Romantic Retreat, Private Gardens, Views & Hot Tub

Shepherd’s hut in County Durham, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Liam
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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Flora is a luxury bespoke built Shepherd's hut measuring a very generous 21ft x 9.5ft. Stylish modern interiors with super comfy king size bed and Hypnos mattress. Egyptian cotton sheets, turntable, Roberts radio & smart TV. Unwind, explore the outdoors or relax in large Skargard Swedish wood fired hot tub. Lonton Garden Rooms have everything you need for the perfect romantic escape.

Discover the beauty of Lonton Coffee, Alpaca's at dawn and the dark skies of Teesdale.

The space
Flora has a fully fitted and well equipped kitchen with a fridge, freezer compartment, convection microwave and gas hob. We provide all the kitchen equipment you should need such as pots, pans, cutlery and crockery, plus an array of cooking essentials such as olive oil, salt, pepper, a variety of condiments, sugar, tea and freshly roasted Lonton Coffee. There's also plenty of under bed storage plus a small wardrobe with hangers
Flora's bathroom is fitted with a power shower, toilet and wash basin. Enjoy complimentary Cole & Lewis toiletries, hotel robes and plenty of fluffy towels. Underfloor heating throughout, plus an additional radiator in the bathroom for drying towels. We supply all bedding, extra cosy blankets, guest slippers and a hair dryer. We also provide 2 pairs of wellies in case you forget yours!

Outdoors - Flora is set within a beautiful, private, south facing walled garden with a wood fired hot tub. There's also has plenty of outdoor furniture and a large fire pit with a grilling platform. Logs for the hot tub and fire pit will be provided for your stay.

We always fill and heat your hot tub ready for your check in - so you can relax and unwind the moment you arrive. The beautiful enclosed south facing gardens are completely private with stunning views across the Dale - a beautiful spot to relax in day or night. The gardens are subtly lit at night time with solar lighting throughout.

Expect Good Times at Lonton... high living in a beautiful country setting.

Guest access
Lonton Garden Rooms provide free parking close to the entrance to Flora's garden - just a few metres from the car park space walk through an enclosed stone walled entrance leading to a beautiful antique studded oak door. Once the door is closed you have complete privacy within your space. There is ample solar lighting to make your way back to the garden room at night time.

Other things to note
We provide a welcome pack to all our guests with everything you need for breakfast plus a few little treats. We also give you all the basic essentials such as a full array of condiments, cooking oil, tea, sugar and freshly roasted Lonton coffee. The hamlet of Lonton nestles between 2 beautiful villages. It’s just 1 mile to Middleton in Teesdale you’ll find a local butcher, antique shop, 2 superb eating pubs, delicatessen/cafe's, pharmacy, fuel station and a late night store. Lonton Garden Rooms are perfectly placed to explore the treasures of Upper Teesdale.

Decoration Service:
• We offer a decoration service for Birthdays (Balloons & Bunting) around the front of the shepherds hut and hot tub area @ £15

• For Anniversary's / Valentines / Romantic Gestures we offer Red Heart Shaped Foil Balloons, Bunting & Silk Rose Petals scattered over the bed @ £20.

So just let us know at least a few days before your stay if this is something you'd like us to organise for you.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 king bed

What this place offers

Garden view
Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Where you’ll be

County Durham, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Lonton is 1 mile from the village of Middleton in Teesdale where you will find a late opening coop, a deli, 2 cafes and 2 pubs that serve hot food. There is also an antique shop a chemist and a tourist information centre. Walks around the Dale can be easily accessed via various websites. Please ask for more information after booking.

Meet your host

Superhost
394 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Lives in Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
Business

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 20:00
Checkout before 11:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants