The Shepherd's Retreat

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Rainbow over the hut
Exterior with outdoor bath
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Exterior
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Interior with kitchen
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  • Single secluded adults-only shepherd's hut just outside Seamer
  • Cayton Bay beach 10 minutes' drive; 15 minutes to Scarborough
  • Lovely private outdoor space with firepit and open-air bath
Time to leave the rest of the world behind for a little while? Take a trip to The Shepherd’s Retreat, just outside the North Yorkshire village of Seamer, where a single adults-only shepherd’s hut sits in a quiet rural spot a couple of miles from the coast. Yes, that means you'll have this secluded spot all to yourselves, so you can soak up the lovely paddock views in peace and take a wander around to explore the medieval manor ruins in the next field at your leisure. When the night draws in, light the firepit, fill the fabulous outdoor bath and get set for a romantic evening looking up into the starry skies. The interior of the hut has been cleverly designed to get in lots of useful features including a comfy double bed, a private bathroom (with toilet and hot shower), a little workspace and a mini kitchen with gas hob. There’s also a handy dining table that converts into a cosy seating space by the woodburner. Solar panels provided enough electricity for things like phone charging, but won't support high-wattage devices like hair straighteners. This is a peaceful retreat, but it's also well located for getting out and about. You may like to cycle or walk along the Cinder Track (a former railway line linking Scarborough and Whitby), walk some of the Cleveland Way, go birdwatching at Bempton Cliffs or stroll along the sand at Cayton Bay. Castle Howard and Whitby Abbey are among the places to visit for history lovers.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Shepherd's Retreat

Ratten Row

Seamer

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO12 4QB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.23837°N
0.44988°W

Route directions

Using the postcode in a satnav takes you to Ratten Row, then you'll need to follow a stone track across three fields – directions confirmed upon booking.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km Haven Holiday Park
5.4 km Haven Holiday Park
5.5 km Railway Station Stop S
Rail
2.2 km Seamer Rail Station
5.4 km Scarborough Rail Station
10.7 km Filey Rail Station

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Cayton Bay sandy beach: 10 minutes' drive - Scarborough (beaches, open-air theatre, castle and Alpamare water park): 15 minutes - North Yorkshire Water Park (paddleboarding and floating assault course): 15 minutes - Hayburn Wyke (waterfall into the sea): 25 minutes - RSPB Bempton Cliffs: half an hour - Dalby Forest (walks and Go Ape course): half an hour - Pickering (for the North Yorkshire moors Railway): half an hour - Whitby (for the abbey, 199 Steps and Captain Cook Memorial Museum): 40 minutes - Castle Howard: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Cayton Bay 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough South Bay 6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Scarborough North Bay 6.7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Filey 11.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Reighton 15.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 15.9 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 21.4 km

Burton Agnes Hall 22.3 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 23.6 km

Whitby Abbey 29.7 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 14.4 km

Yorkshire Coast 18.2 km

Nunnington Hall 34.4 km

Rievaulx Terrace 43 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 5.3 km

PEASHOLM PARK 6.2 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 6.5 km

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 6.6 km

Cleveland Way, Stage 1 - Filey to Scarborough 10.7 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.

Reviews

10

Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again
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Arrival date (latest first)

Brilliant place - very special

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked Brilliant ‘ get away from it all ‘ place
Really comfortable , cosy & well equipped

Disliked Nothing !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place lovely host could not help enough

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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David H.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Peace and tranquility off grid comfortable living really enjoyed the stay would have loved it to be longer will be returning at some point soon

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Shepherd's Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Shepherd's Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Shepherd's Retreat? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Cayton Bay sandy beach: 10 minutes' drive - Scarborough (beaches, open-air theatre, castle and Alpamare water park): 15 minutes - North Yorkshire Water Park (paddleboarding and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Shepherd's Retreat?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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