Luxury Oakwood Shepherd's Hut.

Connect with nature in comfort, less than an hour from London and the coast. Lovingly hand-crafted by your hosts, using sustainably sourced oak from our farm, with bespoke detailing, and finished to a high standard. Set in an avenue of ancient woodland overlooking meadows, it benefits from evening sunsets, morning sunrises, and big skies for star gazing. Ideal for long walks, cycling, outside dining and lazy hammock lounging. Peaceful and tranquil, perfect for special nights away. The space You will find us at the end of a mile long drive, just outside Cranleigh. Our 400-acre farm is peppered with footpaths, and endless walks, through fields and woodland. The Surrey Hills are a 5-minute drive away, or 20 minute cycle, if you like climbing hills! Here you can explore beautiful woodland, and stunning panoramic views from Winterfold, Holmbury or Pitch Hill. Cranleigh village has many shops, cafes, pubs, and restaurants. There is a variety of pubs and restaurants dotted around the Surrey Hills. We are a working farm so you will walk past our farmyard and barns on your way to the hut. We will give you details of where to park, 30 metres from the hut. You may see haymaking in the summer months and sheep grazing in winter. We have a livery behind the shepherd’s hut, with several grazing horses. Our 2 friendly black cats are likely to come and say hello too! The hut is situated under the shelter of the wooded canopy but benefits from all the light and sunshine from the meadows. There are wild deer, birds of prey, including barn owls, buzzards, kestrels, and sparrow hawks. We are also sanctuary to several pheasants, all of which you are likely to see during your stay. The shepherd’s hut is located at the end of a slate path, lit by solar lights, should you arrive at night. Our farmhouse is across the field, 70 or so metres away, but it is completely obscured. Neither hut nor house overlook each other, so you will be completely private. You can contact us should you need any assistance or local recommendations. Outside the hut consists of a grey-slate patio, with table and chairs and a fire pit. A few metres away in a lovely ring of trees, we hang hammocks in the warmer months and there is a fire pit under the canopy, so you can enjoy the fire whilst swinging in hammocks. Access to the hut is by 3 wooden steps; there is no rail in place, so please consider this if you have limited mobility. The shepherd’s hut has plenty of hot and cold running water, and electricity powered by solar and mains electricity. Inside, is a wood burning stove which heats up quickly. There will be plenty of wood, fire lighters, and kindling for the log burner for your stay. The hut is well insulated with sheep’s wool and holds its heat in the winter, so you will be toasty warm. You will find a beautiful handmade oak-framed double bed, with comfortable mattress, feather duvet and pillows, white Egyptian cotton sheets, and extra blankets . There are 2 steps up to the bed. We built it high to provide perfect views of the woods and fields whilst staying snug under the duvet. There is ample storage space under the bed, and lighting under the bed too. There is a dining or working area, 2 chairs and a handmade oak table. The kitchen is fitted with an ash worktop and Belfast sink. Utilities include. • Gas double hob • Small fridge. • Kettle • Toaster/ Cafetiere/ Teapot • Vertuo Nespresso coffee machine with 2 pods a day. We recycle the pods for eco reasons, so bring your favourite coffee if you prefer to make your own. • A selection of glasses, crockery, and utensils, • Cookware and cutlery. • Trays, place mats. Kitchen Complimentary Items. • Teas, coffee, hot chocolate. • Sugar, milk, salt and pepper, olive oil and vinegar, herbs. • Washing up liquid, sponges, cloths, tea towels. • Antibacterial gel, and cleaning products under the kitchen and under the bathroom basin. There is a food waste bin under the sink and recycling box for glass, paper, and plastics under the hut. The ensuite shower has plenty of hot water room. There is a hand basin and eco toilet. Bathroom complimentary Products • Shower gel, hand soap, shampoo. • Hairdryer. • Large bath towels • Hand towels Please ask us if anything is missing for your stay. Additional information We are sorry but the hut isn't suitable for very young children, due to the steps and wood burner. We are unable to accommodate dogs due to the open access to farmland and our animals. Extras • Additional logs for the fire pit for £5 a bag. You may want to bring wellies, a torch, and slippers. It can be very muddy in wet weather! Guest access There is a free parking space in the yard. It's best that we meet you when you first arrive as parking and the hut aren't easy to find. We can then show you how everything works too. Let us know your estimated time of arrival and call us when you arrive and we will meet you in the yard and show you the way. Pay attention to drive straight into the yard and not to the neighbours house further down the drive! You'll have your own key, there is a key safe, and once you know where you're going, you can come and go as you please. :-) Other things to note @woodland_shepherds_huts