Located in Rye, this cabin is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Great Dixter House and Gardens and 7 minutes from Rye Farm World. .This cabin is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Camber Sands and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Carr Taylor Vineyard.
Great Dixter House and Gardens - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Bodiam Castle - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
Camber Sands - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
The Chapel Down Winery - 19 min drive - 23.0 km
Getting around
Hastings Doleham Station - 8 min drive
Restaurants
The Three Oaks Pub - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Harrow Inn - 10 min drive
1066 Café - 11 min drive
White Hart (Beefeater) - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Centrally heated 5 star cosy traditionally built Shepherds Hut w/ en suite WC.
With self check in and check out and situated in the owners’ 2 acre grounds overlooking the Sussex Countryside with an orchard just a step away for guests use, this stunning new Shepherds Hut built in the best available traditional materials is perfect for a relaxing break. The property is accessed via its own external oak open tread stairs. The hut has fast fibre, Wifi and internet TV. There are Rolls Royce style starlights over the bed, a stained glass window with private curtains to separate the bed from the rest of the hut and a flame effect electric wood burner to add to the cosy feeling. Hob, microwave, fridge, hot and cold running water, shower and a fully plumbed in WC all add to the convenience of modern living but still with the feeling of being away from it all. The hut is in the far corner of the owners' grounds, conveniently set back from the A28. There are many country walks directly from the hut, several fine pubs are within a 5 - 15 minute drive, beaches are around a 20 minute drive away and many interesting sites nearby including National Trust and English Heritage . Around 20 minutes to Battle, with its famous battlefield and abbey, built to commemorate the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Relive one of the most famous days in history, and join the 1066 walk. Take a trip on the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway from Tenterden, also known as ’The Jewel of the Weald’, through the Rother Levels to Bodiam, one of the most evocative moated castles (National Trust), built in 1385. Discover the one time coastal smuggling town of Hastings and medieval Cinque Port town of Rye just 8 miles away with its cobbled streets. Picturesque sand dunes and interesting wildlife can be explored at Camber Sands around 30 minutes away.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Wood stove
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Centrally heated 5 star cosy traditionally built Shepherds Hut w/ en suite WC. Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
annie
20 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Shepherd's cabin
The cabin was so elegantly designed, and beautiful, including a sweet whimsy: little Starlights above the bed! Very comfortable bed, great shower, cozy and well appointed. It had a pocket meadow in front, as a shepherd's hut would, the sheep next door baaed cheerfully. Janet has the Most Beautiful Rose garden, and a lovely White garden-- best of both gardening worlds! Janet is charming and caring. It was a lovely place to stay, so close to Great Dixter Gardens!
This gorgeous little shepherds hut was perfect for a mini get away! It was quiet with stunning surroundings!
It was a great size for us and had everything that was needed.
Jacqueline
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Dan B.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Cute shepherds hut as described. Self check in and out with no issues. Host never responded when leaving regarding certain instructions and relaying info on a damaged fire pit. Would recommend.
Dan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Carole D.
30 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a relaxing short break
Lovely property. Lots to do in the area.
Carole D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole J.
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Shepherds Hut
A lovely stay, well equipped with everything we needed, the place was clean and more spacious than it looks. Janet and Grant were very helpful when we needed them and recommended us some nice places to visit! Overall a really nice place to stay.
Nicole J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hannah S.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Getaway
Great fews days away in beautiful accommodation in a fantastic area with lots to explore.
Hannah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen M.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs moxley
Very clean and well equipped shepherds hut.host welcoming and friendly .had a very pleasant stay would love to return
Helen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ronali B.
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway
The shepherds hut is in the perfect location on the grounds of its friendly owners. There were lots of places to explore based out from there.
Grant and Jan also had lots of useful information to help enhance our visit.
Ronali B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary E.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Rosemary
The Shepherds Hut was better than I ever imagined as a place to stay. Totally self contained but with help available if you needed it. Grant and Janet are the most perfect hosts. I would not hesitate to go back again.
Absolutely beautiful place to stay and had the most wonderful time. Couldn't recommend highly enough
Charlie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tristy R.
17 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic getaway.
We had such a lovely stay at the shepherds hut. Was a special birthday gift to me from my husband. It is so snug and cosy. It is beautifully decorated. The grounds are beautiful and so peaceful. Janet and Grant are lovely hosts. Very friendly and helpful. Of course we couldn’t forget the oh so cute doggies! They came running to see us every morning. Even sitting with my husband on the steps. We would 100% come again and would definitely recommend staying there to anyone. Thank you.
Super gemütlicher, ausgebauter Schäferwagen mit allem Komfort. Sehr geschmackvoll und praktisch eingerichtet. Der Wagen steht in der Ecke eines weitläufigen Grundstücks. Die Vermieter sind auch sehr nett und die Hunde und Meerschweinchen auf dem Gelände auch toll. Ein großer Garten mit Apfelbäumen gehört auch dazu. Sehr empfehlenswert.
Stefan M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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