Shearling Shepherds Hut, nr Bamburgh & Holy Island

Shepherd’s hut in Belford, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Victoria
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Garden view

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A newly built shepherds hut on an organic farm situated on the Northumberland Coastal Route. A cosy & quiet retreat with uninterrupted views over the Northumberland Coastal AONB, Budle Bay & the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. An ideal base providing direct access to both coast & countryside. Enjoy a glass of wine on the veranda taking in the rural & sea views. With hot running water, shower, oven & hob, guests can enjoy the nature of the outdoors with all the home comforts. Private garden & parking

The space
Handcrafted and fully insulated, Shearling Shepherds hut is able to be enjoyed all year round. The hut has been cleverly designed and tastefully decorated providing a high level of comfort for the duration of your stay allowing you to experience nature in luxury.

The hut is designed to maximise space during the day time with a large pull out table and two pull out benches to provide a seated dining area which could also be used as a desk.

The kitchen area provides a gas oven with a 4 ring hob and an under the counter fridge/freezer. Crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are provided to enable you to cook your own meals, if you so wish.

There is space for 2 people in a king size bed with luxury mattress and cotton sheets. The semi enclosed sleeping area with double glazed windows and black out blinds makes for a peaceful nights sleep. The bed is accessed via a step up into a cosy bedroom area with a window looking out towards Holy Island.

The en-suite bathroom is situated off the kitchen area and provides an electric rainfall shower, flushing toilet and hand basin.

There are wall mounted electrical plugs and electric lighting throughout the hut for your convenience. A 24 inch wall mounted TV is also provided should you wish to stay indoors.

Inbuilt storage under the bed and in the bench seats means the living area can be clutter free allowing you to enjoy the space provided.

A veranda furnished with a table and 2 chairs allows you to sit outside and enjoy the views. There is a fenced private lawn area for your exclusive use and parking directly adjacent to the hut so you don't have far to carry your belongings. There is secure storage for bikes in external storage lock up if required.

If you wish to pitch a tent, please specify this when booking.

Due to very little light pollution in this location, you will have the opportunity to witness the stars in the night sky.

A chiminea in the garden can be made available upon request at the time of booking.

Regretfully, the hut is not suitable for young children nor pets.

Guest access
Guests have exclusive use of the hut, veranda, private garden and parking area.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Sea view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 137 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Belford, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

The location: Shearling Shepherds hut occupies an elevated position providing views stretching across open farmland to the spectacular Northumbrian coastline.

What to see/where to visit: The hut is ideally located as a base from which to explore Northumberlands many coastal attractions including The Holy Island of Lindisfarne which is accessed via a causeway from Beal, only a 10 minute drive away.

Coastal attractions: Budle Bay, Bamburgh Castle and beach, the seaside town of Seahouses and Beadnel Bay Harbour are all coastal destinations accessible within a 20 minute drive along the picturesque coastal driving route. These villages all provide a range of coffee shops, pubs and restaurants. The Farne Island nature reserve is accessible by boat from Seahouses, here you can see seals, puffins, dolphins and many other sea birds.

Rural attractions: A 20 minute drive inland will take you to Chillingham Castle, Alnwick Castle, treehouse and gardens and the picturesque villages of Ford & Etal to name a few.

For the walkers: St Cuthberts Way walk can be joined from the nearby village of Belford and just a bit further inland, the Cheviot Hill range provides excellent walks and viewpoints from from which to take in 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape.

For the cyclists: The Sandstone Way cycle route is a fabulous way to see more of the area. There is secure storage available for your bike upon request should you require it.

City visits: The city of Edinburgh is easily accessible by being only 45 minutes away by train from Berwick Railway station. Newcastle can be accessed by car within one hour.

Shopping: The hut is situated approximately 3 miles from the village of Belford where you can pick up your every day essentials from from the village store. Alternatively a more extensive range of amenities, including large supermarkets, can be found in Berwick-upon-Tweed or Alnwick, both only a 20 minute drive away.

Eating out: From coffee shops to fish & chip take aways, to pub lunches, fine restaurants and everything in between, there are so many places to choose from in the various towns and villages near by so there is always something for everyone!

Meet your host

Superhost
402 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Speaks English

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants