Under Starry Skies
2 guests
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1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
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Slow down for a while at this luxurious shepherd’s hut hideaway, nestled deep in the rolling countryside between Dartmoor National Park and the Tamar Valley. Recline in the log-fired hot tub (there’s room for two) with nothing but patchwork farmlands on the horizon (and the occasional sheep or pony trotting by). Enjoy evenings roasting marshmallows on a fire pit (which handily doubles as your barbecue) beneath a blanket of stars - on a clear night, you can see right to the milky way. Or take things indoors to curl up on the sofa with a good book – the wood-burning stove (and central heating) will keep things toasty. And when it’s time to lay your head, a king-size bed adorned with crisp-white linens is waiting for a blissful night’s sleep. Should you ever be tempted to leave this little idyll, you’re just a thirteen-minute drive from the charming historic village of Tavistock. Mosey about its bustling shops, and if you time it right, the weekly farmers market. Then dive into the traditional inn for real ales, good upper-crust pub food, and a warm welcome.
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What to expect
Highlights
![Jump in the car and head for Cornwall's coast, just a forty minute drive away](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/2c64e1d7-5aac-4f3e-ac77-cab69ef30b0f/600497ef-1650-447d-84ec-34dd342d3533..jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Jump in the car and head for Cornwall's coast, just a forty minute drive away
![Soak up outstanding views over patchwork farmland](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/2c64e1d7-5aac-4f3e-ac77-cab69ef30b0f/505af2a1-046f-44a0-adb1-16f20b92dc99..jpg?rect=1919%2C0%2C4027%2C4024&w=480&fit=min)
Soak up outstanding views over patchwork farmland
![Prepare for spectacular sunsets from your private hot tub](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/2c64e1d7-5aac-4f3e-ac77-cab69ef30b0f/ea2c249e-f927-4a92-94d5-a35d0763671e..jpg?rect=20%2C26%2C3814%2C3811&w=480&fit=min)
Prepare for spectacular sunsets from your private hot tub
![Bank a peaceful night’s sleep – the occasional bleat of a sheep will be your only distraction](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/2c64e1d7-5aac-4f3e-ac77-cab69ef30b0f/03913970-b87c-46ad-9215-5ac54f2191ac..jpg?rect=1042%2C20%2C3991%2C3987&w=480&fit=min)
Bank a peaceful night’s sleep – the occasional bleat of a sheep will be your only distraction
![Feel anew in the sleek, modern bathroom](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/2c64e1d7-5aac-4f3e-ac77-cab69ef30b0f/219ab7a5-ad5a-4c7d-b369-bd8176ed09f5..jpg?rect=1011%2C49%2C3964%2C3960&w=480&fit=min)
Feel anew in the sleek, modern bathroom
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Home truths
Your host is called Fiona
One bag of logs for the fire is provided (if you stay for three nights or more it is a larger bag) – additional bags of kiln dried logs are available at £5 per bag
There are three shepherds huts located on the farm, but they are well spaced apart and each one is totally screened by hedges and fencing to allow you to relax in total privacy
There's central heating in this home along with a wood-burning fire
Electricity points are located in the hut for you to use your appliances
Bathroom essentials are provided here so you can pack light
There's no Wifi or TV here, the perfect excuse to switch off we think
A welcome hamper with homemade goodies, hot chocolate, and fresh milk will help to settle you in
About this stay
Amenities
Parking available
Hot tub
Balcony / patio
Fridge
Oven
Kitchen utensils
Stove
Central heating
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
Local guide
About The Tamar Valley
Hugging the border between Cornwall and Devon, the Tamar Valley benefits from some of the best features of both counties – which is apt, given that it’s a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The most spectacular way to take in its charming landscapes is via the Tamar Valley Line, a scenic railway that soars over the River Tamar. The valley’s rich mining heritage means that it is also on...
Get around
Airport
Plymouth City
45 min
Cornwall Newquay
1 hr 7 min
Exeter
1 hr 13 min
Train station
Gunnislake
27 min
Bus stop
Old Station
17 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
22 min
Cafe
21 min
Pharmacy
14 min
Points of interest
Beach
Dandy Hole
1 hr 1 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Not suitable for children under age 12
Not suitable for infants under age 1
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 11:00
No air con
No wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Richard
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Your hosts, Richard and Sarah, loved the lands of their farm and estate so much they decided to share them with their guests. And with that, they decided to renovate the estate cottages and install some charming shepherd huts for you to enjoy the best of Devon and Cornwall, before taking on further properties across the South West. Creating a unique and luxurious holiday experience is their passion.
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