Escape the every-day at Crannaford Shepherd's Hut.
The wide open meadow in front of the hut is all yours, stretching out to the field boundary and the view beyond.
This idyllic retreat is beautifully hand-crafted and is gorgeous both inside and out.
The living-area is open plan and has all you could need for a comfortable stay.
The super-comfy king-size bed......
...complete with lovely linens, a true home-from-home.
A perfect space for resting your head after a day out and about exploring the joys of east Devon.
The kitchen is compact but well-equipped, featuring a two-ring hob, fridge, kettle and toaster.
There are lovely touches throughout.
The warming wood-burner means out-of-season breaks are a must (there's under-floor heating too).
Crannaford is beautifully styled inside.
Looking in through the double doors - perfect for throwing open on a sunny day.
The handy dining-table folds down with ease, and can be popped away when not needed.
The chairs also fold up and can be stored away to create more space.
Surprise! There is a TV hidden away in front of the bed - perfect for lazy mornings.
The en suite shower-room includes a wash-basin and WC.
And, of course, on tap hot water too.
A handy shelf for popping your bits and bobs on.
Let the outside in and take in the fresh air - bliss!
The raised deck overlooks the pretty patio-area and the huge meadow beyond.
Treat yourself to breakfast al fresco.
Or perhaps a glass of wine or two.
Before a dip in the bubbling hot tub.
This is such a wonderful setting.
What a super place for a getaway.
Fire up the barbecue and cook up a yummy supper.
The solar park, just behind the high border of trees, provides electricity to the nearby town of Cranbrook, which is being built along inspiring environmental lines.
A modern shepherd's hut with traditional features.
Offering a fresh take on what a real escape means.
The countryside stretches out in front of the meadow.
You even have your very own pitch and putt course here!
Clubs and plenty of balls are provided - such fun!
All in all, Crannaford Shepherd's Hut is in an ideal location of a mini-holiday where you can break away from life's hectic pace.
Nearby Woodbury Common, an area of unspoilt heathland, criss-crossed with miles of walks with the sea sparkling in the distance.
This is Sidmouth. A wonderful Regency seaside town.
This is the sheltered harbour at Lyme Regis on the east Devon/Dorset border.
Another view along the beach at Lyme Regis - this is a great place for a day out.
The far end of the beach at Budleigh Salterton, where the River Otter joins the sea. The river, banks and reed beds are wonderful places for nesting birds.
Another view of the beach at Budleigh Salterton - you can follow the South West Coast Path from here.
Take it easy and enjoy the beach at Budleigh Salterton!

Crannaford Shepherd's Hut

4258

5.8 miles E of Exeter / Sleeps 2 + cot*

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7 Nights from £404

The couple who own it were lovely really helpful and welcoming. Left us to do what we pleased but we’re around if we needed to ask something.

A warm welcome on arrival, spotlessly clean and lots of attention to detail. Perfect! Loved the very generous welcome pack (fudge, biscuits, cereal, milk, prosecco, orange juice, water). Hot tub was perfect too and large beach towels provided. Happy to recommend!

A fantastically relaxing few days away. Great location with easy access to tourist spots and visits to Dartmoor, the hosts were really friendly and very accommodating, keeping the essential wood for the wood burner and fire pit fully stocked. Highly recommended break

Reply from Classic Cottages

Thank you so much for your lovely review on Crannaford Shepherd's Hut. We are really happy to read that you had some relaxing days away and enjoyed exploring the local area. We are delighted to read that you would recommend and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Sarah, Customer Support

We absolutely loved everything about the Shepherds Hut. We are booking to go back as soon as we can and we’re very sad to leave after a two night break.

Amazing Shepherd's Hut, hot tub is a lovely treat! Everything is catered for, would recommend to anyone.

We had a wonderful stay at Crannaford Shepherds Hut. Everything had been thought of and provided for us to have a fantastic stay. We would highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway

A perfect little hideaway with everything you need.

We booked this for our first wedding anniversary. We had such a beautiful stay. It was very peaceful and quiet. The hosts were friendly and very welcoming. All our needs were catered for, it was spotlessly clean and we could not have chosen a more perfect place to stay. Thank you. Chris & Carina

WOW! This fabulous property, along with it's charming hosts is absolutely wonderful in every way. The Shepherd's Hut is set in a stunning location which is both private and peaceful and it is beautifully made and spotlessly clean. The hosts have thought of everything to make your stay as perfect as possible. We had a wonderful 4 night stay here and have already recommended to friends and we look forward to returning ourselves. We enjoyed every second of our stay and even bought some binoculars while we were there to enable us to identify the many birds that we saw. Thank you for everything including the Prosecco and treats!

An excellent all round stay with beautiful views/location/hot tub and very friendly owners!

Excellent time away! We stayed for 3 nights and couldn’t of had a warmer welcome and better stay!! Would encourage anyone to stay here. Very secluded and excellent shepherds hut. Would hight recommend!!

So glad we found this gem of a property, ideally located for Exeter, coast and countryside. Charming hosts, the warmest welcome we've had anywhere! Attention to detail was excellent with lovely touches throughout.

Reply from Classic Cottages

We're delighted you had such a wonderful stay - thanks so much for sharing your experience. Tanya, Customer Support

Great stay at the Crannaford Shepherds Hut. Would highly recommend for a quiet weekend away. Lovely place.

Lovely welcoming hosts. Beautiful shepherds hut with everything you need. Lovely peaceful setting. Would love to visit again. Highly recommend.

Super, fantastic, terrific place to stay

Shepherds Hut was such a beautiful relaxing place to have as our first family holiday. Loved every minute

We lived Crannaford shepherds hut the location was perfect and the standard of the hut was excellent. We have a superb weeks holiday. The owners were really helpful

Wonderful shepherds hut we were very pleasantly surprised, we couldn’t of asked for anything more.

a beautiful and tranquil setting. We were not in the least bothered by noise which we had been told might be possible from the nearby solar panels. It was wonderful to wake up to birdsong each morning and to see so many varieties of wildlife literally from my bed.

Our hosts were welcoming, an excellent introduction to all the interior workings of the shepherds hut and a lovely welcome package of Prosecco, strawberries, bread, milk, butter cream and biscuits.

We were left in peace but knew our hosts were nearby to deal with any problems - of which there were none! Very happy with this break and would definitely recommend.

Reply from Classic Cottages

Thanks so much for your review and we're so pleased that you had a peaceful stay. What a treat to see lots of wildlife - this shepherd's hut really is in an amazing location. Tressa, Customer Support

The Shepherds hut is a beautiful retreat, superbly equipped and certainly more luxurious than we expected from a 'hut'! The hosts are friendly and welcoming without being interfering or over-eager. they are more than happy to explain any part of the hut that might be unusual to some - the hobbit log burner, the induction hob, the camping toilet, the hot-tub! There are a few local places to visit which are definitely worthwhile, so I'd certainly stay again without hesitation.

We had the most wonderful time at Crannaford, the accommodation was everything we were looking for and more, the hosts were incredibly generous and welcoming providing numerous added extras that were a lovely touch, and being available if anything was needed. All we needed to do was turn up and relax. We've stayed in many similar places and there are always a few disappointments but this place exceeded our expectations. We'd highly recommend it!

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