Buckhurst Luxury Kent Shepherds Hut with Breakfast

We built this place because life got too loud. After years of busy living, we created a space to slow everything down—and now we’re sharing it with you. Set within 10 acres of peaceful countryside, our luxury shepherds huts sits a minutes walk to our calm, still lake… where mornings are quiet, sunsets are golden, and time finally feels like it’s yours again. Includes breakfast hamper. Why guests love it * Feels warm, cosy, and calming. * Fire pit and outdoor seating * Guests favourite The space ***162 reviews + Guest Favourite = Trust gold*** Our Shepherd's Huts are two self-contained detached and isolated properties (approx. 60 yards from each other) with Buckhurst being 30 yards from the main property. Tucked away in the countryside, yet within easy reach of local walks, cosy pubs, and places to explore. You’ll feel completely private… without being cut off. Buckhurst Shepherd's hut is ideally suited to couples; however, there is also a bunk bed, above the main double bed, available for one child between the ages of approximately 5 and 10. A travel cot is also available for younger children (size approx 40"/100cm x 28"/70cm x 30"/75cm). The Hut is in the middle of 10 acres of private land. The Space This isn’t just somewhere to stay—it’s somewhere to reset. Wake up to birdsong and mist rising off the water. Spend your day doing very little (and loving it). End the evening by the firepit under a sky full of stars. Every detail has been designed to feel warm, cosy, and calming. ✔️ Comfortable double bed ✔️ Thoughtfully styled interiors ✔️ Fully equipped kitchenette ✔️ Private outdoor seating area ✔️ Firepit for slow evenings The size of the Shepherd's Hut is approx. 24ft x 8ft - it has an open plan living, bedroom and kitchen area, and separate bathroom with shower, WC and sink, with a selection of toiletries provided. The open-plan living area has a double bed with single bunk on top. The beds are made-up with fresh linen prior to arrival; if guests are staying 5 days or longer, we can provide additional fresh linen, on request, which will be left in the Hut to enable a linen change. The kitchen is fully equipped with comprehensive self-catering facilities including a kettle and toaster (both Smeg), an electric oven and stove, Nespresso machine, fridge freezer and sink, as well cutlery, crockery, condiments and all the cooking basics guests will require. We provide a seasonal breakfast hamper including croissants, pain au chocolat, bread, butter, preserves, honey, granola, milk, orange juice, as well as tea and coffee (Nespresso pods), biscuits and fresh fruits. When and where possible, we try to provide seasonal home grown fruit as we grow fruit on site, such as strawberries, raspberries, apples, blueberries, pears, damsons, plums and tomatoes. Our breakfast hamper should be sufficient for up to 4 days; we will provide a further hamper (or hampers) for guests staying more than four days, if desired by the guests (again, we do not want to disturb guests who do not want to be disturbed). An example of our breakfast hamper for a family of three for a 2/3 day stay is shown in the photos above (subject to change). As explained below, you have access to most of the 10 acres surrounding Buckhurst. It also contains a private, secluded orchard garden area behind the Shepherd's Hut, which has a table and chairs, comfy loungers and rattan furniture (cushions can be found in the water-tight storage box behind the Hut). The orchard garden has a large fire pit, solely for our guests use, with a hanging BBQ grill. We provide BBQ utensils and a lighter, but guests will need to bring or acquire their own charcoal/wood, fire lighters and any produce they intend to cook; however, we do try to have a small supply of self-light charcoal, kindling and wood for purchase by guests. There is a 24" Smart HD television, which has access to a number of Smart Apps , including Netflix (ready to watch with no login details required), BBC iPlayer, YouTube and an array of other Apps . There are also board games, toys, cards and books for adult and child guests to enjoy. The Hut also has a Bluetooth speaker, which guests can use to connect to their phone or tablet to play their own music. The internet is now hardwired from the main house, offering improved and good internet access (49 Mbps) from the hardwired Wifi extender located in the Hut. 3G/4G should also be available on most networks. The property is all electric (no gas), including the heating, which is amply provided through a log-effect fire in the living area and a large radiator in the bathroom. Our welcome pack provides details of the numerous local pubs and restaurants, if you want to dine or drink out; and lots of information about local tourist attractions and public transport (see the "Guest Access" and "the neighbourhood" sections below for further details). There is ample free guest parking on site (Vehicles and Contents Left at Owner's Risk). ***New for Summer 2022*** Our second Shepherds Hut, Mountbatten, is now open offering guests a chance to book extra accommodation (for two further adults and a child) with friends and family. Mountbatten is located approximately 60 yards behind Buckhurst and offers very similar facilities to Buckhurst (see separate linked listing). 🔥 What Makes This Special Most places give you somewhere to sleep. We give you space to breathe. Guests often tell us: “I didn’t realise how much I needed this.” Guest access Whilst Buckhurst provides a perfect base for exploring the Kent Coast, Romney Marsh, the East Kent Countryside and many attractions in the county, it also provides direct access to most of the surrounding 10 acres. This includes a stream which runs through our land and two large ponds/small lakes as well as a public footpath which crosses the grounds and provides scenic walks into the yonder of the Kent countryside. Walking sticks, umbrellas and torches are provided for the convenience and comfort of guests. As summarised in the "The neighbourhood" section below, our welcome pack, which we will provide to guests before arrival, provides ample details of the many local pubs and restaurants, shops, amenities, public transport, walks and tourist attractions including: Port Lympne Safari Park (3 miles away) ; the historic Cinque Port of Hythe with its Military Canal, and the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (4 miles away); Ashford with its Designer Outlet and Curious Brewery (5 miles away); Dymchurch Beach and Amusement Park (7 miles away); Folkestone with its refurbished Harbour Arm and Old Town and Sunny Sands Beach (8 miles away); Dover with its Port and Castle (15 miles away); the historic Cinque Port of Rye with its famous Mermaid Inn, Ypres Castle and nearby Camber Sands Beach and Dunes (15 miles away); Tenterden with its medieval High Street, Market, Heritage Steam Railway, Chapel Down Winery, Old Dairy Brewery and Rare Breeds Centre (15 miles away); Canterbury with its famous Cathedral, and Wingham and Howletts Wildlife Parks (15 miles away); Leeds Castle, Historic Rochester with its Castle and Cathedral, and Chatham Historic Dockyard (20-25 miles away). No pets, other than Guide Dogs, please. Other things to note We operate a contact free self check-in and check-out system, but the owners are on hand or contactable for guests. Our second Shepherds Hut, Mountbatten, is now open offering guests a chance to book extra accommodation (for two further adults and a child) with friends and family. Please see separate linked listing.