Shepherd's Oak

The hut and surroundings are beautiful and we would Definitely go back.

The purpose of our visit was to have a couple of days complete relaxation in beautiful surroundings. Mission accomplished! Could not fault a thing - our hosts were accommodating and very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Shepherds Oak was well equipped and our level of comfort exceeded expectations. We'd love to return.

The property was absolutely beautiful, had a great time with my girlfriend and dog!! Paul was a great help when we arrived and gave us our own space after that which helped in the isolated feeling that we were hoping for! Couldn't recommend this place higher!

We had a fabulous stay at Shepherds Oak, it was everything we hoped for and more. From Paul's friendly welcome to all the little touches in the shepherds hut itself, everything had been so thoughtfully planned. The hot tub was a wonderful bonus and the whole area felt very private and peaceful. It's on our list to come again! Thank you so much Classic Cottages team and to the owners of this idyllic little spot.

The owner greeted us on arrival, very friendly & explained everything about the hut etc.

Had a wonderful stay, such a peaceful environment, everything lived up to our expectations, loved the hot tub . . . . . & the sun shone all weekend! I highly recommend a stay here.

Would just like to say how lovely this cabin was! Paul the owner was lovely and very helpful. If you are looking to get away for peacefulness and a great view this is for you.

We wanted a couple nights away from everything. Just to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. We found that we had everything we needed and more. The hut was so well equipped and comfortable. The setting was amazing. The hot tub was wonderful. Will definitely stay again ??

Shepherds Oak was superb and we would definitely go there again, the location was amazing with privacy and excellent views.
The owner met us on arrival and made sure we had all we needed and gave full I tractions re the log fuelled hot tub which was a delight. As a whole for us this break away was 10 out of 10.

Fantastic weekend, with a beautiful view! Only thing I’d add is the fencing around the hut isn’t dog safe, as our dog got into the field with the alpacas, so she had to stay on the lead all weekend.

We have been here before and it was as nice as first time, weather was great , the views are stunning, highly recommend to give it a try. Highlights are the secret decking to the side which is such a sun trap and peaceful, plus the use of log burning hot tub

Very easy to book through classic cottages, easy to contact and they kept in touch between booking and arriving at the property.

Amazing place with amazing view's. Lovely place to just get away and relax.

A lovely little home in a beautiful location. Quiet surroundings. Easy access. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Nestled amidst the picturesque countryside north of Exeter lies a hidden gem – a handcrafted shepherd’s hut with a wood-fired hot tub that offers a truly idyllic retreat. Set against a backdrop of rolling farmland and breathtaking views, this charming abode provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

From the moment you arrive, you are enveloped in a sense of serenity and tranquility. The secluded location offers a peaceful ambiance, allowing you to unwind and reconnect with nature. Whether soaking in the wood-fired hot tub under the starlit sky or simply lounging on the deck with a cup of tea, this is a place where you can truly relax, recharge, and watch the world go by.

The shepherd’s hut itself is a marvel of craftsmanship, boasting a cozy interior that is both rustic and luxurious. Thoughtfully designed and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, it exudes charm and character at every turn. The snug bed promises a restful night's sleep, while the compact kitchenette allows you to whip up simple meals using local produce.

One of the highlights of this retreat is its fantastic location, offering easy access to Exeter, Dartmoor, and the stunning south coast. Whether you fancy exploring the historic city of Exeter, embarking on a hike across Dartmoor's wild landscapes, or soaking up the sun on the sandy beaches of the south coast, this shepherd’s hut serves as the perfect base for your adventures.

In conclusion, if you are seeking a peaceful getaway in the heart of Devon, look no further than this shepherd’s hut with a wood-fired hot tub. With its stunning rural setting, comfortable accommodation, and convenient access to nearby attractions, it is a hidden oasis that promises a truly memorable stay. Book your escape today and experience the beauty of this enchanting retreat for yourself.

We had the perfect stay at Shepherd's Oak! Paul is an amazing host, easy to comunicate with and he let us check-in early and check-out late. When we arrive he explained us how to use the log burner hot tub and suggested few walks to do in the area. We stayed 3 nights and on our last day we came back after a day out and Paul's wife had empty, cleaned and got the hot tub to a perfect temperature for us; we thought that was such a lovely touch from the hosts, really appreciated! The shepherd's hut is so cosy and has all the kitchen equipment you need. Having alpacas as next door neighbour was so funny and they are such a great company. The place is secluded, private and so quiet, but at the same time you have the town just 5 minutes down the road. There is not a bad thing to say about this place, if you are looking for a little getaway to relax this is the perfect accommodation!

