The Garden Retreat Shepherds Hut

Stay in the stunning walled garden of Chadwell Hill Farm. This beautiful wooden shepherds hut is a cosy, pretty space, surrounded by the beautiful Chilterns countryside. Outside you have full access to the whole garden, firepit/bbq and seating area. On our farm (and in the fields around you) we have horses, cows and an abundance of wildlife. Perfect if you are looking for a romantic retreat, a family getaway or a Ridgeway stopover or just want to stop and breathe. Dog friendly. The space The wooden shepherds hut is well equipped for a lovely stay. The kitchenette has a fridge, mini oven & hob, kettle & toaster. You will find all the cutlery, China etc you will need. There is a table both inside and out for dining. Sleeping wise there is a full size Hypnos double bed and we have very comfy camping bunk beds for children that we put up if this is a family break. Quality bed linen and towels are provided. Fully insulated and with a wood burner style electric fire you will be warm and cosy, even in winter. Next to the shepherds hut is your private shower and eco loo. But what is exemplary is the outside space, with our wonderful garden at your disposal, beautiful borders to admire (or help weed if you like!) and big lawned areas for playing games on. The firepit is the perfect place to end the day,BBQ-ing up a feast, roasting marshmallows or stargazing in our amazing sky - look out for shooting stars and listen out for our resident owls. This is the place to escape, just 45 minutes out of London! If you are a larger party we can hire in a bell tent for additional guests or we offer B&B in the house. Please just ask. We also offer stabling/ grazing for horses if you want a Chilterns riding holiday and dogs and cats are very welcome The Neighbourhood Situated in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chadwell Hill Farm was originally part of the Rothschild estate, and is now a small holding and livery yard. We keep free-range pigs, cattle and chickens, and we also have a large vegetable patch and an ancient orchard. Most of the food that we supply to our guests is either grown on the farm, or sourced from neighbouring small holders. The area is rich in wildlife, and wild ducks, red kites, barn owls and bats can all be regularly seen at the farm. We even have a resident family of coutts on our pond. The Chilterns and the well-known Ridgeway path are perfect for walkers and cyclists. And for those that fancy a cultural day out, Oxford is within easy striking distance, along with many country houses, National Trust properties and other attractions, including Blenheim Palace, Grey’s Court, Claydon House, West Wycombe Estate and the Hell Fire Caves, Stonor Park, Waddesdon Manor, Bletchley Park, Clivedon and Hughendon Manor. Very close to the farm are the lovely market towns of Princes Risborough, Thame and Wendover, and we are not far from Marlow, Henley and Wallingford, where you can enjoy a boat trip on the Thames or a walk along the river. We are lucky to be close to some excellent pubs, farm shops,restaurants and cafés and would be happy to recommend ones to you. Families with children are well catered for with outdoor pursuits, the Roald Dahl museum, children’s farms, steam railways, even Lego Land and Harry Potter world offer great days out from our farm. Guest access You get to enjoy the shepherds hut and the wonderful garden. In the evening enjoying a glass of wine and steak cooked on the firepit or during the day a game of boules or croquet on the lawn. A perfect space to relax and unwind and get back to nature. Other things to note Public transport. Being a farm we are rural but Princes Risborough station is a 5 minute taxi ride (we recommend you book Village cars in advance, there isn’t Uber here!) and Monks Risborough Station is a 20 minute walk, both have direct trains into London in well under an hour! Please do not walk to / from Princes Risborough station as there are no footpaths on a busy section of road. There is a great farm shop that has a cafe about a 20 minute walk down country lanes from us too. We can give you details of a bike hire company before your arrival if you want two wheels to explore on. They can offer a meet at Princes Risborough Station subject to availability too.