Shepherds Hut 1

Dales Farm,
Petworth,
West Sussex,
England
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Shepherd Hut 1 is a charming, handcrafted, off-the-grid-style hut that warmly welcomes pets, tucked away on Dales Farm, in a peaceful area of Northchapel, West Sussex.

Complete with a barbecue/fire pit and a toasty woodburning stove, this idyllic retreat is perfect for couples, families, or anyone seeking tranquillity in the serene surroundings.

Step inside Shepherd Hut 1 and prepare to embrace the tranquil ambiance of this off-the-grid-style retreat.

Cosy up with your loved ones around the woodburning stove and enjoy a memorable evening with board games, blankets, and twinkling fairy lights creating a magical atmosphere.

This eco-conscious escape boasts solar power and a compost toilet, ensuring a sustainable stay in the heart of the countryside.

The handcrafted kitchen is a delight for whipping up a quick bite, featuring a gas hob for preparing delicious meals, at the dining table while disconnected from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Alternatively, enjoy the countryside surroundings and soak up the birdsong and fresh air whilst cooking up a barbecued feast outside.

Settle in for the night in the double bunk, and refresh when you wake in the shower room offering a gas-powered walk-in shower, basin, and compost WC for a rejuvenating stay in this serene location.

Your peaceful getaway awaits at Shepherd Hut 1, where nature and relaxation harmoniously blend for an unforgettable escape.

Accommodation

All ground floor accommodation:
Studio style layout
Open-plan living space with kitchen and dining area with wood burning stove
Sleeping area with double bunk bed
Shower room with gas-powered, walk-in shower, basin, and compost WC

Facilities

Wood burning stove
Gas hob, fridge, kettle
Two solar-powered USB points
TV, board games

What's included

Fuel and power
First basket of logs for the wood burner
Bed linen and towels

Parking

Free off-road parking
Cars are not permitted in the meadow, so parking is a short walk from the hut

Outside space

Outdoor seating area with fire pit/barbecue, picnic table, benches, and field shelter

Children

Children and infants welcome

Pets

One well-behaved dog welcome

Need to know

Strictly no smoking
No WiFi or 3-pin sockets in the hut
Shop 2.1 miles, pub 1.9 miles

BBQ
BBQ
BBQ
Bed linen
Bed linen
Bed linen
Fire pit
Fire pit
Fire pit
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Garden
Garden
Garden
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground Floor Accommodation
Ground floor accommodation
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground Floor Bedroom
Ground floor bedroom
Hob
Hob
Hob
Kettle
Kettle
Kettle
Off Road Parking
Off Road Parking
Off-road parking
Shower
Shower
Shower
Towels
Towels
Towels
TV
TV
TV
Wood Burning Stove
Wood Burning Stove
Wood burning stove

On the same farm

Shepherds Hut 2, Northchapel
Shepherds Hut 2

Location

Jane Austen’s House
17.4 miles
Staunton Farm
20.5 miles
RSPB Adur Estuary
21.1 miles
The Watercress Line
24.2 miles
Brighton i360
25.7 miles
Royal Pavilion
26.1 miles
Milestones Museum
26.2 miles
Mary Rose Museum
28.1 miles
HMS Victory
28.2 miles
Spinnaker Tower
28.4 miles
Marwell Zoo
29.8 miles
Winchester Cathedral
30.7 miles
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
32.3 miles
Hever Castle & Gardens
32.5 miles
Chartwell
32.5 miles
Quebec House
32.9 miles
Bembridge Windmill
33.6 miles
Emmetts Garden
34.1 miles
RSPB Brading Marshes
34.3 miles
RSPB Church Wood
35.7 miles
Osborne House
35.9 miles
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
36.0 miles
Solent Sky
36.0 miles
RSPB Broadwater Warren
36.0 miles
Littlehampton Beach
18.0 miles
Climping Beach
18.1 miles
Rustington Beach
18.3 miles
Bognor Regis East Beach
19.3 miles
Goring Beach
19.3 miles
Aldwick Beach
19.6 miles
Worthing Beach
20.0 miles
South Lancing Beach
20.7 miles
Pagham Beach
20.9 miles
Shoreham-by-Sea Beach
21.6 miles
West Wittering
23.5 miles
Selsey Beach
24.0 miles
Eastoke Beach
24.8 miles
Hove Beach
25.0 miles
Brighton Beach
26.4 miles
Southsea Beach
28.1 miles
Southsea West Beach
28.3 miles
Old Portsmouth Beach
28.7 miles

Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.

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