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Hendred Farm Huts

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· Abingdon, England
6 acres hosted by Alexandra E.
3 glamping pitches
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Shepherd’s huts in pretty parkland in the Oxfordshire countryside

Enjoy a taste of life in a rural Oxfordshire village with a stay at Hendred Farm Huts. These little hideaways on a country estate give you the chance to unwind surrounded by wildlife and farmers’ fields, with a lovely gastro pub a short wander away. Longer wanders are also recommended around here as East Hendred, where the huts are situated, is in the Vale of the White Horse. It’s a lovely part of the North Wessex Downs that’s criss-crossed by ancient trackways and peppered by historic earthworks that add interest to any days out.

There are three huts on site, quaintly named Dorothy, Agatha and Martha. They look totally at home in the countryside setting and the interior reflects that too: a stable door, whitewashed timber-clad walls, a butler sink and a log burner. The huts are off grid but have solar panels to power a fridge, a Roberts radio and lights. It’s all rather nostalgic and well connected to the outdoors where you can cook on a campfire that’s sheltered and protected by a woven hazel fence. That provides a little separation from the neighbours – though the huts are well spread out in this tree-lined parkland meadow anyway and the grass is allowed to grow long in between.

Each hut sleeps two and dogs are welcome. It’s a good place for them – and anyone who likes a walk. The obvious place for that is The Ridgeway, the national trail that runs along the North Wessex Downs, not far from here. Another good place is to set off on a route around the 3,000-year-old Uffington White Horse that gives the area its name. Newbury and Oxford are both within half an hour’s drive, the market towns of Wantage and Didcot much closer than that. All are options for days out, if you don’t mind getting in the car. But, actually, you don’t have to have a car to come here. Didcot train station is just five miles away and host, Alexandra, is willing to pick you up (if arranged in advance). From London, the journey can be less than 40 minutes making this an excellent place for a car-free escape to the country.

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Emma H.recommends
September 15, 2024
Dorothy
Super cute dorothy
Lovely little hut, with everything we needed for a little walking get away. Lots of walking routes near by we needed up doing a 16km one on Saturday! The log burned made the hut super cosy and we toasted marshmallows in the log pit in the evening. Shower was good for a tiny hut.
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Iain L.recommends
September 1, 2024
Dorothy
Amazing time
Me and my wife Sylvie had an amazing time at Dorothy it was so peaceful and tranquil it recharged our batteries it was the best mini break we have had in at least 12 years the best for Sylvie was the name Dorothy it was her mothers name it made it just that little bit extra special.
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Laura S.recommends
August 26, 2024
Dorothy
Wonderful stay / great area
We had an awesome stay in Dorothy! Alexandra was a lovely host, even helping us get from Didcot station to Hendred Farm huts as we didn't have transport. The hut was spotless and so thoughtfully decorated. Fresh flowers was a lovely touch. The local village (& pubs) area are gorgeous, Robin in the museum told us some facts about the history East Hendred. The shower was AMAZING, so powerful. The toiletries & big fluffy towels were lovely Locally we visited the local farm shop for fresh food (30 minute scenic walk /4 min drive) and another local farm where you could feed the animals. Wonderful 2 days would really recommend. We will be back!
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Ryan C.recommends
August 23, 2024
Dorothy
Perfect!
I loved my stay here, genuinely, so peaceful. I got the train from Paddington with my bike, then cycled to the hut, an easy cycle. Everything in the hut is very well considered, there’s nothing you need more or less of. There’s a local shop and pub that serves great food 1 min walk away, so you don’t have to think about anything. The setting is extremely quiet. The village is beautiful and very picturesque. I’ll certainly back when I need to escape the city.
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Caroline H.recommends
August 16, 2024
Agatha
A fabulous break in a gorgeous hut!
We had a fabulous stay in Agatha. The hut was cozy, truly comfortable and perfectly sized for the two of us. The owners had literally thought of everything, from kitchen items to board games. There was even a garden umbrella outside for shade in the hot weather. The shower was hot and a perfect size and they’d even provided shower gel, shampoo & conditioner which was a really nice touch. We will definitely be returning, absolutely loved everything about our stay, thank you so much!!!
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Sharon H.recommends
August 13, 2024
Dorothy
A lovey short break
Beautiful little shepherds hut in a calm and tranquil field. Really nicely set up, everything you could need was included. Thank you for all the extras like tea and milk (and dog biscuits!!) and providing such a lovely space to chill in.
Location
Abingdon, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Alexandra E.

Joined in December 2022
From the host
Hendred Farm Huts allow you to escape from the daily grind. Come here and you can treat yourself to a relaxing stay in one of our conveniently located shepherds huts. Each combines a traditionally hand crafted interior with the comforts you would expect from a modern glamping experience. They in parkland on the historic Hendred Estate in East Hendred village, in the heart of glorious South Oxfordshire countryside, a stones throw from the Ridgeway and only 55 minutes from London
Nearby attractions

Hendred Huts are on the outskirts of the village of East Hendred midway between the market towns of Wantage and Didcot (both around five miles). A couple of miles south of the village is The Ridgeway National Trail which is an excellent route to use for a walk. You can drive to Scutchamer’s Knob car park to join it – and check out the Iron Age roundbarrow while you’re there, then head east towards Grim’s Ditch (which is prettier than it sounds) or west towards a good pub in Ilsley. The Bronze Age chalk figure of the Uffington White Horse is 11 miles from site, perhaps the most famous of many old earthworks within this part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. There’s more recent history preserved in Pendon Museum (nine miles), at Didcot Railway Centre (five miles) and at the National Trust’s Ashdown estate where there’s an unusual 17th century Dutch house within a wooded estate. Oxford is 13 miles from the site and Newbury is 16 miles away.

Food and drink

One of the big bonuses of a stay at Hendred Farm Huts is that the excellent village pub, The Eyston Arms (also owned by your hosts) is a very short walk away. In fact, there’s a gate from the field straight into the pub car park so it’s an easy option for a dinner out and has a menu of good food. There’s another pub in the village, The Wheatsheaf, that’s also recommended for good-value pub classics. For a longer walk with a pub at the end (or a short drive), you could head for the pretty village of Ilsley (seven miles) and The Harrow, a country pub with views of the village cricket green. The Bell in Aldworth (11 miles) is worth visiting for its chocolate-box appeal, real ales and excellent ploughmans. If you want to cook at your hut, Hendred Village Stores stocks all the basics and Q Gardens Farm Shop (two miles) is the place to head for if you want farm-fresh meats, fruit and vegetables. There are supermarkets in the market town of Wantage (five miles).

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