Otter's Holt Shepherd's Hut

Stayed here recently and I must say, was excellent. Our first time staying in a shepherds hut and we were not disappointed. Very friendly reception and information book was very useful. Would definitely recommend.

Perfect little shepherds hut with excellent fittings and comfy furnishings set in a beautiful rural location. Hot tub and firepit are perfect additions to spend evenings enjoying the surroundings. Pretty close to some lovely coastal towns like Sidmouth. Would highly recommend.

Really lovely location, very easy to find and wish we stayed longer. Perfect for if you want to take your dog with you as the hut is completely enclosed and can roam freely. Had everything we needed and was such a relaxing few days. Cannot recommend this enough! 10/10

Such a fabulous last minute get away. Cosy, clean and very dog friendly. Huge comfy bed and very spacious, I feel the photos don’t do it justice. A great little find for a peaceful few days a way to switch of.

We loved our stay at otters holt - lovely owners, beautiful location, loved the hot tub. Would definitely return

We had an absolutely wonderful stay and genuinely enjoyed everything about this place! The private garden was beautifully maintained and felt completely safe for our dog to roam freely. It felt peaceful and secluded, with no close neighbours—so plenty of privacy and quiet.

The outdoor setup was a dream: the seating was super comfortable, and the fire-pit area was simply amazing—perfect for relaxing under the stars. The hut itself was spotless, stylishly decorated, and thoughtfully designed with plenty of storage space.

A big highlight was the warm and helpful host. She went above and beyond by decorating the hut with birthday balloons for my partner’s birthday trip—such a thoughtful surprise! She even offered to pick up items from a local farm shop and bake a birthday cake. That level of care and attention is truly rare.

Another great feature is the layout of the hut and the range—ideal if you want to holiday with another family while still enjoying full privacy. There’s also direct access to a kids’ playground, a tree swing, and even a pond where we spotted a beaver ??—all private and for your use only!

The firepit has a BBQ attachment, so you can really settle in—cook breakfast, enjoy the sunshine, go on a country walk, then wind down with marshmallows or sausages by the fire, listening to the sounds of nature. At night, once the birds settle in, it’s beautifully silent.

The local area is lovely too. Coldharbour shop and restaurant is a must—great for a sunset dinner or winter lunch with live music, and you can even bring a blanket or chairs for a perfect alfresco meal. Essentials are all close by—Sainsbury’s is a 5-minute drive, with a One Stop and hardware store just 3 minutes away. Plus, if you don’t feel like cooking, you can easily order pizza, Chinese, or Indian takeaway locally.

We highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a peaceful, well-equipped countryside retreat with top-notch hosting. We’d come back in a heartbeat!

Thank you Vicki for brilliant 5 days - we can’t wait to be back - sooooonnnnn!!!!!!!

We had a wonderful 3 night stay at this lovely hut, it was exactly what we were looking for - cosy, peaceful, and set in beautiful surroundings. The hut was spotlessly clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a relaxing break. The host was incredibly friendly and helpful, sharing great recommendations for local walks, places to eat, and nearby attractions. The location is ideal, with a charming town close by and easy access to other destinations. We particularly recommend a visit to Sidmouth and the Donkey Sanctuary, both well worth the trip!

We booked last minute and really appreciated the effort both the host and Classic Cottages made to accommodate us. We’d absolutely love to come back and stay again!

A beautiful location and a very compact shepherds hut. We did have a lovely week despite some rain. The enclosed garden for our dog was great. Thank you for a good break away from normal life!

A wonderful peaceful hideaway for a few days of pure relaxation in beautiful countryside. Highly recommend!

The lovely owners have created something really magical here! If you are looking to relax and be close to nature then this is the place. We were even lucky enough to spot a beaver in the lake a number of times!
We had the loveliest of weekends in this beautiful shepherds hut, with everything we could possibly need provided. Plus the location is fabulous for getting out and about. We couldn’t recommend it enough!

Such a lovely Easter break at Otter's Holt with our two daughters. The hosts were fabulous, so welcoming and accommodating. In a great location too.

