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Heartsease - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views.

Heartsease - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views.

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Outdoor spa tub
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Overview of Heartsease - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views.

4.4 out of 5 Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Herstmonceux
  • Popular LocationHerstmonceux Castle6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSovereign Harbour21 min drive
  • Popular LocationEastbourne Beach27 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Heartsease - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views.

Heartsease is one of two extra-large (6m x 2.4m) Shepherds huts retreats at the bottom of the owner's beautiful rural garden, overlooking miles of rolling countryside. There's a super-comfortable kingsize bed, a kitchenette, a seating/dining area and a luxury shower room. It feels like you're in the fields but there's no long walk with luggage and all mod cons including excellent wifi. It's got a private area of garden with a little patio with a bistro set and a private hot tub. Access to shared garden with BBQs and firepit.

Tucked away down a little lane with trees meeting over the top in places, 15 minutes walk from the charming Sussex village of Herstmonceux, nestle Heartsease and her sister hut Meadowsweet. Designed to be the perfect antidote to the stress of modern urban life without sacrificing any of its creature comforts or modern connectivity, they enjoy uninterrupted views across an area of outstanding natural beauty and still have very civilized bathroom arrangements, 32" smart TVs, excellent wifi and good 4G reception. They're ideal for romantic breaks, retreats, shielding, isolating, working remotely or for groups who want to book more than one hut and have a socially-distanced reunion.

Horses clop down the lane and the air is filled with bird song. At night you can hear owls. There is a farmer along the lane who has equipment in use and large vehicles during the week sometimes so it's more reliably peaceful at night and weekends. There's a private patio especially for you outside your hut and a much larger shared patio in the middle of the garden with two charcoal barbecues, a fire pit and pots of fresh herbs which you are welcome to use. Next to the big patio is the new Therapy Room built during the latest lock-down, where guests are able to book treatments such as Aromatherapy massage, Reflexology and Reiki. The owner is an artist, music teacher and Reiki practitioner who lives in the main house with one child.

Newly built and finished to a high standard, the huts offer a level of comfort far beyond what might have been available to a shepherd in times gone by. Much bigger than a traditional hut, each has more than enough room for the king-size bed which has a 3000 pocket sprung mattress topped with memory foam, goose feather/down duvets and pillows, high quality linen, deliciously supersoft blankets and a sumptuous array of cushions to lounge on whilst you drink in the magnificent view. Should you require a bottle of chilled Champagne or Prosecco on arrival this can be arranged with the owner.

Heartsease is the furthest hut from the main house and the nearest to the fields behind the garden, which are often occupied by sheep or horses. At the moment we also have cows and calves :) The windows in the bed area are dual aspect and you can look out and feel like you're right in amongst the animals but actually you're a few feet the other side of the fence and a few yards from your car. There are fairy lights around the bed for night time. Unlike some huts, our beds are normal height and fixed in position, so there is no need to rearrange anything before going to bed or climb to get there. There is ample room for suitcases underneath, as well as a bedside cupboard and hooks with proper wooden hangers by the door and hooks in the bathroom.

Heartsease has a folding table and chairs in the main body of the hut. Opposite is the kitchenette, which has a small fridge, a sink and a small tabletop oven/grill with a two-ring stove on top. It's equipped with pans, crockery, cutlery, utensils and basics such as cling film, foil, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, cooking oil, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup and seasoning. It's also got tea, coffee, sugar, herbal teas, a kettle and a cafetiere. There's a 32" Smart TV which can be angled towards the dining area or the bed.

Opposite the door there's a rocking chair ideal for admiring the view through the door/reading/strumming an instrument/snoozing by the little electric flame-effect stove which provides a warm glow and variable heat in winter as well as cool air in summer. The hut also has an oil-filled radiator by the foot of the bed which can be left on all the time in winter, making it much nicer, cleaner, quieter and safer to sleep in than having a real fire or fan heater running all night whilst ensuring you'll wake up warm and cosy. The huts are very thoroughly insulated to keep them warm in winter and cool in summer. There’s also a HEPA air filter which removes dust, bacteria and viruses which you are welcome to run during your stay.

