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Shepherds Hut near Exmoor National Park

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Holiday Home Exterior [summer]
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Patio / Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Shepherds Hut near Exmoor National Park

Nestled on the edge of Exmoor National Park in West Somerset, this large shepherd’s hut offers all modern comforts amidst stunning countryside. Highly accessible, it’s just 20 minutes from junction 25 of the M5, making it an ideal base to explore numerous nearby attractions. The hut boasts a spacious bed, a kitchenette, a shower, and a large dining table—offering the cozy charm of a cottage with the unique appeal of a shepherd’s hut.

The beautiful West Somerset coast is just half an hour away near Minehead, while the East Devon coast near Lyme Regis and Sidmouth can be reached within an hour. For surfing enthusiasts, the beaches of North Devon and North Cornwall lie just over an hour’s drive away. The Exmoor National Park, only five minutes by car, provides breathtaking walking trails and a welcoming pub en route. In October, guests can enjoy the Dark Sky Festival, celebrating the area’s famously clear night skies free from light pollution.

Set in the grounds of a small country house, this shepherd’s hut is perfect for nature lovers seeking peace and adventure. Friendly owners are on hand to ensure a memorable stay and can assist in planning your daily excursions. Whether it’s hiking, stargazing, or coastal exploring, this tranquil retreat offers a perfect blend of comfort and countryside charm.
For reasons of tranquillity, this holiday home will not be rented to groups of youngsters
Reservations for groups of persons under 25 years of age are not permitted
It is strictly forbidden to organise any student party, bachelor party or drinking party in this house
This holiday home is one of the Belvilla Award winners in: 2021

Layout: Ground floor: (Kitchenette(cooker, fridge), Bedroom with bathroom(double bed, shower, washbasin, toilet))

patio, garden

These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.
Bed linen: Present (Beds made on arrival)
Final Cleaning: £ 30.00
Pets: Max. 1; free of charge (The guest is required to ensure the cleanliness of the house/garden)

Optional services that you can arrange on site
Bath towels: Present (Bath towels (beach towels) Included)
Wifi: Free

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About the area

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Taunton is home to this holiday home. Tarr Steps and Combe Sydenham Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Quantock Hills. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Darby Way or County Cricket Ground.
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What's nearby

  • Tarr Steps - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Combe Sydenham Hall - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Quantock Hills - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Bishop's Lydeard Station - 21 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

  • Taunton Station - 35 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bear Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Martlet Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Globe Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Notley Arms - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Pip S.

Our stay was very pleasant. Basic but comfortable and cosy. All that we needed f ...

Our stay was very pleasant. Basic but comfortable and cosy. All that we needed for the long weekend
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Louis G.

A lovely hut in a beautiful location, though the hut itself was rather unclean a ...

A lovely hut in a beautiful location, though the hut itself was rather unclean and disorganised, unfortunately. The host welcomed this feedback, however, and has assured me that improvements to cleanliness will be made in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

A lovely shepherds hut in beautiful countryside with amazing views. A very welco ...

A lovely shepherds hut in beautiful countryside with amazing views. A very welcoming host who recommended some great local pubs. The location is ideal if you want to explore Exmoor and all it has to offer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie C.

A lovely little Shepherd's hut that has everything you need in the heart of some ...

A lovely little Shepherd's hut that has everything you need in the heart of somerset. Great hosts. The only negative would be that it needed a good dust and a hoover from previous occupants.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ang H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from it all

We needed a few days away from everything so this was perfect. Host was lovely. Property had everything we needed and we were nice and cosy. Tea/coffee, milk, cookies and towels were an unexpected bonus. Great views, but glad we got there in daylight.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tonia M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Lovely people but found for the money it was uncomfortable … the bed settee was hard, no Wi-Fi so in the absence of a television it was not possible to watch anything on phones as no signal, the outside could be tidied up so not looking at an ancient greenhouse full of rubbish, paid 30 for cleaning when in fact there were cobwebs on both bedside tables and the whole place would only take less than an hour to clean thoroughly which I felt was excessive. We had to strip the bed and follow instructions as to where to put the duvet etc which I have never been asked to do before in any place ive stayed, I paid 30 for all of that … and not w left hy the cleaner not to mess up the copper work top as it takes an hour to clean was unnecessary. We had the best time in the area but this place could do more for itself in a lot of ways … lovely spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sam S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Ad not accurate, damp smell in bedding

Good stuff: excellent location to explore beautiful Exmoor, pleasant hosts, great view, decent shower, good heating. Bad stuff: bed is actually a sofa bed, so not as comfortable, and it smelled of damp. The ad is inaccurate as it says there is a cooker, when actually it is just a microwave. The ad also has lots of photos of the gardens, and a summerhouse, but the first thing you read on arrival says these are out of bounds. The dining table is a huge drop-leaf table, but you can't raise the leaf, so you are just left with a long table which you can't get your knees under. Could do with a rethink.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ein bezaubernder Aufenthalt in einer einzigartigen Umgebung! Die Schäferhütte is ...

