film with dispenser 

  • Cutlery

  • Cooking utensils

  • Hand soap

  • 1 roll of bin bags 

  • Matches

  • Kitchen roll - 2

  • Tea Towels - 4

  • Dish cloths and sponges 

  • Oven gloves 

  • Food waste bin & bags

  • Recycling tub

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CROCKERY

  • Dinner plates - 8

  • Bowls - 8

  • Wine glasses - 8

  • Champagne glasses - 8

  • Pint glasses - 8

  • Shot glasses - 8

  • Tumblers - 8

  • Plastic tumblers - 8

  • Plastic wine glasses - 8

  • Plastic champagne flutes

  • Kids plastic plates

  • Kids plastic bowls

  • Kids plastic cups

  • Mugs - 8

  • Gravy boat

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ENTERTAINMENT

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Marshall speaker

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PARKING

  • Free onsite parking

  • EV charger available on site

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SAFETY & SECURITY

  • CCTV around premises

  • Keypad door entry

  • Stairgates

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CLEANING SUPPLIES

  • Rinse aid 

  • Dishwasher tablets & dishwasher salt

  • Surface spray

  • Washing machine tablets

  • Washing up liquid

  • Bug spray

  • Room fragrance spray

  • Drain odour remover 

  • Drain sticks

  • Sink plunger

  • Drain unblocker 

  • Dustpan and brush

  • Vacuum cleaner 

  • Broom

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COOKWARE

  • Plastic measuring jug

  • Cheese grater 

  • Sieve 

  • Colander

  • Chopping boards (various sizes)

  • Rolling pin

  • 2 baking dishes

  • Baking trays

  • 1 large glass cooking dishes

  • 1 small glass cooking dishes

  • 3 glass bowls 

  • Frying pans

  • Griddle pan

  • Cupcake tray

  • 1 large cooking pot

  • 2 medium cooking pots

  • 2 saucepans

  • Placemats 

  • 2 mixing bowls

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OUTDOOR AREA

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Outdoor hot tub with waterfall and jets

  • Cold plunge

  • Sauna

Gardens & Outdoor Spaces

  • Open garden space

  • Deck chairs 

  • Designated smoking area and bin

Outdoor Cooking & Dining

  • Year-round fire pit & coal BBQ (2 bags of coals, 1 bag of logs, kindling & fire lighters provided)

  • Ooni pizza oven with pellets

  • Pizza padel 

  • BBQ cleaning supplies

Outdoor Activities & Entertainment

  • Table tennis with bats and balls

  • Pool table

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THINGS YOU MAY NEED TO REMEMBER

  • Shampoo & conditioner

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste 

  • Pool towels

  • Chargers

  • Oils, herbs

  • Extra ice

BOOK

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5 ways The Wealthy Merchant brings you together.

The Royal Ratio An XL hot tub built for a crowd, but reserved for just four. No fighting for a jet, no bumping elbows—just pure, spacious luxury.

The Truth Chamber A panoramic sauna with views of the wild. No phones, just heat and the kind of deep conversation that only happens at 80 degrees.

The Gaming Courtyard Outdoor pool table and ping pong in a private terrace. Because nothing bonds a small group faster than a Gin & Tonic tournament in the sun. And cold.

Fire & Ice The Cold Plunge. Screaming together as the freezing water hits is an instant core memory (best recovered from in the hot tub). Should we install a big stopwatch?

No Hiding Places In the big barns, you can get lost. Here, the layout is intimate. It forces you to actually disconnect from the world and reconnect with each other.

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THE WEALTHY MERCHANT - A LUXURY HOLIDAY COTTAGE SLEEPS 4 WITH HOT TUB

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