The Duck Hut | Cabin in Shropshire | Canopy & Stars
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A beautifully restored, warm and comfortable former fishing hut. Read, wander, sway in the hammock and cook inside or outside whilst gazing at the stars.
Peaceful, quiet and secluded, The Duck Hut has uninterrupted and unspoilt views over the rolling meadows leading up to the Shropshire Hills, and the nearest building to you is owner Frankie’s house, just behind you.
Beginning life as fishing and shooting hut in the 1940s, when Frankie found it, it had seen decades of neglect, but had enough to be carefully restored. Now, it’s the very thing you picture when you say you want an escape to a cabin in the wild.
Walk through the fields and up into the hills from the doorstep, prepare food in the indoor kitchen or cook alfresco on the covered gas BBQ or over glowing coals in the fire pit. Sip a cold glass of wine whilst relaxing amongst the trees listening to the leaves rustling in the breeze, or spotting wildlife with the binoculars.
If hunger strikes, there’s plenty of spots in the locale to grab a pub lunch, but you may simply prefer to load up on supplies from the local shop in Chirbury. There’s some patchy phone signal, and wifi by the owner’s house, but this is the kind of place you’ll relish being unreachable, especially, when swinging in the breeze on the hammock, on a warm day.
If you’re travelling with friends or The Duck Hut isn’t available for your dates, try Kinton Cloud-House.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: 4 pm
Check out: 10 am
Please bring wellies, a torch and umbrella
Please be aware that it is a very bumpy track up to the property
Occasional mobile phone signal
WiFi available by the house on request
Please be aware that the owner has two bee hives in her garden, although these are distant from the hut
Sleeping arrangements
1 raised double bed
Cooking
Fully equipped kitchen
Double electric burner
Small electric oven
Covered outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ
Cooking equipment provided
Washing
Bathroom shack behind/above the hut
Flushing toilet
Hot shower
Hand wash and shower gel provided
Heating, lighting & bedding
Bed linen and towels provided
Wood-burner in the hut
Mini fridge
Electric lighting
Plug sockets and USB charging ports available
Entertainment
Books, binoculars for bird watching, games and cards
The nearest station is Welshpool which is 10.5 miles away.
By car
If you are using a Sat Nav, the above postcode will take you to neighbouring farm, therefore the owner recommends that you put in the postcode to The Sun: SY21 8JP and take the small road down towards Rorrington and Priest Weston leaving the pub on your left. Keep going for 1.5 miles and just past Rorrington Hall you will come to a T junction and a grass triangle with a sign post. The road bears hard left or hard right and in front of you there's a rough farm track. You go straight over and up the track (take it slowly, especially if you have low-profile tyres). Continue for 0.9 miles, go over 3 cattle grids, bear left over the fourth grid and you've arrived!
Parking - What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to the car park where you will then be able to follow signs to your accommodation.
For Old Number 1
///awoke.every.jigsaw - you will see the parking sign to your left as you cross the last grid.
///extra.image.flickers - continue into the yard by the house and you will see the sign straight in front of you, the hut is through the gap and down the hill.
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Food & Drink
At Kinton
Cooking basics is supplied such as tea, sugar, salt, pepper, tin foil, and washing up liquid but please do ask if you’re short of anything.
Local shops
You can pick up basic supplies in Chirbury (3.5 miles) but the village shop is very small so bringing some food of your own is recommended. The nearest supermarket is 10 miles away in Welshpool.
Pubs & Restaurants
The Checkers (7 miles) – a Michelin star restaurant serving modern British cuisine served in an intimate and relaxed environment, with a focus on carefully sourced seasonal ingredients and fine wines
The Lowfield (3 miles) – a beautiful country pub and inn who pride themselves on using locally sourced produce whenever possible and always have several of the best local ales on tap as well as the finest wines from all over the world
Monty's Brewery (3 miles) - a local brewery selling a range of award winning Welsh beers. From stouts, to golden ales, gluten free and low alcohol, there will be something for everyone
The Dragon Hotel (7 miles) - recommended by the owner as it serves good food has a nice bar
The Miners Arms (3 miles or a 35 - 50 min walk) - Great pub and pizzas Wednesday and Friday evenings. No other food, but good beer and cider
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Activities
At Kinton
Walk up to the picnic bench on top of the hill and enjoy a night of stargazing
Observe the local wildlife using the provided binoculars
If you get caught in the rain, you can relax in the reading nook on the upper deck and look through the collection of board games and books
Places to Visit
Montgomery Castle (7 miles) - on a steep crag above a pretty Georgian town with all-seeing views across the Welsh border, this castle commenced around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth
Welshpool (10 miles) - a perfect base for exploring the beautiful sights of Mid Wales. Discover countryside canal walks, modern art, historic castles and heritage railways
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (18.2 miles) - explore the rolling landscape of our heritage railway, in easy reach of the West Midlands, and embrace the smells, sights and sounds of our fabulous visitor attraction
Powis Castle (10.4 miles) - a famous medieval castle rising dramatically above the celebrated gardens.
