Get back to nature in bijou luxury on a shepherd’s hut holiday in Herefordshire. Staying in rural seclusion, you just need to throw open the front door to find incredible walking trails stretching off into the distance. Follow them and you’ll stumble upon wild swimming spots and timber-framed inns with roaring fires and idyllic beer gardens. Cuddle up under blankets on the deck of your hut at night and marvel at how bright the stars appear without any light pollution. Tucked into the Welsh border, the spectacular Herefordshire countryside rivals the Dordogne with its lush river valleys, rolling hills and medieval towns. It's so picturesque, it even inspired Narnia.
We’re a discerning bunch at Canopy & Stars, and although we love sheep, we don’t follow the flock when it comes to shepherd huts. We only welcome spaces into our collection that have something special – a deep connection to nature, a respect for the local environment and a unique, playful design that guarantees a memorable stay. We visit and inspect every one of our shepherd’s huts in Herefordshire staying overnight to test the hot tubs, sleep in the beds and whip up a hearty supper on the outdoor BBQs. To delay our departure, we might go for an invigorating hike in the Malverns or a quick kayak on the Wye before reluctantly tearing ourselves away.
If you care about the environment and are partial to organic farms and abundant wildlife, then you’ve come to the right place. Take a look at our most sustainable shepherd’s huts that don’t scrimp on comfort.
From the Isle of Skye to deepest Devon, our huts are in some of the most beautiful and rugged places in nature. They’re places to slow down, switch off and breathe in deep lungfuls of fresh country air as any lingering stress drifts away on the breeze.
There are things you’d pay for if you could, but nature offers them up free of charge, as long as you’re there to look for them. To make sure you are, we’ve rounded up part two of our best budget glamping spaces, so you can go in search of some of the best things.
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