To the left of the front door is an ensuite shower room with big super-absorbent towels, soap and shower gel/shampoo. Because the huts are elevated off the ground and pointed towards the fields, you can see the beautiful view but nobody can see you, so you have a loo with a view :)

Outside Heartsease there's a little private patio with a bistro set and an area of garden which is secluded from the rest by the hut and has been recently landscaped and laid to turf and borders with a lot of flowering shrubs and bulbs. The view is really spectacular - the owner's favourite spot on the property - and because of the angle of the hut, something of a secret garden. As of June '23 it also houses a brand new hot tub exclusively for the use of Heartease's guests. It's got really strong massage jets, LED lights and a waterfall. It's utterly, deliciously, fabulously divine. Please be aware before you book there are some reasons you can't go in - if there're high winds or a thunderstorm, if you've got heart problems or are pregnant - or if you're wearing fake tan as the tan comes off the person and won't come off the tub!

There's a stepping stone path leading past the other hut, Meadowsweet (which you can't see from inside Heartease and can't see into your hut) across to the bigger communal patio with two charcoal BBQs, a wood-burning fire-pit that you can also cook on and the new treatment room, where guests can book Reiki, Reflexolgy and Aromatherapy massage treatments. There's also a giant chess set for guests to use. Beyond this is the garden gate to the driveway and a building housing the owner's art room and above, Treetops, another holiday home with a treehouse balcony.

Beyond Treetops is the main house and owner's lawn and veg plot which is not fenced off for aesthetic reasons but guests are asked not to go beyond the big shared patio. We encourage guests to feel welcome in the shared spaces and avoid going very near each others' front doors, none of which overlook each other. There are a maximum of six adult guests onsite at any one time, which makes social distancing easy and ensures the facilities are never too busy. You can choose to interact if you want to but it's a really big garden so if you'd rather keep yourselves to yourselves it's very easy to do so.

On top of Airbnb's enhanced cleaning protocol we are also running an ozone generator (which kills everything including viruses) between stays. This takes time for the gas to do it's work and then the accommodation has to be aired out before we can start cleaning, which has affected the check in and out times we are able to offer. If you want to come earlier and explore the area there are loads of things to do in our Guidebook for Herstmonceux which has lots of information about the local area, places to eat, walk and visit and activities available nearby. You can find it by clicking on my profile picture. If I'm ready early I'll let you know ASAP. Likewise, if I'm able to offer a slightly later checkout I'll let you know :)

We have a dog and a cat who are very friendly but not allowed in Heartsease because of people with allergies. Because we have our own pets we can't have anyone else's here and it wouldn't be fair to people with allergies so please don't book and then ask if you can bring your pet, no matter how well-behaved. Also if one of your party is afraid of animals please don't book as it's not practical to keep the dogs in all day. They love a game of ball and are very affectionate.

If you'd like Reiki it's £37 for a 45 minute session of full body and mind relaxation and restoration or £49 for an hour and quarter, which is a double dose and more suitable if you have more significant physical/emotional challenges to face. I have a colleague who can sometimes visit and who offers Aromatherapy massage and Reflexology. It's £30 for a 30 minute neck, back and shoulder massage or £35 for a 40 minute Reflexology foot massage. Treatments need to be pre-booked so they can be fitted in around existing work commitments.

If you’re interested in booking more than one of our places at the same time please click on my profile to see my other listings and check availability. The location is ideal for socially distanced reunions enjoying the great outdoors together while having your own separate accommodation. It's also a great venue for face-to-face team meetings/corporate treats because the wifi is great in all the accommodation and there's even a wifi router on the big guest patio.

Weeknights are cheaper and there's a 10% discount on stays of a week or more.

