Morndyke Shepherds' Huts have been furnished with love to provide a luxury child-free glamping experience with ensuite facilities. The location is ideal for access to the Dales and coast and also offers access to a large and well stocked coarse fishing lake. The site is proud to have received Visit England's Gold Award every year it remained in the scheme, and the Visit England ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Award in 2019.

Runner up of Best Glamping Site North East England in our 2023 Camping and Glamping Awards

A peaceful luxury glamping site with stunning furnished shepherd's huts

Easy access to the Dales and coast, with plenty to explore

An onsite, well stocked coarse fishing lake for guests to enjoy

About Morndyke Shepherds' Huts

Providing a top of the range glamping experience, where unadulterated luxury is considered normal, the huts at Morndyke are stunning. The non smoking site prides itself on being wildlife friendly, with bird and bat boxes dotted around the well established fishing lake. A pretty wild flower garden sits alongside the apple trees and bespoke bird feeding station, while each hut has its own mini herb garden and strawberry planter for guests to enjoy. The site is also home to the second largest parrot sanctuary in the UK, experiences can be booked with the site directly. Inside, the huts are fully equipped with a luxurious double bed and single bunk above, as well as a log burning stove, mini kitchen and comfy, sheepskin-lined chair. A host of extra luxury items provide the finishing touches, including Bronte by Moon blankets and cushions, Emma Bridgewater mugs, and Duck Island bathroom products. No need to share with others, here you have your own ensuite shower room and toilet. The mini kitchen is kitted out with all the cutlery, crockery, utensils and cooking gear you could possibly need. All linen and towels can be provided for a small extra charge. Even your dog is catered for - after all, it's their holiday too. The huts are ideal for couples wanting to enjoy a quiet and romantic break away, but the single bunk means that friends can enjoy time away together too. Either way, it's a place to relax and enjoy some downtime, with a selection of books, films and games for any rainy days. Outside you'll find your own private patio with barbecue, fire pit and table, where you can enjoy views stretching for miles over the farmland to the Hambleton Hills. Buzzards soar above you and the occasional roe deer can be seen shyly grazing while you sip on a glass of wine, watch the sun set and barbecue your dinner. Morndyke is a child-free site, but dogs (or other pets within reason!) are more than welcome.

Morndyke Shepherds' Huts is open all year round in 2024 and 2025.

Best Glamping SiteVisit England (5 Star)

Facilities and amenities

Each of the huts has its own ensuite facilities. Elsewhere on the site you'll find a wash house with washing machine and tumble dryer and fishing lake.

You can pick your own herbs and fruit and buy free range eggs, when available. There is even a mini shop on site that sells a selection of Yorkshire treats. It is located in the Wash Room alongside the free blankets, wellies, washing machine and tumble drier. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi.

A leisurely walk across the fields (or a short car journey) takes you to the award winning Jaipur Spice Indian restaurant, or to the Busby Stoop garage which stocks a good range of food, drink and household products. In the village of Sand Hutton a little further away, you'll find the Kings Arms pub which is an extremely popular restaurant.

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Vineyard

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A note from the site themselves...

Welcome to our lovely little site, we will be your hosts, Tricia and Alan. The site has been passed through the family for generations, having originally produced bricks, hence our farm name.

Under the fishing lake was where the clay once lay that went on to make said bricks. Due to the history of the place, old bottles and historic pieces are often still found when the land is tilled. Alan actually raised the ancient kilns to the ground some in the 1990's when he inherited the farm, in order to construct the cattle buildings.


Map and address

Park address

Morndyke Shepherds' Huts,

Morndyke House, Brickyard Farm, Busby Stoop, Thirsk, Yorkshire, YO7 4EH

Coordinates

54.2194, -1.4219 | SE 37 80

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Morndyke Shepherds' Huts is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 5 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Shepherds' Huts

Max 3 people

Each hut includes a double bed. Above is a bunk bed, suitable for those 12 stone or less. There's also an ensuite shower, kitchenette with fridge, microwave and log burning stove. One dog welcome. Hire bedding or bring your own.


Morndyke Shepherds' Huts reviews

4.84 /5

11 reviews

91%

would recommend

Overall
4.84
Location
4.91
Value for money
4.91
Service
4.82
Facilities
4.64
Cleanliness
4.91

Beautiful

Freya H

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Apr 2024

One of the best shepherds huts I've ever stayed in. The decor is absolutely beautiful, I especially loved the sheep stain glass window. The bed was super comfy and the shower lovely and hot. We had everything we needed for a cosy weekend away.