Shrewsbury (15 miles) – a beautiful market town, home to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Ludlow (30 miles) – a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year
Outdoor & Active
The location is perfect for walking, all within walking distance from Kinton and maps are available
Stiperstones Ridge (7.7 miles) - a 5.5 mile circular walk on the spectacular Stiperstones Ridge with some uneven rocky terrain open to the full force of the weather
Mitchell's Fold (2 mile walk/4.4 miles drive) - a Bronze Age stone circle set in dramatic moorland on Stapeley Hill. It once consisted of some 30 stones, 15 of which are still visible
Longmynd (15.4 miles) - covering as much as 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of heather-covered hills with stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh hills, this is an important place for wildlife, geology and archaeology
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Meet your hosts
Meet Frankie
Frankie has lived here for many years and finds this place magical, remote and secluded yet easily accessible. She has always gained great pleasure from sharing this space with her friends and they seem to love it and thinks it is perfect for those looking for a quiet and private space to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Wildlife & Environment
Kinton is part of a private estate comprising of several farms and the village of Rorrington.
The area is a haven for wildlife especially birds, Red Kites being one of the species which can be seen on a regular basis. The area is also a perfect location for walkers with plenty of footpaths on the doorstep which will enable guests to explore and experience all the environment has to offer.
Peaceful, quiet and secluded, The Duck Hut has uninterrupted and unspoilt views over the rolling meadows leading up to the Shropshire Hills, and the nearest building to you is owner Frankie’s house, just behind you.
Beginning life as fishing and shooting hut in the 1940s, when Frankie found it, it had seen decades of neglect, but had enough to be carefully restored. Now, it’s the very thing you picture when you say you want an escape to a cabin in the wild.
Walk through the fields and up into the hills from the doorstep, prepare food in the indoor kitchen or cook alfresco on the covered gas BBQ or over glowing coals in the fire pit. Sip a cold glass of wine whilst relaxing amongst the trees listening to the leaves rustling in the breeze, or spotting wildlife with the binoculars.
If hunger strikes, there’s plenty of spots in the locale to grab a pub lunch, but you may simply prefer to load up on supplies from the local shop in Chirbury. There’s some patchy phone signal, and wifi by the owner’s house, but this is the kind of place you’ll relish being unreachable, especially, when swinging in the breeze on the hammock, on a warm day.
If you’re travelling with friends or The Duck Hut isn’t available for your dates, try Kinton Cloud-House.
The nearest station is Welshpool which is 10.5 miles away.
By car
If you are using a Sat Nav, the above postcode will take you to neighbouring farm, therefore the owner recommends that you put in the postcode to The Sun: SY21 8JP and take the small road down towards Rorrington and Priest Weston leaving the pub on your left. Keep going for 1.5 miles and just past Rorrington Hall you will come to a T junction and a grass triangle with a sign post. The road bears hard left or hard right and in front of you there's a rough farm track. You go straight over and up the track (take it slowly, especially if you have low-profile tyres). Continue for 0.9 miles, go over 3 cattle grids, bear left over the fourth grid and you've arrived!
Parking - What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to the car park where you will then be able to follow signs to your accommodation.
For Old Number 1
///awoke.every.jigsaw - you will see the parking sign to your left as you cross the last grid.
///extra.image.flickers - continue into the yard by the house and you will see the sign straight in front of you, the hut is through the gap and down the hill.
Cooking basics is supplied such as tea, sugar, salt, pepper, tin foil, and washing up liquid but please do ask if you’re short of anything.
Local shops
You can pick up basic supplies in Chirbury (3.5 miles) but the village shop is very small so bringing some food of your own is recommended. The nearest supermarket is 10 miles away in Welshpool.
