Bluebell Shepherd Huts

A pair of private, romantic shepherds' huts, for your exclusive use,  with incredible walks straight from your door and a good pub close by. Hand-crafted by the owner from local hillside timber, Spring Farm's authentic shepherds hut, winners of a county award, are situated in a hawthorn-fringed meadow, which becomes a sea of bluebells in late spring. With a stunning panoramic view down the whole length of the Bryn Awr Valley to the Brecon Beacons - one of the loveliest vistas in Wales. Crickhowell, is just a short drive away with great independent shops, pubs and coffee shops. In the market town of Abergavenny, you will find a Norman Castle, farmers' markets and the fabulous Food Festival each September. Brecon, Hay-on-Wye, Cardiff and Hereford are all in easy reach, as well as Wales Industrial Heritage sites in Blaenavon. Nearby attractions include The River Usk in Crickhowell for trout and salmon fishing with day licenses from The Bridge Inn Pub. The River Cafe in Glasbury is the top canoe rental spot co-located with Wye Valley Canoes. There are also a selection of good riding centres within easy reach.

The first hut has picture windows on both sides and pastel-shaded panelled walls, whilst its blissfully soft double bed has generous storage space beneath. A table and two comfy armchairs complete the furnishings, together with a wood burner to keep you toasty in the winter months. The adjoining second hut has two rooms which comprise of a fully-fitted kitchen complete with stove, oven and fridge. There is a separate bathroom with shower cubicle, wash basin and loo.

The shepherds' huts are positioned within 30 acres of the owner's farm and smallholding, which was awarded a certificate of recognition at the Powys Business Awards, offering a welcoming greeting with lots of friendly animals on site. The owners are always on hand to help with anything you need to make your stay enjoyable. Outside the huts, there is a private enclosed garden area with neighbouring livestock, garden furniture and a fire pit which is perfect for toasting marshmallows.

• 1 double bed in the sleeping hut that’s named ‘Belle’
• 1 shower room with a shower and a flushing WC
• A gas stove and hob, sink, small fridge, storage space, cutlery and crockery
• The bathroom and kitchen are both housed in the Chef & Shower Hut named ‘Blue’. There is a separate door into each end
• Wood burner with logs included
• Enjoy a digital detox – this retreat has no power sockets or Wi-Fi; guests are welcome to use power sockets from an outbuilding at the owner's farm
• Hot water from the gas boiler, light from the solar panels, sheep's wool insulation keeping it warm all year
• Set within hundreds of acres of natural farmland, the huts are totally private and sit within their own fenced copse
• There is an outdoor table and bench as well as a lovely fire pit
• Off-road parking
• There is a walk to the huts from the car, so it is well worth trying to arrive during daylight hours to take in the miles of stunning countryside as you approach
• Torches and lanterns are available for those who are making a later dash to the hills from the office
• Pub 1 mile, shop 3 miles
• The small field that the huts are in is not enclosed for pets. If you are bringing a dog, please be mindful of other animals on-site during your stay
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.