What We Offer
The Huts are set in the middle of 10 acres of private land. We have introduced a contact-free self-check-in and check-out system. We undertake enhanced cleaning and sanitising prior to check-in and provide alcohol-gel and other sanitising products in the Huts for our guests convenience and safety.
We provide a seasonal breakfast hamper including croissants, pain au chocolat, bread, butter, preserves, honey, granola, milk, orange juice, as well as tea and coffee (Nespresso machine), biscuits and fresh fruits. When and where possible, we try to provide seasonal home grown fruit as we grow fruit on site, such as strawberries, raspberries, apples, blueberries, pears, damsons, plums and tomatoes. Our breakfast hamper should be sufficient for up to 4 days; we will provide a further hamper (or hampers) for guests staying more than four days, if desired by the guests (again, we do not want to disturb guests who do not want to be disturbed).
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As explained below, you have access to most of the 10 acres surrounding Buckhurst & Mountbatten. It also contains a private, secluded orchard garden area behind the Shepherd's Hut, which has a table and chairs, comfy loungers and rattan furniture (cushions can be found in the water-tight storage box behind the Huts).
***NEW FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2024*** The huts gardens now has a large fire pit, solely for our guests use, with a hanging BBQ grill. We provide BBQ utensils and a lighter, but guests will need to bring or acquire their own charcoal/wood, fire lighters and any produce they intend to cook.
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Both huts have 24" HD freeview televisions, ***NEW FOR 2023+++ Netflix (ready to watch with no login details required), BBC iPlayer, YouTube and an array of Smart Apps and Channels. There are also board games, toys, cards and books for adult and child guests to enjoy. The Huts also has a Veho music system, which connects to your phone or tablet by Bluetooth.
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***NEW FOR 2023*** The internet is now hardwired from the main house, offering improved and very good internet access (49 Mbps). 3G/4G should also be available on most networks.
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The property is all electric (no gas), including the heating, which is amply provided through a log-effect fire in the living area in Buckhurst and a large radiator in the bathroom. Mountbatten comes with underfloor heating and a towel radiator in the en-suite.
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Buckhurst
Our Shepherd's Hut is a self-contained detached and isolated accommodation (approx. 30 yards from the main property).
Buckhurst Shepherd's hut is ideally suited to couples; however, there is also a bunk bed, above the main double bed, available for one child between the ages of approximately 5 and 10. A travel cot is also available for younger children (size approx 40"/100cm x 28"/70cm x 30"/75cm).
Size of the Shepherd's Hut is approx. 24ft x 8ft - it has an open plan living, bedroom and kitchen area, and separate bathroom with shower, WC and sink, with a selection of toiletries provided.
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The open-plan living area has a double bed with single bunk on top. The beds are made-up with fresh linen prior to arrival; if guests are staying 5 days or longer, we can provide additional fresh linen, on request, which will be left in the Hut to enable a linen change.
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The kitchen is fully equipped with comprehensive self-catering facilities including an electric oven and stove, fridge freezer and sink, as well cutlery, crockery, condiments and all the cooking basics guests will require.
Mountbatten
We are proud to announce Mountbatten is up and running and has hosted approximately 100 guests with 5* reviews and "Guest Favourite" on Airbnb. With a William Morris themed living area and underfloor heating to name but a few of its luxuries.
Size of the Shepherd's Hut is approx. 20ft x 8ft - it has an open plan living, bedroom and kitchen area, and separate bathroom with shower, WC and sink, with a selection of toiletries provided.
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The open-plan living area has a double bed with single bunk on top. A travel cot is also available for younger children (size approx 40"/100cm x 28"/70cm x 30"/75cm). The beds are made-up with fresh linen prior to arrival; if guests are staying 5 days or longer, we can provide additional fresh linen, on request, which will be left in the Hut to enable a linen change.
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The kitchen is fully equipped with comprehensive self-catering facilities including an electric oven and stove, fridge freezer and sink, as well cutlery, crockery, condiments and all the cooking basics guests will require.
Our welcome pack provides details of the numerous local pubs and restaurants, if you want to dine or drink out; and lots of information about local tourist attractions and public transport (see the "Guest Access" and "the neighbourhood" sections below for further details).
There is ample free guest parking on site (Vehicles and Contents Left at Owner's Risk).
