Shire Escapes
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Add your business details- Luxury Herefordshire shepherd’s hut with stunning Bircher Common views
- Croft Castle five minutes’ drive, and Berrington Hall 10 minutes
- Romantic getaway with a hot tub, firepit, barbecue and rural views
Just the ticket for couples seeking a peaceful countryside hideaway – and one with spectacular views over hills and woodland at that – Shire Escapes is a neat and stylish shepherd’s hut with everything on hand for complete self-sufficiency. With no neighbours and no main road nearby, you could be excused for thinking that you’re miles from anywhere, but in fact the site is in the pretty north Herefordshire village of Yarpole, only 10 minutes’ walk to a community shop and gastro pub. Leominster (10 minutes’ drive) will cover you for any other needs.
Step inside the hut to discover a double bed (all bed linen supplied), with a smart TV for bedtime viewing. A modern bathroom has a shower and heated towel rail, and you can cook up meals in the well-equipped kitchenette decked out with fridge, kettle and induction hobs – utensils, crockery and a starter pack of coffee, sugar and tea are also provided, and there’s a breakfast bar to complete the indoor offerings.
On warmer days, move outside for leisurely meals and gorgeous panoramas over to Bircher Common from the private terrace. Jump into the hot tub – strategically placed to take advantage of the views – to unwind, and as day transitions to night, cosy up around the firepit and get cooking on the barbecue.
Your four-legged pals are welcome to join you, and you can all get lots of exercise as country walks are accessible from the shepherd’s hut.
Site type
1Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Shire Escapes
Red Oak Lane
Yarpole
Herefordshire
England
HR6 0BA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.28233°N
-2.77718°W
Nearest transport
Coach25.3 km Country Bus Station
36 km Co-Op
36 km Belle Vue Terrace
Rail7.1 km Leominster Rail Station
10.7 km Ludlow Rail Station
14.3 km Bucknell Rail Station
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 well as walks to follow, there’s lots of physical fun on offer locally. At Oaker Wood Leisure (five minutes’ drive), you could stay busy for days quad biking, paintballing or rafting on the woodland lake. Or how about trying your hand at treetop rope courses, zipwires and clay pigeon shooting?
If that all sounds too tiring for words, the heathland of Bircher Common is an easy 15 minutes’ hike. When you’re feeling like exploring further afield, have a stroll up to Croft Ambrey Hillfort (15 minutes’ drive) for views over to the Welsh Marches, or through woodland to the impressive waterfall at Water Break-Its-Neck (40 minutes).
If you like having a poke around grand houses, there are some big-hitting National Trust-owned properties hereabouts. Tour sumptuous apartments, the chapel and vineyard at 11th-century Croft Castle and Parkland (five minutes), or admire the period costumes displayed in 18th-century grandeur at Berrington Hall (10 minutes), where there are also formal gardens to wander.
Must see
Ludlow Castle 10.1 km
Stokesay Castle 16.9 km
Witley Court & Gardens (English Heritage) 29.4 km
Malvern Hills 36.1 km
Much Wenlock Priory 37.8 km
National Trust
Croft Castle and Parkland 2.2 km
The Weir 23.3 km
Brockhampton Estate 23.6 km
Cwmmau Farmhouse 24.4 km
Wilderhope Manor 28.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Croft Castle and the Fishpool Valley 2 km
CROFT CASTLE 2.2 km
GATLEY PARK 3.9 km
BERRINGTON HALL 4.5 km
SHOBDON 7.6 km
Local events
- The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Thursday, May 22, 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, England 33.1 km
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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Shire Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Shire Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Shire Escapes? As well as walks to follow, there’s lots of physical fun on offer locally. At Oaker Wood Leisure (five minutes’ drive), you could stay busy for days quad biking, paintballing or rafting … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Shire Escapes?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.