Welcome to the Gladestry Shepherd’s Hut…

  The hut was absolutely perfect! We really enjoyed our stay. Host's were extremely helpful, responsive and welcoming. The hut was exactly as described and was very cosy. The facilities in... read more the hut were great and there were helpful instructions/guides on how to use things, the hosts also informed us that we could contact them should we have any problems. Host was there on arrival which was very welcoming and made us feel at ease with check-in, gave us a quick tour and explained the facilities etc.

The location was peaceful and very pretty! Easily accessible. Beautiful stream next to the property. I would really recommend this property & hope to be back in the future! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!

  My sister and I had a lovely overnight stay. Rita was excellent from booking right through to our stay. She made us feel very welcome and showed us where to... read more find everything in the hut. She also told us where to find the nearest shop. Had a lovely chat with Rita and found out we both came from the same area originally. The shepherds hut was just as described. Was lovely and warm on arrival and very clean. Had everything we needed. Bed was comfortable. Lovely little touch with the Welsh cakes on arrival. We wandered down to the local pub and was made to feel very welcome. And the 40p pool table made it even better. Would definitely love to stay again if ever in the area. Thank you Rita for a lovely stay.

  Great place to base yourself for exploring the borders around Hay and Kington. Also ideal for walking Offa’s Dyke, particularly if you like to walk the Dyke at a leisurely... read more pace and spend time in the towns along the way; Kington is definitely worthwhile visiting. The hut is warm, clean, well equipped and has a great outdoor space by the stream. Well worth staying.

  Cosy and comfortable place to stay in Gladestry and super convenient. Would love to come and stay again one day 🙂

  We had a lovely time in the sheperd's hut - very cosy even when it was raining outside:). The hut has everything you need and there is a nice pub... read more with good food nearby. We would always come back.

  Beautiful, quaint hut in a gorgeous garden next to a steam.
David was there exactly on time to let me in. He was really friendly and couldn't do enough... read more for me.
Would definitely recommend!

  Fabulous hut, everything you need and great helpful hosts

  Great place to stay if your looking for a peaceful getaway from the busy everyday. While there isn't much to do for a family unless you drive 30-40 minutes away,... read more the set up in the hut is perfect for doing nothing. Fast Wi-FI, great garden to sit and enjoy the surroundings, great hosts that make you feel welcome and at ease.

  I recently stayed for 2 nights at the hut and it was absolutly perfect for me to use as a base to explore the the surrounding area. The location is... read more situated right on the border between England and Wales and there is so much to see and do if you are prepared. The hut itself was immaculate, very well thought out and in a spot that was nice and peaceful. David the host made me feel very welcome and I'm really looking forward to heading back there sometime.

  Just back from a wonderful night's stay at this cosy little Shepherd's Hut - hut itself in is a perfect location, a close drive to Hay-on-Wye and other local walks... read more and David could not have been kinder in welcoming us and showing us around the hut. The hut itself was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed (including tea, coffee and welsh cakes!). Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet escape!

Thanks again Rita and David for having us.

  We had a lovely peaceful stay. Comfy beds and a great shower! Beautiful private location right next to a stream creating a lovely calm vibe.

  The cosy hut was lovely and very clean, was a nice to find tea/coffee sugar and fruit teas incase you hadn’t brought any, was told about about a place called... read more Kington so me and my son went to visit which was nice.

The only thing we found was the beds were hard which I had already spoken to David about but that wasn’t anyone’s fault just our presence to soft beds lol,

My son and I both said to each other how lovely the hut was.

Thank you for having us we hope to see you both again in the future.

Emma and Oliver

  The hut is bigger than I expected. I’m 6’2 and didn’t have to stoop. It looks new. Everything worked. I didn’t cook but could easily have knocked up a feast.... read more The owners offered me a lift into Hay as my feet were sore. I didn’t take the offer but it was very kind of them and went above and beyond. Had a great time in the pub. Owners very friendly

  Idealic location, if you want to be out of the way. The shepherd's hut is very well fitted out. Both Rita and David are friendly and helpful. All this adds... read more up to a good choice of accommodation.

  Highly recommended!! Enjoyed a peaceful evening in the Shepherds Hut. Very cosy and clean. Really well kitted out with everything you’d need.

Friendly and clear instructions from the host... read more made the whole stay very enjoyable. Wish i could have stayed longer. Thanks Rita & David

  I only stayed for one night but wished I had stayed longer. A cosy little hut in a cosy little village. Idyllically situated adjacent to the Gladestry Brook, quiet and... read more peaceful. A perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Amenities were all as described with pictures giving an accurate depiction. Hosts were friendly and even gave me some fresh welsh cakes in the evening! Would stay again if frequenting the area in the future.

  We had a wonderful stay in Rita and David's hut. The space was clean and cosy, the kitchen was well stocked (including french press coffee!), the location was great, and... read more Rita and David were super responsive and accommodating of our late arrival. We wish we could have stayed longer, but do plan to book again if we return to Gladestry!

  This little shepherds hut was an absolute delight. Tranquility was key, as my husband & I work stressful jobs. We felt completely rejuvenated after only spending a short weekend here.... read more
The S.H was spotlessly clean. The private accompanying garden is as well maintained, and the little harmonious stream added to the peaceful ambience.
Host were very informative, yet not imposing.
We would indeed stay here again, should availability permit. Most definitely recommend!
Thank you David for allowing my husband and I share your special place.

  Brilliant place, exactly as described.. Clean, tidy, neat and well provisioned. David looked after us well, notwithstanding our early arrival.

Definitely recommended.

  It was a gorgeous little hut, comfortable, clean with a gorgeous little garden,fantastic host and very friendly, worked around our late check-in time,and if we was passing again we... read more would definitely stay there again 😊

  I stayed for one night with my daughter in the Shepherds Hut.
David gave us a comprehensive run through of all amenities in the Hut on arrival.
The quality of... read more the hut and outside space was superb with the beds being very comfortable.

Thanks Rita & David for being perfect hosts

  Lovely accommodation, beautiful area. Would definitely stay again!!!

  Lovely little shepherds hut! Perfect for a weekend stay 🙂

  Great hosts to match a great Airbnb 👏🏻

Really helpful from booking right until saying goodbye, always accessible but gave me my own space to!

Peaceful location with... read more stunning natural beauty all around.

Shepherds Hut was exactly as described if not better with every amenity I required.

The Welsh cakes on arrival were a great touch 🥞

  This accommodation was absolutely perfect for our needs in a beautiful peaceful village about 20 miles from the Royal Welsh show. We messed our host around quite a lot... read more with arrival times and parking of trailer and they were so accommodating!

We would stay here again without hesitation. It was a beautiful setting in a beautiful village. It was perfect for our requirements! Thanks again David and Rita!

  Thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay.

Host’s were very communicative and welcoming.

The hut was clean, tidy and had some extra special touches that added to... read more the experience (Welsh cakes on arrival, slippers & robes for guest use).

Enjoyed our stay and would return again if travelling to the area in the future.

  A wonderful place to stay. Really beautiful property in a great location with exceptional hosts. We enjoyed our stay very much and would highly recommend this property.

  we absolutely loved our stay! It was so cosy, beautiful and peaceful! Rita and David were really wonderfu,l friendly hosts, thank you ever so much! We're really hoping for an... read more excuse to come back!

  We had a lovely 3-night stay in the Shephard’s Hut. Rita and David were very welcoming and the hut is so cute and well designed. I love how the space... read more worked, especially the kitchen, and we were comfortable. Our favourite thing was the pretty garden and being sat by the Brook. The location was perfect for heading off on a walk across Hergest Ridge and it was a good base for exploring the area. We’ll definitely be back soon. Thanks!

  Lovely shepherds hut in a beautiful location. We only stayed one night but on the way there we visited Hay on Wye which was about 20 mins away, we then... read more had dinner at the Royal Oak a couple of minutes walk away from the hut, and then visited Ludlow on the way home and had a great Sunday lunch at the Blue Boar. The hut was very clean, everything was comfortable and there were lovely finishing touches too. We didn’t use the outside space because of the weather but the location was very peaceful and quiet with a lovely stream running through the garden. Lots of lovely countryside views and walks in the area as well. The hut also had a heater to keep it warm. The bed was fairly low and firm with comfortable bedding and we had it set up as a double option which was the two beds pushed together. David was also great and showed us around when we arrived and said he would be available if there were any questions or if we needed anything. Great weekend, thank you!

  Really cosy hut with everything you need for a relaxing and peaceful break.
David was really welcoming and gave us some local recommendations - thank you!

  We had a lovely stay here - so peaceful and quiet and the area is beautiful- only a short drive to Hay on Wye makes this very convenient for book... read more shopping! Hope to return 😀

  Absolutely exquisite. So beautiful and peaceful. Just perfect for a night away. We will be back

  A perfect place to recharge the batteries and explore.

I was looking for a quiet getaway and found it in this beautifully situated shepherds hut. Parked up in a... read more garden full of fox gloves, surrounded by trees, sitting by a wonderfully sparkly babbling brook and serenaded by song thrushes, blackbirds, swifts and so many more of our arial cousins.