Absolute little gem

Eleanor P

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherds' HutsFeb 2024

What a lovely little find...perfect for couples and fun for the little ones. Everything you need is inside the hut, and there's more on site. Clean, tidy and cosy. Beautiful fishing lake on site. It was lovely to just sit and watch the guys fishing. Highly recommend and will most definitely be coming back in the warmer months. Lots to do in nearby Thirsk & Northallerton, and lovely restaurants and pubs close by too.

My birthday weekend

Beverley B

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherds' HutsDec 2023

Lovely, peaceful site close by to travel to York.

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Offers and discounts

Valid From

29/10/2024

Until

31/12/2025

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Save 15% on stays of 2+ nights in 2025

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Please note that this is a child free and smoke free site.

* Arrival & Departure Times: Please vacate by 10.30am on day of departure (unless you have paid for a later departure time), and arrival after 3pm. If you are planning to arrive later than 5pm, please let us know.

* Pets: If you have paid to bring a dog, it is on the understanding that they are not left on their own in the hut at any time, they are not allowed on the furniture or the beds and that owners act responsibly and 'clean up' where necessary both on walks and on site. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times except in the fenced off glamping area and at the agreement of other holiday makers. We do reserve the right to charge extra for cleaning and repair costs if your dog damages our furniture and soft furnishings.

* Noise: Please consider other guests, especially after 9.30pm. We are a Low Noise Policy glamping site.

* Waste, Rubbish & Recycling: Please recycle as much as possible in the recycling bins provided. Wipes, sanitary waste, cloths etc. must not be flushed down the toilets, please use the waste bins.

* For Your Safety: Please ensure you keep in the glamping site for your own safety. This is a working farm. The driving speed limit is 5mph around the farm. Please ensure you act safely around the lake - strictly no boats or floating devices are allowed on site. The fishing lake closes at dusk. A list of emergency numbers is available in each hut. The BBQs provided are the only ones permitted - due to fire risk. Also, please enjoy the fire pit but keep the lid on when it is being used. Please use on the designated patio only. We are a no smoking glamping site.

* Liability: The owners of the site are absolved of all liability for accidents to guests and from any responsibility for loss or damage to personal property. Any items left behind must be claimed within two weeks of departure. If relevant, postage and packing charges for the return of goods will apply. As owners, we shall not be responsible for the death or personal injury to a holidaymaker. The owners of the site/farm reserve the right to ask guests who are not observing the conditions, to leave the site without refunds and with immediate effect. We ask that any breakages or faulty equipment be reported so that we may replace them. In the case of breakages, a replacement charge may be made. As the owner of the property, we reserve the right to gain access at any reasonable time during occupancy for the purpose of emergency maintenance or repair or any other need.

* Care & Consideration: We ask that residents practice common sense care and consideration for the huts during their stay. This involves ensuring cleanliness is observed, with surfaces and woodwork being kept clean of stains and debris. The washroom is used for the drying of clothes and not the wood burning stove- the risk of fire is real and likely in this scenario. We ask that chopping boards and provided drinks coasters are used in order to limit damage to work tops and surfaces. Under no circumstances should food be chopped on the work surfaces

* Cancellations & Refunds: We do not give refunds on any bookings made less than 14 days prior to arrival. A 50% non refundable deposit is taken at the time of booking. The balance is taken 14 days prior to arrival. In the event of a cancellation by us, our liability shall be limited to the return in full the monies paid. Please note any damage to site facilities left in an unsatisfactory state will incur extra charges.


FAQ

Check-in is available from 3pm-7pm and you must vacate the shepherd's hut by 10am on day of departure.

Yes, one well behaved dog is welcome to join you per stay, and must be kept on a lead whilst onsite.

The two acre fishing lake at Morndyke Fishery is set adjacent to the site, ideal for keen anglers, or bring your bike for a cycle along the Tour de Yorkshire trail or a more challenging pedal on Sutton Bank (9.3 miles). Soak up the Yorkshire countryside with a ramble over the Hambleton Hills or take a trek through the Moors and Dales - all in easy distance!


You'll find plenty to amuse you here. Onsite is the second largest parrot sanctuary in the UK and experiences can be booked booked directly with the site.

Adjacent to the site is Morndyke Fishery, a two acre fishing lake open to the public (payment taken daily), while cyclists will enjoy following the trail of the Tour de Yorkshire. Sutton Bank will test even the toughest of riders.

Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal, the Herriot Centre and Brimham Rocks are interesting to explore, as are any of the area's ruins, abbeys and castles.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Ripon (15 minutes)
  • Light Water Valley (20 minutes)
  • The Big Sheep and Little Cow (25 minutes)
  • Hambleton Hills (25 minutes)
  • Fountains Abbey (25 minutes)
The listing for Morndyke Shepherds' Huts was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 6:56 AM

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