The Shepherd's Hut at Waterside Cottage is around 15 minutes from York's bustling centre, offering a perfect adult only retreat for couples. Try luxury glamping with an ensuite, heated and furnished interior and easy access to walks in the beautiful Howardian Hills AONB and local eateries. If you fancy a drive, it's not too far to the coast, either!

Peaceful retreat just south of the North York Moors National Park, 15 minutes to York

Nearby to plenty of stunning walks in the Howardian Hills AONB

Luxury, adult only shepherd's hut with an ensuite and heating - open year round!

About The Shepherd's Hut at Waterside Cottage

Looking out over a peaceful pond and the owner's lush grounds, the shepherd's hut is ideal for a relaxing getaway. It's near to the market town of Malton known as "the Food Capital of the North". This bespoke hut is built on a vintage hay cart from the 1930s and includes all the creature comforts you could need. Its interior is open plan with a comfy bed for two, chic kitchenette and the luxury of your own ensuite facilities. It's toasty thanks to underfloor heating and includes handcrafted wooden surfaces. A well equipped holiday cottage is also available to rent.

The Shepherd's Hut at Waterside Cottage is open all year round.


Facilities and amenities

Facilities are self contained and ensuite within the shepherd's hut. WiFi is available.

Just 1.5 miles away is the excellent Jinnah Indian restaurant and an easy five minute drive takes you to the Swan Inn at Thornton-le-Clay.

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Adult only

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Allow pets

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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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Internet access

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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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Toilets

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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


Map and address

Park address

The Shepherd's Hut at Waterside Cottage,

Barton Hill, Whitwell, York, Yorkshire, YO60 7JZ

Coordinates

54.0698, -0.9191 | SE 70 64

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The Shepherd's Hut at Waterside Cottage is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 1 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Shepherd's Hut

Max 2 people

Sleeps two with a double bed, kitchenette and a furnished interior. Heating and ensuite facilities provided. Please note there are steps up to the hut and the bed is raised off the ground.


The Shepherd's Hut at Waterside Cottage reviews

4.8 /5

7 reviews

86%

would recommend

Overall
4.8
Location
4.71
Value for money
4.86
Service
4.71
Facilities
4.71
Cleanliness
5

Lovely stay

Zachary H

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherd's HutNov 2024

We stayed for the weekend to visit the York Christmas markets and the local countryside around castle Howard. We had a lovely time. The owners were very lovely and helpful, the bonus was the 2 very friendly cats roaming around. Would definitely recommend.

Fab stay

Alan M

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherd's HutMar 2024

Cosy space with everything we needed, lovely shower and the kitchen area was the perfect size for us. We were worried about road noise, however this was not an issue at all. Highly recommend The Hut.

Lovely time

Tom M

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Shepherd's Hut - Shepherd's HutApr 2023

A lovely time. We had 3 nights in the shepherd's hut and it was perfect for us, a couple who wanted to walk and visit local villages. The hosts were very welcoming, the place was clean and well-equipped. Would stay again!

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Offers and discounts

Valid From

20/12/2023

Until

20/12/2024

Details

Save 10% on weekend stays.

Terms

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

Valid From

20/12/2023

Until

19/12/2024

Details

Save 15% on midweek stays.

Terms

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

FAQ

Check-in is from 3pm until midnight and you must vacate the shepherd's hut by 11am on day of departure.

The popular Jinnah Indian restaurant is a mere 1.5 miles from the site while the Swann Inn at Thornton-le-Clay is just a five minute drive away.

Yes, WiFi is available in the shepherd's hut.

Yes, being adult only is the ideal romantic getaway for couples.


Cheer the locals in a few friendly country pubs nearby and why not tuck in at local restaurants - you can burn it all off as you explore the beautiful Howardian Hills or go for walks down the banks of the River Derwent, a tributary to the river runs behind the hut.

Just ten minutes from here you'll find Castle Howard (looking just as good as it did in TV's Brideshead) one of the great palaces of Europe for over 300 years. Visit their live music events, tour the house and grounds or visit the garden centre and farm shop, and, of course, various cafes to tempt you with local delights.

Of course York is a real must-see, so spend a day wandering its beautiful minster, stroll beside the river or dive into some history at the Jorvik Viking Centre. It has all the shops you need for some retail therapy and if you fancy a day at the races, York Racecourse is ideal. You can use the local bus service, direct into the centre of York which runs twice per hour (150m from the hut).

Visit one of Malton's monthly food markets and pick up some delicious treats for dinner, or time it so you go to their annual market and spend they day roaming round and tasting the delights! Browse the attractive towns of Malton, Helmesley and Easingwold, or drink in the wonderful views from The Stone Trough (great pub).

Less than an hour's drive will take you to seaside resorts like Whitby, Scarborough and Filey or even to the many attractions of the North York Moors.

Other nearby attractions

  • Kirkham Priory (5 minutes)
  • York Golf Club (10 minutes)
  • Ryedale Vineyards (10 minutes)
  • Yorkshire Arboretum (10 minutes)
The listing for The Shepherd's Hut at Waterside Cottage was last updated on November 23rd, 2024 at 7:33 AM

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