What a fantastic property, great value, great facilities, very clean and tidy.
Amazing views, plenty of space to sit and relax.
Booking and communication very easy will definitely be booking through the website again and have already recommended the website to many friends.

Lovely shepherds hut, located in a peaceful and private, undisturbed area. Local shops within 5-10 minutes drive, as well as pubs. Paul was friendly, approachable and very easy to contact. He explained everything clearly and was happy to help. Paul even let us check in early and check out late, and provided us with extra material for the hot tub and log burner. We had difficulty in getting the fires going (would recommend bringing a lighter - match sticks are provided however we went through ALOT), but this may be due to the time of year we went (end of October). Shepherds hut was cosy, 2 ringing electric hob with small fridge, basic kitchen appliances provided. Hot water intermittently worked due to the flame outside going out (We did go to Shepherds oak when there was a storm). Llamas were in a field opposite the hut and we were able to feed them. Overall lovely experience and would recommend this shepherds hut to family and friends!

This was a beautiful getaway!

Paul was a super host, he met us on arrival at a time convenient to us. Showed us around the grounds and hut. The location is perfect, the morning views are picture worthy and it is so peaceful. The Alpacas made a great interaction, Paul left some food to feed them.

He was on hand when we needed some help lighting the fire for the hot tub, but he was with us in 5 mins to help and stayed so the us until he was happy that it fully going.

The locations is also fantastic. You are 10/15 mins from the city amenities but when you are at The Shepards Oak it is extremely peaceful and you feel remote.

Overall, the getaway was just perfect. I would highly recommend to anyone, we will be returning!

On arrival we were met by lovely friendly owners who explained everything regarding the wood fired hot tub etc . The Shepherds hut was so cosy and clean. Food was supplied to feed the Alpacas which was a lovely experience. The views of the countryside were amazing. It was so quiet and peaceful. If you want to stay somewhere and switch off from the outside world then this is the place for you.

Expensive for what it is.

So lovely! Really enjoyed our stay here very cosy. Paul was lovely and was very accommodating. 10/10 recommend

Cosy, comfortable shepards hut. Secluded and peaceful. Paul was lovely and helpful,

Was nice to wake up to alpacas everymorning ??

Beautiful setting. Would definitely come back!

Lovely relaxing break at Shepherds Oak. Hosts Paul and Barbara are super friendly and helpful as were the team at classic cottages. Will definitely return in the future. Great views from the hut. Far enough away from everything to feel secluded and private, but just a short drive to lovely beaches, villages.

Beautifully peaceful location overlooking stunning countryside. Very cosy hut with everything you needed and great bathroom.

Shepherd’s Oak is simply wonderful - from the very comfortable and cosy interior to the great outside spaces and the hot tub with fabulous views over the valley. A superb idyllic stay close to nature but with everything we needed. Beautifully quiet and private but the hosts were available if we needed anything (which we didn’t!)

It’s a perfect place!

Really enjoyable weekend

Great location, pub only 5 min drive, shops about a 10 min drive. Peaceful, host didn’t bother us once, it’s great for a relaxing get away.

The hut is clean, comfortable and perfectly situated. It’s easy to get to and the owners are on hand via text if you need anything.
Great for visiting the city of Exeter and nearby local farm shops. The facilities are great for cooking (hob, bbq, toaster, kettle) and every utensil you need is supplied in the kitchen.
The hot tub absolutely makes the stay so wonderful. The view is amazing! And the alpacas that visit every morning and allow you to feed them with the food provided is an absolute joy.
A total pleasure to stay here.

This is our 2nd stay here and we absolutely love the property and its location, we had a fantastic stay, calm peaceful and relaxing. The hot tub was great in the evenings for star gazing too.

Well equipped and clean and tidy. The host is super and very accomodating - thank you Paul we'll see you again soon

Shepherds oak exceeded our expectations. We had 3 lovely days there - a real escape from the world with beautiful views and wonderful alpacas. We would definitely like to return.

Cute shepherds hut in a beautiful location with wonderful outdoor space to bbq and enjoy the wood fired hot tub.

This property is a real gem!
The location and views are stunning, and the hut was very well equipped with all that you need, the hot tub was fantastic! all the ingredients are there for a great relaxing retreat. The owner Paul was very attentitive and a great host.

