The Shepherd’s Hut

Authentically-built and simply equipped, the Shepherd’s Hut is ideal for one person or a cosy two-some that are seeking a genuine ‘get away from it all’ experience. Situated in an enclosed garden it’s surrounded by countryside overlooking the South Downs – a fantastic area for long walks, picnics and beautiful views, with close proximity to some fantastic pubs and cafés too. It is just available to book in the warmer months – April to October – and it can also serve as an extra bedroom for The Dairy should you have adventurous-at-heart guests or older children.

Info & FAQs

  • It is available to book in the warmer months from mid-April until late-October.
    It can also be booked to serve as an extra bedroom for additional guests staying at The Dairy.

  • Price for 1 or 2 guests, on a self-catering basis.
    £70 per night / £490 per week.
    Please note there is a minimum stay of 2 nights in the Shepherd’s Hut.

  • There is a covered outdoor area, next to the Shepherd’s Hut with simple cooking facilities. There is private access to an indoor shower room, basin and loo.
    (When booked along with The Dairy it could also share their kitchen and bathroom facilities). The comfortable 4ft double bed is accessed by a short wooden ladder, if requested there can also be an extra single mattress lain on the floor under the bed.

  • A welcome gift of croissants, local jam, eggs and milk.
    Bedding - thick cotton sheets, duvet cover, pillowcases and a blanket.
    Shower-room towels.
    Cups, bowls, plates, cutlery.
    Simple cooking equipment.

  • The Shepherds Hut is located discretely to one side of the Barn in a small enclosed garden area overlooking the South Downs.
    There is a designated space to park one car.

  • We have 3 friendly collie x spaniels and extend our welcome to well-behaved, friendly dogs (and their considerate owners) by prior arrangement only. In the Shepherd’s Hut there is a £20 supplement per dog per stay with a maximum of 2 dogs.


    We insist that dogs are never left alone in The Dairy, sleep in their own bedding on the floor and are strictly not allowed to sleep in the bedroom or jump up on any furniture. Owners are liable for any damage or excessive cleaning caused.

    A medium-sized dog bed is available on request if you need one.

    To respect our farming neighbours please always keep dogs on a lead near livestock and clean up after them in both the Barnyard and surrounding countryside pathways.

  • The Shepherd’s Hut is available for check-in from 4pm. On your final day please check-out by 10am. Either Jinks or Steve will welcome you and give you your key to The Shepherd’s Hut, or we will have let you know a safe-place to get the key from.

The Shepherds's Hut is situated within an enclosed garden

The Shepherds's Hut is situated within an enclosed garden

Surrounded by countryside with lovely walks from the doorstep

Surrounded by countryside with lovely walks from the doorstep

Space to park a car in front of the gate, entrance is through the gate

Space to park a car in front of the gate, entrance is through the gate

Steps into the Shepherd's Hut and simple outdoor cooking facilities and dining

Steps into the Shepherd's Hut and simple outdoor cooking facilities and dining

Ladder up to the 4ft double bed, extendable table, drawers and bench

Ladder up to the 4ft double bed, extendable table, drawers and bench

Fold-down shelf, electric socket and wood-burning stove

Fold-down shelf, electric socket and wood-burning stove

Private access, opposite the Shepherd's Hut, to an indoor shower-room

Private access, opposite the Shepherd's Hut, to an indoor shower-room

Enclosed garden with simple outdoor cooking facilities and dining

Enclosed garden with simple outdoor cooking facilities and dining

Beautifull views onto the South Downs

Beautifull views onto the South Downs