Perched atop a meadow on an alpaca farm, this lovely little hideaway boasts idyllic views of rural green pastures and gentle countryside hills. As the sun dips, creating golden, pink hues across the farm, sink into the dreamy hot tub for a romantic evening with that special someone. Admire uninterrupted views as the alpacas quietly graze, drifting into a state of pure relaxation. As night falls, head inside the hut, light the wood-burner and get cosy in the most romantic space, crafted perfectly for two. Your beloved pooch is also welcome to join you at Alpaca Hideaway, where your days will be filled with countryside rambles and cosy pub lunches.
Alpaca Hideaway
4 miles W of Tiverton
Sleeps 2
From £83 per night
Shepherds hut in Devon with a wood-fired hot tub: Crafted perfectly for two, this sweet hut is settled on an alpaca farm… Slip into the dreamy wood-fired hot tub and admire gentle countryside hills as the resident alpacas graze quietly in the field beyond.
Overview
Step Inside
This small and soulful escape provides a gorgeous living space for your glamping getaway. The sumptuous double bed is snuggled to the right of the hideaway, where you are sure to have an utterly blissful night’s sleep. You will be sleeping under a duvet and resting your head on pillows made by the owners from the alpaca fleece, which is super soft, warm and surprisingly light! To the left, you will find the stylish kitchen area, complete with electric hob, microwave and fridge with a freezer compartment. Pop on the radio and listen to soft melodies play in the background as you enjoy your morning brew on the sun soaked deck. The shower room is situated to the far left of the hut, beautifully presented and perfect for freshening up after a day of adventures. As night falls, light the wood-burner, get cosy under a blanket and embrace the heavenly hygge ambience Alpaca Hideaway has to offer.
Outdoors
The large decking area boasts uninterrupted views from every angle. It is simply idyllic for slow mornings listening to birdsong, indulging in delicious fresh pastries accompanied by a pot of golden coffee. On a summer's day, this is the perfect little sun trap, get lost in a new book or treat yourself to a refreshing G&T. Nestled in the corner of your enclosed decking, sits the gorgeous wood-fired hot tub, positioned perfectly to marvel at the tranquil countryside. Watch the fluffy alpacas quietly graze across the field, or say hello to them yourself! (Please pop in to see the owners if you’d like to get close and meet the alpacas). The lovely owners have been breeding these delightful animals for 25 years. They are inquisitive, but completely harmless and truly add something extra special to your countryside retreat in wonderful Devon.
Explore
If you can pull yourself away from this heavenly abode, you will find yourself right in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, with plenty to see and do nearby. The market town of Tiverton is a short distance away, explore its 12th century castle or head to the gothic mansion of Knightshayes Court, with its stunning gardens. Wander the pretty village of Bampton, known for its flower-lined streets and historic buildings or Dulverton, which is tucked away on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Grab your walking boots and connect with nature; wandering wild walks, cycle trails and meeting the famous ponies! Exmoor is home to some of England's most untouched woodlands, river-valleys, rambling lanes, high clifftops, unbeatable views and pretty villages. On your way back, be sure to stop off at the picturesque town of South Molton for independent shops and a thriving market that takes place twice a week. Don’t forget to pick up some delicious local produce to later be enjoyed back at your hideaway.
Alternatively, head to the bustling Cathedral city of Exeter for some lunch by the quayside or roam the boutique shops and lovely cafes. You can even hire a canoe and paddle along to the two renowned canal-side pubs, The Double Locks and The Turf Hotel! If the seaside is calling, visit one of the traditional seaside towns of Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth or Beer. Or you could spend a day at the beach, Dawlish Warren, Teignmouth Beach and Exmouth Beach are all around an hour away. A little further afield, you will reach the infamous Jurassic Coast, well worth a visit whilst you’re in the area! After a day of exploring your picturesque surroundings, you will love nothing more than returning back to your peaceful haven for a relaxing dip in the steamy hot tub.
Layout
Open plan living-room with kitchen, dining and bedroom areas. Wood-burner, smart TV, electric hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster, kettle and radio. Double bed (4'6").
Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin.
Extra Information
The owners have been breeding alpacas for 25 years, they are the aristocrats of farmed animals and live outside all year round. The herd normally numbers around 100 but that rises in the summer with the birth of some forty cria. The youngsters, like lambs, race around the field at dinner time, super cute! Alpacas move around their space together, they don’t like being alone. They are inquisitive but harmless and completely quiet in the field. Please pop in to see the owners if you’d like to get close and meet the alpacas. The owners breed them for their fleece and are more than happy to show you all the fabulous knitting and weaving yarns they produce.
More Details
Availability, reservations and pricing: From £83 per night
Alpaca Hideaway Reviews
4.6
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38 written reviews
Craig
January 2026
Perfect weekend stay for two. Lovely setting and accommodation with beautiful views. Owners are very nice and helpful and made us feel welcome. The accommodation is very well done and comfortable but be mindful on the amount you take as space is small, which is expected from a sheppards hut. Great placeand highly recommend for relaxing and views. The only thing negative was the road down to the farm had pot holes which made it difficult if you have a low or regular car but not a big deal. Highly recommend.
