Shepherds hut vacation rentals in River Thames

This is the third time I've stayed in Katherine's 'shepherd's hut'. It is a beautifully situated, cosy and peaceful retreat from which to explore Oxford. Katherine is a great host, friendly and helpful without being at all intrusive. I'm sure I'll be back for a fourth time soon.

we had a superb getaway, ideal for timeout and a recharge. everything was as described and the mattress was so comfortable. is now on our favourites lists to return back to.

Great spot with all the basics needed for a short stay

Located in a wonderful private garden full of flowers and birdsong. Next to walks and good for cycling; definitely planning to come back.

Perfect for our short stay in Milton Keynes, hut was lovely and was nice to have some tea and biscuit provisions. Easy check in and a beautiful area to be set up at. Hut is right next to the farm house and store. Fortunately we had no noise from either. Overall very pleased, only slight issue was that the bathroom fan wasn't working (or we couldn't work out how to turn it on) so it got very humid in there, some signs of mould but could be related to the fan so I'm sure will get fixed soon.

Our stay was perfect - we loved it. The views our amazing; it is very peaceful and the hot tub and fire were a bonus.

A delightful and charming place to stop and relax. Everything was superb - the hut, its private garden, the thoughtful book selection, the bed linen which smelt of fresh air, the warm croissants and home made jams. Daisy the retriever, was the icing on the cake. Sarah and Frank are warm, available as needed but respectful of privacy.

After walking 56km on the South Downs that day, seeing the Shepherd’s Hut was a delight. As I arrived I just called up Pauline and she met me outside, and chatted me through the area and told me all about the farm which just added to the magic. The hut had everything you need, kettle, fridge, light, electricity and beautiful views. The area was silent and so private whilst just being next to the South Downs Way path. The bed was so comfortable and the hut was super warm. There is an electric heater should you need it in the winter months. I would 100% stay again!

Magical place to spend time with the kids. The owner lady was very kind and she welcomed us with a pamper basket which is lovely. We’re looking forward to come there again!

This was our second time at the hut and it was as magical as we remembered. We spent our wedding night here and returned for our anniversary. The details are so thought out and you don’t want for anything.Angela is friendly and super responsive. We will be back again and can’t wait!

This is at least our 8th time staying we absolutely love it here and will always return it’s absolutely peaceful and tranquil Andy and the team are so helpful and friendly would recommend this place to everyone :) already looking forward to our next visit

We had a lovely couple of days staying at the shepherd's hut. It was very peaceful and we enjoyed having the firepit. It was good value for money and served as a good base to travel around the Cotswolds.

We stayed for a night for our anniversary and it was just what we needed. The hut is tucked away by the riverbank and feels secluded, with amazing views of the fields, river, and even some local wildlife. The hot tub was an amazing addition and was very welcome on a chillier night whilst looking at the stars. We felt very accommodated and Jamie helped us with any things that we needed whilst we stayed there. Would definitely recommend and would love to visit again some time.

Our experience at Mo and Ann’s hut was amazing. The place it’s exactly as you see in the pictures. It’s a lovely and comfortable place, very clean, tidy and nicely decorated. You will find everything you need and all environment-friendly. We have really enjoyed our stay and we will be back very soon! Thank you Ann and Mo for your kindness and for making our wedding anniversary unforgettable!

Absolutely amazing stay at Emma's shepherd's hut! When we arrived the place was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for a peaceful relaxing break away from busy life. The location is amazing and felt that we could really unwind in the tranquility of the surroundings.

We had a wonderful couple of days relaxing, enjoying the local National Trust sites, local Parkrun and lots of lovely food from the local farm shops. The perfect secluded escape we needed in an idyllic setting. I'll be recommending to my like-minded friends. Thankyou

Had a lovely three night stay in Acorn hut. Spacious and very private outdoor space with a hot tub for relaxing. Bathroom facilities were clean and shower was great. The hut itself was cosy with everything you need for a few nights away. Big enough for my partner and I as well as our large greyhound. The host was lovely and helpful with advice about places to go and the surrounding area. Would definitely recommend a stay here for anyone looking for a peaceful spot.

The Shepherds Hut was amazing, so cozy, clean and comfortable. Trish has thought of everything. The table and benches turn in to the bed base, with space underneath to store your bags. The bed was really comfortable and we both had a great nights sleep. The shower was great, towels provided. It's in a really quiet location and we had the added pleasure of seeing a glorious peacock on our arrival ! Trish is a really great host, lots of attention to detail such as: fresh free range eggs, cans of gin and tonic, chocolate biscuits, milk and a bottle of cold water in the fridge. Plus marshmallows for melting by a fire and a jar of sweets. Games to play, a folder with details of local pubs (all dog friendly), maps for local walks and booklets of places to visit. We recommend the Red Lion at Castle Eaton, a really friendly and welcoming pub, with very tasty food. We really enjoyed our weekend, so much to do and right in the heart of the Cotswolds. Thank you Trish

The most wonderful stay in the most beautiful little hut. From the moment I arrived I felt instantly relaxed. Emily has created the most perfectly peaceful space, inside and out. She is also a wonderful host & was able to help me with my forgotten item. Waking up to the sound of the birds, with the greenery outside the window was my favourite part. Emily’s hut is a delightfully comfortable space and the log burner keeps you very cosy in the evening. The village itself is also delightful to walk around, there is plenty to explore in the area and a great pub on the doorstep. The only downside was checking out.

We had a great stay at Shepards View. Super cosy and in such beautiful surroundings - watching the horses in the morning was lovely! The location was perfect aswell, so easy to get to all the places to visit in the Cotswolds. Our dog loved the enclosed garden. Hosts were very helpful, not that we really needed anything but all instructions were helpful! Would highly recommend a stay!

I found Emma's place by accident when I was looking for somewhere for my husband and I to have a couple of days to reset and switch off. It was exactly what I didn't know I needed. The setting is beautiful, and even the rain sounded so peaceful from inside. It's a perfect little bolthole with everything you need and Emma gave us privacy but made sure to keep in touch to see if we needed anything. We took a lovely walk to Balfour winery for a fizzy pitstop before walking round into Marden for some local lunch and then back to the Hut. Exactly the change of scenery we needed. The little gifts of cookies and strawberries were lovely to discover after an evening arrival and the Hut really is decorated perfectly. Is there anything more peaceful than having a cup of tea in bed looking out onto a sea of Christmas trees, listening to the wildlife. We will definitely be back.

Cosy, comfortable and charming shepherd's hut surrounded by beautiful greenery. Peter is a very attentive and friendly host. Came here for the South Downs Way 50k, so the hot tub was a welcome bonus! Would recommend to couples or solo travellers looking for a peaceful countryside retreat.

Rachel is an amazing host. Let us know that we could check in early and greeted us with some delicious cake and milk. The hut is beautiful and the outside space is great for dogs. The land is great and you don’t feel like you are staying on someone’s property it feels very secluded and we could walk the dog around Rachel’s field which was great. On a hot summers day the hut can get quite toasty which is something to be mindful of if you have a dog but Rachel does provide a fan which is great for cooling down. Kitchen was well equipped with a hob, oven and microwave. Great fire pit and BBQ. Overall amazing stay at Rachel’s Shepherd Hut!

Amazing few days. Very peaceful and relaxing. Loved the hot tub and enclosed field for the dog. Hosts super helpful, couldn’t have asked for anything more. Enough to do nearby but also relax at the hideaway. Couldn’t recommend enough and hope to be back!