Guests say
Little Willows is a well-received shepherd's hut praised for its cosy atmosphere, comfortable amenities, and thoughtful touches by hosts Chris & Pat. Guests enjoyed the peaceful setting, proximity to local attractions, and the personal care taken to ensure a pleasant stay. The property offers a tranquil escape with modern conveniences and a homely feel.
Guests consistently noted the hut's immaculate condition, highlighting its cleanliness and well-maintained appearance, contributing to a comfortable and inviting stay.
The location is appreciated for its picturesque setting and convenience to local towns and attractions, though some guests noted the proximity to a busy road. The balance of accessibility and rural charm is generally well-regarded.
Reviewers frequently mentioned the comfortable bed, warm wood burner, and the overall cosy feel of the hut, indicating a high level of comfort during their stays.
The hut is praised for being well-equipped with quality kitchenware, a hot shower, and a SmartTV, although one guest mentioned the need for personal accounts to access certain streaming services.
Hosts Chris & Pat are commended for their thoughtful gestures, such as providing pastries, milk, and even an Easter egg. While these gifts are warmly received, they are personal touches and may not be a standard offering for all guests.
About this property
A luxurious and generously spacious shepherd’s hut nestled in the owner’s lovely 3-acre garden.. 3 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge
Bedroom area: (1 Step), Cabin Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder at £5 from owner. Welcome pack. Garden. Grounds with sitting-out area and charcoal BBQ. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children. There is a stream in the grounds.. This handcrafted shepherd’s hut is beautifully designed and fitted to a high standard throughout. Open plan with a kingsize bed, seating area and Smart TV, which you can move to watch in bed or enjoy sat down in front of the wood burner. The kitchen area features a microwave/oven, hob and fridge, and Little Willows also has a good size bathroom.
For the thespians or artistic among us inspiration can be sought during your stay from the tranquil surroundings and wildlife. Additionally, the oak floorboards are from a mansion previously owned by Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor so in theory you could be walking the same boards with these greats of the acting world.
A welcome pack is supplied from the owners upon arrival, including a treat from The Gourmet Brownie Kitchen. Outside you have full use of the owners’ beautiful lawns with a flowing stream in the background.
The hut is situated in the village of Potterne, just 1 mile from Devizes, famous for its Wadworth Brewery and world-renowned flight of locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Devizes regularly features in the top ten of the best market towns in the country, due to its weekly market and its array of individually owned shops. The cities of Bath and Salisbury are within half an hour’s drive, as are Longleat, Stonehenge, Avebury, Marlborough and the picturesque villages of Lacock and Castle Combe. For the Park run enthusiasts Devizes run at Quakers Walk is very popular for runners wishing to complete the alphabet of park runs being one of the only runs available starting with ‘Q’.This charming location is ideal for walkers and those wishing to explore what the Wiltshire countryside has to offer. Little Willows makes the perfect base for two guests and offers a great central location.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
No children. There is a step up to the bed. Large basket of logs for wood burner provided. Additional found underneath the Sheppards hut. Charcoal provided to light one BBQ.
Nearby points of interest
- Castle Combe Village
Reviews (8)
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Danielle
Having just spent 4 nights at Little Willows I would highly recommend. Chris had kindly lit the wood burner so the hut was lovely and warm upon my arrival.The bed was extremely comfy as was the chair where I spent most of my time reading.I visited Glastonbury which was an hour and 20mins away and started some Xmas shopping in Devizes a few miles up the road.A wonderful, peaceful break leaving me feeling refreshed and recharged.
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Kate Winter
The shepherds hut itself is beautifully crafted, well laid out, cosy, comfortable and finished to a really high standard. Can't fault it. Even the pots and pans were good quality which was an unexpected bonus as I was there 5 nights and like to cook. All the basics are provided right down to salt and pepper, tea bags, even ground coffee and milk but you'll need your own account to watch Netflix or Prime and YouTube wasn't available when I was there. The WiFi was great, the bed was really comfortable and with ear plugs I slept really well.Little Willows would be perfect if only it wasn't right next to a busy road. If you're a city dweller traffic noise might not bother you but if peace and quiet is really important to you then this place might not be for you. The location on the map shows it at the end of the lane which is a quiet spot but in fact it's right next to the A360 and you can feel the heavy traffic rumbling past. Weekends were quieter though and it is pretty with the stream right outside and squirrels in the trees outside the window.So I'd 100% recommend this place if you find it easy to zone out road noise. It's excellent value and the nightly rate drops the longer you stay so 5 nights cost just a few pounds more than 4 in November which is a bargain for such high quality self contained acco
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Rachael Rout
A gem of a place ! A beautiful shepherd's hut in such a lovely setting especially at this time of year with the apple trees right outside the door, and the trees changing colour. The host Chris & Pat were brilliant. Very welcoming and made sure i was comfortable throughout my stay, they even left me pastries and milk for my arrival which was a lively touch ! The hut was beautifully decorated, bigger than I thought, bed was very comfortable, shower was lovely and hot, plenty of cups, plates, pots, pans, even supplied bbq equipment, charcoal and wood/kindling lighters, matches for the fire. They really had thought of everything. Plenty of plug sockets and in good locations too. This place was so cosy especially in an evening. I stayed for a week and could of easily stayed for another ! Great location just outside the main town, where there is a sainsburys, m&s, morrisons & Lidl (a bit further). Plenty of restaurants to eat at and the owners left a welcome folder with useful info. Great also for local attractions (can't recommend longleat safari park enough), again some really useful info in the welcome folder supplied. I cannot wait to come back to this place, if your looking for some escapism then head here ! The price for a week was a bargin ! Look forward to returning soon !