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Poppie's Shepherds Hut

(Ref. 1165650)

Bottesford near Redmile and Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio

Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Studio-style layout with double bed, TV, kitchen and dining area with woodburning stove
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC
  • Electric underfloor heating
  • Microwave, 2-ring induction hob, fridge with freezer compartment
  • TV
  • Fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove and hot tub inc. in rent (more can be purchased on-site)
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Private, front garden with wood-fired hot tub, picnic bench, and fire pit/barbecue
  • Access to a covered Summer House (The Duck Inn) with plenty of seating, hammocks, and a bar area
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 1.6 miles, pub/restaurant 1.4 miles
  • Note: Guests have access to on-site stables (additional charge if required)
  • Note: There are steps up to the property
  • Note: The owners can arrange on-site treatments including massages and facials
  • Note: This property cannot accept infants or children under 12 years old

The property

Poppie's Shepherds Hut is the latest addition to Shepherd’s Lodge.

Beautifully located, set back from the water’s edge with views of weeping willows and stunning countryside, Poppie’s Shepherds Hut offers the perfect retreat.

Guests will delight in a south-facing aspect, fabulous views from all windows and a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Decorated in an opulent shade of Obsidian Green by Little Green and with pretty curtains, blinds and cushions by Sandersons depicting chickens and roosters, Poppie’s Shepherds Hut is a decadent sanctuary.

The sleeping area is luxurious, with a superbly plush double bed, crisp bed linen, a flat screen, remote control TV, pretty wall lights, and a window from where you can gaze at the starry skies and shimmering moon.

For the romantics amongst you, the bedroom ceiling is fitted with twinkling star lights, and there is plenty of storage underneath the bed.

The kitchen area is beautifully decorated with rich dark green cupboards and oak worktops.

It is fully fitted with a butler sink with a fitted oak top to maximise workspace, a microwave, two-ring induction hob, fridge with a freezer compartment, kettle, toaster and plenty of cooking utensils, cutlery, crockery and, of course, quality glassware for your favourite tipple.

The en-suite bathroom has a huge shower cubicle, lashings of hot water, a proper flushing toilet, a sink with underneath storage, complimentary toiletries, a heated towel rail, soft, fluffy towels and a window with lovely views, so you can prepare for your day with style and ease.

The living area offers a stylish upholstered seating area, a foldaway table and a toasty woodburning stove.

Poppie’s Shepherds Hut also has underfloor heating so you can relax in warmth whatever time of year you visit.

Regardless of the weather, guests can soak up the fabulous views, the sounds of nature and the countryside air, so Poppie’s Shepherds Hut is also furnished with a picnic table and chairs and a fire pit/ barbecue with a tripod grill and a hammock.

The stunning views and beautiful night skies can also be enjoyed from the private, wood-fired hot tub, making this the ultimate retreat.

Make memories at Poppie’s Shepherds Hut.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1119141, 1121423, and 1121424, together sleeping up to 8 guests.

Shepherd's Lodge

There are beautiful views in all directions and with only four Shepherd Huts, guests can enjoy privacy as well as peace and quiet. Each hut offers an en-suite shower room, double bed, flat screen TV, woodburning stove, underfloor heating and a fully fitted kitchen. Outdoors, guests can take full advantage of the lakeside location courtesy of outdoor furniture, a firepit barbecue and their own wood-fired hot tub. There is also a covered Summer House, the Duck Inn, for guests to use, which has a dining table, plush seating, hammocks, and a bar area with a fridge to keep your drinks cool - the perfect place to sit sipping your favourite tipple whilst watching the sun set. At Shepherd’s Lodge you can enjoy your escape any way you please - simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of country life, breath in the fresh air and feed the ducks whilst you watch the kingfishers and other wildlife from the comfort of your Shepherd’s Hut or soak up the atmosphere of the Vale of Belvoir and visit the wonderful local attractions such as Belvoir Castle, the Engine Yard and Hanwell Wine Estate or take your horse for a hack, cycle the stunning countryside or dine in some of the area’s fabulous country pubs and restaurants, including the nearby Windmill Inn, which featured in some scenes of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, in Redmile or the popular 17th-century gastropub of Chequers Inn, which serves great food and is a fine dining restaurant. Also, it would be a shame to miss the Alpaca Centre, a horse drawn carriage ride, clay pigeon shooting or a canal boat trip, all of which are within easy reach. Alternatively, visit some of the fabulous local attractions which include Belvoir Castle, Burghley House, Woolsthorpe Manor - the family home of Sir Isaac Newton or one of the beautiful market towns of Newark, Southwell, Stamford, and Oakham. There are two stables on site, so guests are welcome to bring a horse if they wish and bike storage is also available. There is an extra charge for stable use and bike storage which should be booked in advance if required. The neighbours, Barkestone Vale Equestrian offer our guests ménage use, riding lessons and equine Reiki for an additional fee and The Vale Retreat offers guests a 10% discount on Swedish Massages, Hot Stones, and Reiki. Equestrian and Vale Retreat bookings must be made in advance.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

REDMILE

Grantham 9 miles; Nottingham 15 miles

Redmile is a delightful village in Leicestershire, home to over 10 listed buildings including the 13th century St Peter's Church. It is also home to a high-quality and friendly pub/restaurant The Windmill Inn. Nearby is the superb market town of Grantham with its excellent range of amenities, activities and architecture. You can also easily reach the stunning city of Nottingham just 15 miles away, making for an excellent day out. For unforgettable countryside and opportunities for walking and cycling, head to the Peak District National Park for an unforgettable trip.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas