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Unique Shepherd's Hut in the Cotswolds, pet friendly, a glorious retreat

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chelworth, England
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cirencester Church
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Highgrove House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique Shepherd's Hut in the Cotswolds, pet friendly, a glorious retreat

Bertie's Shepherds Hut is a beautifully crafted, newly built Shepherds Hut located in a large south facing private garden at the back of our house in the Cotswolds, on the edge of the Cotswold Lakes. There are views across to fields, often with deer roaming and grazing in the orchard, and a pond at the bottom of the garden, full of wildlife and interest.

Bertie's Hut has been thoughtfully furnished and finished to a high standard, with a hand built and painted kitchen. The space is small but perfectly formed, cosy yet spacious to be in. There is a raised bed with storage beneath. The bed has a luxury Simba mattress, Dusk bedding and is incredibly comfy with views across the field to the pond from bed. The living space has a fully fitted kitchen, with an AEG oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, belfast sink and plenty of storage to house the cooking utensils, plates, bowls etc should you need them. Alongside this there is a built in love seat, where you can sit to look out past the dovecote across the orchard. There is a breakfast bar and or workspace area, with plenty of electrical outlets, a Nespresso coffee machine, and Fermob comfy seats to sit on while enjoying the morning tea or coffee. Through a sliding door, there is a full shower room, with electric shower, sink, toilet, heated towel rail and shelving for towels, toiletries etc.

There is a Samsung Smart TV, Wifi provided by Gigaclear SuperFast Broadband, ethernet if needed, a smoke alarm, plinth heater, wall lights, LED lighting in the kitchen area and plenty of power outlets.

Outside, there is a Coronation Commemoration teak bench to rest weary bones, big grey chairs to sit by the firepit and enjoy a glass of something, and a Weber gas BBQ on a purpose built kitchen style area to prepare food before moving to the table and chairs to eat under the festoon lighting.

THE AREA

Bertie's Hut is close to all amenities, with the Cotswold Lakes 5 mins away, where you can jet ski, sail, paddle board, swim or sit on the beach, and only 10 minutes to the heart of the Cotswolds, the beautiful market town of Cirencester, full of beautiful shopping and coffee shops as well as excellent restaurants and the wonderful Barn Theatre. Tetbury, the home of King Charles and Westonbirt Arboretum and fantastic antique shops is 10 mins away. The other direction is Malmesbury, the birth place of King Athelstone and the oldest abbey in the country. Kemble, 5 mins away, is home to Cotswold Airport and a direct train to London.

Further afield, Regency Cheltenham is 25 mins away, Georgian Bath 40 mins, and Oxford is 1 hour by car from Bertie's Hut. If you want to go to the creamy Cotswolds from postcards, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, amongst other beautiful places, are under an hour away by car, as is Bibury, Burford, Barnsley along with Diddly Squat Farm and the Farmers Dog Pub.

Annually Fairford hosts the Royal International Air Tattoo and that is only 20 mins by car from Bertie's Hut.

OTHER STUFF

The price includes all linen and towels, utilities, and Wifi.

We welcome one dog, but we do have a Border Terrier of our own, Bertie (girl), who is very friendly, and does love people and other dogs. Please let us know if you have a dog. There is a small charge for cleaning purposes.

Property manager

Rebecca McKerral
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is only one double bed to sleep in
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Malmesbury

Malmesbury is home to this apartment. Highgrove Shop Tetbury and Lakeside Ski & Wake are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Orbital Shopping Park and Cepen Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cirencester Park Polo Club or The New Lawn.
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Chelworth, England

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Cirencester Church - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Highgrove House and Gardens - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Highgrove House - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 14 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 9 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malmesbury Garden Centre Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dish - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whole Hog - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Shepherd's Hut in the Cotswolds, pet friendly, a glorious retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

Where is Unique Shepherd's Hut in the Cotswolds, pet friendly, a glorious retreat located?

Situated in Malmesbury, this apartment building is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bristol Aero Collectlon and within 6 miles (10 km) of Thames River and Thames Path. Neigh Bridge Country Park and Somerford Lagoon are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The shepherds Hut was beautifully made, well designed to maximise the space and incredibly quiet. The place had the old world charm but with all the mod cons including coffee machine and wifi. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute hut with stunning views
Stayed for the night with my husband. The shepherds hut is set back from the main house so you get your privacy. Stunning views. Deer wandering around this morning. The hut is spacious with everything you need. The bed was so comfortable and even though it was cold outside, the hut was plenty warm enough. Lovely outdoor area for when there’s better weather. We would definitely return. The owners were on hand if there were issues (we didn’t have any) Thanks for a lovely break
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable
I stayed at the Shepherd's Hut as I needed a place to stop over on the way to a wedding further up north, and it was great. I had a great sleep, it was quiet and comfortable. The kitchen had everything I wanted and the bathroom was great with the shower and everything I needed. Outside was great too, but as it was cold I couldn't use the BBQ or fire pit. I would stay again and would recommend. Rebecca was a great host, knows the area well and happy to say hello and answer questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca McKerral

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I'm Bex, married to Jamie and we host this gorgeous property with our Border Terrier Bertie girl. I am a tax consultant, but love interior design and sharing beautiful things with other people. Jamie is a carpenter and built the Hut, and together we love to meet people and can't wait to host and see how happy the space makes others

Why they chose this property

We have always loved the Cotswolds, and this couldn't be more perfect - the Water Park one way and all other amazing days out all around

What makes this property unique

We built the Shepherds Hut together, I designed everything, hoping to make it light and vibrant and a happy space, as well as tranquil and calming. Everything should be where you need it to be, and it is all finished to a high standard. There are not many properties like this one out there!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests