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Dreamy Shepherd Hut

Experience top-rated comfort at Dreamy Shepherd Hut in Saint Ives. Rated 4.9 with 35 reviews, located at Hendra Farm steeple lane, TR26 2GY.

Hendra Farm steeple lane, Saint Ives TR26 2GY, United Kingdom View on map
9.8/10
Exceptional Based on 35 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

Exceptional comfort and thoughtful amenities in a peaceful countryside setting

Recent guests highlight the well-equipped shepherd huts, excellent facilities, and welcoming hosts that create a cozy and memorable glamping experience. The location offers stunning views and easy access to walks while providing practical comforts rarely found in similar rural accommodations.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious, clean, and well-appointed huts with cozy interiors, heating, and plenty of thoughtful touches like tea, coffee, and biscuits.
  • Excellent shared facilities including upgraded showers, toilets, kitchen areas, and convenient outdoor sinks for washing up.
  • Welcoming and attentive hosts who provide helpful local information and create a friendly atmosphere.
  • Peaceful, stunning hilltop location with beautiful views and access to scenic walks.
  • Extra amenities such as a wood-fired hot tub, fire pits, and outdoor seating that enhance the experience.

Worth knowing

  • Guests arriving after dark are advised to bring a headlamp as cabin names and paths can be difficult to see.
  • Firewood is available for purchase on site and lasts well, but guests should be comfortable with using wood burners or fire pits.
  • Facilities are rustic but very clean, balancing countryside charm with practicality.
  • Some guests mention using wheelbarrows to carry belongings from cars to huts due to the rural setup.
  • While well-equipped for all seasons, the huts rely on outdoor bathroom blocks rather than en-suite bathrooms inside the huts.

Best for

  • Couples or small families seeking a cozy, peaceful countryside escape with easy access to nature.
  • Travelers interested in glamping with excellent facilities and extra comforts beyond typical camping.
  • Guests looking for a quiet, idyllic location with beautiful views and opportunities for walking and wildlife.
  • Those who appreciate thoughtful details and friendly hosts enhancing a relaxed stay.
  • Visitors with pets, as the site is dog-friendly and has ample outdoor space for animals.
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About this property

Welcome to Dreamy Shepherd Hut

Located at Hendra Farm on Steeple Lane in Saint Ives, Dreamy Shepherd Hut offers a peaceful countryside setting ideal for those looking to escape city life. This property features a collection of thoughtfully appointed shepherd huts with practical facilities designed for year-round use. Guests can expect clean, cosy accommodations that include essential comforts such as heating, well-equipped kitchen areas, and comfortable sleeping arrangements.

The site provides shared amenities including separate shower and toilet blocks, each with its own spacious shower plate and changing area. A communal kitchen and dining space offers additional cooking facilities, complemented by outdoor features like BBQ areas, a wood-fired hot tub, and fire pits adjacent to each hut. These additions enhance the overall experience, creating a blend of rustic charm with practical convenience.

Dreamy Shepherd Hut is well suited for couples, families, or small groups who appreciate a balance between outdoor activities and comfortable lodging. The surrounding area offers scenic walks with stunning views, making it an appealing base for nature lovers. According to guest reviews, the location’s tranquility and welcoming atmosphere, including friendly onsite animals and helpful hosts, contribute to a relaxed and memorable stay.

Its proximity to Saint Ives town allows guests to explore local attractions while benefiting from the quieter countryside environment. Though the property requires guests to carry their belongings from the car to the accommodation, carrying aids such as wheelbarrows are provided, which can be particularly useful for families or guests with luggage. Overall, Dreamy Shepherd Hut provides a practical and comfortable option for those seeking a quiet retreat with easy access to nearby points of interest.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

2DW
2 Daddy Wolf Pack Apr 20, 2026
10

Me and my partner stayed here for two nights in one of the Shephard huts to attend a wedding at the nearby castle. We just wished we could have stayed longer. The huts are well kitted out for all year round stay. They are clean and very well thought out. It was such a pleasant and magical experience. The hosts was amazing. They work very hard to make your stay very welcome. There are showers and toilets with heaters. There is a lounge and kitchen facilities so if your not into BBQ ing food, you can nip to a shop and Make a three course meal. There is also a fridge so you can buy anything you want. Around the area there are fantastic walks that leads to the most stunning views. On the site, there are chickens and cocks, who are also very friendly and will enjoy your food, if you wish to share. Great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of a city. All we can say is that we cannot wait to go back. Dont be hesitant at all, this place will make you feel you have some t time with nature. The local dog, pepper is also a little darling.

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Francesco Graziano (Frank) Apr 15, 2026
8.0

Upgrade on shows/ toilet block is fantastic. Lots more room, a bigger shower plate and a changing area. New kitchen fantastic, two sinks and two cookers.

SB
Scott Baxter Apr 04, 2026
10

Amazing!!! One of the best places I've ever had the pleasure of staying! Would recommend you try this out if you like glamping! They have everything you could need, they have a wash block comprising of two separate rooms. Each with its own shower, sink with mirror and toilet, next door is a separate toilet with sink and mirror. Outside this is a sink/washing area for any plates or cutlery. Just across from the wash block is a kitchen/dining area with some cooking appliances and a cosy feeling area to eat. Not too far from these is a wood fired outdoor hot tub! In our glamping hut we had a large bed (possibly a double) and a chest of drawers and radio and kettle, a table and chairs inside, little things like tea and coffee making facilities and some biscuits! The bed was nicely made and had extra blankets neatly folded on the end in case we got cold. Just outside the door on the decking was another table and chairs and a sun lounger and wood burning fire! Wood supplied at £5 a bag and lasts well over 3 hours constant use! Dale the owner is an amazing guy and lovely to chat to! Gave us great local info about locations nearby to look at (Knills monument) and where to get the best local food! It was a wonderful time and I'd like to go again!!!

CA
Charlie Armstrong Mar 24, 2026
10

Dreamy! We brought our whippet puppy who loved the wild field to dash around in. The hut is really cozy. The electric heater on a timer was lush and generally was lovely in the hut even with the wind and rain lashing outside! St Ives was really busy so was great to be up and away in the quiet hills above.

BS
Becky Smart Feb 20, 2026
10

Perfect for my 5 year old and I, was a very reasonable alternative to a £300 a night hotel room! Didn't expect loos so close to the hobbit house we stayed in, great with a kid, plus a gas burner in its own little shed for easy cuppa in the morning. Would be a great perk if staying for longer as I'm not great on a campfire when I'm cooking. Also really appreciated the wheelbarrows provided to cart goods from the car to the accomodation. All really clean (if rustic), and very attractive with own BBQ and seating outside plus stunning views too.

KR
Kate Ray Jan 27, 2026
10

Absolutely stunning location! The best facilities ever & the Shepherds hut was beautifully decorated, cosy, really comfy & surprisingly spacious! Dale & Kat have thought of everything, with tea/coffee/water etc in the hut to a bistro set, log burner & fire pit just outside each hut & there is even a hot tub!! This is by far the best camping/glamping spot we have ever stayed in & cant wait to come back again!

JB
Joe Buty Dec 30, 2025
10

This place was really cool. It had a great community vibe. The common kitchen and the tiny houses are a great way to be alone or have a cup of tea with new people. The tiny houses have surprisingly large beds so two people and a baby fit very comfortably. Our dog loved it. Being able to stand out in a field and have a morning cup of coffee was such a nice feeling. The location is great, you have amazing views of the sea from the hill top, and you are a short walk to the town. The walk is very nice and follows a lane with few cars. We arrived after dark, I would recommend having a headlamp if you do this since it can be hard to see the names on the cabins.

E
Emma Dec 25, 2025
10

Beautiful, thoughtful and well kept place with welcoming hosts. The Shepherds hut I stayed in came with everything you could need, including tea and coffee! The wood fired hot tub was lovely as an added extra!

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