Everything was just perfect, from booking to arrival information to the accommodation itself. We had a beautiful week in the shepherds hut. The location was perfect, it was so peaceful and had everything we needed to relax. My teenagers loved using the fire pit and toasting their marshmallows as well as heating up the hot tub for me. It was lovely to see them enjoy the outdoors while I relaxed in the sun. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent location and accommodation! A fantastic way to unwind and enjoy the sense of peace and tranquility. Loved it!

We stayed for valentines weekend and our stay was exactly what we were hoping for and more. The shepherds hut was cosy, clean, well furnished and you can tell that a lot of love and care has been put into it by the owners into making it a perfect spot for relaxing. The location was quiet and surrounded by greenery which made it the perfect place to unwind and the private, wood fired hot tub was a real bonus too. Our host was friendly, helpful and quick to respond to any of our queries and questions. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a little escape <3

Had a wonderful stay at otters holt. It was lovely to relax in the hot tub and to watch the beavers in the nature pond of an evening. The hosts were very friendly and helpful with finding things to do locally. We would definitely consider staying here again

Beautiful little hut in a very peaceful small site. The hut was surprisingly large inside and had everything we needed. The beds were really comfortable, I actually slept in the bottom bunk as I was with my two kids and one of them is much bigger than me. Despite this I slept so well as the area was so quiet and peaceful.
The fire pit was great to sit round at night and watch the cows.

We have just had the best weekend staying here. The views were absolutely stunning and the shepherds hut was gorgeous and had everything we needed.
The kids loved every second. It's in a great location too with everything you need just a short drive away.
The owners were so helpful and accommodating too.
We will definitely be coming back and would recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing trip away.

We stayed here for 3 nights, haven driven up from London, and i could not recommend this highly enough. The property, the farm and surroundings were amazing. The Shepherds Hut was extremely cozy, and easily accommodated me, my wife and 2 teenage children. Amazing location with a hot tub you have to heat with fire wood, which is an amazingly, organic feeling having to do it this way. When we arrived, the key is in the door waiting and the owner arrives within 20 minutes to welcome you. It's a 2 minute drive into the main town, which has everything from Superstore, to restaurants and pubs, and there are several beaches with amazing coastal walks, just a 20 minute drive away. highly recommended and will definitely go back

Beautiful shepherds hut! Really good location close to Sidmouth and the owners were very easy to contact.

Hosts were amazing and helpful. Lots of storage was really surprised and the overall feel of the place was really lovely. Would definitely come again but maybe in summer when nice and dry.

It's hard work heating the log burner for the hot tub but was a nice experience. But personal preference would favour the ease of an electric jacuzzi. Also struggled with no easy heating such as radiator and lots of kids in terms of trying to dry out clothes on very wet days.

A great little place, with a beautiful log-burner hot-tub, tucked away, surrounded by owl-song and perfect for connecting back to yourself and the animate world. Vicki and Dave were wonderful hosts: gracious, kind and very helpful. We'd love to return.

Lovely stay and great service would stay here again
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Stunning location and a beautiful little place to stay. The shepherds hut had everything we needed for a peaceful and lovely long weekend away.

Vikki and Dave were very welcoming and helpful.

I liked absolutely everything in that place, starting from the location, which is close to the see and in the middle of nowhere and finishing with rabbits and squirrels around me during the early breakfast!!

I recommend it to everyone who want to clear their mind.

Website easy to use, made looking for properties easy. Even had to call just to ask some extra questions, staff was so helpful and seemed happy to help.

We really enjoyed our stay at Otters Holt Shepherd's Hut. The hut was beautifully decorated, including details with Christmas decorations and lights, which made it very special. The beds were very comfortable and the hut was more spacious than I'd expected and the perfect size for our family of 2 adults and 2 children with a good sized shower and well-equipped kitchenette. The log burner warmed up the space very quickly and made a very cosy atmosphere. Vicki and Dave were excellent hosts. The hot tub was a lovely addition and was worth the wait whilst it heated up! The area is beautiful - peaceful and secluded, yet close to Ottery st Mary and some lovely walks. We had a delicious meal at the Golden Lion in Tipton-st-John and enjoyed our stay very much.

Thank you for a very enjoyable half term stay with my family. Look forward to visiting again in the future.

Fantastic location, fantastic hut, friendly and helpful owners. All in all a great experience that was also great value for money.

Lovely cosy hut we will definitely be returning ??