The hut is clean and tidy. Fully equipped kitchen, a lovely hot shower. There were some lovely little touches such as soft fluffy slippers for those tired feet after a hard hiked, coffee & tea to warm up and even shower gel and hand wash were supplied

The welcome was warm and informative. Both David and Rita were friendly and responsive to queries.

I left rested and wanting to stay longer. A perfect spot for hikers and escapers!!

  We stayed here overnight for 1 night before heading to snowdonia. This was the perfect stop for us, we had been out all day exploring the Brecon Beacons and felt... read more very relaxed as soon as we turned up. The Shepherds Hut had everything we could need for the night and was very clean. David was very quick to respond when we messaged, which was very helpful, he was also very accommodating when we arrived.
Thank you Rita & David for a lovely stay!

  A lovely place to stay and really helpful hosts, thank you. Would love to visit again!

  Fantastic stay…We will be back

  A beautiful stay at David and Rita’s Shepherds Hut. I wasn’t ready to leave and would have enjoyed more time there

The space was well equiped and considered
You... read more can tell they pride themselves on ensuring their guests have everything they need, and some, with thoughtful extras that didn’t go unnoticed. The shower temperature/pressure was great, the bed super comfortable, the heater worked well and overall the space was extremely clean

On arrival, after David’s greeting, he suggested a great pub, The Harp Inn with incredible views (highly recommend - thanks David)

For the remainder of my stay, the weather wasn’t on my side, however this meant I was able to spend more time in the hut which was a real joy! I did venture to the Book town Hay-on-Wye which was a lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon, only 20 minute drive away

Communication leading up to, and during my stay was easy and thorough

David and Rita are friendly, welcoming and kind hosts that I would happily stay with in future

  Lovely stay in a beautiful rural location 🙂

  lovely little space, cosy and cute!

  Excellent 3 night stay (used as base for Hay festival). Shepherd's hut was clean, cosy, comfortable & well equipped. Lovely to sit out in the sun in the morning with... read more a cuppa next to the stream (yes, it was sunny!). Would recommend and would return

  Wonderful little shepherd's hut in a beautiful area. I used it as a base to visit Hay Festival. David was a great host, very friendly and helpful. The hut was... read more well equipped and had everything I needed for a short break. Easy to find, private spacious parking, and a lovely stream-side garden.

  Although we were only staying one night at the Gladestry Shepherd’s Hut, we loved the place. David & Rita have done a fantastic job of maximising the usable space in... read more the Hut, and the attention to detail of the design, and the quality of the equipment inside were exceptional. The local pub (the Royal Oak) didn’t serve food on the night we were staying, but we nevertheless enjoyed an excellent meal we cooked ourselves using the convection / microwave oven and the two induction hobs. We’d thoroughly recommend the Shepherd’s Hut.

  Responsive hosts, cabin looked just like the photos and so peaceful! Very reasonably priced too

  Beautiful Shepard’s hut in lovely location, will definitely return

  Great place to stay whilst visiting the Hay Festival. Beautiful village, quirky but lovely accommodation for an overnight stay.

  We loved our first stay in the Shepherds hut. We will return! Thank you for looking after us so well.

  Had a lovely night away at Rita and David’s Shepherd’s Hut. We only met David but found him to be very friendly and helpful. The hut was so calm and... read more peaceful and had everything we would need, also being very clean and even better than the photos! David had recommended us to The Harp Inn about 7 minutes away which had beautiful views. Would definitely stay here again.

  Rita & David's beautiful shepherds hut was the perfect stop over for our 2 day mini break in Wales. We wanted to explore Hay-on-wye, do a bit of walking (superb... read more walk up the Offa's dyke path to Hergest Ridge) and had booked a pony trek with a local trekking company for the morning of the second day. Everything was easy & straightforward and the hut & garden surroundings themselves were clean & beautifully kept. Would definitely stay again & will be recommending to friends & family.

  Our stay at the hut was beautiful and had a beautiful stream alongside it which was so peaceful to listen to when sitting outside. The place was decorated beautifully and... read more had everything we needed😊the host greeted us on arrival to personally show us the hut which was a lovely touch!
Would definitely recommend to anyone to stay!

  What a lovely spot, right next to a babbling brook! Hut was super clean and well appointed. Tv with every channel you could ask for which was ideal... read more when it rained. But when the sun came out the decking was a lovely spot to enjoy the calm.