My partner and I loved our stay and didn't want to leave, so we've booked up to go back again in a few months, thank you Paul for all your help and we'll be seeing you soon

Fantastic shepherds hut and very friendly and helpful owner. It was a relaxing and very enjoyable experience that I will remember fondly. Beautiful location and a real experience to spend the evening in the hot tub chatting and looking at the stars. The dog loved it too! I recommend opening the door in the morning and having a cup of tea in bed enjoying the amazing scenery.

This shepherd's hut is in a private and idyllic location and we had a lovely relaxing time here. However, we were not as comfortable as we would have expected and feel that the accommodation would really benefit from being upgraded. For the money we paid, it did not feel the special experience we had hoped for.

Beautiful farm with privacy and comfort. Hot tub was amazing and was lovely to have the smell of the wood burner too. Perfect location for Exeter with a taxi fare of only £10 making it very affordable. Very modern pod, total glamming experience!

The setting was absolutely beautiful with plenty of wood provided to sit in the hot tub and looks out into the rolling countryside. Brilliantly comfortable good sized bed for a small space. Friendly family dogs who came to say hello was a bonus! Lovely farmshop a 30 min walk away selling plants and snacks! The alpaca were very curious and entertaining, and a quick text to owner Paul meant we were able to feed them! Three nights was not enough - I could live here!!! Would highly recommend if you want to switch off entirely and take in the calmness and simplicity existence sometimes lends us.

Overall a really nice stay. Beautiful views, cute looking hut, comfy bed, friendly animals. Paul was more than happy to help if we needed anything. We had a couple of hiccups on our stay like the hot tub not heating up and our hot water turning off one night. But we stayed at the end of October and it was very cold and windy so that could have been why. I would definitely stay again, probably in the summer though.

Thank you so much, we had a lovely time here on our honeymoon :) It's just beautiful here with everything we needed.
Highlights for us were:
The hot tub!
Surprisingly big bathroom
Super comfy bed
The animals including Dylan the collie :)
The amazing views
Friendly owners

A treat and retreat for the soul.
Magical beautiful Shepherds Oak truly was absolutely wonderful.

It was a lovely experience and would recommend to our family and friends!

Warm welcome from owner. Peaceful setting with stunning views across the Devon countryside. Very friendly alpacas to chat with. Shepherd hut had everything we needed, including great relaxing outside space usable in all weather.
Thanks

Amazing

So peaceful and relaxing, Paul was really welcoming and ensured we knew we could go anywhere on the property.

Sunrise in a wood fired hot tub was stunning and so close to the moors / beach.

Thank you for an amazing holiday break, the reset was much needed!

Spent a lovely five days in Shepherds Oak. Such a comfy cosy little space. Owners were lovely and helpful. Would love to visit again

Lovely shephards hut and get away from busy life. Great location and surroundings were perfect. Only slight disappointment was the host, looking at other reviews we were expecting very welcoming and helpful hosts however we met one man who was friendly enough but only showed us around for 5 minutes, told us to leave the keys in the door when we go, and didn’t reply to our message saying we left!

Loved our stay at Shepard's Oak. Overall it was a pleasure to stay here and I would love to return. Waking up to the sound of birds and a beautiful sunrise was a lovely treat and I will miss it.

The cottage is located in the most perfect setting with fields and woodland all around.

Inside the hut we had everything we could have asked for. The hut was also spotlessly clean and very well laid out.

The host was very friendly, polite and professional. he was always on hand to help answer any questions we had.

We would highly recommend this place to anyone!

We stayed at the Shepards hut for a long weekend and we loved it! The location is beautiful! The log fired hot tub is a perfect way to relax!
It's close enough to Exeter town centre to venture out but far enough to feel like your in the middle of nowhere!
I would honestly recommend this to anyone wanting a great staycation! :)

Clean, tidy and well presented shepherd's hut with the luxury of a hot tub and some amazing countryside views. A perfect get away from the city life.

A perfect little hideaway from busy life! Really lovely and helpful hosts. We loved every second there!!

We had the most amazing time at Shepherd’s Oak. We only left the property a couple of times to go for walks. Spent a lot of time in the gorgeous hot tub. Amazing to admire the beautiful views.

Shepherds oak is the perfect place to stay for a relaxing break, the views are stunning and the hot tub is really lovely.

A beautiful romantic retreat. The hut is perfect with everything you need and more for a relaxing recharge. The hot tub is wonderful whether at night watching the stars or in the day with the amazing view. Paul and his wife, the owners are really friendly and helpful making you feel welcome and relaxed. A lovely spot of Devon.

All good!

This is really a nice, small but lovely place to go and relax in and to get away from the city life. All you need is there for a good short stay. The views are amazing.

