Copperas Shepherd's Hut

1.9 miles E of Ilfracombe

Sleeps 2

From £61 per night

Shepherd's hut with sea views in Devon: Breathtaking views and fresh sea air will make for an unforgettable stay at this gorgeous glamping site. Add to the mix a hand-built luxury shepherd's hut with all mod cons...perfection!

General

Incredible views of sea and sky welcome you to Copperas Shepherd's Hut, perched on the beautiful north Devon coast, renowned for its wild cliffs, rocky coves and sandy beaches, and the perfect spot in which to switch off, tune out and unwind. Set within a historic farmstead that includes Copperas's sister hut, Wild Pear (4017), a very small campsite and The Linney holiday cottage, this luxury glamping site is fully enclosed and private, so you can read, nap, meditate, practise some yoga or simply wallow in the gorgeous surroundings without any interruptions. In summer, drink in the sunshine, endless ocean and blue skies; out-of-season, this is a thrilling, dramatic destination where, even in less-than-perfect weather, your luxury home-from-home will be super cosy and welcoming.

Hand-built in Somerset, Copperas is made in timeless, traditional style, with sturdy timber walls, a corrugated-metal roof and double doors leading to the fire-pit BBQ area for the ultimate inside-outside experience. The ingeniously designed space features a fold-down double wall bed (with a proper, sprung mattress) that, when concealed, reveals a dining table and comfy bench seats, and the nifty kitchen area includes a two-ring induction hob, fridge, toaster and kettle. All mod cons, in other words.

Environmentally friendly sheep's wool insulation, plus a cosy wood-burner just in case, ensure a roasty, toasty interior all year round. En suite facilities are only to be expected - the neat shower-room features a flushing WC, basin with hot and cold running water and a walk-in shower - and high quality detailing everywhere, from oak skirting boards to elegant ironmongery, are simply the icing on the cake.

Out and About

The charming village of Berrynarbor, with its 17th Century pub and post office/general store, is just half a mile from the hut. For venturing further afield you're handily between the small seaside resort of Combe Martin and the larger town of Ilfracombe, where you'll find an award-winning aquarium, the unique Tunnels beaches and Chambercombe Manor, said to be one of Britain's most haunted houses. Explore the wild and rugged Exmoor National Park, take a boat trip to Lundy Island, sunbathe or surf at Woolacombe, Croyde or Saunton Sands, or simply hike the coastal path and get to know this magnificent landscape, designed an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Layout

Shepherd's Hut: Open plan living-room with kitchen, dining and bedroom areas. Wood-burner, 2 ring induction hob, fridge, toaster, kettle and double bed. Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin.

Important Information

A baby up to six months old (non-crawler) is welcome, please bring your own moses basket.

More Details

  • Short breaks available
  • Wood-burner/Open fire
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • No WiFi
  • No smoking
  • Pub .5 miles
  • Garden furniture and fire-pit barbecue and barbecue
  • Electric panel heater and heated towel rail
  • Logs for wood-burner

Availability, reservations and pricing: From £61 per night

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Copperas Shepherd's Hut Reviews

4.6

(106 Reviews )

Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property. Reviews policy

46 written reviews

Kasia

5

May 2026

The hut was easy to find and in a beautiful location with sea views and very private.
Inside it was spotlessly clean, well equipped and surprisingly spacious. Water was hot and heated towel rail kept the shower room warm. Dropdown bed was very comfortable.
We had supper in the Sawmills pub one night.. delicious fish and chips!
A great place to come back to after walking the coastal paths.
One word of warning is the very expensive farm shop on site.
We paid shockingly over the odds for croissants and rolls!!

Britt

4

March 2026

The combination of the sea view and log burner is perfect for me. Coastal walks are close by so whatever the weather was doing I was either enjoying the rugged coastline or cosy indoors with my book. The hut is beautiful. Perfect for a little reset.

