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Grounds Farm

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The shepherd's hut (added by manager 13 Jun 2023)

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Modern, adults-only shepherd’s hut with views of Kenilworth Castle
Coventry 20 minutes’ drive; Stratford-upon-Avon half an hour
Well-equipped kitchen; tea-making essentials and barbecue supplied

Adults-only glamping in a modern and airy shepherd’s hut with atmospheric views of a ruined medieval castle? If there’s ever been a case for saying ‘Please, take my money’, this might well be it. Grounds Farm sits on the outskirts of Kenilworth town (five minutes’ drive), surrounded by the glorious countryside of Warwickshire. It’s all about cosying up to your loved one in this self-contained Shaker-style hut, which is equipped with all – or at least most things – you might need, starting with the comfortable double bed, set in an alcove for additional intimacy vibes. There’s a light-filled ensuite shower room with a flushable toilet (and a large mirror), and both bed linen and towels are provided, so you won’t have to lug half the airing cupboard on holiday with you. The first brew when you get to your destination is always the sweetest, and the hut comes with a kettle (and all tea-making essentials: tea, coffee, sugar and milk), plus toaster, microwave and fridge. In addition, there’s a gas barbecue out on the lawn, where your meals will be accompanied by the hoots of the resident owls and views of Kenilworth Castle. (Fun fact: the farm was once part of the castle, and even today you might stumble across the occasional artefact from the English Civil War.) If you don’t fancy slaving over a stove or a barbecue, there is no shortage of dining establishments (and pubs) in town. Whatever you opt for at meal times, you can work it all off on a hike around local nature reserves such as Crackley Woods and Tocil (both 10 minutes).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Grounds Farm

Kenilworth

Warwickshire

England

CV8 1PP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.34316°N
-1.60061°W

Nearest transport

Coach

0.8 mi Holiday Inn

0.9 mi Shops

4 mi Warwick Parkway Rail Station

Rail

1.2 mi Kenilworth Rail Station

3.6 mi Tile Hill Rail Station

4 mi Warwick Parkway Rail Station

Airport

5.6 mi Coventry Airport

9.3 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

9.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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

There’s more to Kenilworth Castle than its dramatic ruins. The recreated Elizabethan Garden is a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll among colourful, fragrant blooms, with highlights including an elegant aviary and a marble fountain. For a fortress in a less ruinous state, head to Warwick Castle (20 minutes), overlooking the River Avon. In addition to its famed cathedral (comprising a modern church next to the remains of the one destroyed during World War II), Coventry (20 minutes) is home to the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, with archaeology and visual arts collections, and the Midland Air Museum. Stratford-upon-Avon (half an hour) is an obligatory destination for anyone who’s into literature and the theatre. Stratford honours its most famous offspring in multiple ways: you can visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, a half-timbered cottage now housing period items; have a look at the Bard’s wife Anna Hathaway’s Cottage; and catch a performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Must see

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden 0.8 mi

Stoneleigh Abbey 2.7 mi

Warwick Castle 4.1 mi

Royal Pump Rooms 4.5 mi

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum 5.9 mi

National Trust

Baddesley Clinton 4.6 mi

Packwood House 6.2 mi

Charlecote Park 9.7 mi

Kinwarton Dovecote 13.4 mi

Birmingham Back to Backs 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

KENILWORTH CASTLE 0.2 mi

WROXALL ABBEY 3.2 mi

GUY'S CLIFFE 3.3 mi

STONELEIGH ABBEY 3.3 mi

Hatton - Shrewley - Rowington 3.6 mi

Local events

Fairport's Cropredy Convention (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire 19.8 mi
Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 8 August 2024 – Thursday 8 August 2024)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire 27.4 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.

Reviews

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Beautiful place! Perfect for non drivers and a weekend away

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Charli F. Sept 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Such a beautiful weekend! We had the most relaxing few days away at this hut and I’m struggling to find a fault, we came down on the train as we don’t drive and this didn’t cause issues as everywhere was walkable and taxis are available to the site. We explored the kenilworth castle and had lovely food in the town. Owner gave us a warm welcome and said hello which is just what you want!! The hut offered tea coffee and sugar and milk with some treats added. Everywhere was spotless. Bbq and log fire supplied and seating. Kitchen had all the supplies that you needed! We didn’t want to leave! And had the best stay which was just what we needed before university starts up again. Thankyou so much!

Disliked: The only dislike I can think about is the insects but this never caused any issues, we went on a hot weekend so it’s to be expected!

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What attractions are near Grounds Farm? There’s more to Kenilworth Castle than its dramatic ruins. The recreated Elizabethan Garden is a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll among colourful, fragrant blooms, with highlights including an elegant aviary and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Grounds Farm?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more