First Impressions
Arriving at The Old Sheep Fold was a tranquil experience. The drive leading up to it takes you through picturesque villages, colourful woodland and rolling countryside, so you instantly feel a sense of calm before heading up the driveway to your hut. This off the grid shepherd hut is the perfect place to switch off from the hustle and bustle of life and connect with yourself and the nature that hugs the hut. Expect luxury touches in your accommodation like a roaring fire, beautiful fabrics, blankets and cushions and my favourite, the heated blanket in the bed. The hosts, Moya and Paul have created the most wonderful haven and a place you can truly unwind, relax and escape whether alone or for a romantic retreat.
Interior and room
The hut has been carefully decorated to maximize the space but also create a wonderfully calm home. The sink into me bed is full of luxurious linens and cashmere woollen throws, which, trust me, you will never want to get out of. The traditional log burning stove is perfect for warming up the colder months and makes cosy mornings and nights in the hut. Outside you have your own private garden with a Weber BBQ to cook up alfresco meals, Eco wood loungers to recline in and watch the birds dance across the sky and a firepit where you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery from morning to night. Just a few steps away from the hut is your personal outdoor bathroom. It’s situated in the old hay store which has been converted to show off its natural beauty. Inside there is a hot shower, heated fluffy towels and Molton Brown toiletries.
Dining and extras
During your stay, you will be treated to a breakfast basket of delicious treats with the optional extra of a hot cooked breakfast too. You can also pre-order a selection of home-prepared picnic and tapas favourites from their a la carte menu which you will definitely want to try. Check out their packages for stays of different lengths and all include breakfast. Fancy something a bit different? Then head to their retreat page to explore the fabulous bespoke experiences. Their Mindful Photography Retreat is perfect if you are wanting to learn or enhance your skills and a great way to learn some mindfulness practices. For women, The Nest is the retreat for you. It’s for women and run by women who will guide you through different experiences from yoga, forest bathing, mindfulness and so much more.
Overall Impressions
I have come away from a few nights at the Old Sheep Fold Shepherd hut feeling calm, energised and ready to take on the world. Being off the grid and especially in a Shepherd hut is a delightful experience that none of us does enough of but definitely helps you switch off from the modern world and take time out for yourself to do the things you love. Even though the hut is a bit secluded, I felt completely safe and happy in the hut alone. The calming atmosphere that has been created meant every night I drifted away into a deep sleep. This is the dreamiest place to run away from the pressures of modern life and find yourself once again.
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