Custard, the Steam Railway Hut, Somerset

Shepherd’s hut in Cranmore, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Helen
  1. Superhost
  2. 2 years hosting

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Custard is a well appointed self-contained shepherd's hut for two. There's an amazingly comfortable king size bed, kitchenette, shower room and flushing toilet. There is central heating so if the evening is chilly you won't be!

Situated in the garden of the old Station Master's House at East Somerset Steam Railway Custard is directly adjacent to the station sidings with a wonderful view of the steam trains. We include a complimentary Rover ticket so you can ride for free during your stay!

The space
Custard is a self-contained Shepherd’s hut for two.

Inside you’ll discover a comfortable king-size bed, en-suite shower room with flushing toilet as well as a kitchenette stocked with all the basics and a welcome pack of local produce (including eggs from our own chickens) ready for your arrival.

If the weather turns chilly, Custard remains cosy, just switch on the central heating.

Guest access
You will have sole access to your shepherd’s hut and private patio in front of it.

You also have shared access with guests staying in our other shepherd's hut, Rhubarb, to other parts of the Kitchen Garden.

Other things to note
Uniquely situated directly adjacent to the East Somerset Railway at Cranmore Station you have easy access to the steam and heritage diesel trains and active engine sheds. You can ride for free throughout your stay with our complimentary Rover ticket.

The village pub, the Strode Arms, is just a five minutes stroll down the lane and serves excellent "pub grub!"

Custard may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. If you have any concerns please enquire before making a booking.

In the other direction from the railway there are uninterrupted views across the fields to St Bartholomew’s church and Cranmore Tower.

Please be aware that the trains are not quiet. Steam trains (and sometimes the heritage diesel) run three or four days weekly (including weekends) from April - October and they sound their whistles when entering and leaving the station.

The timetable operates between approx 10.30 am and 4.30 pm. The huts are situated directly adjacent to the stock sidings which can also be noisy on occasion due to maintenance and shunting of stock. When everyone's gone home though, it is so quiet here, all you can hear is the sound of birdsong!

We have four dogs who are confined to our own garden, but you may see or hear them from time to time.

The Kitchen Garden is also home to our six chickens who live in their own covered run and provide the eggs for your welcome pack.

Please do consider all of this before making a booking.

Other attractions nearby include:

National Trust Stourhead 14 miles
Longleat 11 miles
Bruton 7 miles
The Newt 12 miles
Wells 9 miles
Bath 24 miles
Cheddar Gorge 17 miles
Wookey Hole Caves 11 miles
Frome 9 miles
Bath & West Showground 5 miles

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Garden
Luggage drop-off allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 81 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Cranmore, England, United Kingdom
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Superhost
182 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
2 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Where I went to school: Warwick

Helen is a Superhost

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Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum

Safety & property

Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants

Cancellation policy