Stay at Highclere Valley
The View
Sleeps 4 / 2 adults and 2 children
One double bed and a children's bunk bed
regrettably no pets
From £145 p/n
Kick back and enjoy the stunning views of the Highclere Valley from dual shepherd’s huts, barbequing the local fare, and sitting round the firepit stargazing.
At Highclere Stud, you’ll find yourself amongst a historic 300 acres of undulating hills and lush grassland, earmarked for the rearing of thoroughbred horses since 1902. You will come across mares, foals and yearlings as well as our resident herd of Dexter cows and our fluffy Ryeland sheep.
If you are staying with us on the last Friday of the month you receive complimentary tickets to our live music events at the nearby Tractor Shed (see our events page for past and future events)
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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.
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Check in: 3 PM
Check out: 11 AM
This space consists of two shepherd's huts, one for sleeping and the other one for cooking
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
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
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
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At The View
The cooking hut includes cooking essentials such as salt, pepper, oil, condiments, tea, coffee, and sugar.
Light up the BBQ and enjoy a picnic on the front 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.
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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.
