Stay at Highclere Valley
Shepherd’s Huts
the view - Sleeps 4
One double bed and a children's bunk bed
the nest - sleeps 2
regrettably no pets
From £145 p/n
Kick back and enjoy the beautiful views of Highclere Valley from our two shepherd’s hut locations, The View and The Nest.
At Highclere Valley, you’ll find yourself amongst a historic 300 acres of undulating hills and lush grassland, earmarked for the rearing of thoroughbred horses since 1902.
There are top class racehorses grazing alongside Ryeland sheep and Dexter cows. Our events space The Tractor Shed is open from 9-2 each Friday and the last Friday of each month is our live music event night to give you an unexpected and brilliant night out!
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Your days could be spent exploring the rest of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, exploring the famous Highclere Valley that surrounds your space, or heading to the many fantastic places to eat in easy reach. When the sun begins to set, the festoon lights come on, and you’ll be roasting marshmallows over the firepit below twinkling lights, and shining stars – and you can toast a spot well found.
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Check in: 3 PM
Check out: 11 AM
Please bring a torch, walking boots or wellies
The gravelled car park is 5m from the hut
Initial firewood is provided for both sites with more available to purchase for £10
Basic condiments available
Plug sockets available
Good phone signal available
Outdoor 13 amp EV charging plug available. Please bring your own cables
Please note that there is no space for a travel cot inside the hut
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Travel & parking
There is a large gravelled parking area next to the space
The path leading to the space is not lit at night
Mobility aid
There are no accessibility fittings in this space
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At The View & The Nest
The huts include cooking essentials such as salt, pepper, oil, condiments, tea, coffee, and sugar.
Light up the BBQ and enjoy a picnic on the lawn outside the huts.
Local shops
Kingsclere Village Shop (5.7 miles)
Tesco or Ocado in Newbury (7 miles)
Pubs & restaurants nearby
The Carnarvon Arms (2.4 miles) - a bustling pub with great food, right by the gates of Highclere Castle if you are planning a visit here.
Malverley's Farm Shop and Restaurant (6.5 miles) - a magical farm shop and restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a beautiful setting. Pre-booking is recommended. Check out the farm shop that offers coffees, pastries and basic but good organic food (some meat, milk, cheese, pasta etc). Closed Monday and Tuesday.
The Bel & The Dragon (5.7 miles) - offering English dishes with a twist, all made with seasonal local ingredients, cooked in an open kitchen.
The Retreat At Elcot Park (12 miles) - this park offers two choices of restaurants from the more relaxed 1772 Brasserie serving delicious upmarket seasonal food, to the more sophisticated, Yu restaurant for Japanese fusion for dinner. A great place for a date night. Booking is essential.
The Carpenters Arms (3.3 miles) - a local pub with a beer garden that serves delicious pub food.
RECENT REVIEWS:
‘A delightfully cosy stay at The View in two Shepherds huts; one for cooking and dining and one for relaxing and sleeping. Dog friendly too. The perfect place to spend the weekend celebrating our wedding anniversary. Very responsive host too.’ Elaine
’We stayed for 2 nights at The View. Zoe had put the wood burner on when we arrived due to the frost - thank you. The location is very peaceful and remote, which is exactly what we were looking for. Zoe we was a great host who was available when we messaged!’ Adam
’Absolutely wonderful stay and really made my partners birthday special. Zoe was so welcoming and personally showed us around. Was a surreal experience and would highly recommend!’ Carmen
‘This is how we spend all our holidays (2 adults and a child), so have stayed in quite a few cabin/hut etc type places now and this was honestly one of the best. Stunning location and the huts were beautifully appointed, had absolutely everything we needed for our stay. Warm welcome and good communication from the hosts. Would love to come again for a longer stay and explore more of the area.’ Claire
What you can expect
About your stay
Your shepherd’s hut is not one, but two huts, side by side. The first is your cooking and dining space, where you’ll craft meals to enjoy out on the picnic bench overlooking the Highclere Valley, or in the comfort of the hut – when the weather’s not playing ball!
The second hut’s where you’ll sleep, with everything you’ll need for a snug night’s sleep, a wood burner for warmth, as well as the indoor bathroom.
Your days could be spent exploring the rest of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, exploring the famous Highclere stud that surrounds your space, or heading to the many fantastic places to eat in easy reach.
When the sun begins to set, the festoon lights come on, and you’ll be roasting marshmallows over the firepit below twinkling lights, and shining stars – and you can toast to a spot well found.
