Shepherds Rest

About this property

Buckingham 1.7 miles. Shepherds Rest is a rustic shepherd’s hut resting in Chackmore near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. Offering couples a characterful countryside retreat with a woodburning stove and complimentary access to shared spa facilities. Park the car on site and take in the rural surroundings, with a four-acre meadow and woodland forming the backdrop to this small collection of individually styled shepherd’s huts. Make your way to the hut and pause outside, where a non-enclosed seating area encourages you to pour a drink, light the barbecue and spend the evening beneath the open sky. Step inside the single-storey, studio-style space and settle into the seating area, warming your hands beside the small woodburning stove after a day exploring Buckinghamshire.

When you are ready for something to eat, unpack your ingredients into the fridge with icebox, boil the kettle for a hot drink or use the toaster and plug-in two-ring hob to prepare a simple breakfast or supper. As the evening draws in, climb into the double bed and let the warmth from the stove create a restful setting for the night. In the morning, make the short walk to the nearby shared shower room, where a walk-in shower offers an invigorating start to the day, with a basin and WC completing the facilities. Afterwards, book a complimentary hourly session in the shared spa and sink into the hot tub, relax in the heat of the sauna or brave the cold plunge pool for a refreshing finish.

Return to your outdoor seating area for a barbecue while looking across the surrounding grounds, or visit the on-site mini farm shop to purchase logs and other essentials. A pub is just a brief stroll away, while the nearest shop can be reached with a short drive. After exploring Buckinghamshire’s heritage, gardens and countryside, return to Shepherds Rest for an evening beside the woodburning stove or a pre-booked session in the hot tub and sauna. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1213181, 1213180, 1212954, 1212955, 1213156, 1213178 and 1213179, sleeping up to 22 guests.

The exciting market town of Buckingham is a historic landmark within Buckinghamshire, boasting an array of character with its quaint and quirky weekly markets, Georgian buildings, cobbled streets, and industrial displays dating back through the Jurassic and Viking periods, as well as ancient buildings such as the Old Gaol and Town Hall, among other Grade II listed buildings. Buckingham high street is home to a wealth of shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants, and takeaways, whilst a steep hill walk takes you to the church of St Peter and St Paul looking over the town. Alternatively, visit the Chantry Chapel, known for being the oldest building in the whole town with its eclectic Norman doorway. Other exciting tourist destinations are easily accessible from here, with Bletchley and Milton Keynes a short drive away, and the outstanding market town of Banbury in reach, whilst Northampton, Bedford and Royal Leamington Spa can be found further afield.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Studio-style layout with double bed, kitchenette and seating area with woodburning stove.

Shared shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC

Oil and electric heating.

Single ring gas camping stove, fridge with icebox, kettle, toaster.

WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Free parking on premises for 1 car.

Non-enclosed outdoor seating area with barbecue.

Shared sauna, hot tub and cold plunge pool available by pre-booked hourly time slots.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking inside.

Shop 1.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: Shared shower and toilet facilities are located nearby.

Note: Tea and coffee making facilities only.

Note: Small farm shop on site.

Note: Drinking water is available from the outdoor borehole-fed tap.

Note: Dogs need to be on lead between carpark and accommodation