The Owl's Rest

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Shepherd's hut and private decking (added by manager 22 Nov 2023)

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  • Upscale, adults-only shepherd’s hut on a working farm in rural Norfolk
  • Sainsbury Centre, Norfolk Tank Museum and Norwich 20 minutes’ drive
  • Underfloor heating; well-equipped kitchen; private decking and firepit
If you’re looking for a town detox, quiet walks and scenic cycle rides, gather up your other half and head for The Owl’s Rest in rural Norfolk. Adults-only and smartly decked out, this shepherd’s hut sits on a private corner of a working farm just outside the village of Hethel. Your handcrafted accommodation is cleverly designed with a sumptuous double bed and comfy sofa in open-plan living and sleeping space, and a natty ensuite bathroom with a waterfall shower. Linens and towels are provided for your stay, and thanks to the underfloor heating, you’ll be toasty warm whatever the weather. Handy appliances including a toaster, kettle, microwave and hob populate the modern kitchen – handmade from local oak – and the dining area has everything you need for romantic meals for two. Outside, there’s a mini-kitchen garden with pots of herbs for the chefs among you to flavour your food. Take advantage of decent weather to put your feet up on the decking and admire the leafy rural views, or cosy up around the firepit (wood is provided) to gaze at the starry skies on clear nights. Handily, the supermarkets of Wymondham are only 10 minutes’ drive away for restocking supplies, and the farm owners can recommend a couple of welcoming pubs within 15 minutes’ drive for nights out. Please note: on occasion you may hear noise from the Classic Team Lotus test track; however, this does not happen daily or in the evenings.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires 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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Gastronomic delight

Luxury

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

The Owl's Rest

Hall Road

Norwich

Norfolk

England

NR14 8HA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.56654°N
1.19219°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Park & Ride
2.8 mi Cottages
3.2 mi The Chestnuts
Rail
3.1 mi Wymondham Rail Station
5 mi Spooner Row Rail Station
6.4 mi Norwich Rail Station
Ferry
15.1 mi Reedham Ferry North
15.1 mi Reedham Ferry South
26.5 mi Southwold Ferry Landing
Airport
8 mi Norwich International Airport

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

Every second Sunday of summer, the farm owners open up their 389th Memorial Exhibition, paying tribute to the American troops based there during World War II. Guests at the shepherd’s hut have free access to the displays. Fans of war memorabilia can also see armoured vehicles at The Norfolk Tank Museum (20 minutes’ drive, summer only) and fighter planes at The Muckleburgh Military Collection (an hour). There’s a more peaceful heritage to be found in Norwich (20 minutes), where you can visit the Romanesque-style cathedral and its colonnaded cloisters, shop for souvenirs at the Victorian-era Royal Arcade and take a breather in the colourful Plantation Gardens, laid out in a former quarry. Arty types can have their fill of funky sculpture at the contemporary Sainsbury Centre (20 minutes) – and should you feel the need to run amok in the open air for the day, you’d better head for BeWILDerwood Norfolk (35 minutes) to let off steam on obstacle courses and treetop ropes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Gorleston Beach 22.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Great Yarmouth South 23 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Great Yarmouth Pier 23.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sea Palling 23.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Hemsby 23.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 6.2 mi

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 6.2 mi

Norwich Cathedral 6.4 mi

Banham Zoo 10.9 mi

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 13.9 mi

National Trust

Blickling Hall, Gardens and Park 16.9 mi

Elizabethan House Museum 22.5 mi

Horsey Windpump 22.5 mi

Felbrigg Hall, Garden and Park 23.7 mi

Sheringham Park 24.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mulbarton 1.9 mi

Swardeston 2.3 mi

INTWOOD HALL 2.5 mi

Intwood - Hethersett 2.7 mi

Wymondham 3.3 mi

Local events

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Beccles, Suffolk 22.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in Norfolk?

  • Does The Owl's Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Owl's Rest dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Owl's Rest? Every second Sunday of summer, the farm owners open up their 389th Memorial Exhibition, paying tribute to the American troops based there during World War II. Guests at the shepherd’s hut have … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Owl's Rest?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Owl's Rest? From £85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.