Pubs & Restaurants
The Checkers (7 miles) – a Michelin star restaurant serving modern British cuisine served in an intimate and relaxed environment, with a focus on carefully sourced seasonal ingredients and fine wines
The Lowfield (3 miles) – a beautiful country pub and inn who pride themselves on using locally sourced produce whenever possible and always have several of the best local ales on tap as well as the finest wines from all over the world
Monty's Brewery (3 miles) - a local brewery selling a range of award winning Welsh beers. From stouts, to golden ales, gluten free and low alcohol, there will be something for everyone
The Dragon Hotel (7 miles) - recommended by the owner as it serves good food has a nice bar
The Miners Arms (3 miles or a 35 - 50 min walk) - Great pub and pizzas Wednesday and Friday evenings. No other food, but good beer and cider
Walk up to the picnic bench on top of the hill and enjoy a night of stargazing
Observe the local wildlife using the provided binoculars
If you get caught in the rain, you can relax in the reading nook on the upper deck and look through the collection of board games and books
Places to Visit
Montgomery Castle (7 miles) - on a steep crag above a pretty Georgian town with all-seeing views across the Welsh border, this castle commenced around 1223 on the orders of Henry III in response to the growing power of Welsh native prince Llywelyn ap Iorwerth
Welshpool (10 miles) - a perfect base for exploring the beautiful sights of Mid Wales. Discover countryside canal walks, modern art, historic castles and heritage railways
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (18.2 miles) - explore the rolling landscape of our heritage railway, in easy reach of the West Midlands, and embrace the smells, sights and sounds of our fabulous visitor attraction
Powis Castle (10.4 miles) - a famous medieval castle rising dramatically above the celebrated gardens.
Shrewsbury (15 miles) – a beautiful market town, home to Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Ludlow (30 miles) – a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year
Outdoor & Active
The location is perfect for walking, all within walking distance from Kinton and maps are available
Stiperstones Ridge (7.7 miles) - a 5.5 mile circular walk on the spectacular Stiperstones Ridge with some uneven rocky terrain open to the full force of the weather
Mitchell's Fold (2 mile walk/4.4 miles drive) - a Bronze Age stone circle set in dramatic moorland on Stapeley Hill. It once consisted of some 30 stones, 15 of which are still visible
Longmynd (15.4 miles) - covering as much as 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of heather-covered hills with stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh hills, this is an important place for wildlife, geology and archaeology
Frankie has lived here for many years and finds this place magical, remote and secluded yet easily accessible. She has always gained great pleasure from sharing this space with her friends and they seem to love it and thinks it is perfect for those looking for a quiet and private space to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Wildlife & Environment
Kinton is part of a private estate comprising of several farms and the village of Rorrington.
The area is a haven for wildlife especially birds, Red Kites being one of the species which can be seen on a regular basis. The area is also a perfect location for walkers with plenty of footpaths on the doorstep which will enable guests to explore and experience all the environment has to offer.
Absolutely fantastic experience with a very kind host!
08/11/2024
Daria
A perfectly relaxing time in The Duck Hut. After a warm welcome by Frankie, I didn’t see or speak to another living soul for 3 days. No phone signal, no WiFi, no tv. Just me, a couple of good books, the fire and nature.
The little wooden seat is surprisingly comfortable! I spent most of my time on it, only stopping to have a cup of tea on the porch rocking chair.
I sincerely hope to make this an annual autumn ritual.
07/10/2024
Fiona
Well the reviews did not lie, the Duck Hut really was a delightful place to stay in a super location. And all the details that Frankie has thought about do make a difference, it's been lovingly created, you can really feel it.
30/09/2024
Hilary
We had an amazing stay. Frankie is a great host; The Duck Hut is so chilled, cosy and rustic. Private apart from the sheep; a great place to connect with nature, yourself and whoever you choose to share this space with. No shops local so to make the most of your stay; shop before you journey out of the nearest town Shrewsbury or Welshpool. Highly recommend - Ps no signal so pretty off grid - perfect to switch off but also to be aware of.
20/09/2024
Julie
Fabulous as usual. We love this place, a real escape, off grid and perfect. All seasons in one day. Comfy bed, great view, sheeps, owls and fresh air. Powys castle is a great National Trust place to visit and Montgomery is great. Delightful.
09/09/2024
Louise
We had a fantastic stay with Frankie! The hut is perfect with all the amenities you could want, a super comfy bed, and an incredible view. Frankie is a generous host and shared lots of top tips. Absolutely recommend!
05/07/2024
Faye
The Duck Hut is a stunning, peaceful place to relax and take in the surroundings. The hut has all of your essential, everything has been thought of. The log burner is easy to get started, Frankie has made sure there is everything you need and you can contact her if you need any assistance. It’s a cosy hut, you can cook a full meal in there no problem, the toilet and shower hut is clean and has fresh towels, toilet rolls, hand wash and body wash. The shower is lovely and warm. It’s a beautiful place and we will be booking again.
08/03/2024
Becky
This place is magical. Frankie has created the perfect cabin - simplicity, beauty, functionality. I felt so restored staying here - the comfort, the views, the walks, the extraordinary ancient oak trees, the stone circle. I can't wait to go again.