Stuart

5

September 2025

Property was wonderful, was surprised at the amount of equipment packed into such a small and cute package. Location was perfect, quiet, isolated with amazing views.

Loved our stay, thanks to the hosts!

Lucy

5

August 2025

Had the most wonderful few days here - cosy, comfortable, fabulous views and access to walking routes. The hut is perfectly designed, was exactly what I needed and exceeded all my expectations

Jackie

5

August 2025

The views and location are perfect to escape for a few days would recommend.

Kirsten

4

July 2025

A very friendly and accommodating host with lots of useful information on the local area. The shepards hut feels luxurious with hotel bedding and sheets but at the same time rustic in the countryside with the wood fire. This hut is an absolute gem with stunning views and an ethereal silence which is just pure bliss!!! We had the most wonderful relaxing time there!!

Cynthia

5

June 2025

Lovely stay and would definitely return. The hut was very clean, relaxing, with stylish furnishings that were minimalist and didn't crowd the space. The view to the ocean and farmland is absolutely stunning and you can also see it from the drop down bed inside the hut. Shower had decent pressure and I had no problem getting hot water on demand. A basket with maps, recommendations, and a couple goodies from the farm shop was very much appreciated. And quiet! The mobile signal is poor, which is noted in the cottage description, so be prepared for that. I was unable to make a phone call from the hut. Unfortunately there was a problem with the WIFI while I was there, but the owner did her best to fix it and apologized for the inconvenience. It is possible that even when the WIFI is fixed, the signal might be a bit weak. It's a rural area so I don't think the owner should be faulted for this, but it is something to keep in mind if you need to send a work email. The WIFI at the nearby camp shop was strong.

Andy

5

April 2025

The shepherd hut was spotlessly clean and very cozy to stay in ( hut picked at random )

The log burner makes it very cozy if it turns chilly in the evening and plenty of firewood is provided ??

Shower and bathroom area superb ?? and a lovely welcome pack including milk in the fridge

The sea view was just amazing from the hut

Take folding sun chairs (recliner) or folding sun bed if you want to sun bathe in the garden area (we had the most amazing weather end of April)
The Boat house cafe at the castle entrance (walk across the road) does thee best breakfast and has to be visited ??????????

Local pub (Sawmills Inn ) is really nice and food is excellent (ear wig the local farmers) in the pub you’ll hear funny stories ??

Fully recommend and Sian who is the lady on site is so nice and helpful - ??????????

Can’t wait to return - Thank you for a great 7 night stay ????????????
Regards
Andy V

Carys

5

May 2025

Beautiful coastal Shepherds Hut with views of the sea and bird song galore! We really enjoyed our stay.

Karen

5

May 2024

Excellent location. Amazing view and Very peaceful. Accommodation very comfortable and clean and provided everything we needed.

Andrew

4

April 2024

A great place to stay with a beautiful view. Lovely and peaceful.
A perfect location for exploring North Devon and Exmoor.
The hut had everything we needed for a few days away. The host was really helpful and easy to contact if we had any questions.

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

We're so pleased you loved both the hut and the location - it sounds perfect for a getaway to this beautiful area of Devon. It is great to see the owners are on hand to assist without being intrusive. We hope you are able to return soon. Sarah, Customer Support

Mark

5

August 2023

Stayed at Copperas August 2023, absolutely brilliant.
Views are great and the hut has everything you need and is surprisingly spacious TBH.
Very clean, the cockerels who came to visit, and stayed with us all day were lovely.
Lovely private area and so quiet.
Shower absolutely superb, as are the toiletries provided, so nice will be buying some when home. Instant hot water, nice touches throughout including radio, a few games, some books to read and some great local recommendations.
A few areas that could be improved, and please don't let this put anyone off as we would go back tomorrow, and have recommended to a friend already:
1. WiFi very poor and hit and miss.
2. Bed is very firm, but this wasn't a problem, slept very well every night
3. Pillows are very soft - but very much a personal choice we prefer them firmer, but didn't spoil our sleep

Tracy

5

March 2023

We loved our stay at Copperas. Lovely sea views to wake up to each morning. Would definitely re visit.

