Field Barn Hut

Stapleton, North Yorkshire

A shepherd hut for two at Stapleton near Darlington with an enclosed garden, a wood fired hot tub and a private field beside it, two dogs welcome.

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Field Barn Hut is a dog friendly shepherd's hut for two with a field attached, which is an unusual pairing and the whole argument for the place. The garden it stands in is enclosed and holds a picnic bench, a barbecue and a wood fired hot tub. Beyond the fence a second and larger field is kept for exercise, so two dogs get a hut, a garden and a paddock without leaving the property.

Inside is one room and everything is in it. The bed is raised and built in, the table folds away, and the kitchen along one wall runs to a gas hob, a combination oven and a fridge. A shower room opens off the living space. Electric radiators do the heating, so there is warmth without a stove to feed and a wet dog dries in front of them.

Filling the hot tub gets started an hour before anyone wants it, because the thing is fired with wood. That hour turns out to be the good part. One dog has gone flat on the picnic bench and the other is walking the fence line for the fourth time, checking. Smoke goes straight up from the burner. Nothing else in the field is moving and nothing has passed in the lane since four.

Stapleton is a row of houses on the Tees south of Darlington, in flat green country where the Dales, the Moors and the Pennines are each an hour off. The river is the local walk, a bank path through willow and gravel bar, level throughout, with dogs loose on most of it. Croft-on-Tees is 2 miles upstream, where Lewis Carroll grew up.

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from £604 for 7 nights

Field Barn Hut takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed garden with picnic bench and BBQ (not gas, charcoal not provided) | Additional adjoining field for exercise and play | Off-street parking | Pub and restaurant 2 miles | 2 dogs allowed
Sleeps: 2 guests
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Price: from £604 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 15:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Hot tub, Parking, Wifi

Field Barn Hut from £604 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Field Barn Hut dog friendly?
Yes, Field Barn Hut is genuinely set up for dogs rather than just tolerating them. Up to two dogs are welcome, and between the enclosed garden and the larger private field next to the hut, they have plenty of space to roam without ever leaving the property.
Are dogs allowed at Field Barn Hut year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the setup — electric radiators for warmth and a private field for exercise — suits a stay in any season. For confirmation of availability at specific times of year, it's worth checking directly with the host when you book.
What should I know before visiting Field Barn Hut with my dog?
The hut sleeps two people and accepts up to two dogs, so it's a good fit for a couple with a pair of dogs but not suited to larger groups or packs. The garden is enclosed, and there's a separate larger field for exercise, so dogs have room to stretch out safely on-site. Nearby, the River Tees offers a level bank path through willow and gravel where dogs can be let off the lead for most of it — a useful walk to know about before you arrive.