27/10/2023
Rose
Wonderful host, cabin was idyllic and the view was picture perfect. We took advantage of the BBQ and firept which were welcome additions and the hut is so tranquil you could get lost init forever. One of those places you know you have to come back to.
14/08/2023
Matt
This was the most blissful stay from beginning to end. The fabulous Duck Hut surpassed all of our expectations and had every comfort we could have wished for and more! We tore ourselves away from gazing at the beautiful scenery from the hut (and cute lambs) to explore the area on foot, taking in the creatively carved church, stone circle, hill top and perfectly timed pub visit just a few fields away from our little relaxing sanctuary. Cooking on the BBQ was fantastic and sitting to enjoy a meal and wine watching the sunset a perfect end each day. A fabulous get-away from it all, thank you!
25/06/2023
Georgina
This is hands down the best self-catering accommodation I have ever stayed at in the UK. The setting is absolutely surreal, the hut itself is perfect and Frankie the host is a gem. And the two pooches, Onesie and Widget are the cherry on top.
24/03/2023
Cuillen
A perfect relaxing escape. It is the third time we have stayed at the Duck Hut and we keep going back because it is so wonderful. Frankie the owner has thought of everything…superb view, lovely sitting areas, a big comfy bed and all the equipment to knock up some fabulous meals and enjoy by the campfire. We will keep going back there until we are unable to climb up the ladder to bed!
09/09/2022
Louise
We loved our stay at Kinton escapes, Frankie was so welcoming, the views stunning and the hut well stocked.
12/08/2022
Charlotte
5 stars
17/07/2022
Jacob
Couldn’t have been better.
Frankie is the perfect host - there for you but not intrusive.
The hut is unique in its furnishing, creating a very exciting but relaxing atmosphere. We could have stayed for ever!
25/05/2022
Lesley
Stunning secluded little hut with amazing views, beautiful property and very relaxed host who gives you privacy but is available anytime
26/03/2022
Jasmine
My girlfriend and I started the new year in the most wonderful way possible staying here. The Duck Hut is magical and the environment around it is breathtakingly serene. What Frankie has created is a slice of paradise and we hope to return to it one day!
30/12/2021
Matthew
Brilliantly unique and individual hut, a laid back yet inspiring host, and a beaut location.
05/11/2021
Sarah
Brilliant getaway as always at the Duck Hut - a real retreat and a chance to switch off!
29/10/2021
Sarah
Truly very special place. Not only the story of how it came to be at Kinton, the character, despite it being effectively one room, its wonderfully thoughtout, the decoration with the Hare stained glass, the view (wow wow wow) and the wonderful hospitality of Frankie and Wigit the Dog!
20/09/2021
karen
We had an absolutely wonderful, chilled few days at the Duck Hut. Frankie and Widget were the perfect hosts
13/09/2021
Nikki
It's was bliss! From arrival to exit, Frankie was amazing and warm. The place was perfect. Location ideal. All in all, amazing and definitely worth visiting over and over again.
16/07/2021
Quin
magical retreat into nature for a couple of days with the luxuries of this rustic hut. my partner and I certainly took advantage of the facilities from the incredible outdoor gas bbq to the hammock. everything was perfect! a very friendly and welcoming host.
16/06/2021
Holly
Fell in love with the hostess and the place itself. A magical pause from a turbulent year has left us in a state of ease. The stone circle up on the Shropshire hills gave healing powers which rippled throughout our stay. It was the most gorgeous place which allowed both the wilderness in and comfort with the beautifully crafted circa 1940s renovated hut. A real treat which we hope to visit again.
14/06/2021
Lutia
We choose the Duck Hut because we had stayed at another of the owners properties before. We loved the location and knew the property would have everything we wanted and we were not disappointed. It's a lovely place and beautifully and thoughtfully furnished. Frankie, the host, is amazing. Super welcoming yet totally unobtrusive but its great to know she's on hand for a chat or directions or top up in provisions if required. The view from the Hut looked amazing on the site and it did not disappoint.. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return.
04/06/2021
Mandy
A wonderful week away in a tranquil setting. Just what I needed! The hut was cosy and well equipped, the views were stunning, the local area was amazing to explore, and Frankie was the perfect host.
31/05/2021
Jon
Really beautiful, peaceful escape in the heart of Shropshire. Perfect host, welcoming and really friendly. The duck hut was compact and cosy with lots of little personal touches, everything you need, candles, blankets, binoculars for bird watching, the view of the wildlife was amazing. You could purchase freshly laid eggs and home made jam and pickles from Frankie and if you needed anything else you could just ask. Lovely walks to go on and nearby milking cows that were so sociable!
27/05/2021
Hayley
We had a wonderful stay at The Duck Hut and Frankie was a great host! The perfect secluded location for getting away from the city with the Shropshire Hills right on the doorstep. The hut itself was comfortable with all the amenities we could have wanted and the all important log burner for cosy nights in.
