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Shepherd's Delight

a lovely stay at Shepherds Delight
A cosy shepherd's hut for 2 surrounded by wildlife near Harrogate. Soak in their woodburning hot tub too

South Stainley
North Yorkshire, England
UK

Please check Calendar before clicking a link below to make a booking
Booking Enquiry Website


THIS PROPERTY IS EXTREMELY POPULAR, ESPECIALLY ON WEEKENDS. PLEASE SEE THE CALENDAR BEFORE ENQUIRING.

The shepherd's hut sleeps two and is situated within its own woodland in a 5-acre field. It offers a unique experience to really get away from it all, the perfect romantic retreat. The whole experience of staying here is enhanced if you choose to take a soak in the woodburning hot tub!

Your only visitors will the wildlife in the area including deer, rabbits, pheasants, squirrels, weasels, bats, red kites, buzzards, curlew and lapwings. You may be greeted when you enter and leave the site by the very inquisitive alpacas and hill racing chickens.

The hut is off-grid. It is insulated with sheep's wool and has double glazing so can be used all year round. A wood-burning stove provides heat and can boil a kettle or be cooked upon.

The double bed has a proper fully sprung mattress topped with an alpaca duvet (the fleece provided by their own alpacas) and pillows with luxurious cotton bedding. A good nights sleep is imperative for a truly relaxing holiday.

The loo and basin are nearby and you have the option of showering inside the owner's home or experience the wonderful freedom of an outdoor shower.

There is a fire pit adjacent to the hut, a BBQ and seating area. All cooking equipment is provided and there is a plentiful supply of logs. A session in the hot tub is an additional £20. Allow time for it to heat and keep stoking the fire - a great way to relax in the evening.

Equidistant between Ripon to the north and Harrogate to the south there are many wonderful attractions nearby. There is a regular bus that serves the village which runs from Ripon to Leeds via Harrogate. If you're really keeping your carbon footprint down you can even get to the hamlet by bus. Come and enjoy the beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire.

Price from £100 / night year round for up to 2 people, with a minimum 2-night stay. For a weekly stay, the price is £585. A remote DVD/CD player can be used if charged in advance.

The owner apologises but it's NOT POSSIBLE TO ACCEPT PETS OR CHILDREN and Shepherd's Delight is non-smoking. One of the most popular Shepherds Huts on QuirkyAccom.com.

Gift Vouchers offered for any amount - part or whole stays, including hot tub and bottle of bubbly on arrival.

Please click the Booking Enquiry link or click to visit their Website above once you have checked the calendar for your dates.


Room Types:

  • Double

Budget:

  • Low < £85
  • Medium £85-£220


Nearest Airport: Leeds/Bradford


Facilities:

  • Car parking
  • Spa facilities
Composting loo interior
Experience the outdoor shower
interior shot
meet the alpacas
stove firepit or hot tub to keep you warm
composting loo
lovely setting
woodburning hottub
outdoor seating and path to hut
hut with new hot tub
Shepherds Delight in the Spring
useful things for your stay

Reviews:
Stunning
by Bernadette
on May 31, 2018
We stayed for 4 nights last week, and I cannot express how wonderful this place is. In its bluebell glade sits the most tranquil retreat. With the right mix of self sufficiency and glamping luxury, Jo has thought of everything. Toasting croissants on the fire for breakfast and stargazing from the hut tub. 5 min walk to the bus stop or the local pub the choice is yours to hide away or go off on an adventure. Can not wait to return.
Ms
by Chobi sen
on January 24, 2017
My partner and stayed in this delightful dwelling for our 5 year anniversary end of December it was an amazing rural treat the hot tub was our highlight, romantic settings, pub 45 mins away great food lovely folk, also an adventurous country walk.
Joanne the owner was lovely, she thought of everything really grateful to her.
by Lois
on April 22, 2014
This is the place to stay for a warm welcome, a great breakfast and the cosiest shepherd's hut anyone could imagine. The setting is everything the website promised and more: early morning frosts on the grass, lots of wildlife to spot and yes-the shepherd's delight: a pink sky (oops it was in the morning!)
In just three days we have managed to trek around Patley Bridge (Brimham Rocks are tremendous) enjoy Harrogate Turkish Baths and Fountains Abbey; we still have Betty's tearooms in Harrogate to return for.....
Wonderful retreat
by lucy
on March 8, 2014
My husband and I stayed in the wonderful Shepherds Delight Hut for 2 nights the end of February.
The hut is in beautiful surroundings, with all you'd could possibly need. Joanne has thought of everything
The walk through the alpaca field was always fun as they stop what their doing to check out whos passing!
Its is so lovely and cosy, the wood burner is fantastic and really heats up well. The fire pit was great too, we toasted marshmallows (which luckily Joanne had thought of as we forgot to bring any) and drank wine while relaxing in the middle of (nearly) nowhere.
There's a few good pubs about and Harrogate is only a short drive away.
Shepherds Delight is a great little retreat for a quiet weekend away, we will be back soon.
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