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Shepherds Hut

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Tigger83 · 21/08/2023 14:47

We're thinking of setting up a shepherds hut as an air bnb next to our house, it won't have views but will have a hot tub and a beautiful enclosed sun trap courtyard garden. There are walks to open countryside all around us and we live in a beautiful village with a lovely pub. We're an hour from London and 30mins from Cambridge.... would you rent a shepherds hut with beautiful garden, fairly lights, hot tub but no view....

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ErnestMilton · 21/08/2023 15:11

Of those saying no would you stay in a shepherds hut anyway or is it not your thing

No, they look claustrophobia inducing. And hot tubs don't appeal either.

PickAChew · 21/08/2023 15:11

It's just a glorified (and rather small) caravan so unlikely.

MMAMPWGHAP · 21/08/2023 15:10

If you’re 10 mins from airport can you use the space for a parking rental instead?

Scottishskifun · 21/08/2023 15:09

I like staying in shepherd's hut but at the right price!
If it's over £100 then it's a no from me as I can get a hotel room for not much more. I would look at your area with current listings to set it at the right level.

cinnamonfrenchtoast · 21/08/2023 15:09

Tigger83 · 21/08/2023 15:02

Of those saying no would you stay in a shepherds hut anyway or is it not your thing? Thanks so much for all your replies!

A Shepherd's hut is fine.
A Shepherd's hut in someone's garden - not fine, especially if that person is the landlord and always "there". It just feels like there's a total lack of privacy even if you're not directly overlooked.

OhmygodDont · 21/08/2023 15:08

If the setting it right you could make a killing.

Make sure the outside space is nice and open but also suitable for rubbish weather. So a covered seating area to sit in, fire pit etc

Lastqueenofscotland2 · 21/08/2023 15:07

I would stay in a shepherds hut but not smack bang in someone’s back garden

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Tigger83 · 21/08/2023 15:07

@SliceOfCakeCupOfTea interesting we could potentially do that!

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cruffinsmuffin · 21/08/2023 15:06

No - I'd want beautiful views. I always book my holiday rooms with good views on purpose - I wouldn't want to be in an enclosed courtyard.

Rob3bob · 21/08/2023 15:06

No. I stayed in one when money was tight after I’d just left uni. I didn’t enjoy the lack of space so wouldn’t book another one

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Tigger83 · 21/08/2023 15:06

Would 100% be done to highest spec with bathroom

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Tigger83 · 21/08/2023 15:05

Not a commuter town. Small v tranquil village just happens to have good links. It's in the middle of the countryside down a very quiet lane.

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Ahhhhhbisto · 21/08/2023 15:04

I would if it had it's own proper bathroom!

Loulou599 · 21/08/2023 15:04

To me a shepherd's hut is a basic form of lodging i would stay in in the wilderness to be close to nature, enjoying amazing views and simple living.

What you seem to be proposing is a garden shed in a commuter town?

TotalOverhaul · 21/08/2023 15:04

I wouldn't but that's because shepherd's huts don't appeal to me at all. I like space!

SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 21/08/2023 15:03

Finlesswonder · 21/08/2023 15:03

If it doesn't have views then why would I want to stay in a shepherd's hut exactly?

For fun.

SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 21/08/2023 15:03

Or make sure the outside space can be used as a second room (if that makes sense). Have an area outside with heat lamps, that is sheltered so people can sit out there year round.

Finlesswonder · 21/08/2023 15:03

If it doesn't have views then why would I want to stay in a shepherd's hut exactly?

SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 21/08/2023 15:02

The only problem with shepherds huts is the lack of indoor space. If it's raining or just generally shit weather, you'll lose half your year's bookings.

Can you set up something a bit bigger? Ideally with a second room?

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Tigger83 · 21/08/2023 15:02

Of those saying no would you stay in a shepherds hut anyway or is it not your thing? Thanks so much for all your replies!

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InSpainTheRain · 21/08/2023 15:02

Surely if it's priced right and the market around you isn't saturated then you'd get takers. Would I be interested - no, not really.

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Tigger83 · 21/08/2023 15:00

There's no houses overlooking and you walk out of our house to open farmland. You can walk to the village shop, the train station is 5 min drive to London or Cambridge or Cambridge is a 30min drive. We're 10 mins drive to the airport too but you don't get plane noise....

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ghostyslovesheets · 21/08/2023 15:00

Yes - I stayed in a beautiful Airstream in someone’s garden - same set up - no hot tub - fab couple of days!

TakeMe2Insanity · 21/08/2023 15:00

No.

HereForTheFreeLunch · 21/08/2023 14:59

Dog friendly and right price would work I guess.