Bertha Shepherd's Hut
Nestled alongside the forest near Lydney in the Forest of Dean, this secluded shepherd’s hut provides a romantic retreat in a dream setting. The rustic wooden exterior hides the characterful accommodation that Bertha offers. With wooden beams above, custom-made cabinets and seating and a wood burner, this hut is perfect for couples and one four-legged friend, to cherish time together in the great outdoors, away from the constant buzz of technology. There is a raised king-size bed, a fold-up dining area, a kitchenette, and a unique shower room. Surrounded by wilderness you can easily explore the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and the numerous activities that are on offer.
Overview
The Forest of Dean is a much-loved destination and Bertha is a wonderfully romantic bolthole retreat. Set alongside a neighbouring shepherd’s hut you are surrounded by woodland with a lake at the foot of the hill and walking routes from the door. This is a place of peace and tranquillity, and you can't help but relax from the moment you arrive.
Wooden steps lead up to the deck and from here there is nothing to see before you but trees. Watch the sunsets, gaze at the stars, and spot the local wildlife. Inside the hut is full of character with a raised king-size bed, kitchenette, dining area, and a wood burner in the corner. The furnishing makes clever use of the space with a table and benches stowed beneath the bed. Pulling these up you can enjoy meals together and it creates additional under-bed storage space for luggage. The kitchenette has everything you need for preparing meals with a fridge with a freezer compartment, oven, and two-ring hob. As evening falls, light the wood burner and create a warming, romantic atmosphere to spend cosy nights together.
The beautiful setting of this shepherd’s hut is its calling card, and you are sure to fall in love with this part of the country. You can choose to explore the local surroundings or travel further afield into the Wye Valley with its many picturesque villages, viewpoints and landmarks. For adventurers, there are water sports to try, as well as cycling and walking in the Forest of Dean.
Ground Floor
Sleeping Area:
Set on a raised wooden base, the king-size bed will ensure an undisturbed night’s sleep. The skylight above gives a spectacular view of the starlit night sky, or you can open the blind and bathe in sunlight in the mornings. Surrounded by wood with beams above, this hut really brings the essence of the forest inside.
Living/Dining/Kitchen Area:
Cleverly stored at the end of the bed is a hidden table and benches, where you can sit together and discuss plans over breakfast prepared in the kitchenette. Despite its small size, you have an oven and two-ring hob, a fridge with a freezer compartment and the expected cooking utensils. The compact wood burner is a lovely addition for the evenings and adds an atmospheric crackle as it warms the room.
Bathroom:
At the end of the shepherd’s hut behind a wooden sliding door is the unique shower room. Here there is a traditional WC, rainfall shower and an eye-catching sink with a unique natural shape atop a wooden unit.
Outside
The raised decking to the front leads you out into the forest where you can explore walks and head down to the lake. There is also a fire pit/barbecue. A gravelled path takes you out to the parking area with space for one car where your journeys to the surrounding countryside will begin. You are in the perfect location to discover Lydney up to Ross-on-Wye and beyond.Facilities
Indoor
Bedroom One - King-size
1 Bathroom - Shower Room
Hairdryer - 1
Fire - Logs Are Provided For An Initial Fire (1st October - 31st March)
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge
Freezer - Compartment In Fridge
Dining Table - Seats 2
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 50-99 Mbps
Board Games
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 1 Well-behaved Dog Is Welcome For An Additional Fee
BBQ - Please Provide Your Own Charcoal
Parking - Off-road Parking For 2 Cars
On your Doorstep
Nearby Lydney (2 miles) has a Lidl and a Tesco supermarket. Chepstow (8 miles) has Lidl, Tesco, and an M&S Foodhall. If you are in search of a little retail therapy Gloucester Quays is a 30-minute drive with lots of shops and plenty of places to eat. Cribbs Causeway in Bristol is 30-minutes in the other direction.
Eating Out:
- The George Inn & Millingbrook Lodge, Aylburton – a friendly village pub with local real ales and home cooked meals (0.9 miles)
- The Globe Inn, Alvington – traditional pub and restaurant with good food and a large beer garden (2.1 miles)
- The Rising Sun, Woolaston Common – dog-friendly country pub with great food and a beer garden (3.5 miles)
The Forest of Dean is criss-crossed with miles and miles of walking trails where you might be lucky enough to see some of the abundant local wildlife which includes deer, wild boar, and foxes. Sheep also roam freely in the forest. Other walks include the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Puzzlewood and the Beechenhurst Trail.
