The Shepherds Hut at Beechcroft

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Raised decking for added space (added by manager 04 Jan 2024)
Raised decking for added space
Birds eye view
Spring lambs under the apple trees
Gravel path to the hut
Beechcroft apple juice
Naughty lambs sneaking through the gate
The apple blossom
Apples ready for harvest
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Birds eye view
Spring lambs under the apple trees
Gravel path to the hut

  • Luxury glamping in the apple orchard of a Worcestershire smallholding
  • Worcester 15 minutes’ drive, and Bourton-on-the-Water 55 minutes
  • Kitchenette; private decking for watching wildlife around the site
Explore Worcestershire and beyond by day and then return to The Shepherds Hut at Beechcroft, where traditional meets modern. This cosy retreat is great for couples looking for a bit of romance or solo travellers seeking some 'me time'. Set on a smallholding just off Stonehall Common and 15 minutes’ drive from Worcester, the shepherd’s hut sits in a corner of an orchard, accessed by a gravelled path winding past a veggie patch. Inside is a double bed (bedding, towels and sheepskin rugs from the resident flock are all included), which folds away to double as a two-seater sofa during the day. Two small units with storage, utensils (LPG gas hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, crockery) and sink comprise the kitchen corner, with stools and a fold-up table nearby. Add in an ensuite, mains water and electricity, limited storage, a heater and portable fan – and you have pretty much everything you should need. Outside, there’s a barbecue on the raised decking, from which you have fine views of all that’s happening around you. Foxes, deer, badgers and rabbits may appear at any time of year, while springtime brings apple blossom, new-born lambs and evening jackdaw murmurations. Rise with the lark in summer to catch the dawn chorus, while autumn heralds harvest time and winter sees clear, frosty mornings.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens 17 April 2025
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Please note, smoking is not permitted either in the shepherd's hut or on the deck.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely spot - highly recommended.

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely spot overlooking orchards, delightful shepherd’s but which felt surprisingly spacious with generous windows and a high ceiling. Charlotte was a very thoughtful host.

Disliked: Some traffic noise but nothing too distracting. Very quiet at night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Tracey for taking the time to leave a review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you both had a wonderful time at the wedding. Regards Charlotte

Peaceful and comfortable. Especially loved the little details like the fresh pressed…

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

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Peaceful and comfortable. Especially loved the little details like the fresh pressed apple juice and eye mask! Great communication from host and will definitely stay again :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you Cat for choosing to stay in our Shepherds Hut and for taking the time to write a review. Such kind words. Hope to see you again sometime. Charlotte

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

The Shepherds Hut at Beechcroft

Beechcroft

Wadborough Road

Stonehall

Kempsey

Worcester

Worcestershire

England

WR5 3QH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.14468°N
-2.17698°W

Route directions

What3words: hurry.badly.alike

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 km Crowngate Bus Station
8 km Sixways Park and Ride site
9.4 km Lower Howsell Road
Rail
1.7 km Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station
6 km Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station
6.4 km Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station
Airport
28 km Gloucestershire Airport
45.7 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
45.8 km Birmingham 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

Use Beechcroft as your base for explorations of Worcestershire; if you fancy some serious hikes, first stop may well be the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (25 minutes’ drive) to follow sections of Teme Valley Trail, or plod on up to Worcestershire Beacon for views into Wales. Check out a typical Cotswolds AONB village on a stroll past soft-stone cottages edging the River Windrush in pretty Bourton-on-the-Water (55 minutes), or see the area in miniature scale at The Model Village. Feeling flush? There are antiques emporiums and art galleries galore among the old-world pubs of Stow-on-the-Wold (50 minutes). You can try and spot Adam Henson (yes, him off the TV) among the rare-breed sheep and Shire horses at the Cotswold Farm Park (45 minutes), but if you’d prefer an urban day out, Worcester (15 minutes) calls with the ornate hodgepodge of Romanesque/Norman/Gothic-era architecture in its cathedral and colourful displays of priceless porcelain on display in the Museum of Royal Worcester.

Must see

Croome Park (National Trust) 4.5 km

Royal Worcester Visitor Centre 5.5 km

Worcester Cathedral 5.6 km

Malvern Hills 10.9 km

Hanbury Hall (National Trust) 15.5 km

National Trust

Croome Park 4.6 km

The Greyfriars 5.8 km

Bredon Barn 13.5 km

Hanbury Hall 15.5 km

Brockhampton Estate 20.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PIRTON PARK 2.8 km

Battle of Worcester 1651, with Powick Bridge, 1642 4 km

SPETCHLEY PARK 4.1 km

CROOME COURT 5.1 km

MADRESFIELD COURT 6.6 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Shepherds Hut at Beechcroft have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Shepherds Hut at Beechcroft dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Shepherds Hut at Beechcroft? Use Beechcroft as your base for explorations of Worcestershire; if you fancy some serious hikes, first stop may well be the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (25 minutes’ drive) to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Shepherds Hut at Beechcroft?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Shepherds Hut at Beechcroft? From $204.42 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.