Romantic Shepherd’s Hut for Two: Hot Tub, Stargazing & Forest Walks

Cosy down in this boutique shepherd's hut, hidden away in a secret garden complete with hot tub, country views and festoon lighting to sparkle up your evenings.



Bramble Hut can be a romantic idyll for two to snuggle away, or a luxe bolthole for one on a solo adventure. Recharge the batteries in this unique stay that combines cool, country and crafted.



This is possibly the most stylish shepherd's hut experience ever – a glam rustic retreat with every detail carefully considered. The colour scheme is rich and dark with earthy forest tones. The finish features hand painted panelled walls and ceiling, reclaimed floorboards, and some of the best names in quality artisan design. It's all about craftsmanship. The sitting-dining space has a toasty log burner on a slate hearth, a solid oak table, and a handcrafted kitchen with butler's sink and everything necessary to rustle up breakfast, lunch and supper. There's a cosy sleeping nook and a boutique hotel-style bathroom.



Take a wander. Down the lane and round the corner in this thriving little village is a selection of indie stores, among them a café/micro-bakery, award-winning butchers, and a grocery/gift store that's 100% local. There's also a useful Co-op and a couple of friendly local pubs.



Sway is surrounded by the New Forest National Park. A stroll through the village's lanes quickly brings you out on the Forest's seemingly endless paths and cycling tracks with wide horizons and an abundance of greenery.



The breezy sea wall at Keyhaven and the beaches of Milford and Barton on Sea are only a few minutes' drive away. However, Sway also has a mainline station – so you can ditch the car for a stress-free escape. Hop on the train for easy adventures to Bournemouth, Brockenhurst, Lymington, Southampton and Winchester.



** This property is available for rent with New Forest Escapes, who are a small local holiday cottage agency. Do contact us directly for best rates and availability a year in advance **



INSIDE





Bramble Hut is found in a garden hidden within a garden. Follow the little stepping stones between shrubs and under trees to a gate in a high slatted fence. Beyond is a charming secret garden with hot tub, BBQ, and a terrace for dining and relaxing. Kick back and enjoy country views over meadow and copse where ponies often graze.



Take time out. Sit and sip a morning coffee or an evening sundowner - festoon lighting (on from 4pm-11pm) adds sparkly magic to evenings spent eating al fresco or relaxing in the hot tub.



Quaint wooden rustic steps lead up to possibly the most stylish shepherd's hut ever. The traditional corrugated metal exterior in stormy darks hides a fabulous bespoke interior. Made by local specialists Lymore Huts, this luxurious hut features hand-painted panelled walls and ceilings, reclaimed floorboards and Crittall windows.



It's cosy, cosy, cosy. There's an inviting sleeping nook with deeply comfy king-size bed, wall hung smart TV, and a shelf of books above the headboard for snuggling down under the brass lamps for a good read before settling into gentle slumbers.



The welcoming living space is richly styled in deep foresty shades of russet and nut. It is toasty snug with log burner on a slate hearth, solid oak table, comfortably seating two, and a handcrafted kitchen complete with butler's sink and bespoke aged metal worktop. There's a Nespresso machine, Smeg induction hob, Neff microwave oven and Neff fridge/freezer. In short, it's a clever mini kitchen with every nifty appliance needed to rustle up breakfast, lunch and supper.



Attention to detail and thoughtful touches includes board games, Nkuku artisan cutlery, crockery and glassware, brass fittings and traditional materials. It's all top notch quality.



Boutique hotel-style ‘bathroom' combines classic Burlington high level loo with contemporary basin and handmade Luna patterned floor tiles by Bert & May. The power shower features a slate finish shower tray, bespoke aged metal shower walls, black shower screen and a couple of spa worthy dressing robes.



Altogether this outdoorsy glamping experience combines traditional charm with luxurious comforts, cosy warmth with an indulgent hot tub, lungfuls of fresh country air and Foresty views. Just idyllic.





SLEEPING...



Sleep nook with king size bed with feather filled duvet / pillows.





BATHROOM...



Shower, sink and wc.





KITCHEN: Neff built-in microwave oven/ Smeg double induction hob/ Neff fridge/freezer/ Nespresso coffee machine - small pods / KitchenAid cast iron kettle / KitchenAid cast iron toaster/ Nkuku tableware.



MOD CONS: Smart TV. Fan in property

CONNECTIVITY: Wifi could be patchy here, so it's a great excuse to go off grid and relax.

PETS: Sorry - Bramble Hut cannot accept dogs. Please do ask us for our escapes that are pet friendly. The owners of Bramble Hut have dogs of their own dogs, so the property is not entirely pet free.







OUTSIDE





Found in a garden within a garden, follow the stepping stones running between borders, shrubs and under trees to a gate in a high modish horizontally slatted fence. Beyond is a charming secret, fully fenced, secluded and private garden with hot tub, charcoal BBQ, and a terrace. This features both bistro table and chairs and relaxed seating with footstools – perfect for drinks and al fresco suppers on warm evenings. Sit back and gaze over the neighbouring woodland edged meadows where ponies and cattle often graze.



Draped festoon lighting (on from 4pm-11pm) adds magical sparkle to evenings dining al fresco or relaxing in the tub and gazing at the stars.



If you're bringing your car, there's easy parking on the premises.



Bramble Hut does not currently have EV charging facilities.





HOME TRUTHS





You can look, but you cannot feed or pet the ponies grazing just over the garden fence. It's a big New Forest no-no.



Bramble Hut can't accommodate babies or young children.



The owners live on site, but will not bother you during your stay.



Complimentary logs will be provided for your stay (Nov - March). Feel free to bring your own for any extra.





ACCESSIBILITY



Easy parking is available on the premises. There's a slightly uneven wander through the owners' garden, guided by stepping stones set into the lawn. The Hut's garden is fairly level, however there are steps up to the hot tub and three steepish steps up to the shepherd's hut – although once inside everything is on one level.





BOOKING INFO



Included in your booking cost are: all bedding and linen, towels for the house and kitchen essentials. Enjoy!





Arrive from:
3pm


Depart before:
10am