Shepherds Hut near Exmoor National Park

Taunton, Taunton
$202 avg/night
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Nestled on the edge of Exmoor National Park in West Somerset, this large shepherd’s hut offers all modern comforts amidst stunning countryside. Highly accessible, it’s just 20 minutes from junction 25 of the M5, making it an ideal base to explore numerous nearby attractions. The hut boasts a spacious bed, a kitchenette, a shower, and a large dining table—offering the cozy charm of a cottage with the unique appeal of a shepherd’s hut.

The beautiful West Somersetcoast is just half an hour away near Minehead, while the East Devon coast near Lyme Regis and Sidmouth can be reached within an hour. For surfing enthusiasts, the beaches of North Devon and North Cornwall lie just over an hour’s drive away. The Exmoor National Park, only five minutes by car, provides breathtaking walking trails and a welcoming pub en route. In October, guests can enjoy the Dark Sky Festival, celebrating the area’s famously clear night skies free from light pollution.

Set in the grounds of a small country house, this shepherd’s hut is perfect for nature lovers seeking peace and adventure. Friendly owners are on hand to ensure a memorable stay and can assist in planning your daily excursions. Whether it’s hiking, stargazing, or coastal exploring, this tranquil retreat offers a perfect blend of comfort and countryside charm.
For reasons of tranquillity, this holiday home will not be rented to groups of youngsters
Reservations for groups of persons under 25 years of age are not permitted
It is strictly forbidden to organise any student party, bachelor party or drinking party in this house
This holiday home is one of the Belvilla Award winners in: 2021

Layout: Ground floor: (Kitchenette(cooker, fridge), Bedroom with bathroom(double bed, shower, washbasin, toilet))

patio, garden

These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.
Bed linen: Present (Beds made on arrival)
Final Cleaning: £ 30.00
Pets: Max. 1; free of charge (The guest is required to ensure the cleanliness of the house/garden)

Optional services that you can arrange on site
Bath towels: Present (Bath towels (beach towels) Included)
Wifi: Free

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 538 Sq Ft (50 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Refrigerator Stovetop
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Dutch English French
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Louis G.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    A lovely hut in a beautiful location, though the hut itself was rather unclean and disorganised, unfortunately. The host welcomed this feedback, however, and has assured me that improvements to cleanliness will be made in the future.

  • Pip S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Our stay was very pleasant. Basic but comfortable and cosy. All that we needed for the long weekend

  • Tonia M.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Lovely people but found for the money it was uncomfortable … the bed settee was hard, no Wi-Fi so in the absence of a television it was not possible to watch anything on phones as no signal, the outside could be tidied up so not looking at an ancient greenhouse full of rubbish, paid 30 for cleaning when in fact there were cobwebs on both bedside tables and the whole place would only take less than an hour to clean thoroughly which I felt was excessive. We had to strip the bed and follow instructions as to where to put the duvet etc which I have never been asked to do before in any place ive stayed, I paid 30 for all of that … and not w left hy the cleaner not to mess up the copper work top as it takes an hour to clean was unnecessary. We had the best time in the area but this place could do more for itself in a lot of ways … lovely spot

  • Ang H.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2023

    Stayed Nov 4, 2023

    We needed a few days away from everything so this was perfect. Host was lovely. Property had everything we needed and we were nice and cosy. Tea/coffee, milk, cookies and towels were an unexpected bonus. Great views, but glad we got there in daylight.

  • Alex Y.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2022

    Stayed May 29, 2022

    Listing price is very reasonable. We overall enjoyed our stay. Things that can be improved include shower pressure, toilet flush buttons, cleanliness of the beddings, and the big fold table table which seems to be a bit cumbersome and maybe adding a log burner. The host is very communicative and very respectful.

  • Sam S.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2021

    Stayed Aug 19, 2021

    Good stuff: excellent location to explore beautiful Exmoor, pleasant hosts, great view, decent shower, good heating. Bad stuff: bed is actually a sofa bed, so not as comfortable, and it smelled of damp. The ad is inaccurate as it says there is a cooker, when actually it is just a microwave. The ad also has lots of photos of the gardens, and a summerhouse, but the first thing you read on arrival says these are out of bounds. The dining table is a huge drop-leaf table, but you can't raise the leaf, so you are just left with a long table which you can't get your knees under. Could do with a rethink.

  • Matthew B.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2021

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    A lovely shepherds hut in beautiful countryside with amazing views. A very welcoming host who recommended some great local pubs. The location is ideal if you want to explore Exmoor and all it has to offer.

  • Lizzie C.

    Submitted May 17, 2021

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    A lovely little Shepherd's hut that has everything you need in the heart of somerset. Great hosts. The only negative would be that it needed a good dust and a hoover from previous occupants.

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