A Luxurious Shepherds Retreat with Sunken Hot Tub
Luxury Shepherds Hut in the Cotswolds
One very private and secluded retreat, Sleeps 2-5, Dog friendly, It’s possibly the largest Shepherds Retreat in the world, with 80 acres of private land to roam in The Cotswolds and reach all the great Cotswold haunts easily
This isn’t your typical shepherd’s hut. There’s just one private retreat set in 80 acres of organic farmland and our unique stay feels more like a boutique holiday cottage on wheels than a rustic cabin.
Designed by combining two handcrafted huts in a unique L-shape, this luxurious double shepherds hut offers 50 sq metres of elegant living space.
Whether you’re after a romantic break, a girly weekend (no more than 4), or a relaxed family getaway, this luxury shepherds hut in the Cotswolds provides a perfect retreat at the foot of Bredon Hill near Cheltenham — part of the idyllic Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Rooms and Facilities
Well Furlong Retreat is well equipped, with a large open plan kitchen with breakfast bar and dining table. There’s a sitting room area with two sofas, a Hobbit Wood Burner, SMART TV and great wifi. Key sockets have USB ports. And of course, there is the private hot tub to indulge in as well with accompanying . When sunsets and the night chill draws in, pull down the blinds and enjoy a night cap by the ‘hobbit’ log burner.
The bathroom has a spoiling luxury double shower and the sleeping arrangements are cleverly designed, with a sumptuous super kingsize or twin bedroom (link bed) adjoining the sitting room and a hidden double ‘bunk’ room – with two double beds in, situated the other side of the bathroom, for either two adults to sleep or up to four children. All sheets are 300 thread 100% cotton.
Shepherds Hut Retreat: Rooms and Facilities
Well Furlong Retreat is a spacious and beautifully designed shepherds hut retreat. The large open-plan kitchen features a breakfast bar and dining table, perfect for sociable mealtimes. The sitting room has two comfortable sofas, a Hobbit wood-burning stove, SMART TV and excellent WiFi, with USB ports integrated into key sockets for convenience. Watch the local wildlife go by from your private, sunken jacuzzi hot tub — ideal for peaceful evenings. When the sun sets and the evening chill sets in, get cosy by the wood burner.
The luxurious bathroom includes a double rainfall shower, and the sleeping arrangements are cleverly thought through: a sumptuous super king (or twin) bedroom, plus a hidden double ‘bunk’ room with two cosy double beds — great for up to four children or two adults. Every detail, from the 300-thread count cotton sheets to the roomy layout, has been designed for you to enjoy each other within the Coltswold backdrop.
Rooms and Facilities
Well Furlong Retreat is well equipped, with a large open plan kitchen with breakfast bar and dining table. There’s a sitting room area with two sofas, a Hobbit Wood Burner, SMART TV and great wifi. Key sockets have USB ports. And of course, there is the hot tub to indulge in as well. When sunsets and the night chill draws in, pull down the blinds and enjoy a night cap by the ‘hobbit’ wood burner.
The bathroom has a spoiling luxury double shower and the sleeping arrangements are cleverly designed, with a sumptuous super kingsize or twin bedroom (link bed) adjoining the sitting room and a hidden double ‘bunk’ room – with two double beds in, situated the other side of the bathroom, for either two adults to sleep or up to four children. All sheets are 300 thread 100% cotton.
Luxury Log Cabin Style Breaks in the Cotswolds
This is not just a shepherds hut — it’s a true Cotswolds cabin experience. For those seeking luxury log cabin breaks Cotswolds, or a charming log cabin Worcestershire escape, Well Furlong Retreat is an exceptional choice. As a dog friendly shepherds hut Cotswolds, it also welcomes your four-legged family members, making it ideal for couples or families looking for dog friendly places to stay in the Cotswolds. If you are looking for something bigger, why not have a look at Well Furlong Cottage, which sleeps up to 8.
Outdoor Space & Facilities
The south-facing deck is a highlight — with sun loungers, a dining area, a large parasol and a sunken hot tub. Two sets of steps lead to a fire pit/barbecue and a more formal garden area. If you’re looking for a shepherds hut with hot tub Cotswolds-style or a Cotswolds cabin with hot tub, this offers a standout experience.
Guests are encouraged to enjoy the great outdoors, with access to 80 acres of organic farmland and stunning countryside views. We provide outdoor games including badminton, Croquet, and SMITE — and there’s even a football and rugby pitch shared with guests from the main cottage.
Whether you refer to it as a luxury shepherds hut Cotswolds escape, a log cabin Cotswolds stay, or simply a peaceful shepherds retreat, Well Furlong offers the best of it all: space, style, and serenity.
Surrounding Area
Nearby footpaths lead you up onto Bredon Hill and the blissful surroundings of the beautiful Cotswold Countryside. The local pub is located within easy walking distance – an easy 2 mile short walk away. You’re also only 15 minutes drive away from the many restaurants and cafes in Broadway. The beautiful hut is also perfect as a relaxing base for the Cheltenham Literary and Cheltenham Race Festival, a 40 minute drive away. Other highlights like Daylesford Farm Shop ands Cotswold Water Park are a similar distance away – have a look here for ideas of what to do in the Cotswolds.
Dog Friendly
As per the house rules, we welcome one well behaved dog in the kitchen and sitting room areas of the Retreat. A dog gate Is provided to help define the doggy and non doggy parts of the Retreat. Dependent on the make up of the party, we may on occasions allow a 2nd dog but this needs to be approved in writing before you book the property.
This is the perfect place to come for a great getaway, and relax and be active.
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Well Furlong Retreats Sustainability & Green Initiatives
We try to live our lives and deliver to our guests spoiling and luxury holidays in sustainable and eco friendly retreats with a particular focus for improving and rewilding the small organic 80 acres of private land that we are lucky enough to live in.
We have Green Tourism accreditation and have committed to letting nature flourish and improving our green initiatives wherever possible at Well Furlong Retreats.
Here are some of our initiatives:
- Wild flower meadows planting of approximately 10 acres of farm land around the retreats
- 2024 initiatives focus around the rewilding possibilities of Well Furlong’s organically farmed land
- Using solar energy generated on site to support guest electricity usage and using a green rated energy supplier;
- EV charger for all guests, using Go Zero for straightforward Holiday Home Charging
- Local wood for guest firepit and woodburner use;
- Retreats double insulated to the highest standards
- Zoned heating
- LED lighting
- Easy recycling for guests
- Locally sourced products, supporting British brands
- Environmentally-friendly chemicals for cleaning and guests use
- Recycled toilet paper
- Sustainable body products with re usable containers
- Supporting our local community. We support our village school with sports clubs and initiatives accessible to all children and fund raising for more school resources.
- Part of a local network of receiving and handing down 2nd hand clothes for local families, minimising the purchase of new clothes apart from shoes
Well Furlong Retreats Access Statement
More info about Well Furlong Shepherds Retreat Hut
Pre-Arrival
We have our own listing on the Boutique Luxury Retreats website, follow this link:
- https://boutiqueluxuryretreats.co.uk/wellfurlongretreats
- Bookings and enquiries can be made online via the Boutique Luxury Retreats website or enquiries by phone (07834364174) or email (info@boutiqueluxuryretreats.com)
- The nearest shop is in the village of Pershore, 2.3 miles or each Saturday there is a pop-up shop and coffee land rover in the Little Comberton Village hall, approximately 100m away.
- The nearest bus stop is in the village hall, 100m away.
- The nearest train stations are Pershore – 3.8 miles, 10 mins drive. With hourly trains to London (2 hours), Oxford (1 hour) or Worcestershire Parkway – 6.9 miles, 15 mins drive, with hourly trains to Birmingham (30 mins).
- There is secure cycle storage within Well Furlong if required, please inform us if this is required prior to arrival. There are several taxi firms in Pershore / Evesham offering accessible transport locally.
- We can accept shopping deliveries from major supermarkets etc by arrangement.
Arrival & Car Parking
Well Furlong is just off the bend of Pershore Road, as you drive past the village Hall we are the third drive on the left through two stone pillars and open wooden gates up a gravel drive.
Well Furlong cottage has a level car park, with a tiled surface directly outside the cottage front door. From the car park into the front door there is a 15cm step into the cottage through a 92cm wide front door.
Well Furlong Shepherds Retreat:
- Parking is up a farm track with a loose chipping parking area. There is a 75m gravel pathway from the parking area to the Shepherds Retreat. There are 4 x 21cm steps from the gravel path up to the raised decking, that gives access to the front door.
- The front double doors can be opened to give a 187cm wide opening, there is an 8cm lip over the threshold of the door.
- There is oak flooring throughout the Retreat.
- The width of the Single stable style decking door leading directly from the bed area is 88cm.
- The living area of the cabin is open plan.
- The top of the mattress is 69 cm from the floor.
- The kitchen sink tap is a traditional spoked turn handle.
- The width of the bathroom door is 69cm
- The bathroom floor is also oak boards.
- The “lip” into the shower is 2cm.
- The bathroom sink taps are a traditional spoked turn handle.
- The depth of the step from the decking up to the sunken hot tub is 25 cm.
- The hot tub is 63cm deep from the top of the hot tub to the hot tub seat.
- All external door handles are lever operated, the internal bathroom door has a traditional thumb lever handle.
- All bedding is 300 thread Egyptian cotton.
Outside Space
- The Shepherds Retreat is set in an undulating, uncut meadow.
- The area immediately around the cabin is kept close mowed and there is a firepit with wooden logs as stools.
Contact Information:
Well Furlong, Pershore Road, Little Comberton, Worcestershire WR10 3EP
Tel: 07834 364174 or email: info@boutiqueluxuryretreats.co.uk
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