Sandy

2

September 2022

A beautifully presented shepherds hut in an ideal location but with minimal cooking facilities and a not so comfy bed.

J

5

August 2022

Copperas was exceptionally clean and very well equipped. It is also surprisingly spacious and the views are just stunning. We stargazed at night from the garden sofa. Watermouth cove is delightful and we were well placed for Ilfracombe and the beautiful North Devon beaches. Sian the owner was very helpful and we would absolutely recommend a stay here.

KEITH

4

July 2022

Amazing location, lovely hosts - came to say hi & to make sure all was OK but then left us in peace.
Little shop open in the morning & early evening with ample supplies.
Friendly dogs who came to check up on us daily to make sure we were behaving :)
I was a bit worried about the pull-down bed, but it took less than 1 minute to set up for the night, and was extremely comfy - best nights sleeps we have had for along time. It also gave alot more room and a proper seating area in the evening which was a bonus.
Very quiet, and, although the farmhouse was less than a minutes walk away and a campsite on the other side of the farmhouse, it felt as though we were the only people there as we could hear no noise apart from the animals. It was lovely watching the horses in the evening with a view of the sea behind them as we sat in our own private garden area or lay in bed. Would we go back ? ABSOLUTELY !!
Lots of beautiful areas to visit if you can tear yourselves away from this hidden gem.

Vera

5

May 2022

What a wonderful place to stay! Breathtaking scenery, beautiful setting and such a cozy shepherd's hut. We had an absolutely great holiday at Copperas and will definitely come back. Thanks for creating this wonderful place!

David

5

April 2022

Images and description excellent

I

4

April 2022

Copperas is an excellent glamping location for people who want to get away from it all, but still have plenty lovely places to visit in close proximity.

Carolyn

5

March 2022

Copperas was wonderful! Lovely location, with amazing views. The hut was beautifully furnished, very comfortable and cosy. We didn’t want to leave!

Lawrence

5

October 2021

really enjoyed would recommend if wanting peace and time out

Cynthia

4

July 2021

Just a wee bit sad the lamas no longer graze in the field behind, as shown in one of your photographs! Otherwise everything else was excellent and as described

Caitlin

5

July 2021

The views were stunning, Sian was lovely and welcoming and we fell in love with the shepherds hut and miss it dearly! Thank you a million times over. Matt & Caitlin

Jeanette

5

May 2021

Idyllic setting at the top of a hill giving marvellous views.
Peaceful and quiet a lovely place from which to enjoy nature.

Liz

5

May 2021

We had a lovely return stay in this shepherds hut, it’s a very comfortable and cosy place to stay with gorgeous views.

Victoria

5

April 2021

Can't rate it highly enough. Perfect in every way

M

5

October 2020

Superbly situated for the coastal path and the location was very quiet & secluded.
We would recommend this Shepherds Hut to anyone looking to enjoy the local countryside.

Liz

5

September 2020

This was our second stay at Copperas Hut and we had a lovely time. It is such a cute, comfortable and cosy place to stay and waking up every morning to that sea view is a real treat. The area is absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed the peace and quiet and a very relaxing holiday.

Andrew

3

September 2020

Nice comfy hut,with lovely views, ,let down by the mattress on the pull down bed.

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review for Copperas Shepherd's Hut and we're so pleased that you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed those breathtaking views. We're sorry that you were disappointed with the mattress on the pull down bed - we do find that mattress comfort can be a very individual preference and it can be difficult to find something that ticks the boxes for everyone, but we'll certainly pass on your feedback to the owner for their consideration. Tressa, Customer Support

Melissa

4

July 2020

We stayed at Copperas Shepherd's Hut for our first wedding anniversary, and it was beautiful, with great facilities and everything we needed for a self-catering break. In a great location, we enjoyed beautiful views of the countryside and sea. The Hut was in a great location for accessing Combe Martin and Ilfracombe.
We particularly appreciated the fresh flowers and basket of jams and juice, a lovely welcoming touch.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, it was great to have a private self-catering property that was clean and felt very safe.

