Shepherds Pye - Lakeside Retreat In The New Forest

Shepherd's Pye is a unique, 1920's Railway Carriage. Rescued from a local farm as a neglected frame, it has been lovingly restored by ourselves into a cosy, modern retreat on the edge of the New Forest. The hut is set in a secluded, private spot on our farm overlooking a lake. It is self contained and finished to a high standard; including a comfy double bed, heating, mains electrics and a fully equipped kitchen and en-suite bathroom, supplying all you need for rural yet comfortable stay. The space We are a family run cattle and sheep farm, explore the farm during your stay, use our well stocked course fishing lakes, swim in our indoor heated swimming pool or relax & unwind in our wooden sauna - the sauna is coin operated and use of the pool & sauna is shared with the cottages and hut on site, but you can book private, hourly swimming sessions in the pool/sauna when you arrive. Due to the hut's excellent insulation, electric heater & heated towel rail, the hut is cosy all year round and so is perfect for both summer and winter stays. Inside the hut there is: - A comfy double bed - Soft bed linen and towels - A TV/DVD player - Electric heating & heated towel rail in the bathroom - Plenty of storage - Fridge/freezer - Oven with hob - A clever pull-out table - Roberts Revival DAB Digital radio - Butler sink - Shower - Toilet - Basin - Fully insulated and triple glazed windows & doors - Kettle and toaster - Crockery, cutlery and glasses - Pots, pans and trays - Salt & pepper - Tea, coffee and sugar Outside the hut there is: - Decking area - Rustic fire bowl: we can provide a bbq arm and a fire basket which includes firelighters, matches and fire logs at an extra cost of £15 (please confirm if you would like the fire basket before you arrive). - Bistro table and chairs for 2 - Sun parasol - A lake on the hut's doorstep - Beautiful surroundings with neighbours such as sheep, cows, ducks, moorhen, geese and heron! Please note, there is no WIFI as the hut is in a remote location and we feel it is more peaceful without it. However, there is a TV and a Roberts Radio to keep you entertained on rainy days. - Private, hourly swimming sessions in the swimming pool are bookable when you arrive (the timetable is on the swimming pool door 1-2 days in advance, just put your name/hut next to the time slot you would like). - We guarantee each hut one, one hour slot per day, further slots might be available once the guests staying in the other hut & cottages have had a chance to book. - The sauna is coin operated and £1 will give you around 15-20 minutes. - The pool is open from 9am until 6pm in winter months and from 9am until 8pm in the summer months. - You will need to bring your own towels for use in the pool, as we do not provide these. Guest access Guests will have their own private lake, which they are welcome to fish or to just sit, relax and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. You are also invited to explore the farm, and use the indoor heated swimming pool which is just a short walk from the hut. The laundry room & swimming pool are shared with the guests staying in the second hut & the holiday cottages. Other things to note Dogs are welcome, but please note there is an extra charge of £15 if bringing dogs. Please also read my house rules before booking. Please note that the hut is located in a field away from the main farm buildings and swimming pool (a short walk of no more than 5 minutes). There is also a small step onto the decking and another step into the hut. It is therefore probably not suitable for the elderly. Shepherd's Pye is self catering accommodation and so we provide the following essentials to get you going; tea, coffee & sugar sachets, salt and pepper, washing up liquid, cleaning spray, oven gloves, a tea towel, bedding, one bath towel per person and in the bathroom there is one bar of locally made goat soap, one hand towel, two toilet rolls, shampoo, shower gel & conditioner. We also have Cottage Pye & Bramble Pye; two luxury barn conversions suitable for larger groups (each sleeping 6-8 adults plus infants), as well as four other cottages available for stays, please see our website 'pyesmead farm' for more info or visit us on insta; pyes_holiday_cottages Takeaways unfortunately don't deliver to us, but you can have supermarket deliveries. There is a local shop close by, as well as a farm shop selling groceries, locally produced meats, bread and cakes. If you don't fancy cooking the local shop sells ‘cook’ high quality frozen meals which are designed to be just like homemade food. If you fancy eating out there is a great selection of pubs and restaurants nearby, the ones we recommend are listed in the welcome pack in the hut.