  Rita and David’s place was fantastic! The place itself was immaculate and cozy with a lovely little patio area and the hosts were so friendly and welcoming from the moment... read more I booked, to even after we’d left, with some fantastic recommendations of places to visit after we’d checked out. Thank you!

  Beautiful little hut in a pretty setting by a brook. Extremely clean and well provisioned in a delightful village. My friend and I sadly only stayed one night but it... read more would have been lovely to have stayed longer. I'm sure we'll be back.

  Great little hut, very comfortable and beautifully done up. Would visit again.

  Lovely accommodation with everything you need and nice touch of providing welsh cakes . David was very helpful with his knowledge of local walks we had a great one... read more night stay and would recommend to other people.

  We are seasoned Airbnb guests and have stayed in some wonderfully unique places of which this is one! It is charming and comfortable we had a lovely rest lulled to... read more sleep by the sound of the river. Super location and patient hosts, thank you so much for having us. Chantelle & Andrew

Chantelle & Andrew were my guests for a week, I booked this little Wales adventure for them. Thanks very much for looking after them. Elizabeth

  Very nice character- good location for pub and walking.

  We had a fantastic experience here! It was our first time in Wales and our first experience with AirBnB and we couldn’t have asked for better hosts than Rita and... read more David! The location was so lovely and, despite the limited space of the Shepherd’s Hut, it didn’t feel claustrophobic. The space has been used really well and they’ve managed to pack in everything you could need for your stay. We were only here for 1 night but we could easily have stayed longer. If we’re ever in the area again, we’ll definitely stay again! Thank you Rita & David!

  We spent one night in the shepherd's hut, and we're planning to come back to stay longer. It was spotlessly clean, toasty warm, and organised cleverly to get the most... read more from the space. There were also cosy welcoming touches like Welsh cakes and slippers. The garden was lovely even in winter, and I'm sure even better in the summer. We really enjoyed David & Rita's hospitality and highly recommend their place.

  Had a great stay, lovely location. Hosts were very flexible around our late check in time 🙂

  We had a lovely overnight stay. The hut was in a beautiful and peaceful location with great views.
David greeted us and gave us a quick tour of the... read more hut. He was friendly and responsive and allowed us to check in a little earlier due to the hut not being used the previous night. The radiator had been put ready for us. It took a while to warm up the hut but when it had, it was lovely and cosy.
The hut is clean and has everything you need for an overnight stay. Please remember to take any milk, bread or food items because the shop is 3.5 mile drive away.
We visited the local pub, it was friendly and cosy. Thank you, we had an enjoyable stay.

  Rita and David’s Shepherds hut was beautifully presented, and such a welcoming space. The location was stunning and they provided a full list of different local areas that you could... read more explore. They also included a very detailed instruction manual of all the appliances within the hut. What stood out the most however was how friendly and responsive they were as hosts, very polite with quick responses and have created such a lovely space to visit. We’re looking forward to coming back! Many thanks Elen and Victoria x

  Thanks David for the wonderful stay. It was great meeting such a warm person & spend a wonderful weekend in your hut. We would definitely love to visit again 🙂

  A beautiful, cosy place to stay. Right by a stream with plenty of wildlife. Will be coming back, thank you 🙂

  A well equipped (best equipped we've ever stayed in!), clean, and cosy shepherd's hut in a lovely peaceful area. The sound of the brook was great to fall asleep and... read more wake up to. The hosts left very helpful instructions and were accommodating and friendly.

Would definitely want to stay again in the summer!

  A really great little Airbnb! Sweet little spot right next to the river and on great circular walks.
Would definitely stay again !!

  Really we enjoyed spending time there and we booked for 1 night but we liked the surroundings and extended 1 night there for peaceful time

  Lovely, homey hut right by the river and on Offa’s Dyke. If you’re looking for a switch-off weekend near plenty of walking paths- this is an ideal spot. Plenty of... read more brochures of nearby attractions/walking routes and maps were available inside the hut as well if you’re stuck on where to go. I’d stay here again!

  Me and my girlfriend both loved this. It even snowed which gave us the Christmas spirit.

It was lovely

  We really loved Rita’s place. Great walk recommendations from the hosts. The hut was warm and well equipped and we loved having morning coffee outside right by the babbling brook.... read more The Royal Oak was perfect for a good selection of ales and a hearty meal. The whole stay was faultless, really.

  Lovely cosy place to stay for a couple nights would be a little tight for a longer stay but for a weekend get away it was lovely and cosy. Heated... read more so we stayed nice and warm even in -2c. Would recommend for a couples get away!

  We loved staying here, it was cosy and clean and just what we wanted it to be. The hosts are super friendly and very flexible. We'd definitely come again sometime!

