Broad Oak Shepherds Hut, deepest Worcestershire!

Step out of the rat race and off-grid at The Shepherds Hut at Broad Oak. Enjoy the back-drop of the Malvern Hills, tranquillity and lack of people. Near Upton on Severn and Malvern, there are plenty of eating opportunities if you don't want to self-cater. The hut is a 300m walk from the car park so pack light, bring coat, wellies and a torch; it gets dark here! Private compost loo. Private shower. Shared conventional wc at carpark. No children or pets. The space Our Shepherds Hut may be compact and bijou but it has everything you could need for a relaxing break. It is so peaceful and cosy, you can feel the tangles in your brain just melting away. Comfy bed, proper mattress, lots of pillows/cushions to make day-time lounging easy too. Pack light, remember you are stepping out of the world you know into a much smaller one! All bedding and towels are provided. Really all you need is a few clothes and a toothbrush/paste! The Hut is fully off-grid, so no electricity or running water! Romantic tea light lanterns keep the tranquil mood, though solar and battery powered lights nod to the 21st century. Cooking by gas hob and gas BBQ, or toasting in front of the log-burner. (No oven). Pots and pans, crockery and cutlery all provided. Cool-box and freezer blocks are provided - blocks renewed on request. (No fridge) Bottled drinking water and also a large canister of tap-water is provided, renewed at your request. There is a shower (just for you) and conventional loo, they are up by the car park. If you want to come as part of a larger group, but remain separate, book with our self catering lodges Forest Lodge (sleeps 4 allows 1 s/m dog) and Fern Lodge (sleeps 2). Guest access The hut and deck are all yours, and also the earth-closet. There is a little 'woodland wander' where you can take the outdoor chairs and sit by the stream. There is plenty of wander room (16 acres), and loads of walks straight from the door. You don't have a garden - you just have LOADS of OUTSIDE!! The OS map, and a laminated annotated map, are in the hut, with lots of other things to do leaflets. So much within such a small area! Even we didn't realise! Other things to note The Shepherds Hut is located at the far end of our trout fishery, beyond the little lake, 300m from the car park. The fishery is open to day ticket anglers (fly-fishing so no smelly water filled with bait) Tues-Sun. Anglers won't bother you, as they too have come for peace and tranquillity and to get away from life's daily grind. The fishing is available to Hut guests, at the usual rates. Check out our website. Earth closet/compost loo near Hut, conventional loo and shower at fishing lodge 300m away. The Hut is OFF GRID so no electricity. There are 2 lights powered by 12v battery, 2 LED lightsthatIrecharge, or tea light lanterns for a more romantic lighting mood. One of the lights has charge cables for Phones etc. Or you may bring devices down to the house for charging conventionally - daytime only. The Shepherds Hut is an adult only space for 2 people. No children or dogs/pets. No electric car charging point. You wouldn't expect us to fill up your petrol or diesel car, please don't expect us to foot the bill for recharging your car. Nearest ECP in Upton on Severn.