F.A.Q.s
What are the check in and check out times?
We ask if you can arrive after 4pm and depart by 10am to allow our team to changeover the huts. Late checkout at noon is available for £20 at the huts and cabin or £12.50 at the bell tents. We are often ready early so if you’re in the area feel free to give Eloise a call and we can let you know if you can check in early - free of charge.
What are shepherds huts?
In short, they are a wooden cabin on wheels. Traditionally shepherds would stay in these little huts as they watched their flocks of sheep. We have added a few mod cons and luxe…. I’m pretty sure shepherds didn’t have a kingsized bed & high threadcount, ensuite shower, compost loo and hot tub! What remains true to the shepherds experience is the connection with nature and the simplicity of staying in a small space, without clutter and free from wifi.
What is our woodland cabin?
We have designed and built our cabin from scratch, it has more space than a shepherds hut with a king size bed, living and dining space, kitchenette and ensuite shower and compost loo. The cabin has large picture windows and is our only accommodation in the woodland so is very private. The cabin has a beautiful outdoor space with a firebowl set up for cooking and a woodfired hot tub.
Do shepherds huts and woodland cabin have electricity?
The shepherds huts and woodland cabin are off-grid and we love it that way! We have solar panel electricity which can be used for lighting, fridge and radio. High usage items like hair straighteners, blow dryers will fuse the electrics so please don’t use in the shepherds huts or cabin. Phones and laptops can be charged. The longer days in summer give more electricity whereas shorter winter days give less. It’s an opportunity to be mindful of the electricity we use and be sparing with it. If you are really need more, there are power sockets in our homes so we can charge something for you, otherwise the pub and hotel have power if you are eating out there during your stay.
How can we keep our food cool during our stay?
We supply a small fridge in each hut. If you have a cool box then bring it as it can be stored under the hut for any bigger items or ice. We don’t have a freezer.
Glamping, what to pack?
Bring clothes for warm and cold weather, even in summer the nights are cool. Wellies in winter. Flipflops / sandals to go to and from the hot tub. Good food, we supply dry cupboard basics like sugar, tea, coffee, oil and we give you a hamper of bread, milk, butter to get you started. A good book. A head torch is handy for walking back from the pub.
Do shepherds huts and woodland cabin have toilets?
Each shepherds hut has its own ensuite, compost loo.
What travel options are there to get to the farm?
Its easiest to get to us by car. Glamping without a car? We can also be accessed by bus, train, taxi and bike! Buses stop in the village four times per day. Train stations locally are Kemble (9 miles) and Swindon (18 miles) with Bristol Airport around 1.15 hours drive away. Given the huts are quite remote, coming on foot means plenty of walking! Cars are useful but not essential to your stay.
Can you go glamping in winter?
Absolutely, the shepherds huts and woodland cabin have a wood burner and are well insulated keeping you extra cosy. Just don’t forget your wellies! The bell tents and summer campsite are open from the end of April to the end of September.
Glamping for 2? Glamping for 4? Glamping for 6?
Each hut has one king size bed in it where up to two people can sleep. There are no pull out beds so guests must share the bed. We have three huts and a woodland cabin in one field and three bell tents and ten grass pitches in another field half and hour away so we welcome glamping for groups of friends. Why not book the whole site? The bell tents sleep 2 - 4 people in a double bed and single beds.
Whats included in the woodland cabin and huts?
Ready-made beds, towels, a woodburning stove, hot showers, compost loos, kitchenette, tables and chairs and a wood burning hot tub. Store cupboard supplies like tea, coffee, oils, salt, pepper, sugar.
Do the bell tents have toilets and showers?
The bell tents in the summer campsite share compost toilet facilities and hot showers?
Do the bell tents have a kitchen?
The bell tents have simple cooking equipment and crockery to make campfire meals - each one has a firepit, tripod and cooking plate to make firecooking easy! There’s a share washing up shelter in the campsite.
What is the location of the huts, cabin and bell tents?
We will send you a google pin in your Packing Pointers email.
Huts and cabin https://maps.app.goo.gl/hHdNonLdPpR2i79EA They are located in a small field next to some woodland down a quiet lane. Approximately 20 minute walk to the village, pub and the main farmhouse.
Bell tents and summer campsite https://maps.app.goo.gl/J3XHyHEprHeAgYia7 They are located down a hill in the valley of the farm. Approximately 10 minutes walk to the village
The summer campsite and bell tents are on the other side of the farm to the shepherds huts and woodland cabin - a two minute drive or 30 minute walk.
Are dogs allowed?
We welcome dogs and charge a pet fee of £30 per stay for the huts, cabin and bell tents. We charge £5 per stay for the campsite.
Where can we buy groceries and general shopping?
The Organic Farm shop is a couple of miles down the road and is open Tuesday – Sunday. Coop is 24 hours is 3 miles down the lane and there are plenty of farm shops and supermarkets in the area.
Where can we eat out locally?
The Village Pub do brilliant food and is a short walk away from the shepherds huts. The Organic Farm Shop have a little café serving food in the day, closed on Mondays. The Stump do a delicious sourdough pizza. Both within a few miles of the huts. Of course, there are many more country pubs to go to all around – check out @thetbarn for some favourites.
Is there Wifi at the shepherds huts?
There is not, but we guarantee a better connection ;) If you are on EE then you will get decent signal, other networks don’t cover the village.
Activities nearby?
There is lots to do locally with something for everyone. Check out the Cotswolds page on our website. Or for more info https://www.cotswolds.com/
Can we bring our own tents/ campervan?
Camping vehicles and campervans are welcome in the summer campsite.
How warm are the shepherds huts and woodland cabin at night?
We provide winter duvets and blankets, but if you feel the cold easily, you may wish to bring extra layers (thick PJs, blankets). You do have a woodburner in your insulated hut which works really well but can go out in the night. Guests sleep very well!
Shepherds hut near me?
If you are looking to go glamping in the Cotswolds then we offer one of the most peaceful, comfortable stays in Gloucestershire.
What glamping means?
Glamping is having all the benefits of camping and with 5* comforts. You can stay in a field, slow down and feel connected to nature, peaceful and grounded whilst sleeping in exquisite linen in a king-sized bed with an ensuite bathroom, hot shower and wood burning hot tub.