26/10/2020
Tom
Wonderful stay at the Duck Hut, I wish we'd booked longer, 2 nights was not enough. Frankie was a wonderful host, friendly, welcoming and helpful. It was everything we'd hoped for and much more, I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing get away. We can't wait to return!
18/09/2020
Olivia
We had a really enjoyable stay at the Duck Hut, spending two nights in total for my birthday. We explored the local area on foot, climbing hills and walking fields. The weather made the trip perfect. We had all the amenities we needed and our host was next door if we had any queries. Our host had even put up some happy birthday bunting outside the hut!
11/09/2020
Sarah
The Duck Hut has been beautifully converted, with obvious care. I was thrilled to experience some inclement weather so I could get the woodburner going and it truly is a cosy hideway from reality. The views are stunning - sitting on front porch watching the skies change and listening to the wildlife was better than any television show and a clear night allowed me to spot the smudge of the Milky Way behind the more usual stars. Blissful, beautiful 'silence' - not absence of noise, as I fell asleep listening to sheep, owls and all manner of critters. But silence of the usual noise by which we are so often surrounded. The platform bed lent an adventurous feel to my 'book and hot chocolate' bedtime routine, and the seating underneath is ideal for a pillow and blanket fort. The bathroom hut is comfortable, with a great spacious (and hot) shower - much appreciated after a walk into the hills to a nearby stone circle. I visited Much Wenlock and Oswestry for yarn shop indulgences, and had dinner one night in Shrewsbury. Even with those excursions, I was always keen to run back to the Hut for more calm, quiet and joyful relaxation - and a quick fuss with Widget, the gorgeous host dog.
24/08/2020
Sarah
Fantastic, warm, cozy getaway. Comfortable and had everything we needed. Just the right balance of rusticity and modern conveniences. Frankie has done an excellent job on the hut and the bathroom facilities. Even in gale force winds and rain we slept soundly after a night in front of the log burner.
Frankie is a fabulous host, was there when we needed any advice on the area and welcomed us on our first night like we were part of the family which was lovely after being on the car for 3 hours.
We will definitely come back, and recommend it fully for a romantic cozy getaway.
21/02/2020
Jack
We found The duck hut very warm cosy & welcoming, temperature outdoors about 4 degrees but with the wood burner got indoors up to 30 degrees. After managing the burner, a bit better, a comfortable 20 degrees. The attention to detail inside was above & beyond the call of duty. Frankie our hostess couldn’t do enough for us. She is a kind sweet lady. There are a few eating & drinking establishments a short drive away if you want to go out and a few towns to visit as well. There is a walk you can take across the fields and right up to the top of the hill that overlooks the Duck Hut. All in all, a beautiful quiet relaxing 4 days to unwind. Getting there is simple if you follow Frankie’s instructions. in fact, Frankie’s instructions start at one of the pubs you can visit. The last part of the journey is up a farm track approx. 1.4km long across half a dozen or so fields. The track is heavily potholed and takes a while but strangely enough after doing it a few times becomes part of the appeal of the place. This trip was for Zoë’s birthday which was on the 14th Feb and in our view, we made an excellent choice.
11/02/2020
paul
We stayed for 3 nights but it wasn't really long enough as we enjoyed it so much and didn't want to leave! Frankie, our host, was very warm, welcoming and helpful. She suggested a walk to us that went into the hills so we did that one of the days and thoroughly enjoyed it. The facilities were great with so many options for cooking. We can't wait to come back.
13/08/2019
Bethany
The duck hut is excellent - cosy, clean, spacious and everything you need for a weekend stay. Amazing views!
10/08/2019
Ella
It was idyllic and just what we needed! Frankie was so hospitable and accommodating and the views we amazing! I couldn't fault it! Thank you so much for a magical break away from London.
12/07/2019
India
The Duck Hut is a little slice of heaven on the Welsh border. Frankie has beautifully thought out the design of the hut and with fantastic views on your doorstep, what more could you want? 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.
24/05/2019
Taz
Utterly amazing stay. The hut is quirky and charming and perfect in every way. Frankie the owner is wonderful, she's friendly and attentive. We had a fantastic weekend away and are already planning to come back.
12/04/2019
Katie
We had a wonderful stay at The Duck Hut. The place is beautiful and Frankie was so kind and welcoming. I can’t wait to go back.
15/02/2019
Rebecca
This place is amazing! The hut has everything you need from heating to tea & coffee & logs for the burner.
Frankie has done an amazing job with the hut & the bed is soooo comfy!
The views are fab it was just the relaxed new years break we needed.
