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Exmoor Shepherd huts

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· Lynton, Devon, England
20 acres hosted by Pauline H.
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Where the moors meet the sea – Location is what it is all about with the Exmoor shepherd huts. If you enjoy wildlife, walking, birdwatching, swimming in the sea, browsing through quirky craft shops, a fine meal in the local restaurant or a meal cooked by yourselves over the fire pit then this is the place for you. A stunning setting you are unlikely to find anywhere else. There are two different shepherd’s huts on the farm, each with its own private space and equipped with personal facilities, so you feel like the only guests around. The huts have specifically been placed so that they are not visible from one another. Sea view hut is the closest to the house and ‘civilisation’ It has full electricity with a fridge, kettle, George Forman grill, a fan if needed, and the option to hire a large paddling pool for those balmy days. It has a comfortable double bed and a small single. Good wifi and you can park your car right outside. Sunset hut is the most remote and arguably the most beautiful. It is completely off grid and has a solar powered lights and small fridge, although the romantic flickering of candlelight has to be preferred. It has a super comfy king sized bed. It is in a field away from the farm and enjoys the most spectacular sunsets and a sea view. Weather permitting the car can be parked right outside. Both huts are well equipped for glamping – they have outside and inside table and chairs, Pots and pans and tea and coffee making facilities for your morning cup around the campfire – but the style is in keeping with the huts’ humble origin. There are no slim TVs or DVD players – The showers are gas fired and loos are eco friendly, and although there is good mobile reception it is hoped that you won’t feel the need to use them. Both huts have beautiful sea and moor views and an abundance of birds and wildlife. Listen out for the roar of the stags and the whinnying of the wild Exmoor ponies. The huts are within the national park and you can walk straight out onto the moors and not see another person or you can walk down the hill to the nearest pub. After all, a visit to the inn after a few days in your hut is exactly what the shepherds of old would have done, isn't it?
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Sheryl M.recommends
September 26, 2022
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Everything we needed, lovely view and enjoyed meeting the animals.
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Emily B.recommends
August 27, 2022
Sea View Shepherd hut
The shepards hut was very comfortable and in a lovely position, being able to walk out onto the moor in the evening with a view of the sea. We also enjoyed seeing the horses and pigs on the farm and rabbits everywhere in the early mornings.
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Lori M.recommends
August 12, 2022
Sea View Shepherd hut
The location feels remote and is beautiful…. I had my dog with me, so an enclosed paddock he could explore to feel comfortable too was great. Everything you could need is there, the hut is so cosy and comfortable. The hut porch is a perfect observation point for the sunset over the sea and for a relaxed cup of morning coffee. Loved the shower too…. I was touring North Devon with my dog, great area. Lynton and Lynmouth are great, picturesque, the people are so welcoming. I found a great dog friendly beach at Saunton Sands, ideal for swimming and paddle boarding. Highly recommend North Devon and Pauline’s hospitality. This Shepherds Hut is the perfect glamping experience.
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Jocelyn C.recommends
August 8, 2022
Sea View Shepherd hut
Amazing location, well appointed accommodation and very hospitable hosts. The wonderful animals around us were the icing on the cake. Highly recommended
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Faye ?.
November 20, 2019
Arriving mid-November we had braced ourselves for spending our three days at best freezing cold, at worst miserable. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our shepherd’s hut in the orchard was warm, cosy and full of little niceties such as fairy lights and bunting to make the whole experience that much prettier. The outdoor shower was simply amazing, much better than mine at home! Nothing beat the views though, rolling mists across the fields, the sun breaking through, beautiful horses with their foals surrounded us. Friendly and helpful owners (without being intrusive!) – the quality of the local bacon, sausages etc was fab. We spent the whole time off-grid, nothing but walking, playing cards by candlelight, cooking, reading and taking in the views - and it was wonderful.
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Charlotte G.
September 16, 2019
We stayed in the orchard hut from Saturday- Sunday. The hut had everything we needed for a weekend away. We were very lucky with the weather and had a BBQ in the evening and also for breakfast. The views were beautiful and it was lovely to watch the sunset from the hut. We managed to take so many lovely photos and found the whole weekend so relaxing. We would definitely return and would recommend this weekend to anyone- we were sad to leave!
Location
Lynton, Devon, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Pauline H.Joined in October 2016
Nearby attractions
It’s less than half an hour to ‘the city of dreaming spires’, where you can roam around the various Oxfordcolleges and quads, admiring the architecture. Punting(01865 515978) is a great option on sunny days; relaxing in a good book or coffee shop is a good choice on rainy ones. Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon is around the same distance – worth a visit not just for the theatres and Shakespeare-centred history, but also as an attractive little town in its own right. Just beyond, Warwick is particularly popular for its well-kept Norman castle (08712 652000) – family activities run throughout school holidays. It’s also 40 minutes to Blenheim Palace (01993 810500), a monumental 18th-century house in Woodstock and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Closer to home, enjoy walks directly from the campsite. There are several local footpaths along the riverside, while long distance routes – the Jurassic Way, Millennium Way and Battlefield Trail – are also accessible.
Food and drink
Picnic hampers can be supplied with advanced notice and a butchers van, with free-range meat and fresh vegetables, comes to the farmyard every Saturday morning. The Griffin (01295 660311) in Chipping Warden is within easy walking distance (dog-friendly and serving hearty pub food) or, if you want to really treat yourself, the renowned Butchers Arms (01327 260504) at Priors Hardwick is only a 15-minute drive. Other top pubs for within 5–10 minutes drive are The Red Lion (01295 760050) at Culworth, The George and Dragon (01295 711500) at Chacombe, The Three Conies (01295 711025) at Thorpe Mandeville and The Red Lion (01327 261200) at Hellidon.

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