Julia

4

July 2020

Lovely hut with amazing views! Perfect for a relaxing week(end), would definitely go there again!

NICOLA

4

July 2020

Beautiful view
Very comfy and cosy - loved the log fires inside and out
Very comfy bed
Wild Deer in the field behind
Croissants from the campsite for breakfast - great hosts
Stayed a extra 2 nights on the campsite

SAM

5

February 2020

We had a wonderful stay in the Shepherds hut, in spite of storm Dennis! The hut is beautiful inside and very well equipped. The location, perfect.

N

5

August 2019

We absolutely loved staying at Copperas Shepherd's hut! The location was absolutely stunning and really enjoyed using the firepit/barbeque and seating outside the hut (in our own private little garden with en suite Llamas). The hut is really well equipped and the bed very comfortable. We enjoyed waking up to the stunning view and made the most of this by throwing open the windows and doors and just drinking it all in. It was a good break from technology too. No TV, basic WiFi, no telephone signal - all definite plus points for this stay. The chance to enjoy beautiful landscape, reconnect with nature and disconnect from our usual hectic life! The owners were friendly and we enjoyed the visits from the chickens and the dogs. We thought we'd died and gone to heaven! Absolutely LOVED it and will definitely try and rebook for some proper R & R. Many thanks Nick & Sian for an amazing stay.

A

5

September 2019

We had a wonderful stay here. A great welcome and perfect base for our stay in Devon. Beautiful views and very cosy come rain, come shine.

S

5

August 2019

Had a fantastic stay. Everything exceeded our expectations. Facilities were excellent and couldn’t have asked for a better location. Would highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

What a wonderful review - we're delighted that you had such a great time and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Tanya, Customer Support

W

4

August 2019

Lovely place to stay, quiet and secluded with wonderful views. Very cosy and comfortable.

C

4

April 2019

Had a fantastic break at Copperas Hut. The owner was extremely welcoming and friendly. The hut was exceptionally clean, well equipped and decorated. Only wish we could have stayed longer, but would love to go back and would highly recommend!

Liz

5

April 2019

We had a lovely week in Copperas in April 2019. It's a beautiful place to stay, cosy, comfortable and very well equipped. The ensuite shower room is always toasty-warm and the whole hut is very stylish. The pull-down bed makes the most of the space available and provides an extremely comfortable bed for sleeping as well as giving space for a big table to relax around in the day, with lots of clever storage space under the benches. The views from both shepherds hut on the farm are amazing, they are quiet and private with a panoramic view out to sea, it's lovely to wake up to the sun rising over the water. Brilliant walks from the door, including a pub within walking distance for when we didn't want to cook, and lots of interesting places to explore nearby. Very warm welcome from the owner who left us some delicious local treats. We will definitely return.

K L

5

February 2019

Worth booking. Fantastic accommodation, location, host...

J

5

November 2018

The hut exceeded our expectations overall.

Lovely location (close to the SW Coast path,) beautiful farm, great views, well furnished - with good taste and contemporary/rustic style.

Easy and helpful team to aid my booking.

C

5

September 2018

We had a fantastic holiday everything was perfect

M

5

July 2018

Lovely pleasant getaway,throughly recommend

S

5

July 2018

Absolutely perfect. Loved everything about it!!

S

5

June 2018

first time staying in a Shephards hut - now a convert. Have truly been spoiled by Copperas Hut. The finish, and little touches made it feel like luxury. Views were amazing. Never felt so relaxed so quickly. Will be back soon without a doubt.
thank you so much.

S

5

May 2018

Had a really lovely three night stay in this cosy hut. Loved waking up to beautiful views over the coast on one side of the hut and two friendly lamas on the other. Wish we could have stayed longer!

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