Places to Visit:
- Lydney Park Estate and Gardens (1.8 miles)* open in Spring only
- Dean Forest Railway (3 miles)
- Clearwell Caves (5 miles)
- Puzzle Wood (5.5 miles)
Train - Lydney Railway Station (2.4 miles) has services to/from Cheltenham Spa, Gloucester, Chepstow, and Cardiff
Taxis - AAB Transport
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 16:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
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- One well-behaved dog is welcome for an additional fee.
- Bertha does not accept infants due to limited space.
- Bertha Shepherd's Hut has no TV, giving you the chance to really switch off and enjoy this location.
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Why we love this
- Escape the everyday at this private retreat, tucked away amid tranquil woodland.
- A perfect base for adventure, with immediate access to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley for walking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits.
- Bring your dog along and enjoy the adventure together.
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The Location
One of two shepherd’s huts, Bertha is part of the Lydney Park Estate and shares this location with nearby holiday homes. This is an ideal spot for exploration with natural delights such as the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley on the doorstep. The Forest of Dean is one of the most interesting places in the UK lying within the embrace of two great tidal rivers, the Severn, and the Wye. The landscape, heritage and culture created are quite unlike anywhere else. The village of Aylburton is a mile away where there is a good food pub. Lydney is just two miles away with a selection of shops and restaurants. Chepstow, Cheltenham Spa, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff are all easily accessible.
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Read our reviews
Really enjoyed our stay, what a beautiful setting.
Josselyn
Great stay, the hut is more than spacious enough with everything you need. The location is amazing for the dog, whilst not enclosed area there really is a huge space around the property and the walks from the doorstep are brilliant too!
Joshua
Weekend away
Would highly recommend a stay in Bertha for a peaceful time away. Lovely finishes all round and very comfortable. Coffee on the porch each morning taking in the views was definitely a highlight.
Tyron Suddes
I want one!
No expense has been spared on this adorable hut. Every little detail has been thought of.
No TV but WiFi worked fine and was able to watch on my tablet.
It is completely pitch black at night unless the cottage down the hill is occupied
It's not for the faint hearted as is totally isolated and a bit of a walk from car park.
My only suggestion is to put some sort of gripperrod on the steps up because they got very slippy after the rain. Quite dangerous.
Judith Aylett
Would highly recommend a stay in Bertha for a peaceful time away. Lovely finishes all round and very comfortable. Coffee on the porch each morning taking in the views was definitely a highlight.
Tyron
Bertha is just perfect. Absolutely love Bertha! Our second stay here and we loved it just as much a
The most relaxing place with just the wildlife to keep you company. Great location and Bertha herself just has everything you need. Very comfortable. We will be back.
Martine Poynter
Tranquil setting in a luxurious hut
The shepherd's hut does not disappoint with a well equipped kitchen, cosy wood burning stove, comfy bed & ensuite facilities. Handy for Lydney's supermarkets and the delights of Taurus Arts or exploring further into the beautiful Forest. I had a very peaceful stay that was a perfect, restful tonic.
Clare Knights
The shepherd's hut does not disappoint with a well equipped kitchen, cosy wood burning stove, comfy bed & ensuite facilities. Handy for Lydney's supermarkets and the delights of Taurus Arts or exploring further into the beautiful Forest. I had a very peaceful stay that was a perfect, restful tonic.
Claire
Beautiful Bertha
Enjoyed the beautiful location. As advertised, apart from distance from car parking for those travelling fro OS with full suitcases for weeks of travel,- rather difficult. We would have been better in Betty from this point of view.
Margaret Gilbert
The most relaxing place with just the wildlife to keep you company. Great location and Bertha herself just has everything you need. Very comfortable. We will be back.
Martine
Had an absolutely lovely stay! The hut exceeded expectations from images and everything was presented clean, and in an orderly manner. Definitely recommend!
Imaan
We loved it, we wished we could have stayed longer! Perfect in every way!
Chelsea
A wonderful experience, a great place to get away and relax. We will definitely stay here again.
Simon
The cabin is surprisingly spacious and well organised. It feels very private but well connected. Excellent choice for a weekend escape to the nature!
Artem
Bertha was a lovely get away, peaceful and just as described! The cabin is beautiful and has all the necessary facilities for a short break away. It is perfect for out the door walks and provides miles of footpaths for everyone to explore. Small touches such as dog treats and cookies were much appreciated! Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
Bethan
Get Back To Nature
We really enjoyed our stay at Bertha shepherds hut, it had everything you need for a relaxing break, the location is stunning lots of walks straight from the door step and plenty of wildlife to admire can’t wait to visit again
Danielle Price
Peace and quiet
A realy nice place to stay comfy bed I slept well, Great shower better than the one i have at home just right for a quiet break with nice walks and plenty to see.
I will stay again.
