The Shepherd's Hut

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Living Space: The Shepherd's Hut in Oxfordshire offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a bathroom. The property features a fully equipped kitchenette, a work desk, and a comfortable seating area. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a private garden and terrace with garden views. The terrace includes an outdoor dining area and a barbecue, perfect for relaxing outdoors. Convenient Amenities: The holiday home provides free WiFi, a TV, and a washing machine. Additional facilities include a picnic area, outdoor seating, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 67 km from London Luton Airport, The Shepherd's Hut is near Silverstone (15 km), Bletchley Park (28 km), and Blenheim Palace (30 km). Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding countryside.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Dean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very peaceful place was spotless i would highly recommend this place”
Hazel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely tranquil setting on the farm. Easy parking and great faculties given the limited space.”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location, was my 2nd stay so I must like it!”
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hut is situated on farm grounds in a quiet location with countryside all around. It has everything we needed for our stay and was both clean and comfortable. It was also very private, being overlooked only by horses.”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stunning location, really peaceful spot in the countryside. Comfortable hut with everything you need for a holiday. Great outdoor space for watching sunets.”
Checkflaps
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quirky stay, but a very well appointed 'hut'. Easy to find, with parking next to to it. Very quiet and peaceful, and lovely to wake up and relax with breakfast outside - and say hello to the horses.”
Dean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great facilities in a fantastic location, quiet and calm, the site is really well organised as there are multiple units to rent, but all have their privacy. Fantastic host, Isobel came around in minutes to deal with a slight problem we had. Would...”
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location with a view of horses. We also met a very friendly cat on the property. There are farm shops nearby which we made use of. The firepit was great for cooking and relaxing in the evening. The hut had everything we needed for a...”
Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The shepherd’s hut is based on a working farm offering beautiful views, with friendly horses in the neighbouring fields. It is very clean and cozy, with everything you need for a short stay. The local area is dotted with little villages built in...”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, lovely little hut, peaceful. Good layout with well utilised storage for size of property. Isobel is a great host and swiftly exchanged a broken toaster that tripped the switch a couple of times.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Isobel Rymer

Company review score: 9.7Based on 213 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company information

Working arable farm with offices. My husband has been here all his life. We have horses that love all our guests!

Property information

Set on a working family farm, The Shepherd's Hut boasts beautiful views over farmland. There are plenty of walks from the farm which can take you to pubs or other points of interest. It has an area outside to sit and eat or just relax by the fire pit, which you can cook on. It has a kitchen area inside which consists; fridge/combi-microwave/hob/kettle/toaster and all the various utensils, a table and bench. Double bed one end and shower/loo the other end! Parking in car park just other side of fence.

Neighbourhood information

Lots to see and do! Middle Farm is within 8 miles of Brackley, Buckingham and Bicester. They are all markets towns with a selection of shops and of course you have Bicester Village Retail Outlet close by too. National Trust properties include; Stowe, Claydon House, Waddeson Manor, Hughendon Manor, Cliveden Canons Ashby, Warwick Castle, Sulgrave manor, Blenheim Palace. Evenley Wood Garden is close too.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Shepherd's Hut takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$66. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Shepherd's Hut in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.