Shepherds Hut Slad Valley Cotswolds

Fantastic location in the Slad Valley surrounded by beautuful views. Tranquil and calm and a daily visit from a deer not frightened by us being there. Great pub in the village (Woolpack Inn) with top quality food and great service. On the Laurie Lee Way walk too so could do a circular walk right from the hut. Highly recommend for a short break, away from it all.

We loved this little space! It’s in a fantastic location with beautiful views and is very peaceful 😌 The bed was SO comfortable (and I’m very picky) The Hut has everything you could think of - every time I thought of something it was there, it was hot when we stayed and there was a fan - I forgot my hair dryer and there was one! From TV (we actually didn’t use) to excellent wifi and also usb ports. A great gas barbecue - a lovely little en suite with a shower as well. Sophie was attentive to all my questions too - We loved it!

If we had to be picky it could do with a Parasol outside for those sunny days - we luckily saw the forecast and actually brought one with us, we definitely would have struggled to sit outside comfortably. The electric fence that everyone talks about was switched off when we were there (and I double checked first) but I could see it would have been horrible with our young dog if it had been on! I know it would probably cost a lot but a proper fence all the way around to make it dog getting out proof would have made this place actually perfect!

The uniqueness and simplicity, as well as the gorgeous view.

The way the property can get very hot.

Beautiful location looking over the Slad valley

Bed was a challenge to get in and out of. Quite high up! But comfortable.

Excellent, quiet, relaxing location. Very well equipped for a small space.

Some of the surrounding roads are quite tight if you’re not used to country driving.

The hut is in the most idyllic location looking over fields and hills it really felt like you were in the middle of nowhere. The hut was very comfortable, the bed was comfy and the duvet was so warm, when we put the fire on it kept the hut warm for a long time. We ate at the Woolpack pub and did the circular walk through Painswick which was a great long walk to fill the day, very much enjoyed coming back to the cosy hut after and sitting outside with a cup of tea!

We arrived in the dark and the hut was quite hard to find - the what3words for the car parking spot is slot.forklift.grudge so hopefully this is helpful to someone else! We also couldn’t get the microwave to work but wasn’t really a big deal.