David Davies
Just simply idillic and perfect
It was a brilliant stay- exactly what I was craving to have. The location is brilliant (Chepstow only 15 mins away for dinner etc if wanted) and lovely walks nearby. It was a lovely hut to the highest standard, very clean and everything you needed was there. Can’t wait to come back.
Henry Fricker
A wonderful escape
Me and my partner had a lovely weekend break at Bertha. Such an amazing location, surrounded by the countryside. The stars are incredible here, which we gazed at while roasting marshmallows by the fire pit. They provided great recommendations if you are unfamiliar with the area, from great walks in puzzle wood to a delicious meal in the Saracens Head Inn. I would highly recommend staying here and would love to return. The cabin is perfect, with everything you need and a lovely comfy bed. A great escape to the countryside!
Elena Morris
Amazing
Absolutely amazing shepherds hut. We loved our stay in Bertha. There is nothing negative to say. We had the most amazing chilled week, so peaceful, with just the wildlife keeping us company.
The set up of the hut itself is great and our dog loved chilling on the veranda watching the world go by (well the wildlife) or chilling inside with the door open, but all safe and sound with the gate on the veranda.
Loved it so much we will definitely be staying in Bertha again soon.
Martine Poynter
Bertha
Fantastic quiet relaxing week has been had. Shepherds hut was clean, tidy and had everything required for a comfortable week in the Forest of Dean. The location is excellent and allowed easy access to the Forest of Dean and Gloucestershire.
Steven Dougall
Blissful
We had a perfect stay in Bertha. The accomodation was well equipped with a kitchen stacked with utensils, board games onboard and a good shower too. We enjoyed some great meals on the veranda and even saw a barn owl catch their dinner.
Lovely walk through the woods to Bream.
Hugo Stanbury
Peace and quiet at its best.
We absolutely loved our stay at Bertha Shepherds Hut. This was our second stay in the last 5 months and I'm sure we will visit again soon. It's the best place to be if you want peace and quiet and the views are incredible. The Hut had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. The outside space was generous so seemed super private and was great for our dog. I don't think he's ever been so calm. The owners were really kind in allowing us to rebook at short notice due to a broken leg. Can't wait to go back.
David Conway
Amazing weekend getaway!
We stayed at Bertha Shepherd’s Hut for the weekend, and everything about it was amazing. The actual hut was even better than the pictures (which already looked super cute and cosy). There was everything you needed to cook, even bakeware. The bathroom was so nicely built and modern. Even just the torchlight they had was appreciated as we did explore the forest when it was dark. The view and the greenery from the hut was really pretty, and there was a lake at the bottom of the hill when you walk into the forest. I loved it and would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a nice stay away in a peaceful, green and fresh environment! Totally worth the money.
Josephine Ogundero
Short get away
Brilliant little retreat nice and quiet, well located, cosy couldn’t ask for more. Would visit again, an I would recommend this.
Nicholas Peats
Amazing Retreat for Two
A large, beautiful and well furnished shepherd's hut that provided the perfect getaway for my wife and I between Christmas and New Years. Gorgeous scenery and a delightful, cozy interior meant that even in the rough weather it was a pleasure to stay in. The owners went out of their way to make our experience a comfortable one.
Sam Hawes
Best break away
Lovely views, amazing accommodation. Far enough away from civilization that you can have complete quiet
Danielle Huxtable-Smith
A beautiful, peaceful stay
My partner and I stayed here for the weekend and couldn’t fault our stay. We’ve stayed in many shepherds hut before and this was by far the biggest and best one we’ve stayed in! The location was also beautiful and in good walking distance to the local village. A wonderful weekend!
Sophie Stone
Pristine location and accommodation
What a spot. The wagon is on top of a hill next to the woods which not only gives you a gorgeous view of the property but allows for numerous animals sightings whilst enjoying the comfort of the accommodation.
Emma Smeets
Relax and enjoy a top end accommodation
Everything you need to escape and relax for a few nights - make sure you take some binoculars to spot all the wildlife
Guest
Perfect rural escape!
Bertha is a beautifully presented shepherds hut and is the perfect place for a rural escape. The location is unbelievable peaceful and the sunrise and sunsets are the perfect start and end to the day! The comfort and stand of the hut was first class with the welcome biscuits, tea, coffee, milk, etc the perfect finishing touch! The local pubs are also lovely for a drink and bite to eat I would definitely recommend The Globe! We will be visiting again!!
Becky Holmes
Beautiful hidden getaway
The shepherds hut is in a beautiful location tucked away on the edge of the woods. It was spacious and very clean, like it was brand new. The bathroom is lovely and bed very comfy. The firepit outside is a nice touch and there's great walks in a nearby woods in walking distance, also not a long drive to the Forest of Dean. A lovely few days retreat, would recommend to everyone and will definitely be back!
Laurie MacCall
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