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Little Dewchurch, Herefordshire
A shepherd's hut for two on a smallholding at Little Dewchurch, with panoramic countryside views, an enclosed gravelled garden with a fire pit, and one dog welcome.
Thwen is a shepherd's hut for a couple and their dog, set in the grounds of a smallholding at Little Dewchurch with panoramic views across the Herefordshire countryside. It is one of two huts on the site, crafted with exquisite attention to detail, and it makes a rustic, romantic and thoroughly dog friendly retreat within easy reach of the River Wye.
Inside, a table sits where the views are best, the kitchen is well equipped with an air fryer and a ceramic hob, and a cosy double bed waits at the far end. The shower room has a heated towel rail, robes are provided, and a Bluetooth speaker takes care of the music. The dog's own patch is outside: an enclosed gravelled garden with a picnic bench and umbrella, where a dog can explore safely while the kettle goes on.
As the light goes, the fire pit takes over. It has a BBQ swing arm for cooking, logs are provided, and the evening runs on to toasted marshmallows and stargazing with the dog stretched out beside the seating. Horses and sheep may be grazing in the surrounding fields, depending on the time of year, so beyond the enclosed garden the dog stays on a lead.
A public footpath starts 200m from the hut, and the River Wye flows 2 miles away, where canoes can be hired and the Wye Valley Walk follows the river along the border between England and Wales. The historic city of Hereford and the market town of Ross-on-Wye both make easy days out, and there are several dog friendly pubs nearby for the walk home.
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from £503 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with picnic bench and umbrella, plus seating next to the fire pit with a BBQ swing arm (ample logs provided and more available to purchase) | Parking for 1 car | Storage for bikes | Se
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £503 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Ev charging, Parking, Wifi
Bolstone View Shepherd Huts - Thwen from £503 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Bolstone View Shepherd Huts - Thwen dog friendly?
Yes, Thwen welcomes one dog alongside two guests. The hut has its own enclosed garden where your dog can be off lead, making it a genuinely comfortable base for a dog owner who wants a bit of genuine rural quiet.
Are dogs allowed at Bolstone View Shepherd Huts - Thwen year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, but it's worth knowing that the farm fields beyond the hut's enclosed garden may hold horses or sheep at any time of year. That's a year-round consideration rather than a seasonal one, so a lead whenever you step outside the fence is the rule regardless of when you visit.
What should I know before visiting Bolstone View Shepherd Huts - Thwen with my dog?
The key thing to understand is the boundary: inside the enclosed garden your dog can be loose, but outside it a lead is required at all times, as the surrounding farm fields may have horses or sheep. It's a working farm, and that line between secure and unsecured ground is one to take seriously. On the upside, the lanes around Little Dewchurch are extremely quiet, and a dog and two people can reportedly go a full day here without meeting a car.
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Bolstone View Shepherd Huts - Thwen from £503 for 7 nights
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