About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Shepherd's Hut in Herstmonceux offers a 4-star holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cosy fireplace. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, a washing machine, dishwasher, and a TV. Additional facilities include a garden and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 60 km from London Gatwick Airport, The Shepherd's Hut is near attractions such as Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park (21 km) and Glyndebourne Opera House (23 km). Highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wekx
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We where two weeks here. A lovely place to stay. Quiet and rural. And very clean. Lots to explore in the area . Sea is nearby. Very nice host👍 . Glad to come again
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast wasn't provided but we knew that when we booked. It's self catering only.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good Wi-Fi, enough cooking equipment, warm and cosy - everything I needed for a week away to work on a project without distractions.
  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely break to visit family and friends in Sussex. Well equipped and very clean - and we could bring our dog!! So enjoyed our stay. The owners were very helpful and fixed the internet rapidly after Storm Darragh. A real treat! Thank you!
  • Bridie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was so cute! And had everything I needed - a great little find.
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the very friendly, helpful hosts and the Shepherds hut itself. The location was great and everything we needed was there. Highly recommended for a romantic break.
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything...location. friendly greeting. Bottle of wine, milk, biscuits on arrival. Peaceful and information of surrounding area. We cooked outside on the fire on the first night. Good value for money. We left behind a couple of things that they...
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic peaceful place, very well kitted out, clean, comfortable and very welcoming. Great base for exploring the amazing area and a very pleasant spot to return to after a day out on the South Downs. Highly recommended as it really offers...
  • Louis
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De lokatie, sfeer, de rust, en omgeving. De sterrenhemel bij heldere nacht.

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Property information

The property is located on a working farm. No babies or toddlers. There is open water in the property grounds. Pets must be kept on a lead at all times. Surround yourself with tranquillity and escape to this superbly equipped shepherd’s hut deep in the countryside of beautiful Herstmonceux.. 2 steps to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: 32" TV, Smart Freeview TV, Netflix, Woodburner Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer Bedroom area: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Solar powered electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder GBP 5 per basket. Welcome pack. 5-acre field with sitting-out area and garden furniture. 32½-acre grounds (shared with other properties on-site). 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (working farm). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced pond in the grounds, 30 yards away. No babies or toddlers.. The perfect place for those looking to enjoy a relaxing break in a quirky modern shepherd’s hut! The Shepherd’s Hut at Calvesfield Shaw is a cosy retreat with a fully-equipped kitchen, shower room, Smart television, double bed, and a wood burner to keep you warm. With the outdoors at heart, it opens onto a large decking area with dining facilities and seating, with sweeping views across its own 5 acres of surrounding fields. It is set on a working farm totalling 37½ acres, which guests are also free to roam around and explore. There are sheep, geese, ducks, chickens, and a fenced pond 30 yards from the entrance. Being fully insulated and with the cosy wood burner the hut is toasty all year round and can make for a romantic getaway in the winter months. With a hardcore drive allowing you to drive down to the hut to drop off luggage and stepping stones to get to the door, you won’t need to worry about mudd...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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House rules

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Check-in
From 17:00
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Check-out
Until 12:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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