Ein bezaubernder Aufenthalt in einer einzigartigen Umgebung! Die Schäferhütte ist charmant und bietet allen Komfort, den man braucht, Die Lage ist perfekt für Tagesausflüge, und wir haben die freundlichen Ratschläge der Eigentümer zu lokalen Attraktionen sehr geschätzt,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Unsere Erfahrung war unkompliziert und angenehm, Die Hütte war sauber und gut au ...

Unsere Erfahrung war unkompliziert und angenehm, Die Hütte war sauber und gut ausgestattet, mit einem schönen Badezimmer und einem bequemen Bett, Sie diente als gute Basis für unsere Erkundungen der Umgebung,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Geweldig verblijf! De hut is gezellig en heeft alles wat je nodig hebt, De douch ...

Geweldig verblijf! De hut is gezellig en heeft alles wat je nodig hebt, De douche was verfrissend en het tweepersoonsbed was super comfortabel, We hielden van sterrenkijken 's nachts
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ich habe die Zugänglichkeit dieser Schäferhütte wirklich geschätzt, Es ist nur e ...

Ich habe die Zugänglichkeit dieser Schäferhütte wirklich geschätzt, Es ist nur eine kurze Fahrt von der M5 entfernt, was die Anreise erleichtert, Das Badezimmer war gut gepflegt, und einen Kühlschrank zu haben, war eine nette Geste, um die Getränke während unseres Aufenthalts kühl zu halten,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diese Unterkunft ist eine großartige Basis, um die schöne West-Somerset-Küste zu ...

Diese Unterkunft ist eine großartige Basis, um die schöne West-Somerset-Küste zu erkunden, Wir konnten problemlos nach Minehead fahren und den Strand genießen, Die Hütte selbst ist charmant und komfortabel, mit einer schönen kleinen Küchenzeile, um Frühstück zuzubereiten,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Een perfecte retraite voor natuurliefhebbers! De hut is omgeven door prachtige n ...

Een perfecte retraite voor natuurliefhebbers! De hut is omgeven door prachtige natuur, en de tuin was een fijne plek om te ontspannen, De kitchenette was handig, en we genoten ervan om enkele eenvoudige maaltijden te koken, De rustige sfeer was precies wat we nodig hadden,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Deze herdershut is een charmante mix van rustiek en modern, We hebben genoten va ...

Deze herdershut is een charmante mix van rustiek en modern, We hebben genoten van de ruime eettafel voor onze maaltijden en de kitchenette voor late-night snacks, De locatie is ideaal voor wandelen in Exmoor, en de nabijgelegen pub was een leuke bonus,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wat een juweeltje van een plek! De herdershut is gezellig en goed uitgerust met ...

Wat een juweeltje van een plek! De herdershut is gezellig en goed uitgerust met een kitchenette die het gemakkelijk maakte om maaltijden te bereiden, Het tweepersoonsbed was ongelooflijk comfortabel, en ik vond het heerlijk om mijn eigen badkamer te hebben, Het tuingebied is perfect om in alle rust van een kopje koffie in de ochtend te genieten,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad in deze herdershut, De locatie is fantasti ...

We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad in deze herdershut, De locatie is fantastisch voor het verkennen van het Exmoor National Park, en de vriendelijke eigenaren waren erg behulpzaam met het suggereren van wandelpaden, De douche was geweldig na een lange dag buiten, en de eettafel was ruim genoeg voor onze maaltijden,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ich war angenehm überrascht, wie geräumig die Hütte war, Der Grundriss im Erdges ...

Ich war angenehm überrascht, wie geräumig die Hütte war, Der Grundriss im Erdgeschoss machte es einfach, sich zurechtzufinden, und die Küchenzeile war praktisch für unsere Bedürfnisse, Wir verbrachten einige schöne Abende auf der Terrasse und genossen die frische Luft,
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good value for money

Listing price is very reasonable. We overall enjoyed our stay. Things that can be improved include shower pressure, toilet flush buttons, cleanliness of the beddings, and the big fold table table which seems to be a bit cumbersome and maybe adding a log burner. The host is very communicative and very respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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