Witherdon Wood Shepherd's Hut

From £130 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.8 19 reviews
The hut at night (added by manager 01 Nov 2016)
Your private space (added by manager 04 may 2021)
The woodland on your doorstep and walks beyond (added by manager 20 jul 2015)
Your private area, with a stone and tree-trunk seat where you can watch the birds feed (added by manager 03 jul 2015)

  • Adults-only shepherd's hut 25 mins' drive from Dartmoor National Park
  • Supplies for welcome breakfast and hot drinks provided
  • Ensuite shower room; outside deck with hot tub, barbecue and firepit
If you go down to the woods today… make it Witherdon Wood Shepherd's Hut, in Beaworthy, Devon, for a peaceful grownups-only stay in impressive surroundings (the grounds of the gamekeeper's cottage for Witherdon manor house, to be precise). The owners have pulled out all the stops to make your stay a comfortable one – you’ll arrive to a collection of fresh local ingredients (all the bits for a full English breakfast are provided, with fresh local produce, fresh coffee, fresh juice and cereal) so you can whip up a cuppa in no time, and brekkie the next morning too. Perch at the breakfast bar while you tuck in for a fine way to appreciate your peaceful surroundings… while you do, keep an eye out for deer moving through the woodland or grazing in the field next to you. Days are easily spent pottering around the site – the well-equipped hut has a Bluetooth radio, books and games to pass the hours, and the log burner will keep you toasty when the weather isn’t up to much. Outside, there's a covered decking area with seating, a barbecue, a firepit and a hot tub for alfresco evenings (this area is a stargazing hotspot, so be on the lookout for shooting stars). The hut comes with the luxury of an ensuite shower room too, with handmade eco-friendly toiletries (in keeping with the site's general eco-conscious vibe that favours things like solar power and plastic-free tea bags). If you can tear yourself away, spend your days covering the local walking and cycling paths, or rent canoes and kayaks for adventures on Roadford Lake (10 minutes away), which is also a fine choice for fishing.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note

Languages spoken

English

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

want to go bavk

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: tranquility, birds, hot tub, area, cat, fire, disconnection from outside world, breakfast, hut, bedding, extras, bbq, host, bbq, fire pit, peace, relax,

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A great little hideaway, to recharge. No TV or wi fi was bliss for us

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Amy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Site was peaceful and quiet. Everything you needed was provided in the hut, plus complimentary extras was a great touch. Loved the log fire, hut was cosy and warm. Hot tub was great and relaxing. On a clear night, would be lovely to see the stars.

Disliked: Nothing

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Friendly and relaxing delightful place

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything! Perfectly gorgeous tiny kitchen, wood burner, spotless shower room and very thoughtful touches such as a little jar or butter, jam, marmalade, proper bottled milk and hand made bread etc, Incredibly cosy inside and out

Disliked: Nothing

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Amazing stay at Witherdon Wood Shepards Hut. Such a beautiful and tranquil…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Leah C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Amazing stay at Witherdon Wood Shepards Hut. Such a beautiful and tranquil place surrounded by lovely nature. The hut is well equipped with everything you need and the hot tub is amazing! Ingredients for a cooked breakfast is supplied which is very handy! The owners are lovely and nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.

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Clean hut,large hot tub,full of nature with a very informative host!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Sarah P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: The hut was immaculate and so cosy! Usually when you book theses places there is always a condiment or utensil of some sort missing.. I didnt have to shop for any of that! Absolutley everything you can think of was provided! The fire was warm in the evenings and the hot tub was perfect! We had no inturruption from the owners at all, we really felt lovely an secluded yet they were only a text away if needed! The hot tub being undercover meant we were able to use it even in the bad weather we had! It really is a perfect place to switch off youre phone, relax, bird watch and just be in nature whilst having the luxury of a large hot tub and beautiful outdoor seating area!

Disliked: WiFi has a low rating because there wasn't any! But in a place like this it's not needed so not a dislike 🙂

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Excellent site very clean and peaceful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lee W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely peaceful very clean cosy lodge with everything we needed. Hot tub, fire pit and bbq made a lovely stay would definitely stay again

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If you love nature with a touch of class - book it

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Susie H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything at this stay was perfect - the attention to detail just made it for us. The location was spot on and the hut itself was far better than expected, the local herd of deer popped by - the whole stay was fabulous, you won’t be disappointed

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A fantastic getaway complete with hottub and open fire pit.... Superb

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Matt T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Absolutely everything!!!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!!!

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Very clean facilities, good communication.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Total Peace and tranquillity, being with nature, lovely hot tub. walks straight from the site.

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Jen & Nick have thought of everything, Clean & Quirky.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
David L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Hot Tub

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Witherdon Wood Shepherd's Hut

Witherdon Cottage

Germansweek

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5AQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.73704°N
-4.21842°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.4 mi Thomas Cook
13.4 mi Bus Station
15.7 mi The Strand
Rail
9.8 mi Okehampton Rail Station
12 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
15.3 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
Ferry
19.5 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
21.8 mi Instow Ferry Landing
21.9 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

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

As this is an adults-only place, why not indulge in some over-18s days out? There are a few vineyards dotted around nearby for tours and tastings – Carey Valley Wines (10 minutes' drive), Alder Vineyard (20 minutes) and Torview Winery & Vineyard (25 minutes) are all worth a look. There are also cider producers to visit if you’re more apples than grapes – try Countryman Cider (half an hour), The Cider Vat (35 minutes) and Sam’s Cider (40 minutes). For scenic trails and wildlife spotting, Dartmoor National Park (25 minutes) can be explored in a number of ways – how about horse riding on the open moor or climbing the granite tors? Or visit the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (35 minutes), where you can take the Tamar Valley Line train or Tamar Passenger Ferry to see the sights. Fancy a bit of sand under your feet instead (and maybe a paddle in the sea)? Take advantage of your proximity to Cornwall and cross the border for some of the county’s famous beaches. Bude (40 minutes) is a good choice, for its sandy beaches and surfing spots.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Widemouth Sand 15.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Summerleaze 16 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Crooklets 16.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Northcott Mouth 16.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Sandymouth 17.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.7 mi

Castle Drogo 18 mi

Tintagel Castle 24.2 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 24.7 mi

Buckfast Abbey 25.7 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 8.1 mi

Lawrence House 9.3 mi

Finch Foundry 12.8 mi

Cotehele 16.8 mi

Cotehele Mill 16.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAYNE MANOR 5.6 mi

SYDENHAM HOUSE 7.1 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 8.1 mi

WERRINGTON PARK 8.4 mi

SIMMONS PARK 9.6 mi

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, Devon 27.5 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 Devon?

  • Does Witherdon Wood Shepherd's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Witherdon Wood Shepherd's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Witherdon Wood Shepherd's Hut? As this is an adults-only place, why not indulge in some over-18s days out? There are a few vineyards dotted around nearby for tours and tastings – Carey Valley Wines (10 minutes' … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Witherdon Wood Shepherd's Hut?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Witherdon Wood Shepherd's Hut? From £130 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.