Our Shepherds Hut is situated in a small fenced garden under some willows at the edge of a hay meadow. It’s a short walk (3 minutes) away from the farmhouse and the shared facilities. Parking for one car is available a few metres away.

The meadow is not for guest use as throughout the year it will be set aside for growing haylage, and the cattle (cows, bull and calves) are turned out to graze on it for the rest of the year.

With double doors and plenty of windows, the hut feels spacious and light. A wood burning stove heats the space during the colder months, when we provide the fuel for the first night of your stay. Additional fuel is available to purchase.

A fire pit or BBQ can be rented for use in the outdoor space.

The kitchen has a single ring gas hob, and is equipped with a kettle, a small selection of pans, crockery, cutlery and utensils as well as condiments. Tea, coffee and sugar are also provided.

If you prefer to eat out, we have two pubs within a 15-20 minute walk and many other options a short drive away.

The sleeping area has a king size foam and sprung mattress. Bedding is provided, with extra covers and hot water bottles for the colder months. There is under-bed storage for luggage.

Bring your own towels.

The hut is off-grid with lighting coming from a leisure battery which is charged by solar electricity. There is no mains water at the hut but there is a large glass water dispenser that can be refilled by you at the shared kitchen. We provide a washing up bowl and liquid, tea towel and drying mat.

The compost toilet (designed and built by us) is for your use only.

Outdoor furniture is provided with some solar exterior lighting.

As mentioned, the adjacent meadow is not for guest use but we have a large field at the top of the farm with views over the surrounding area. All our guests are free to roam this field for most of the year. A public footpath runs through the farm with the Grand Union Canal (and a canalside pub) at one end and Rushmere Country Park at the other.

Some areas of the farm are off limits to visitors - we will point these out when you arrive.