We had an amazing weekend loved every minute of it such a beautiful place will definitely be recommending thank you very much

Amazing location, outstanding outside spaces and hot tub facility. Totally relaxed vibe but so close to Exeter and surrounding coastal towns. Loved it!

Fantastic location, peaceful and very quiet albeit so close to Exeter and other attractions.
If you are looking for some peace and quiet in unspoilt location then this is it.

Wonderful stay at Shepherds Oak, we stayed 5 nights and could have stayed more. The hot tub was a dream & we loved watching the alpacas! A real little gem!

Lovely relaxing stay in a cosy Shepherds Hut

The shepherds hut is in a wonderful, idyllic, peaceful location. You have no idea Exeter is so close. The Alpacas and hot tub made the stay extra special and watching the view at night with a cold drink on the veranda, proper chilled us out. If staying trips to beautiful Sidmouth and Dartmoor are a must. Thankyou

Great break away if you enjoy peace and quiet with lots of dog friendly walks and pubs should you like that.

Paul and Barbara are very friendly hosts and very helpful.

Wonderful little hut! Very cute space with a few basic amenities. The hot tub is wonderful and being surrounded by alpacas is certainly an experience.

We had a lovely stay at shepherds Oak. The hut is extremely cosy and has everything you need for a little break away. The views are beautiful and the surrounding area is lovely with a great walk through the woods across the road. We had an extremely peaceful stay aside from the wind but that only added to the cosy feeling. Thank you for a wonderful stay and we will be sure to recommend.

Fantastic property in a amazing location. The scenic views are truly breathtaking. Perfect to fully relax but close enough to explore Exeter town. If you are intending to enter Exeter town, download an app called OlaCabs. Set your location to Stoke Hill (5 minute walk left out of farm entrance). This will pick you up from the location alsmost immediately and cost us £3.80 with the 50% joining discount on the first 5 trips. The taxi back on the app will then take you straight to the farm for a similar price. Highly recommend this place and cannot wait to return at some point in the future.

The perfect retreat. Great respectful and quiet neighbours (alpacas!). The hut was clean, comfortable and cosy with all you could want provided. Paul the owner was great and very helpful when we needed instructions to light the hot tub. A huge thank you!

A must visit - the hot tub and views are incredible

Our hosts gave us food to the feed the alpacas on the next field and brought us a freshly caught mackerel. It was little touches like this that made the whole experience a memory to last forever.

Absolutely fantastic short break! We felt like we were in the middle of nowhere and were never disturbed. The hot tub was lush and so were the gorgeous alpacas!
We will recommend and definitely returning the future

Absolutely brilliant stay, welcoming owners, beautiful setting, facilities were above and beyond, cosey but everything you need, the log fire hot tub was great to relax in, beautiful views and close to everything you might need should you wish to leave. We were more than happy enjoying shepherds oak and all or had to offer. Can’t wait to come back !

Great location with nice countryside views, the hut had a lovely comfy bed and dressing gowns.

The issues raised after our holiday could have been dealt with better both mr & mrs Smail and classic.co.uk

I am still awaiting a response...

Beautiful setting. Helpful owners. Had everything we needed. Can't believe it was only 2 miles from busy Exeter. It was just what we needed.

Would highly recommend staying here- you will not disappointed with the lovely hot tub and superb view.

Shepherds oak was a dream! Booked for my girlfriends holiday which landed on a bank holiday, I thought would be a night mare however booking through classic cottages and the hosts Paul and Barbara were amazing! Will defenitly return! The place was clean and had everything you wanted for a short break and the hot tub was amazing!

Sheppards Oak is a fantastic place to unwind. Cosy and warm. Paul the owner is welcoming and was very helpful with advice of things to do around the area.

Perfect romantic getaway!

Shepard's Oak was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. The hot tub and chiminea were used every day of our stay and the views are amazing day or night! Couldn't of asked for a more relaxing, cosy place to spend our week. The owners were very helpful and friendly, we would definitely recommend Shepard's Oak! Thanks x

Shepherd's Oak is wonderful! Beautiful location and amazing interior. Highly recommend for a romantic break away or a holiday base to explore the local surroundings!

Lovely hut in a fabulous location. Bed was very comfy and the surrounding area was so peaceful. Hot tub was a really nice touch and the dog had lots of space to run around in!

amazing experience , shepherds oak was so cosy. nothing was too much trouble for the owners. lovely walks for the dogs. peace and quite was sheer bliss ...

beautiful location very cosy shepherds hut.

The Shepherds hut was brilliantly laid out boy inside and out.