Retreat 23894 – Shepards Hut Monmouth, Wales

Nestled in ancient woodland this aptly named hut overlooking the dramatic Usk Valley is wonderfully green and calm with a riot of bluebells carpeting the floor each spring. Off grid luxury and romance in complete seclusion and with your own private wood-fired hot tub. A short drive and you re in the pretty town of Monmouth which has greengrocers artisan delicatessens bookshops and a wine merchant .

Take a drive through the Wye Valley noting the Michelin restaurants as you go and you ll find yourself in Tintern with its awe - inspiring 12th Century ruins Tintern Abbey . Spend days exploring the area with picnic or paddle in hand explore ancient ruins high wires and cycle routes in the nearby Forest of Dean or stride out for the mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Back up at the hut sunshine dapples through the canopy views stretch out for miles sheep graze and if you re lucky deer bound past.

There s every reason not to venture far at all. A giant of a shepherds hut every comfort has been considered from the cosiest of king-size cabin beds warmest of wood burning stoves and lashings of hot water in the shower. There s a hammock for lazy days and a fire pit for the obligatory camp fire the mildest of wild adventures in the beautiful Welsh countryside! Now with the addition of a wood-fired hot tub.

This hand made shepherds hut offers: Living/kitchen/diner/sleeping area: ONE king-size cabin bed woodburner (first basket of logs / firelighters and kindling included) Kitchen area with gas hob woodburning stove style oven fridge fire pit and BBQ also available outside for cooking. Dining area with table and chairs. Bathroom with shower WC towels included. Outside: hammock fire pit BBQ and breath-taking countryside views. Pets: Two well behaved dogs welcomed. Amenities: parking for two cars.

Bed linen and towels included. Regret no smoking. Arrival: 4pm