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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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Valerie23 · 21/08/2023 14:59

If you make it dog friendly and cater for dog owners you would have a steady market.

cinnamonfrenchtoast · 21/08/2023 14:58

Probably not.

I don't like the idea of staying right next to the landlord.

Valerie23 · 21/08/2023 14:58

Hot tub would put me off.

glowupqueen · 21/08/2023 14:57

I would if it wasn't overlooked and had a hot tub and courtyard for chilling in

Istanbulnotconstantinople72 · 21/08/2023 14:56

Would also depend on how close the hut was to neighbouring houses

Istanbulnotconstantinople72 · 21/08/2023 14:55

Maybe if it was a bit less expensive than nearby ones with views, and you really sold it in the amenities and local area

Tigger83 · 21/08/2023 14:54

It couldn't be overlooked by us at all. Completely enclosed.

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Pencilsaremylife · 21/08/2023 14:53

We’ve done Air bnb in loads of places U.K. and overseas I wouldn’t stay in a shepherds hut if it were on top of a mountain with 360 degrees view. It would be like having a holiday crammed into my garden shed, albeit on wheels.

ConcernedCatmother · 21/08/2023 14:53

Does your house overlook the shepherds hut or is it entirely private?

Acheyknees · 21/08/2023 14:50

Probably not, the appeal of a shepherd's hut for me is open countryside, views, peace and quiet.

SirVixofVixHall · 21/08/2023 14:50

Yes I would.

ElizabethBest · 21/08/2023 14:49

no, sorry. We've done it and it was gorgeous but it was on a lovely farm.

DustyLee123 · 21/08/2023 14:48

No