  Well presented and appointed. Rita and David were great - approachable and helpful without being intrusive in any way. The offer of soup after a very wet day walking was... read more lovely and most appreciated.
Warm and cosy despite poor weather.
Would stay again.

  we spent a wonderfully peaceful night at Rita's Shepherd hut. It was warm, comfortable and welcoming. We'd recommend dinner at the Royal Oak pub which is just 2 minutes walk away.

  Lovely place. Well equipped and super bathroom. Given the small space, cooking, especially using the induction hobs was a bit of a challenge .

  Such great place to stay in, scenic, private and easy to find. David was delightful and very helpful!

The perfect place to get away, inclusive of everything you... read more would need (inluding a handy streaming stick on the tv).

We will definitely be staying again and would absolutely reccomend.

All he best,
Qielli

  Throughly enjoyed our 'mini break' in the cozy hut with stream running right beside. Walked to the pub for good food and chatting. Worth the effort to climb to the... read more top on to Offa's Dyke Path, scenery is mind-blowing. Inside is immaculate, well equipped and seemingly new throughout. Super place.

  Thank you Rita for being so accommodating and offering such a beautiful little spot.

  Had such a lovely stay, David and Rita were so accommodating!

  Excellent stay, thank you very much!

  Absolutely a great start in a lovely cabin. Perfect for a short stay, absolutely spotless with everything you'll need.

  My partner and I stayed here for one night to attend a wedding nearby. The shepherd's hut was great, and we ate our breakfast al fresco next to the brook.... read more Rita and David, who live across the road, sent plenty of information beforehand and were communicative, so we had no problems and would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Diolch/thanks!

  Die Hütte und der Garten sind wunderschön und liebevoll eingerichtet. Es ist sehr idyllisch.

  Lovely little shepherd's hut in a garden next to a stream. Very clean and tidy and easy to find and park. David gave us some great recommendations to eat in... read more the local area. Some traffic noise in the morning but certainly didn't spoil our stay. Would recommend.

  We had a lovely stay in this very peaceful location. David was a great, responsive, host, we had an easy check in and the hut was all ready for us... read more when we arrived. The area was beautiful. I just wish we had another couple of days to spend to fully appreciate the area. Would definitely stay again!

  Thank you for such a lovely place to stay, we will be back

  Wow! We have just returned from a one night stay at Rita and David’s lovely shepherds hut. The pictures do not do this wonderful hideaway justice.
The garden, complete... read more with established plants and shrubs, gives plenty of privacy from the road - which, we heard and saw very little traffic from.
A wonderful location to explore mid-Wales - we visited Elan Valley, Water Break It’s Neck, paddled in the Wye at Builth Wells and Hay-on-Wye during our stay.
There are public footpaths for an evening stroll, or even walking through the village is do-able with such little traffic around.
The hut itself was perfectly equipped for a short break. We felt no expense was spared for guest comfort - Roku TV facilitates Netflix, YouTube and streaming, and the black out blinds are a great way to get a well deserved holiday lie-in.
We didn’t cook in the hut, but made use of local takeaway in Kington, just a 10-min drive away. Overall, a perfect stay and a very warm welcome from David - thank you!

  What an absolutely incredible Shepherds hut! The perfect glamping accommodation and get away that is so practical, cosy, beautiful, squeaky clean and has everything you could possibly need! Myself and... read more my friend spent the night and had such a comfortable stay! We had the pleasure of meeting both David and Rita who are such wonderful, friendly, very helpful and down to earth hosts, giving us an initial tour and ensuring we had everything we needed for a comfortable night stay! The shepherds hut more than exceeded our expectations and nestled in such a beautiful and peaceful location, with a gorgeous garden and a lovely running stream alongside making it the ideal place to switch off and also accessible to beautiful walks and villages on both the Welsh and English border! Thankyou so much both David and Rita for your wonderful hospitality, we wish we could have stayed longer! 😊

  Loved our stay, would definitely recommend ! David was very helpful with great communication 🙂

  A beautiful Sheperd's hut situated in a lovely garden, neighboured by a stream, in Gladestry. Hosts were fantastic, flexible and easy to contact. They've clearly put a lot of time... read more into building, maintaining and decorating this hut. Very well furnished, a vibrant garden and a decking between the hut and the stream - a lovely evening spot.

We stayed at the hut with the hopes of driving into Hay-on-Wye, which was perfectly doable within 25 minutes.

Would highly recommend and will definitely return again.

Many thanks to the hosts, particularly for being our first AirBnB hosts - you made it very easy for us both.