Shepherds Retreat
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- Lincolnshire Wolds glampsite with luxury, eco-friendly shepherd’s huts
- Gunby Estate five minutes’ drive; Horncastle 20 minutes
- Outdoor barbecue and seating, woodburner and kitchenette at each hut
No need to let go of your creature comforts when you go into the Lincolnshire Wolds. Shepherds Retreat, in the slopes just five minutes’ drive from Gunby Estate, has luxurious yet eco-friendly shepherd’s huts full of lots of little nice-to-haves and those bigger features that you might want to complete your break (a woodburning stove, kitchenette and outdoor barbecue with a seating area to make the most of the unpolluted and often star-filled skies).
As well as those, each comfortable shepherd’s hut packs in a cosy sleeping nook, a modern ensuite bathroom and an indoor seating area. Most likely, the majority of your time will be spent outdoors here, though: Shepherds Retreat is surrounded by peaceful woodlands, wildflower meadows and parkland, with big views across the National Landscape.
What should you bring here? Binoculars for birdwatching, a book for the cosy communal reading room and your hiking boots for a countryside hike ending at the village pub, which just so happens to be only a 15-minute walk from base. Aside from birds, you might see the resident badgers or muntjac deer passing through the site.
The owners are very interested in protecting the local environment, so over the years, they’ve planted over 1,200 native trees and hedgerows for wildlife to take up home in. The facilities are powered by solar energy and informed by other eco principles. You’re in good hands here, that's for sure, with thoughtful communal areas like a firepit added too.
When you’re ready to head into a town, it’s a 10-minute drive from Shepherds Retreat to Spilsby (with its independent shops, pubs and weekly markets) and 20 minutes to Horncastle, oh-so-liked for its antiques. Louth, known as the Wolds capital, is a 25-minute drive away for yet more independent food shops, regular farmers’ markets and St James’ Church.
Site type
1Open all year
No gas barbecues allowed.- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Units heavier than 2500 kg are not allowed.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Facilities/activities including periodic themed events will be advertised. are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Shepherds Retreat
Rookery Holt
Fordington Road
Skendleby
Spilsby
Lincolnshire
England
PE23 4QG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53,2102°N
0,13781°E
Nearest transport
Coach10,6 km Parish Hall
10,6 km Parish Hall
13,3 km Bus Station
Rail10,5 km Thorpe Culvert Rail Station
13,4 km Wainfleet Rail Station
14 km Havenhouse 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
Local attractions and activities include:
- Gunby Estate (17th-century mansion managed by the National Trust with Victorian walled gardens, parkland and period rooms; seasonal events): five minutes’ drive
- Spilsby (market town): 10 minutes
- Bolingbroke Castle (13th-century ruined fortress managed by English Heritage, with free entry; the birthplace of Henry IV): 15 minutes
- Snipe Dales (country park and nature reserve with woodlands, chalk hillsides and streams; waymarked trails for all abilities): 15 minutes
- Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre (collection of wartime memorabilia and Lancaster bomber Just Jane; regular demonstrations): 20 minutes
- Horncastle (market town known for its antiques): 20 minutes
- Louth (market town, known as the capital of the Wolds): 25 minutes
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel St Leonards | 13,5 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Anderby | 13,7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Moggs Eye | 13,9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ingoldmells South | 14,7 km | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sutton-On-Sea | 15,1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lincoln Cathedral 45 km
Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 45 km
Lincoln Castle 45,1 km
National Trust
Gunby Hall 5,2 km
Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 5,5 km
Tattershall Castle 25,2 km
Brancaster 44,5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
WELL HALL 3,4 km
GUNBY HALL 5,2 km
HARRINGTON HALL 6,2 km
Bag Enderby - Tetford - Salmonby - Somersby Circular 8,1 km
Bag Enderby - Somersby - Stainsby - Hagworthingham 8,1 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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- Does Shepherds Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Shepherds Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Shepherds Retreat? Local attractions and activities include: - Gunby Estate (17th-century mansion managed by the National Trust with Victorian walled gardens, parkland and period rooms; seasonal events): five minutes’ drive - Spilsby (market town): … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Shepherds Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Shepherds Retreat? From R8 196,58 (for 3 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.