Cant wait to come back & get in the hammock!
Follow the instructions to get there as sat nav takes you 5 mins away.
Take wellies & a torch & enjoy.
31/12/2018
Joanne
Absolutely brilliant cabin in every way, Frankie has done such a superb job with every detail, and it really does have everything in terms of facilities! So many lovely surprise touches. Very cosy and unexpectedly spacious. And what a view!!
29/09/2018
Barnaby
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The Duck Hut was warm, cosy, and had everything you needed to have a delightful stay.
14/09/2018
Catrin
Fantastic place, small but big enough to house everything you need and not feel cramped.
Views out across the countryside are fantastic.
Lots of facilities with electric hobs and oven.
Loved the raised cabin bed with seating underneath.
Plenty of walking to be had nearby from the cabin, although some footpaths aren't signed.
08/09/2018
Gareth
We're super excited to be adding Frankie's latest space. A wonderful addition to the collection. The feedback for Kinton Cloud-House should give you a good feel for what it will be like. Book a stay and be the first to write a review!
09/08/2018
The Canopy & Stars Team
Reviews
Absolutely fantastic experience with a very kind host!
08/11/2024
Daria
A perfectly relaxing time in The Duck Hut. After a warm welcome by Frankie, I didn’t see or speak to another living soul for 3 days. No phone signal, no WiFi, no tv. Just me, a couple of good books, the fire and nature.
The little wooden seat is surprisingly comfortable! I spent most of my time on it, only stopping to have a cup of tea on the porch rocking chair.
I sincerely hope to make this an annual autumn ritual.
07/10/2024
Fiona
Well the reviews did not lie, the Duck Hut really was a delightful place to stay in a super location. And all the details that Frankie has thought about do make a difference, it's been lovingly created, you can really feel it.
30/09/2024
Hilary
We had an amazing stay. Frankie is a great host; The Duck Hut is so chilled, cosy and rustic. Private apart from the sheep; a great place to connect with nature, yourself and whoever you choose to share this space with. No shops local so to make the most of your stay; shop before you journey out of the nearest town Shrewsbury or Welshpool. Highly recommend - Ps no signal so pretty off grid - perfect to switch off but also to be aware of.
20/09/2024
Julie
Fabulous as usual. We love this place, a real escape, off grid and perfect. All seasons in one day. Comfy bed, great view, sheeps, owls and fresh air. Powys castle is a great National Trust place to visit and Montgomery is great. Delightful.
09/09/2024
Louise
We had a fantastic stay with Frankie! The hut is perfect with all the amenities you could want, a super comfy bed, and an incredible view. Frankie is a generous host and shared lots of top tips. Absolutely recommend!
05/07/2024
Faye
The Duck Hut is a stunning, peaceful place to relax and take in the surroundings. The hut has all of your essential, everything has been thought of. The log burner is easy to get started, Frankie has made sure there is everything you need and you can contact her if you need any assistance. It’s a cosy hut, you can cook a full meal in there no problem, the toilet and shower hut is clean and has fresh towels, toilet rolls, hand wash and body wash. The shower is lovely and warm. It’s a beautiful place and we will be booking again.
08/03/2024
Becky
This place is magical. Frankie has created the perfect cabin - simplicity, beauty, functionality. I felt so restored staying here - the comfort, the views, the walks, the extraordinary ancient oak trees, the stone circle. I can't wait to go again.
27/10/2023
Rose
Wonderful host, cabin was idyllic and the view was picture perfect. We took advantage of the BBQ and firept which were welcome additions and the hut is so tranquil you could get lost init forever. One of those places you know you have to come back to.
14/08/2023
Matt
This was the most blissful stay from beginning to end. The fabulous Duck Hut surpassed all of our expectations and had every comfort we could have wished for and more! We tore ourselves away from gazing at the beautiful scenery from the hut (and cute lambs) to explore the area on foot, taking in the creatively carved church, stone circle, hill top and perfectly timed pub visit just a few fields away from our little relaxing sanctuary. Cooking on the BBQ was fantastic and sitting to enjoy a meal and wine watching the sunset a perfect end each day. A fabulous get-away from it all, thank you!
25/06/2023
Georgina
This is hands down the best self-catering accommodation I have ever stayed at in the UK. The setting is absolutely surreal, the hut itself is perfect and Frankie the host is a gem. And the two pooches, Onesie and Widget are the cherry on top.
24/03/2023
Cuillen
A perfect relaxing escape. It is the third time we have stayed at the Duck Hut and we keep going back because it is so wonderful. Frankie the owner has thought of everything…superb view, lovely sitting areas, a big comfy bed and all the equipment to knock up some fabulous meals and enjoy by the campfire. We will keep going back there until we are unable to climb up the ladder to bed!
