Abbey Farm is extremely well suited to anyone wishing to get away for that idyllic, tranquil break with the luxury of toasty hot tubs. With a footpath a few hundred yards from the cottage, a cycle path at the farm entrance, and private walks through the farm, you have much to enjoy on your doorstep!

Runner up of Best Glamping Site South East England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Incredible wood-fired hot tub on your own private patio, with stunning countryside views

On the outskirts of market town Thame, between Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Perfect for al fresco dining with stargazing by the outdoor chimenea

About Abbey Farm

Abbey Farm is a 270 acre farm, located a short distance from the quiet market town of Thame on the border of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Kites Nest Shepherd's Hut is discreetly nestled into the sloping rural landscape. Totally self contained, heated and insulated it provides a wonderful glamping experience for two. Cooking is simple, with a fully functional and well equipped kitchen. Outside is a private wood fired hot tub. Weather permitting, you have the choice of eating in or outside. A lawned area has a table and chairs and is perfect for outside eating and relaxing. The chiminea and supply of logs takes the edge off any fresh nights, offering an opportunity to sit under the stars and gaze! The Roost shepherd's hut is identical to Kites Nest, the only difference being that the hob is gas instead of electric and the bed is fixed. The huts are extremely private and you can't see them at all from each other. Just minutes from junctions 7 and 8 of the M40, it is extremely well suited to anyone wishing to get away for that idyllic, tranquil break - be it for a short stay or longer. Private parking near to the accommodation.

Abbey Farm is open all year round in 2024 and 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

The hut includes an ensuite with electric shower, toilet and fully equipped kitchen.

Fishing available in the river within walking distance. Shabbington is the nearest village and includes a good pub. Thame offers pubs, cafes, shops, fish and chips and more.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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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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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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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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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilet

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal

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WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

We made the move to the farm back in 2009. During our time here, we have slowly reverted half the farm back to grass and have entered a large proportion of our land into environmental schemes. We really wanted to promote ground-nesting birds such as Curlew and Skylark by having a lot of low-input grassland.

As an estimate, we have planted around 12,000 trees and over 3km of hedging. We have fenced off our livestock from the watercourses to protect the river banks and we don't use sprays or fertiliser to these environmentally diverse areas. During your stay here, you might spot wildlife such as barn owls, kingfishers, otters, deer and more!

We look forward to welcoming all of our guests and hope to see you soon, Georgina


Map and address

Park address

Abbey Farm,

A418, North Weston, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2HB

Coordinates

51.7457, -1.0151 | SP 67 5

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Abbey Farm is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 2 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Kites Nest Shepherd's Hut

Max 2 people

A beautifully crafted and self contained shepherd's hut with private hot tub. Sleeps two in a double bed with luxurious interior, ensuite and kitchen with an electric hob.

The Roost Shepherd's Hut

Max 2 people

A beautifully crafted and self contained shepherd's hut with private hot tub. Sleeps two in a fixed double bed with luxurious interior, ensuite and kitchen with a gas hob.


Abbey Farm reviews

4.96 /5

27 reviews

96%

would recommend

Overall
4.96
Location
5
Value for money
4.89
Service
4.96
Facilities
4.96
Cleanliness
5

"What a fabulous little place for some R&R!"

Valerie S - Aug 2024

"We really felt private and secluded"

Kevin M - Jun 2024

"Everything we could have asked for and more"

Chelsea V - Dec 2023

"Lovely setting for a relaxing weekend away"

Emily O - Aug 2023


Fabulous!

Valerie S

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Shepherd's Hut - Kites Nest Shepherd's HutAug 2024

What a fabulous little place for some R&R! The hut, patio and hot tub are all secluded, giving the feeling of being in your own little place miles from anywhere. The facilities are perfect and operating instructions clear and concise. The farm and local paths give the opportunity for walks of any length. The owner messaged on the first day to check that everything was ok. All in all, a great little place to recharge your batteries!

Idyllic countryside paradise

Kevin M

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Shepherd's Hut - Kites Nest Shepherd's HutJun 2024

A fabulous retreat. All instructions were clear and detailed, so using the facilities was straight forward. We really felt private and secluded, which is what we were after from this break. The Shepherds Hut itself was comfortable with everything you need included. Would definitely return.

Kite's nest

Sharon S

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Shepherd's Hut - Kites Nest Shepherd's HutJan 2024

Very impressed with the hut. It had everything you needed, it was clean and bed was very comfortable. Issue with the radiator in the bathroom but Georgina couldn't have been more helpful and offered to heat up the hot tub as a token gesture. Would definitely recommend.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 2pm-9pm and you must vacate your glamping shepherd's hut before 10am on day of departure.

The shepherd's hut here is equipped with fully self contained facilities including a private wood-fired hot tub, plus an ensuite and fully equipped kitchen. Outside you'll have your own lawned area with table and seating, as well as a chiminea with log bundle.

Yes, there is a parking space for one vehicle adjacent to the hut and a second by the site's vehicles nearby.

The sites BBQ and chiminea can be used, but guests may not bring their own BBQs or firepits.


Abbey Farm offers a very peaceful, restful experience, where you can enjoy the hut and idyllic surroundings.

A footpath a few hundred yards away, meanders out towards the Oxfordshire Golf Club and beyond, linking the local village of Moreton with Thame. Within Thame are many fine pubs, with a very good reputation for food and supporting local breweries.

Walks away from the hut in the opposite direction, through the farm, run along the River Thame, with an opportunity for for guests to fish if they so choose. The village of Shabbington is within a mile, where the Old Fisherman Pub can be found.

A cycle route at the farm entrance, links the farm with Thame and onto the Phoenix Trail, a disused railway, linking the town to Princes Risborough. The route passes through villages and towns with the opportunity to duck off and sightsee at your leisure.

A bus stop is only a few hundred yards from the farm entrance, regularly going to Thame, Aylesbury, Oxford or Haddenham, which has railway links to Midlands and London.

By car, local attractions include the nearby Chiltern Hills, Chiltern Open Air Museum, The Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace, Waddesdon Manor, Le Manoirs Aux Quat Season and Oxford, to name but a few. Most of these are within a 30-40 minute drive or less.

The listing for Abbey Farm was last updated on December 28th, 2024 at 8:27 AM

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