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If you’re looking for a unique stay in Oxfordshire, you’ve certainly found one. This traditional shepherd’s hut is truly one of a kind. While it's just a twenty-minute drive from the ancient city of Oxford, and twenty minutes to unlimited hiking in the Chiltern Hills, it feels a world away from everything. However, as well as being so remote and wild in its setting, it offers an incredibly luxurious experience. Cue the private hot tub. A traditional, log-fired tub awaits you in this countryside kingdom, along with a fire pit and covered dining patio for alfresco meals. You’ll be stargazing every night from one of your outdoor spots, but if it gets too chilly, this hut is simply the definition of cosy. You’ll be welcomed in by wooden interiors with a fresh, country cottage decor. Wrap up in your fluffy dressing gowns and get the kettle on for a hot toddy before bed. If you want a rugged escape where you can get into the heart of rural living, this is it – stoke the fire well, as it’s powering your hot water, and solar panels are collecting the rays on sunny English afternoons for your electricity.


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Highlights

Hop in the car and take a twenty-five minute drive to Oxford for the day

Hop in the car and take a twenty-five minute drive to Oxford for the day

Visit the Cotswolds Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, just an hour from home

Visit the Cotswolds Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, just an hour from home

Jump in the hot tub and gaze at the stars all night long

Jump in the hot tub and gaze at the stars all night long

Tuck into the delightful treats in the welcome hamper from your host

Tuck into the delightful treats in the welcome hamper from your host

Light up the fire pit and take a warm mug of cocoa outside to watch the flames

Light up the fire pit and take a warm mug of cocoa outside to watch the flames

Dine alfresco on a balmy evening under the covered patio

Dine alfresco on a balmy evening under the covered patio

Get cosy around the wood-burning stove with a tumbler of whisky in hand

Get cosy around the wood-burning stove with a tumbler of whisky in hand

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Home truths

    All guests must be over 25 to stay here

    You can check yourself in with a lockbox

    Your private hot tub is log fired, not electric, and you can't use it after 11pm

    The bed folds down from the wall – an excellent space-saving innovation

    In this rural location, the internet is a mobile data-type connection which varies in speed – there's no TV either

    There are no laundry facilities and no oven

    The water pressure varies due to the rural location, which may affect the shower at times

    This home is situated on a working farm and it's a traditional hut – this means heating comes from fire and electricity from solar panels (your host provides initial logs, and shows you how to get started and maintain the fire)

About this stay


Amenities

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Parking available

Hot tub

Garden

Fridge

Bedrooms & bathrooms

1 bedroom, 1 bed

1 bathroom

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About The Chiltern Hills

Just a stone's throw from London, the Chiltern Hills is the perfect destination for a truly memorable (and mostly secluded) getaway. Home to charming market towns, idyllic villages and plenty of trails to ramble and roam, the Chilterns are where you'll find some of the finest countryside in the UK. While the gorgeous views, chalk grassland and acres of woodland designate the hills as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,...

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Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Explore the Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Explore the Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Immerse yourself in the grand neo-Gothic building housing an immense collection of zoology, entomology, and geology. From dinosaurs to rare minerals, this museum offers a treasure trove of knowledge and unforgettable experiences.

32 min

Get around

Airport

Oxford (OXF)

36 min

London Luton

1 hr 4 min

Blackbushe

1 hr 7 min

Train station

Haddenham & Thame Parkway

10 min

Bus stop

Town Hall

25 min

Local shops & services

Supermarket

24 min

Cafe

25 min

Pharmacy

10 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Not suitable for infants under age 1

No pets

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 10:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    5

    days

    Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Ben

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Ben, Becky and Sam manage a number of homes in Ascot, South Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire. They put a lot of care into their guest experience, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay. They are always on hand to answer questions, so get in touch with anything you may need and they'll be happy to accommodate you as best they can.

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