Horseshoe Brook

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Surrounded by bird song and the busy goings on of Mother Nature, fall asleep to the small brook that winds itself through the land, the Shepherds Hut is nestled between fields, hills, woodlands and winding forest paths, a true escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highland sheep are kept on the land and are hand reared and super friendly. Enjoy the fire pit whilst gazing at the wonderful stars, uninterrupted by light pollution. The space The Shepherd’s hut has everything you need to cook, it has an electric hob and oven, kettle, toaster. Decent sized fridge. Tea and coffee is provided. There’s a fire with large pot situated right outside if you fancied cooking outside, or to just enjoy sitting around the fire pit during the evening. There’s also a large BBQ area around the corner of the hut with full equipment which you are very welcome to use, undercover seating with beautiful views by the brook for you to dine outside or there’s a table with chairs within the hut if you’d prefer privacy. There is one large double bed, but we can put up a camping bed for any little ones too, please just bring a sleeping bag for them. Clean bedding, pillows, extra blankets and an electric heater if you get chilly, as well as ample storage for your clothes and bits and bobs. The toilet and shower are situated in the main house just off the porch, the porch door will be unlocked for you to come and go as you need. It’s a large outdoor space for you to use and potter about, the land is situated off a forest track so the walks are stunning! Guest access You are so welcome to bimble about the land, there’s friendly sheep, Twig the Whippet dog who loves coming to say hello and accompanying you on walks around, there’s handmade rope swings, a beautiful brook winding through the property. Eventually we will have horses! You are free to use the undercover dining area by the side of the house, full use of the BBQ and all the equipment. There will just be a small charge for wood for your fire pit outside the hut or for the BBQ. Other things to note DOGS- we love dogs! Dogs are completely free to accompany you on your stay- please make sure you bring their dog beds and any dog towels for after any muddy walks. Please let us know if they aren’t friendly towards other dogs and we can keep Twig away- also please don’t forget that you will be surrounded by sheep so please keep your dog under control/on a lead if they are going to bark or react in any way towards the sheep. Thank you. Toilet/shower- is situated in the main house for you to use- the bathroom is downstairs just off the porch. There’s organic soap, shampoo and conditioner for you to use. Things to do: there’s obviously some amazing walks straight away from leaving the drive on foot. Or you can walk/drive to Clocaenog Forest, a huge forest with vast woodland/mountainous walks, there’s lots of options and paths to start from, I recommend downloading OS Maps or Komoot if you’re wanting a full day of hiking as there’s many treks and paths to choose from! You’re surrounded by quaint country pubs for a pint or delicious food, The Red Lion is about 10 mins drive away and they have amazing authentic curries or The Crown Inn situated next to a river with an idyllic garden to sit in and lovely pub grub! Ruthin town centre, a beautiful medieval market town has everything you need to spend the day and be fully entertained. For coffee I recommend Nest coffee shop for local North Wales delish coffee, it’s also such a gorgeous little cafe. Multiple antique shops, couple of great charity shops. An amazing whimsical fairy shop, called the Dreamatorium, great for gifts and getting involved for any art workshops. Leonardo’s for lunch for freshly made pastries, soup, choose sandwiches or salads from the freshly prepared deli. Great homecooked food. Lots of other gorgeous little organic gift shops, cafes, florists, fashion boutiques for you to bimble around. The Castle is also really worth a visit, you can get an afternoon tea or pint there (watch out for the cheeky peacocks parading about) and walk around the grounds and inside of the historic building. This is a must do if visiting Ruthin! Please note there is absolutely no signal for wifi at the lodge or shepherds hut. The WiFi will not stretch from the main house to the outer properties. Please download films before your journey. You can get signal straight off the farm by the gate Incase of emergencies