Guests say
The Shepherd's Hut in Hailsham offers a tranquil and private retreat, praised for its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the pet-friendly environment, the welcoming hosts, and the peaceful surroundings ideal for relaxation. The property's charm is enhanced by the presence of wildlife and the opportunity for countryside walks.
Guests consistently mention the hut's cleanliness, describing it as 'very clean and tidy'. The attention to cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive experience.
The location is appreciated for its peace and quiet, with mentions of enjoyable local walks and proximity to Herstmonceux. However, some guests note the need for a car to reach places of interest, slightly affecting the score.
The comfort of the Shepherd's Hut is highlighted by reviews, with guests finding the bed very comfy and the hut cosy, especially with the potential use of a log burner.
Facilities are well-regarded, with the hut being described as well-equipped, particularly the kitchen. The mention of a welcome pack suggests good maintenance, though a comment about the lack of a floor mop after a storm indicates a minor issue.
While the reviews reflect positively on the hosts' friendliness and helpfulness, there is no specific mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Surround yourself with tranquillity and escape to this superbly equipped shepherd’s hut deep in the countryside of beautiful Herstmonceux.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" TV, Smart Freeview TV, Netflix, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom area: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Solar powered electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder £5 per basket. Welcome pack. 5-acre field with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 32½-acre grounds (shared with other properties on-site). 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (working farm). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced pond in the grounds, 30 yards away. No babies or toddlers.. The perfect place for those looking to enjoy a relaxing break in a quirky modern shepherd’s hut! The Shepherd’s Hut at Calvesfield Shaw is a cosy retreat with a fully-equipped kitchen, shower room, Smart television, double bed, and a wood burner to keep you warm. With the outdoors at heart, it opens onto a large decking area with dining facilities and seating, with sweeping views across its own 5 acres of surrounding fields. It is set on a working farm totalling 37½ acres, which guests are also free to roam around and explore. There are sheep, geese, ducks, chickens, and a fenced pond 30 yards from the entrance. Being fully insulated and with the cosy wood burner the hut is toasty all year round and can make for a romantic getaway in the winter months. With a hardcore drive allowing you to drive down to the hut to drop off luggage and stepping stones to get to the door, you won’t need to worry about muddy boots until you head off exploring. Whether it’s a crisp winter morning or a sunny summer day Calvesfield Shaw offers the perfect hideaway.
Herstmonceux is not only home to the hands-on Observatory Science Centre housed amongst the domes and telescopes of the former Royal Greenwich Observatory but there is also the magnificent Herstmonceux Castle with its Elizabethan gardens to wander around. The town also produces Henner’s medal-winning sparkling wine, and because Sussex has a sunny climate and chalky subsoil (the same as that in Champagne in France), the county also produces wonderful sparkling wines. To access your nearest beach, take a short car journey to Pevensey where the Romans landed, and you can tackle the beautiful 31-mile 1066 Country Walk which starts at Pevensey via Herstmonceux, and on to Battle and then the Cinque Port town of Rye. Golf and fishing lakes are close by. For a spot of sightseeing, you can take the train to London from Polegate. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub, and restaurant 1¼ miles.
The Shepherd’ Hut at Calvesfield Shaw can be booked together with Chilsham Barn, Moorhen (UK41448) and Badgers (UK46750) to accommodate up to 8 guests.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
No babies or toddlers.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Beachy Head
- Seven Sisters Country Park
- Newhaven Fort
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
The shepherd's hut was in a field surrounded by large trees with one other hut the other side of the field so very private and quiet. Inside, the hut had enough space to allow us to put in our dog's large cage which he normally sleeps in, a concern before we left. It had a vey comfy bed and extremely well equipped kitchen and shower room. The log burner, although not used by us, would make the hut very cosy for a holiday later in the year. Outside the hut was a verandah with a gate, allowing us to keep the dog off the lead as well as being able to exercise him off the lead in the field making it an easy holiday with a dog. In Herstmonceux there is an excellent coffee shop providing coffee, cakes and lunches which was an easy walk across the fields from the hut. An excellent, relaxing holiday for all!
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Confirmed Guest
We had an excellent stay at The Shepherds Hut.The accommodation had everything you needed for your holiday, plenty of room for two people with wooden decking so you could sit out in the evening.A lovely place to just relax and enjoy your holiday.The owners were really friendly and had lots of information regarding the local area.We would certainly recommend The Shepherds Hut.
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Brian Hogwood
well equipted very peaceful lovely suroundings safe and secure nice owners welcome pack good area coast not too far.the village plenty of shops .ideal for one or two people.they would need to be organised due to lack of storage.plenty of outside seating space.