09/09/2022
Louise
We loved our stay at Kinton escapes, Frankie was so welcoming, the views stunning and the hut well stocked.
12/08/2022
Charlotte
5 stars
17/07/2022
Jacob
Couldn’t have been better.
Frankie is the perfect host - there for you but not intrusive.
The hut is unique in its furnishing, creating a very exciting but relaxing atmosphere. We could have stayed for ever!
25/05/2022
Lesley
Stunning secluded little hut with amazing views, beautiful property and very relaxed host who gives you privacy but is available anytime
26/03/2022
Jasmine
My girlfriend and I started the new year in the most wonderful way possible staying here. The Duck Hut is magical and the environment around it is breathtakingly serene. What Frankie has created is a slice of paradise and we hope to return to it one day!
30/12/2021
Matthew
Brilliantly unique and individual hut, a laid back yet inspiring host, and a beaut location.
05/11/2021
Sarah
Brilliant getaway as always at the Duck Hut - a real retreat and a chance to switch off!
29/10/2021
Sarah
Truly very special place. Not only the story of how it came to be at Kinton, the character, despite it being effectively one room, its wonderfully thoughtout, the decoration with the Hare stained glass, the view (wow wow wow) and the wonderful hospitality of Frankie and Wigit the Dog!
20/09/2021
karen
We had an absolutely wonderful, chilled few days at the Duck Hut. Frankie and Widget were the perfect hosts
13/09/2021
Nikki
It's was bliss! From arrival to exit, Frankie was amazing and warm. The place was perfect. Location ideal. All in all, amazing and definitely worth visiting over and over again.
16/07/2021
Quin
magical retreat into nature for a couple of days with the luxuries of this rustic hut. my partner and I certainly took advantage of the facilities from the incredible outdoor gas bbq to the hammock. everything was perfect! a very friendly and welcoming host.
16/06/2021
Holly
Fell in love with the hostess and the place itself. A magical pause from a turbulent year has left us in a state of ease. The stone circle up on the Shropshire hills gave healing powers which rippled throughout our stay. It was the most gorgeous place which allowed both the wilderness in and comfort with the beautifully crafted circa 1940s renovated hut. A real treat which we hope to visit again.
14/06/2021
Lutia
We choose the Duck Hut because we had stayed at another of the owners properties before. We loved the location and knew the property would have everything we wanted and we were not disappointed. It's a lovely place and beautifully and thoughtfully furnished. Frankie, the host, is amazing. Super welcoming yet totally unobtrusive but its great to know she's on hand for a chat or directions or top up in provisions if required. The view from the Hut looked amazing on the site and it did not disappoint.. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely return.
04/06/2021
Mandy
A wonderful week away in a tranquil setting. Just what I needed! The hut was cosy and well equipped, the views were stunning, the local area was amazing to explore, and Frankie was the perfect host.
31/05/2021
Jon
Really beautiful, peaceful escape in the heart of Shropshire. Perfect host, welcoming and really friendly. The duck hut was compact and cosy with lots of little personal touches, everything you need, candles, blankets, binoculars for bird watching, the view of the wildlife was amazing. You could purchase freshly laid eggs and home made jam and pickles from Frankie and if you needed anything else you could just ask. Lovely walks to go on and nearby milking cows that were so sociable!
27/05/2021
Hayley
We had a wonderful stay at The Duck Hut and Frankie was a great host! The perfect secluded location for getting away from the city with the Shropshire Hills right on the doorstep. The hut itself was comfortable with all the amenities we could have wanted and the all important log burner for cosy nights in.
26/10/2020
Tom
Wonderful stay at the Duck Hut, I wish we'd booked longer, 2 nights was not enough. Frankie was a wonderful host, friendly, welcoming and helpful. It was everything we'd hoped for and much more, I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing get away. We can't wait to return!
18/09/2020
Olivia
We had a really enjoyable stay at the Duck Hut, spending two nights in total for my birthday. We explored the local area on foot, climbing hills and walking fields. The weather made the trip perfect. We had all the amenities we needed and our host was next door if we had any queries. Our host had even put up some happy birthday bunting outside the hut!
