Hamstead Huts

Shepherd's hut in a wildlfower meadow (added by manager 23 May 2022)

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  • Glampsite set in 10 acres of pastureland near Newbury in Berkshire
  • A 15-minute drive to Hungerford, Greenham Common and Highclere Castle
  • Shepherd’s hut heated by woodburner; exclusive use of shower hut
Sitting pretty on a 10-acre Berkshire field near Newbury, Hamstead Huts offers up cosy, shepherd’s hut accommodation, all beautifully kitted out with stylish furnishings and a woodburner to keep everyone nice and warm on cooler days. It’s a lovely spot for a couples’ bolthole or for families sleeping up to four. Nearby, guests have sole use of separate shower and compostable toilet huts. Other amenities include a firepit with tripod grill and outdoor seating. Located in the historic village of Hamstead Marshall, the shepherd’s hut is walking distance from the Kennet and Avon Canal and that all-important village pub.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Location

Hamstead Huts

Quarry Field

Hamstead Marshall

Newbury

Berkshire

England

RG20 0HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.39213°N
-1.40643°W

Route directions

Please note that the postcode will take you to a farm building – this is not connected to Hamstead Huts. To reach your accommodation, continue for about 200 metres along the road as it bends to the right – the gate to the site is on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi Bus Station
5 mi Charnham Lane
5 mi Charnham Lane
Rail
1.9 mi Kintbury Rail Station
3.6 mi Newbury Rail Station
4.3 mi Newbury Racecourse Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities: - Kennet and Avon Canal: 15 minutes’ walk - Hungerford (antique shops): 15 minutes’ drive - Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey): 15 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - Greenham Common Control Tower and Café: 15 minutes - Newbury Racecourse: 20 minutes - The Nature Discovery Centre: 20 minutes - Bucklebury Farm and Deer Safari Park: 25 minutes - Marlborough (shops and galleries): half an hour - Crofton Beam Engines: half an hour.

Must see

Highclere Castle and Gardens 4.9 mi

Uffington Castle, White Horse and Dragon Hill 14.7 mi

Didcot Railway Centre 16.7 mi

West Kennet Long Barrow 19.2 mi

Avebury Stone Circle 19.5 mi

National Trust

Sandham Memorial Chapel 4.5 mi

Ashdown House 12.6 mi

Basildon Park 14.3 mi

The Vyne 15 mi

Priory Cottages 16 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HAMSTEAD MARSHALL PARK 0.8 mi

BENHAM PARK 1.8 mi

Kintbury - Hamstead Marshall - Kennet & Avon Canal - Kintbury 1.9 mi

Battle of Newbury I, 1643 2.5 mi

DONNINGTON GROVE 3.3 mi

Local events

  • CarFest (Friday 23 August 2024 – Friday 23 August 2024)

    Basingstoke, Hampshire 13.6 mi

  • Reading Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)

    Reading, Berkshire 18.7 mi

  • Henley Royal Regatta (Tuesday 2 July 2024 – Tuesday 2 July 2024)

    Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 24 mi

  • Rewind South (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire 24.8 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 22 July 2024 – Monday 22 July 2024)

    Farnborough, Hampshire 28.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Hamstead Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hamstead Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hamstead Huts? Local attractions and activities: - Kennet and Avon Canal: 15 minutes’ walk - Hungerford (antique shops): 15 minutes’ drive - Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey): 15 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - Greenham … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hamstead Huts?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more