The Shepherds Hut

About this property

The Shepherds Hut is a charming holiday hut resting near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, offering a compact and characterful retreat with stunning views of a small woodland in one direction and garden and paddocks in the other, ideal for couples seeking a countryside escape. Resplendent with Snowdrops and Daffodils in the Spring, you will also be rewarded with the site of Red Kite’s, Muntjac Deer, Rabbits and all sorts of other wildlife as you rest and relax after your day’s outings. The Shepherd’s hut is a beautifully laid out space complete with a partially hidden box double bed to feel extra cosy, a small but efficient log burner and a nook dining table at which to eat or journal your days adventures.

Completing the interior is a shower room fitted with a walk-in shower, offering a practical and well-planned space for everyday use. Outside, guests can enjoy a lawn area with furniture, providing a spot to sit out and take in the rural surroundings. Local amenities including shops and pubs are within easy reach by car, while the surrounding area offers opportunities to explore Wallingford, Oxford, Reading and Henley-on-Thames, alongside riverside walks, historic market towns, and scenic countryside across Oxfordshire. The hut is located on the famous Ridgeway walk and the newly christened Old Chalk Way bikepacking route launched this year. Points of interest unique to this section of the walk are, Grim’s Ditch, the Wittenham Clumps and in Mongewell itself St John’s Church as featured in 3 men in a Boat.

With its unique style and setting, The Shepherds Hut offers a memorable base for a rural break.

Wallingford has a history dating back to King Alfred and it was at Wallingford that William the Conqueror crossed the Thames with his army, before marching on London. Wallingford Castle was built at his command to cement it's royal importance, and during its lifetime has played host to many royal visitors including King John, Henry Vl and Edward the Black Prince, to name but a few. Unfortunately, what remains of it now is only impressive earth works but some of the stones were re-used to build the St Mary-le-More Church which can be found near the centre of the town. Wallingford has been host to many different trades and industries during the centuries, including malting and iron foundries, but it was always a market town and still is to this day with a weekly market held every Friday where you can buy everything from unique gifts to fruit and fish. However it's connection with fictional detectives and quaint country villages may have started when the author Agatha Christie took up residence in Winterbrook House and lived there with her husband for over thirty years. Creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, she was president to the Sinodum Players who regularly present plays at the now converted Corn Exchange in the market square. Look up what may be showing during your visit. In later years Wallingford has become more recognisable as "Causton" in the very popular TV series "Midsomer Murders". Walks and even driving trails for this often watched series can be followed by using the leaflets available from the tourist information centre, shown in the programme as Causton Town Hall; with the town square a focal point. You never know you may even become an "extra" if filming is taking place on the day you take a stroll around the town. A short drive from Wallingford and you can be in Henley-on-Thames with its river walks, pubs, shops and restaurants. "Henley Royal Regatta" takes place every year at the end of June and attracts thousands of visitors. Held over five days this is seen as part of the social season. Oxford with its dreaming spires is not only home to one of England's greatest universities but is certainly a city to explore while staying in this part of Oxfordshire. Wallingford is a perfect location for a holiday with a difference, a lovely town with a warm welcome.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Studio-style living space with doube bed, kitchenette, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC

Electric central heating.

Air fryer, kettle, toaster.

WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Lawn area with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100