Shabby Shepherds

Thank you so much Simon and Viv for a wonderful stay at your Shepherds Hut. It’s by far the best one we’ve stayed in and had so many lovely little details too. The bread was delicious! The view is just beautiful. It’s just what we needed. It was lovely meeting you both. Hope to be back soon!

Excellent location. Very friendly welcome. Comfortable shepherds hut with all the facilities. Loved the firepit and marshmallows for you to toast. Very relaxing with wonderful animals on site. Rhyeland sheep, alpacas, free range hens. View stunning. You will not be disappointed.!!!

We had the most amazing time at Shabby Shepherds celebrating my partners 30th. It was truly so special! The animals, warm bread, fresh eggs & beautiful scenery was truly exceptional!!! Viv and Simon are so kind and made us feel so welcome! We could not recommend enough!! We are definitely going to be back. The most magical place we have ever stayed!

The location, view and peace and quiet. It was perfect.

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Everything from start to finish was perfect. Communication beforehand with directions, information about local shops and the nearby pub was greatly appreciated. The whole family was lovely and welcoming. Viv left a fresh homemade loaf, which was fantastic to smell when we went in, and Simon filled us in on local spots to visit. They are brilliant hosts. The peace and quiet was delightful, but I admit I do miss the chickens running over to greet us every time we appeared.

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Shabby Shepherds far exceeded our expectations. Welcoming hosts, comfortable bed, incredible views and lots of little extras that made us feel at home.

Nothing! Simon and Viv have done an incredible job turning a small space into something comfortable and cosy.

Wow. What can we say about Shabby Shepherds to really capture our experience? My sister and I spent 2 nights here, and could've spent 100 more. Simon, Viv & the girls were the loveliest people you could ever meet. They made the stay incredible. The hut is divine - stays toasty warm in winter, the bed is a heavenly cloud, the cooking facilities are robust and can handle simple or complex meals, and the bathroom is so generous for the size of the hut. The farm fresh eggs, Viv's bread, jams and wine were incredible and were happily gobbled up by us. The fireplace outside was well used on our winter evenings, and you get to overlook the stunning countryside and friendly animals. Speaking of the animals - they were such a highlight! We were beyond lucky to witness the live birth of two lambs born during our stay! And feeding the horses, sheep, alpacas, goats and chickens was so fun. Simon is incredibly knowledgeable and customised some driving and walking tours for us to do in the area and in London, which made our stay that much better. We cannot wait to go back, and would recommend this stay wholeheartedly.

Having to leave!

Absolutely perfect place to stay with the most welcoming hosts, who take the time to make you feel extremely welcome to their piece of paradise. The Shepards Hut is a perfect gateway, for couples looking to get away from it all. With stunning views across the Eden valley. Nature and small holding animals are all around you. The hosts attention to detail is seen through out the hut, it has everything you would expect and more. The hosts supplied all the wood and firelighters at no additional cost. The welcome loaf, butter, milk, eggs, jams, wine and marshmallows were another unexpected surprise. 5 minute walk from local pub and telephone box library.

Nothing it was perfect.

We had a lovely stay at the Shabby Shephards hut. The facilities in the hut are great, it’s a beautiful and private location, plus the owners are lovely and helpful! We had some freshly baked bread and some eggs on arrival and they were both great. We also loved the opportunity to meet and feed the animals on site. We would love to come back again in the future!

Nothing! Everything was a short drive or walk away.

If your life is as busy as ours, then this is for you. The epitome of peace and tranquillity! From the secluded location (a field all to yourself), with the best neighbours I have ever encountered: some ryeland sheep, horses, and a trio of alpacas that all greet you in the morning. If that isn't enough, you get the most beautiful breath taking landscape. A sky full of stars, blankets, and a fire pit only gets better with the marshmallows included. The hut is just wonderful. Every little detail is thought about, from the decor to the fresh eggs and bread when we arrived. This place was a real haven to gather our thoughts, relax, and embrace some quality time away from life. I couldn't recommend Shabby Shepherds enough!

Absolutely nothing. It was just magical.