We enjoyed a fabulous week-long stay in the shepherds hut. The accommodation had everything you would ever need and the privacy and relaxing location close to the sea made the holiday.

Had such a lovely stay at Otters Holt! We were welcomed very well and found the bed so comfy! Hot tub and pizza oven made the stay even more memorable, it was the perfect escape.

Excellent place. Very accomodating and helpful owner.

Think more detailed instructions regarding how the pizza oven and hot tub work would be really helpful.

Great location and very nice setting. However, let down by the lack of electricity.

Beautiful location. Perfect for exploring the Jurassic Coast. The hut was clean and cosy. Space was very well utilised inside. We would definitely visit again.

This has been one of the best holidays and it’s all down to the amazing hosts at Otters Holt. They went out of their way to make us feel welcome and truly part of the family. The shepherds hut was outstanding!! We can’t wait to go back!

We had a wonderful stay at the Shepherds Hut, all the little details and touches made all the difference. The location was beautiful, the owners were really helpful and we couldn’t fault the stay in any way. We’ll definitely be visiting again and recommending to our friends and family.

We had a truly wonderful stay, fantastic hosts and the most gorgeous place! Will definitely be recommending to friends and family!

The hut was lovely. My kids loved the space around it and what was to offer . A nice touch was to look around and Dave and Vicki farm. Would go again
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Beautiful setting very relaxing and enjoyable stay

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Really lovely relaxing stay. Beautiful hut

The hut is cosy and very comfortable, in a stunning location. The owners were great vand very helpful, and you could tell there cared about us and our Comfort during the stay. It will be a Place we will happily come bak too.

Lovely quiet location and beautiful shepherds hut.

Amazing family holiday with our two little ones, fully caters for all. We loved it and will definitely recommend and will return.

We want to say thank you to Dave and Vicki for letting us use your little retreat in the heart of Ottery St Mary, we had the most fantastic time and came away well and truly relaxed.
The facilities at Otters Holt Sheperds Hut exceeded our expectations, the little hamper of necesssities is a cute added extra and was very unexpected. The bed was very comfortable and the jacuzzi was fabulous! We cannot wait to return.

Absolutely charming place and people, highly recommended!

My boyfriend and I stayed here and we had an amazing few days! The hut, surroundings, hot tub and surrounding towns were amazing!
We enjoyed going over to the farm and seeing the general day to day running, it was very insightful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay st Otters Holt! Thank you so much for making our stay memorable!

Liked everything!! very accomodating and could not have asked for more.

Otter's Holt was a perfect setting for a weekend away with my boyfriend, we loved every second of being there and wished for it not to end! Vicki and Dave were very helpful and lovely hosts. The Hut was beautifully decorated and everything was thought of to cater for our basic needs. Only thing that would have been useful was a plug socket or adapter for my hairdryer :) the hot tub was a big bonus along with the beautiful country surroundings in which to explore and relax in. A really lovely and relaxed weekend in all!

We loved our stay! The hut was gorgeous and the perfect base for us and our little girl. It was well thought out and had relaxing, calming decor which perfectly complemented the idyllic countryside setting. The hot tub was a wonderful bonus as it enabled us to enjoy the surrounding views even though the weather wasn't as warm as we had hoped, but even so the weather didn't totally spoil our stay as the Hut was surprisingly warm and this made for a cosy feel! It shows that a Shepherd's Hut holiday need not depend on weather, despite being in the middle of a field! In fact, the location felt secluded and yet easily accessible from the road so it was perfect!

I'd like to have been able to plug my hairdryer in and the addition of a toaster or microwave for greater ease might have been handy but these are just minor points and didn't impact upon our enjoyment of our Shepherd's Hut experience!

We loved the Honesty Shop too - fab idea!

Have already recommended to friends! Classic Cottages made booking very easy and we felt confident with the process. It was good to receive a little printed pack in the post, for added reassurance.

Thumbs up for a very positive experience all round

Wonderful shepherds hut with everything you could possibly need. Set in a beautiuful quiet setting.

Amazing hosts who attended our every need. Supplied extra towles AND robes after a hot tub accident! Superb location. Love!

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Wonderfully quirky accommodation with all the modern comforts. Beautifully decorated with a lovely country feel. A truly memorable stay.

Very cosy, very clean and well equipped hut... a very nice place to visit for a short break!