British English
American English
Australian English
Canadian English
Català
Česky
Dansk
Deutsch
Español
Français
Français de Belgique
Ελληνικά
Magyar
Italiano
Nederlands
New Zealand English
Norsk
Polski
Português Brasileiro
South African English
Русский
Svenska
Irish English
简体中文
Why not enter some details and get an accurate price?
General
- 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.
Open from 10/06/2022 to 09/10/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Please note the shower and toilet are in separate huts 200m from the shepherd's hut and are for your exclusive use.
A bag of firewood is included in the price.
Dogs are welcome but are not allowed on the beds.
Check availability at Hamstead Huts…
To generate better results:
- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
- Ask to be sited together in the ‘Special requests’ box on the booking form.
You can also try filtering your search by group type and by sites allowing multiple tents/caravans/motorhomes per pitch.
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 2.4m width x 4.3m length (7.9ft width x 14.0ft length) Calculated area: 10.2m² (110.3ft²)
9 additional images available
Bed linen
Reviews
Alas, no reviews yet. We only show the last 30 months' reviews.
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
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
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
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
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
-
Bus Station
— 3.6 miles
Charnham Lane — 5.0 miles
Charnham Lane — 5.0 miles
- Train stations
-
Kintbury Rail Station
— 1.9 miles
Newbury Rail Station — 3.6 miles
Newbury Racecourse Rail Station — 4.3 miles
- Ferry ports
-
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
— 34.3 miles
- Airports
-
Southampton Airport
— 30.6 miles
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.
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 miles)
- Uffington Castle, White Horse and Dragon Hill (14.7 miles)
- Didcot Railway Centre (16.7 miles)
National Trust
- Sandham Memorial Chapel (4.5 miles)
- Ashdown House (12.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| On-site accommodation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Hamstead Huts cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Hamstead Huts will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Hired accommodation: £200.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022, can transfer deposits to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferMasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hamstead Huts? From £175 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
