Hamstead Huts

Shepherd's hut in a wildlfower meadow
Shepherd's hut in a wildlfower meadow
Shepherd's hut
Shepherd's hut exterior
View from the shepherd's hut
View at the site
Field view in may
Horse-drawn barge operating from kintbury
Double bed
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  • Glampsite set in 10 acres of pastureland near Newbury in Berkshire
  • A 15-minute drive to Hungerford, Greenham Common and Highclere Castle
  • Shepherd’s hut heated by woodburner; exclusive use of shower hut
Sitting pretty on a 10-acre Berkshire field near Newbury, Hamstead Huts offers up cosy, shepherd’s hut accommodation, all beautifully kitted out with stylish furnishings and a woodburner to keep everyone nice and warm on cooler days. It’s a lovely spot for a couples’ bolthole or for families sleeping up to four. Nearby, guests have sole use of separate shower and compostable toilet huts. Other amenities include a firepit with tripod grill and outdoor seating. Located in the historic village of Hamstead Marshall, the shepherd’s hut is walking distance from the Kennet and Avon Canal and that all-important village pub.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

Hamstead Huts

Quarry Field

Hamstead Marshall

Newbury

Berkshire

England

RG20 0HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.39213°N
-1.40643°W

Route directions

Please note that the postcode will take you to a farm building – this is not connected to Hamstead Huts. To reach your accommodation, continue for about 200 metres along the road as it bends to the right – the gate to the site is on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 km Bus Station
8.1 km Charnham Lane
8.1 km Charnham Lane
Rail
3 km Kintbury Rail Station
5.8 km Newbury Rail Station
6.9 km Newbury Racecourse 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

Local attractions and activities: - Kennet and Avon Canal: 15 minutes’ walk - Hungerford (antique shops): 15 minutes’ drive - Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey): 15 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - Greenham Common Control Tower and Café: 15 minutes - Newbury Racecourse: 20 minutes - The Nature Discovery Centre: 20 minutes - Bucklebury Farm and Deer Safari Park: 25 minutes - Marlborough (shops and galleries): half an hour - Crofton Beam Engines: half an hour.

Must see

Highclere Castle and Gardens 7.9 km

Uffington Castle, White Horse and Dragon Hill 23.6 km

Didcot Railway Centre 26.8 km

West Kennet Long Barrow 31 km

Avebury Stone Circle 31.4 km

National Trust

Sandham Memorial Chapel 7.2 km

Ashdown House 20.4 km

Basildon Park 23 km

The Vyne 24.2 km

Priory Cottages 25.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAMSTEAD MARSHALL PARK 1.4 km

BENHAM PARK 2.8 km

Kintbury - Hamstead Marshall - Kennet & Avon Canal - Kintbury 3 km

Battle of Newbury I, 1643 4 km

DONNINGTON GROVE 5.3 km

Local events

  • CarFest (Friday, 22 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 21.9 km

  • Reading Festival (Thursday, 21 August 2025 – Thursday, 21 August 2025)

    Reading, England 30.2 km

  • Rewind South (Friday, 15 August 2025 – Friday, 15 August 2025)

    Henley On Thames, England 39.9 km

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, 20 July 2026 – Monday, 20 July 2026)

    Farnborough, England 46.5 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 Hamstead Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hamstead Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hamstead Huts? Local attractions and activities: - Kennet and Avon Canal: 15 minutes’ walk - Hungerford (antique shops): 15 minutes’ drive - Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey): 15 minutes - Golf: 15 minutes - Greenham … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hamstead Huts?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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