Stay at Highclere Valley

The Nest comprises of a king sized bed, a table and chairs that can be turned into a day bed for more horizontal resting. A generous bathroom with a flushing loo and a good strong shower. 

The Nest has its own generous garden with views over the surrounding paddocks where the residents of Highclere Stud graze on the lush grass. There is an outdoor table and chairs and an outdoor bbq fire pit to cook your steak or sausages on. There is boules or Nordick skittles to play in the garden to keep you entertained in all weather as well as access to beautiful walks around the Valley right from your front door. 

There is a parking space for one car right by the hut. The hut has all basic condiments, tea, coffee, mustard, ketchup, mayo, salt, pepper, dried herbs as well as shower gel, shampoo and conditioner to make your stay less expensive and more eco friendly. 

At Highclere Valley we hold infrequent pop up events at our newly renovated Tractor Shed so do check to see if there is anything going on for your stay, from folk nights to comedy nights, wellbeing workshops and classes, you might find something to enhance your stay even more.

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.  

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 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

Travel & parking

• There is a parking space for one car right by the hut.

• The path leading to the space is not lit at night

Site & space access

• There are two steps up to the hut, each 20cm high

• The sleeping hut has a doorway approx. 92cm wide

• The cooking hut has a doorway approx. 77cm wide

• The entrance to the bathroom is covered by a curtain and is 57cm wide

• The shower tray opens to allow a 46cm gap

• There is a fixed mirror above the sink

Mobility aid

• There are no accessibility fittings in this space

At The Nest

The hut has all basic condiments, tea, coffee, mustard, ketchup, mayo, salt, pepper, dried herbs as well as shower gel, shampoo and conditioner to make your stay less expensive and more eco friendly. 

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.