Property manager

Sam
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Herstmonceux

Located in Hailsham, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Beachy Head. Blackstock Farm and Observatory Science Centre are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Blackstock Farm - 5 min drive
  • Herstmonceux Castle - 6 min drive
  • Sovereign Harbour - 21 min drive
  • Pevensey Bay Beach - 21 min drive
  • Eastbourne Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Pevensey Bay Station - 14 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brewers Arms - 16 min walk
  • George Hotel - 8 min drive
  • Hawkswood - 6 min drive
  • Bulls Head - 5 min drive
  • Horse & Groom - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heartsease - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heartsease - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heartsease - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heartsease - luxury Shepherd's Hut, amazing views. located?

Situated in Hailsham, this golf cabin is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from High Weald and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Blackstock Farm. Herstmonceux Castle and Observatory Science Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/5 Poor

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Mini break
Sam was lovely, was disappointed with 5pm check in. Didn't like the positioning of the hot tub because it over looked a compost heap. The one next door was in a much better position and had a much better view. So when booking we would have requested the first one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Giles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to relax
Great shepherds hut with all you need for a relaxing stay. Host very friendly and welcoming 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed here with the misses a few weeks back, was the perfect getaway, only wish we could have stayed longer. Very friendly, beautiful views and very cosy. Would definitely stay again Bill and Becky
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Stefan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erholung pur
Ein abgelegner schöner Ort mit einer sympathischen Gastgeberin. Es hat uns gut gefallen und wir haben die Erholung genossen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Annie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Getaway from the City
Myself and my partner booked this getaway last minute. We are both frontliners and haven't had the chance to spend time together properly. The Hut is cosy, even during the winter months it was nice and warm. The Hut had all of the essentials and Sam was so helpful in getting us settled in. We were greeted by Ziggy every morning and it always brought a smile to our face. There are really lovely walks nearby and many things to do within the area even on a rainy day. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sam

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I'm a single mum with one child. Treetops and the new Shepherd Huts, Heartsease and Meadowsweet, are in our garden. I teach music and art and do Reiki energy healing. I love hosting; I've been doing it for about 12 years and it gives me enormous pleasure welcoming people into our little sanctuary, seeing their faces brighten as I show them round, and sending them off happy and relaxed afterwards. I love the open countryside and the birdsong here, organic gardening, live music, cooking, animals and people.

Why they chose this property

There is a lovely vibe here that I felt as soon as I saw the place. Other people comment on it; it really feels relaxing and wholesome and good for you. A lot of people say they sleep really well here, I certainly do. I felt like I'd won the lottery when I moved in: it's my dream house, even down to the little brick Wendy House I wished for when I was six. I moved here from the city and it's the opposite of the rat race in my opinion.

It's on the edge of the village. We're very lucky because we have the most beautiful big garden and we look out over the fields so you can see for miles. The air is really clean and we have acres of sky. It's a great place to visit if you like star gazing - Patrick Moore used to visit the village because it's got such good visibility (the Observatory does special evenings). Sometimes there are sheep or horses in the field next to the house - it looks so much prettier and more interesting, like a decorated tree or a tank with fish in! I love our trees, too, especially the old 'Faraway' oak with the swing. A lot of the lanes around here, ours included, have 'tree tunnels' over them, so in the summer you get pools of bright sunshine dappled with cool shade. I've seen both sorts of woodpecker in the garden and we sometimes hear owls at night. I once met a badger in the lane! You really notice the seasons, for example, all the wild garlic and primroses in the early spring before the bluebells.

I love castles and there are several - besides our fairytale medieval Herstmonceux Castle round the corner there's also Bodiam Castle about half an hour away, Hever Castle 50 mins and Pevensey Castle only about 15 mins across the marshes, by the beach. The beaches at Eastbourne, Cooden, Bexhill and Hastings are also within 30 mins easy reach. Brighton and Rye are only 45 mins. There's a wealth of gastro-pubs near beautiful/historically interesting places to walk off the calories in the surrounding area so to me, it's a little piece of heaven.

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English

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