11/09/2020
Sarah
The Duck Hut has been beautifully converted, with obvious care. I was thrilled to experience some inclement weather so I could get the woodburner going and it truly is a cosy hideway from reality. The views are stunning - sitting on front porch watching the skies change and listening to the wildlife was better than any television show and a clear night allowed me to spot the smudge of the Milky Way behind the more usual stars. Blissful, beautiful 'silence' - not absence of noise, as I fell asleep listening to sheep, owls and all manner of critters. But silence of the usual noise by which we are so often surrounded. The platform bed lent an adventurous feel to my 'book and hot chocolate' bedtime routine, and the seating underneath is ideal for a pillow and blanket fort. The bathroom hut is comfortable, with a great spacious (and hot) shower - much appreciated after a walk into the hills to a nearby stone circle. I visited Much Wenlock and Oswestry for yarn shop indulgences, and had dinner one night in Shrewsbury. Even with those excursions, I was always keen to run back to the Hut for more calm, quiet and joyful relaxation - and a quick fuss with Widget, the gorgeous host dog.
24/08/2020
Sarah
Fantastic, warm, cozy getaway. Comfortable and had everything we needed. Just the right balance of rusticity and modern conveniences. Frankie has done an excellent job on the hut and the bathroom facilities. Even in gale force winds and rain we slept soundly after a night in front of the log burner.
Frankie is a fabulous host, was there when we needed any advice on the area and welcomed us on our first night like we were part of the family which was lovely after being on the car for 3 hours.
We will definitely come back, and recommend it fully for a romantic cozy getaway.
21/02/2020
Jack
We found The duck hut very warm cosy & welcoming, temperature outdoors about 4 degrees but with the wood burner got indoors up to 30 degrees. After managing the burner, a bit better, a comfortable 20 degrees. The attention to detail inside was above & beyond the call of duty. Frankie our hostess couldn’t do enough for us. She is a kind sweet lady. There are a few eating & drinking establishments a short drive away if you want to go out and a few towns to visit as well. There is a walk you can take across the fields and right up to the top of the hill that overlooks the Duck Hut. All in all, a beautiful quiet relaxing 4 days to unwind. Getting there is simple if you follow Frankie’s instructions. in fact, Frankie’s instructions start at one of the pubs you can visit. The last part of the journey is up a farm track approx. 1.4km long across half a dozen or so fields. The track is heavily potholed and takes a while but strangely enough after doing it a few times becomes part of the appeal of the place. This trip was for Zoë’s birthday which was on the 14th Feb and in our view, we made an excellent choice.
11/02/2020
paul
We stayed for 3 nights but it wasn't really long enough as we enjoyed it so much and didn't want to leave! Frankie, our host, was very warm, welcoming and helpful. She suggested a walk to us that went into the hills so we did that one of the days and thoroughly enjoyed it. The facilities were great with so many options for cooking. We can't wait to come back.
13/08/2019
Bethany
The duck hut is excellent - cosy, clean, spacious and everything you need for a weekend stay. Amazing views!
10/08/2019
Ella
It was idyllic and just what we needed! Frankie was so hospitable and accommodating and the views we amazing! I couldn't fault it! Thank you so much for a magical break away from London.
12/07/2019
India
The Duck Hut is a little slice of heaven on the Welsh border. Frankie has beautifully thought out the design of the hut and with fantastic views on your doorstep, what more could you want? 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.
24/05/2019
Taz
Utterly amazing stay. The hut is quirky and charming and perfect in every way. Frankie the owner is wonderful, she's friendly and attentive. We had a fantastic weekend away and are already planning to come back.
12/04/2019
Katie
We had a wonderful stay at The Duck Hut. The place is beautiful and Frankie was so kind and welcoming. I can’t wait to go back.
15/02/2019
Rebecca
This place is amazing! The hut has everything you need from heating to tea & coffee & logs for the burner.
Frankie has done an amazing job with the hut & the bed is soooo comfy!
The views are fab it was just the relaxed new years break we needed.
Cant wait to come back & get in the hammock!
Follow the instructions to get there as sat nav takes you 5 mins away.
Take wellies & a torch & enjoy.
31/12/2018
Joanne
Absolutely brilliant cabin in every way, Frankie has done such a superb job with every detail, and it really does have everything in terms of facilities! So many lovely surprise touches. Very cosy and unexpectedly spacious. And what a view!!
29/09/2018
Barnaby
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The Duck Hut was warm, cosy, and had everything you needed to have a delightful stay.
14/09/2018
Catrin
Fantastic place, small but big enough to house everything you need and not feel cramped.
Views out across the countryside are fantastic.
Lots of facilities with electric hobs and oven.
Loved the raised cabin bed with seating underneath.
Plenty of walking to be had nearby from the cabin, although some footpaths aren't signed.
08/09/2018
Gareth
We're super excited to be adding Frankie's latest space. A wonderful addition to the collection. The feedback for Kinton Cloud-House should give you a good feel for what it will be like. Book a stay and be the first to write a review!
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Agency Terms & Conditions
Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
Thank you for wading through all the very boring, but very important stuff above.
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Absolutely fantastic experience with a very kind host!
08/11/2024