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Dine alfresco, or head out to the local pub
Far reaching views across the Black Mountains
The most innovative hot tub we’ve seen to date
Set within an ancient private hay meadow
The third “hut” is the discreet loo!
Kitchen area with woodburner
Romantic and secluded
Light and cosy
King-size bed
Woodburner
Huge fire pit bbq
800 man hours spent lovingly crafted this unique pair
Wood and coal fired hot tub with a view
Mown paths
Hay-on-Wye is the nearest town
1 / 17  Dine alfresco, or head out to the local pub
2 / 17  Far reaching views across the Black Mountains
3 / 17  The most innovative hot tub we’ve seen to date
4 / 17  Set within an ancient private hay meadow
5 / 17  The third “hut” is the discreet loo!
6 / 17  Kitchen area with woodburner
7 / 17  Romantic and secluded
8 / 17  Light and cosy
9 / 17  King-size bed
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11 / 17  Woodburner
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13 / 17  Huge fire pit bbq
14 / 17  800 man hours spent lovingly crafted this unique pair
15 / 17  Wood and coal fired hot tub with a view
16 / 17  Mown paths
17 / 17  Hay-on-Wye is the nearest town

The Hot Tub Hideaway

Hay-on-Wye (5.5mls SE), Brecon Beacons

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
pets No Dogs
grade 5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Hot tub
Romantic
Green
Quirky
Off the beaten track
Rustic
Glamping
Fire Pit
Shepherd Hut
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A romantic escape for two set in an ancient hay meadow
  • Total privacy surrounded by fields and fresh air
  • Sit back and relax in your own unique, exclusive hot tub
Overview
Property code: 42954

A pair of hand crafted shepherd huts with fabulous up-cycled hot tub perfect for honeymoons and romantic getaways. Exclusive use and complete privacy with far reaching views across the Welsh Borders and Brecon Beacons. Set in an ancient hay meadow, your every comfort has been considered, with cosy wood burning stoves in each hut, large fire pits for alfresco dining and incredible craftsmanship both inside and out.

Within easy reach of a very good village pub, an award winning local store and Norman castle in nearby Longtown and the beautiful border town of Hay on Wye, internationally famous for its annual May festival and full of independent pubs, shops and bookstores for the rest of the year there is plenty to discover without going very far at all. Excellent walking straight from the huts, endless cycling trails, both mountain and road, with friendly bike hire available in nearby Hay. Canoeing, fishing and wild swimming in the River Wye, as well as a host of excellent local restaurants around the area.

Shepherd Hut ONE offers sleeping/living area: 1 king-size double bed. Living area: woodburner, gas hob, dining table, chairs, all pots, pans, crockery, cutlery included. Shepherds Hut TWO offers: wet room: with hot/cold shower, leading out to the private wood fired hot tub. Hut THREE: with compost WC. Outside: large enclosed grassed area, with fire pit / BBQ. Leisure facilities: wood fired hot tub. Amenities: parking, coal and wood on arrival. Bed linen and towels included. Regret no smoking. Regret no dogs. Additional info: solar powered light and USB charger point for phones.

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  • 1 king-size bed
  • 1 wet room-style shower room with wood burner, compost WC in separate hut
  • Gas stove, butler sink and solar powered light
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided, thereafter at cost with an honesty box system)
  • Wood-fired hot tub created from the bucket of a 30 tonne excavator machine
  • Large enclosed grassed area including a fire pit BBQ with marshmallows provided
  • Pubs and restaurants within 5 miles, shops 6.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00 unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

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Dine alfresco, or head out to the local pub
Far reaching views across the Black Mountains
The most innovative hot tub we’ve seen to date
Set within an ancient private hay meadow
The third “hut” is the discreet loo!
Kitchen area with woodburner
Romantic and secluded
Light and cosy
King-size bed
Woodburner
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jake 29th June 2022

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Reviewed by Tom 3rd May 2022

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An absolutely brilliant getaway. Off grid and cozy. We had a fabulous time.

Reviewed by Louise 24th September 2021

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This is a magical spot to stay. You will not regret it.

Reviewed by Laura 11th June 2021

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We visited the hideaway in June 2021 and absolutely loved our time at the Shepherd's hut. Luckily the weather was amazing for the duration of our 4 night stay - but I'm sure it would have been relaxing either way. The facilities were great, the accommodation is well thought out and the location is incredibly peaceful. There's also so much to do neaRead morer by - we went canoeing, hiking and gorge walking in the Brecon beacons, as well as shopping, swimming and eating in Hay on Wye. Hide

Reviewed by Phyllis 10th May 2021

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Amazing rural retreat. Quirky accommodation and inspired hot tub. Gabbie could not be more helpful.

Reviewed by Jason 23rd April 2021

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This was an absolutely perfect location to get away from the modern world. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting by the fires talking and enjoying the nature around. We would definitely return and it has made us want to live off the grid :) loved it!!!!

Reviewed by Toni 30th October 2020

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Location is beautiful and the bed is very comfy. The weather was horrific with strong winds and down pour which Unfortunately did not make our experience as we had hoped. The trip to the toilet got us a little muddy and the cold wind meant we couldnt get the hot tub HOT even after 5 hours of lots of wood on the fire. It really is off grid which if Read morethis is what you crave, this is the place for you. The owner was lovely and responded to us straight away. Hide

Reviewed by Ghislaine 10th October 2020

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I went on my own, and it was perfect for what I wanted, which was peace and quiet, escape from phone and computer, privacy and being close to nature. Comfortable bed, a gas ring for cooking, wonderful views. Cosy with the little wood burner. No light pollution, clean air and spectacular night skies. Loved the quirky hot tub. Friendly owner, availabRead morele to help if needed, but completely non intrusive. Hay (8 miles) is friendly and had everything I needed. Looking forward to a return visit! Hide

Reviewed by Richard 18th September 2020

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Absolutely amazing time spent in this shepherd's hut in a field all on its own. You can be totally cut off from the world and enjoy being back to nature. Take a few books and enjoy reading by the fire or whilst you're getting the hot tub going. The owner Gabby was so helpful and lovely. Gabby made sure our stay was memorable.

Reviewed by Amica 1st September 2020

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Reviewed by Morgan 29th August 2020

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Absolute bliss

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LOCATION

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