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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback riding nearby

Location

Hamstead Huts

Quarry Field

Hamstead Marshall

Newbury

Berkshire

England

RG20 0HP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

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

Bus
3.6 mi Bus Station
5 mi Charnham Lane
5 mi Charnham Lane
Rail
1.9 mi Kintbury Rail Station
3.6 mi Newbury Rail Station
4.3 mi 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 4.9 mi

Uffington Castle, White Horse and Dragon Hill 14.7 mi

Didcot Railway Centre 16.7 mi

West Kennet Long Barrow 19.2 mi

Avebury Stone Circle 19.5 mi

National Trust

Sandham Memorial Chapel 4.5 mi

Ashdown House 12.6 mi

Basildon Park 14.3 mi

The Vyne 15 mi

Priory Cottages 16 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAMSTEAD MARSHALL PARK 0.8 mi

BENHAM PARK 1.8 mi

Kintbury - Hamstead Marshall - Kennet & Avon Canal - Kintbury 1.9 mi

Battle of Newbury I, 1643 2.5 mi

DONNINGTON GROVE 3.3 mi

Local events

  • CarFest (Friday, August 23, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024)

    Basingstoke, England 13.6 mi

  • Reading Festival (Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024)

    Reading, England 18.7 mi

  • Rewind South (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)

    Henley On Thames, England 24.8 mi

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 22, 2024 – Monday, July 22, 2024)

    Farnborough, England 28.9 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.

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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-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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