Romantic Cosy Hygge Shepherd Hut Hideaway Set In Our Orchard

Batchmere, West Sussex

Located in Batchmere, West Sussex, the Blackdown Shepherd Hut is a cosy and romantic retreat set in the idyllic orchard garden of a 19th-century cottage. This peaceful hamlet is close to Chichester Harbour AONB and just an 8-minute drive to Wittering beach. The hut features an ensuite shower, toilet, log burner, BT Ultra Fast wifi, and kitchen amenities like a kettle, toaster, and pans. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast and relax in the lounge area with a work/dining table and a comfortable pull-down bed with a memory foam mattress.

Named 'Little Plovers', the shepherd hut offers a tranquil escape surrounded by nature, with visiting birds, hens, and horses in the neighboring field. Guests can also enjoy the garden seats, fire pit, coal BBQ, and parking space. The hut is made in Somerset using British materials and craftsmanship, with a dedicated terrace and a 'wildlife corner' nearby. The hosts provide a basket of logs for the log burner and offer additional logs and BBQ coal for a small fee.

For those traveling with friends or family, there is a separate ground floor bedroom with a king-sized bed, en-suite shower, and kitchenette in the cottage. The shepherd hut itself is equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay, including a double bed that pulls down from the wall, a kitchen for self-catering, and a roof window for stargazing. With no TV in the hut, guests can fully unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet, while still having access to BT Ultra Fast wifi for work or entertainment on personal devices.

The hosts provide a continental breakfast with a selection of teas, coffee, fruit, and homemade bread, accommodating dietary requirements upon request. Guests are expected to wash up after use, and there are nearby attractions like West Wittering beach, RSPB nature reserves, Goodwood horse race course, and the South Downs for outdoor activities. Parking is available in the driveway, with dedicated spaces for Airbnb guests, and guests are reminded to respect the bees in the hives and to keep noise levels down around the neighbor's horses. Overall, the Blackdown Shepherd Hut offers a peaceful and luxurious retreat for a relaxing getaway in the South of England.

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