Reddings Retreat Warren Shepherds Hut is located in a private paddock on Reddings Farm, Tintern in the breath-taking Wye Valley, an area of outstanding nature beauty (AONB). The Warren Shepards Hut is an ideal base for a countryside getaway to connect with nature whatever the time of year. Reddings Farm is a working farm and is within walking distance of Tintern Abbey, various pubs (most serving meals), coffee shops & attractions. We are a short drive from Chepstow on the Welsh English boarder.
The space
The Warren Shepherds hut has various creature comforts including electricity (plug sockets with UBS chargers), hot and cold running water, heating, electric shower and toilet.
The kitchen area is equipped with a sink, microwave, under counter fridge with freezer drawer, toaster, kettle, slow cooker, crockery, cutlery, dinner plates, side plates, breakfast bowls sharp knife, kitchen scissors, tin opener with bottle opener, wine glasses, mugs, drinking glasses, and corkscrew. Tea, coffee and sugar are provided. Under the sink is a bin, dust buster and washing up essentials (washing up liquid, sponge with scourer, jay cloth, tea towel & drying mat). A small jug of milk will be in the fridge ready for when you check in.
The sofa, transforms into a cosy sofa bed with storage. The sofa bed will be made up as a double bed with duvet and throw ready for your arrival. Extra pillows and duvets are available on request.
An alarm clock radio Bluetooth speaker is provided so you can listen to radio or your music from your mobile.
Towels and bed linen provided.
The hand crafted Shepards Hut is located on a working farm in Tintern and the hut is fully insulated making it the ideal location for a countryside getaway or a romantic break any time of the year.
Please note there is no Wi-Fi or TV in the Warren Shepherds Hut, making it the idyllic retreat to relax, unwind while enjoying the breath-taking view, local wildlife and nature. If you need to connect to the world data service 3G & 4G be connected to from mobile devices. Reddings Retreat and Reddings Retreat Warren Shepherds hut is no smoking / vaping / e-cigarette accommodation.
Guest access
We are very happy to share our local knowledge of the area with you, please just ask.
Guests have shared use of the (free) parking area and paddock with guests staying in the Burrow Shepherds Hut, which is located on the far side of the paddock, over 500 feet along the path.
Within 10 minutes you can walk along a footpath to Tintern to explore Tintern Abbey, local pubs, shops, the Old Railway Bridge (crosses over River Wye in to England), sculptor garden, and many more local attractions and facilities.
Local walking trails include: Angidy Trail; Brockweir & the Wye trail; Dyke & the Devil’s Pulpit route; Wordsworth Walk; along with lots of other trails & public footpaths options all accessible from Reddings Farm.
Local cycle routes, trails & tracks including Tintern’s Hidden History, Tintern-Tidenham Tunnel Track; Whitebrook, Whitestone, Whitebrooke & the Wye.
Local retail towns and cities include Chepstow (5 miles), Coleford (10 miles), Monmouth (11 miles), Lyndey (11 miles), Magor (15 miles), Cinderford (16 miles) Ross on Wye (22 miles), Newport (23 miles), Cardiff (36 miles) & Bristol (36 miles).
Other things to note
Additional information:
We cannot accept booking with pets due to the wildlife that visits Reddings Retreat and Farm. Pheasants, Ducks, Partridge and an occasional Guinea fowl can be spotted wondering around the Farm. Along with a heard of Deer that live in the woods surrounding us. We also have the occasional wild bore that visits at night around the barns and yards. Please do not be surprised if you hear the owls hooting, they have nests all around the farm. And you are sure to spot a few birds of prey and lots of hedge birds while you stay with us.
When booking if you would prefer not to have contactless check in, please let us know so we arrange for someone to be available to welcome you.
An earlier check in and or check out time are sometimes available. Please enquire about availability when booking or the day before your departure.
Please note the gate at the entrance to the drive of Reddings can sometimes be shut overnight in the summer (between 11pm and 5am). However, if it's shut at anytime, please do close it behind you or just let us know and we will shut it for you.
The village of Tintern and the Wye Valley are very popular tourist destinations and can be busy during peak times.
Extreme winter weather
When the temperature is forecast to drop below 0°C we will need to turn the water off to the hut and drain the pipesbefore the temperature drops below freezing to prevent the water pipes from busting and damaging the hut’s pipes and boiler. The water will be restored once the ground temperature is above 2°C and the water is flowing in the pipes. Drinking water will be provided in the huts during these periods. We will contact you before your stay when cold weather is forecast (0°C or lower) resulting potentially in the water being turned off for any part of your stay to offer the option to change your dates for your stay.
Extreme hot weather
When daytime temperatures are above 27°C the hut can become rather uncomfortable inside if shut up all day or during a heatwave.
To keep the hut cool close the black out blinds when away from the hut.
If based at the hut during the day keep the top of stable door and a window(s) open for the air to circulate then once the temperature outside start to rise close the windows and if needed the top stable door to keep out the heat with the blinds closed. You may wish to pack a fan and or cooling towel to help keep you cool during the hotter weather.
In the evening the heat quickly leaves the hut if the windows and or door are open. Please be aware if leave lights on inside the hut with windows open and blinds up insects will enter the hut. If this happens open the door, windows and blinds shut off the inside lights and turn on the outside light for 10 minutes. The dust buster under the sink can be used to capture any remaining insects if any remain. Insects have only been an issue one time as guests left lights on inside the hut while sitting outside all evening and were surprised to find flying insects in the hut, when went back inside the hut.
Location
Unfortunately, insects in the countryside are common and our shepherds hut is located on a working farm in the Wye Valley and has countryside smells, sounds, insects and other wildlife which can be prolific at certain times of the year.