Lisa
December 2025
We had a relaxing stay. The shepherd’s hut is set in a beautifully tranquil rural location, ideal for switching off and enjoying the countryside. The alpacas were a real highlight, and the hot tub was perfect for unwinding in such peaceful surroundings, and Chas was friendly and welcoming.
The only things to note are that the access road is very potholed, which was challenging for us in our low car, and the walk from the field gate to the shepherd’s hut felt uneven and slippery during heavy rain.
Overall, it’s a great place to relax, particularly if you’re prepared for rural access conditions.
Alysha
November 2025
The holiday was lovely despite the access issues, but as a recommendation, it would be good to have had better knowledge on the drive into the farm because if I’d known, I’d either have not booked or, booked alternative transport. Its not ideal to have a road in that condition where theres no service to call for help if you get stuck (which I did).
Rosie
October 2025
Wonderful tiny home, all mod cons, very warm and cosy.
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Beautiful, tranquil location.
Sue
September 2025
A beautiful shepards hut.In a lovely location on an alpacas farm.The alpacas enhanced our visit.A friendly welcome from Chaz the owner and would highly recommend
Areej
August 2025
We had such a wonderful stay. Beautiful scenery, inquisitive alpacas, and a cosy little nest to rest your head in -what more could you want? Chas and Rachel are great hosts that were able to provide the right balance between being warm and accomodating while also leaving you to enjoy your own privacy and space. Star gazing from the wood fired hot tub after a beautiful day hiking was the unexpected icing on the cake! We would highly recommend this treasure of a place! ??
Clare
August 2025
Alpaca Hideaway exceeded our expectations. The shepherds hut provided all that we needed, and our hosts were friendly and informative and on hand if we had any queries. The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. The alpacas were a joy to watch with them keeping a close eye on us.
Will definitely be booking another stay and will be recommending to family and friends.
With many thanks
Alison
June 2025
Extremely friendly and helpful hosts who were happy to share their knowledge of Alpaca farming with you.
The shepherds hut is extremely comfortable and well situated within the field of alpacas.
A lovely relaxing break in a rural setting with all the comforts of home.
Highly recommend a break here to recharge the batteries.
Jamie
July 2025
Had an amazing few days here
So peaceful and amazing views
The alpacas were the icing on the cake
Hayley
June 2025
What a lovely place to stay! From the moment you get out of the car, the silence is golden, and the air is clear. The shephards hut is very cute, clean, and well stocked with towels, tea, coffee, and milk, and a complimentary bottle of fizz. The alpacas are very cute, curious, and quiet. They made the stay very special. We have already booked to stay again in August, would recommend staying here to anyone in need of some rest and relaxation.
Kath
May 2025
If you fancy a break away for some peace and tranquility then think about booking this Shephards hut, ideal spot views lovely and well equipped accommodation hosts lovely and very friendly
Christopher
April 2025
If you want a shepherds hut break with a twist then this is the place to go, relaxing in a hot tub while alpacas curiously want to be nosy, they are funny and cute! Chas was more than happy for us to roam the other fields that contained other Alpacas which was great!
The hut itself was more than accommodating, very well decorated, very comfortable and had what you needed to make bacon and egg sandwiches for breakfast and steak, mash and veg with peppercorn sauce for dinner! The complimentary bottle of bubbly went down a treat!
If I were to tweak anything, it would be a bigger hot water tank, it ran out too quickly, a smart TV to pair up with their super good WiFi and a bag of proper kindling with good fire lighters and a good lighter not matches - especially if you're paying an extra £5 to light the hot tub for a second time. The road leading to reception could do with re-surfacing so if you have a low, stiff suspension car then definitely take it easy!
All in all, we loved this place and would definitely go back again!
Cath
April 2025
A Week of Bliss at Alpaca Hideaway
On a hilltop high, where the skies are blue,
A shepherd’s hut waits, with a perfect view.
Grassy fields stretch, where alpacas graze,
In the gentle warmth of springtime rays.
The wood-fired hot tub, glowing with heat,
Invites you in for a tranquil retreat.
Lazy days flow, under sunshine’s gleam,
As alpacas wander through the pastoral scene.
Pheasants call and birds chatter sweet,
Woodpeckers drum in the distance, a beat.
Wine fills glasses, a barbecue’s delight,
Meals freshly cooked under twilight light.
The horizon blends in hues of gold,
Nature’s charm, in stories untold.
Evenings spent in serenity's embrace,
A week of bliss, at a gentle pace.
In the shepherd’s hut, life’s worries fade,
Amongst the fields, where moments are made.
A holiday graced by nature’s song,
In an alpaca farm, where hearts belong.
Katie
March 2025
Gorgeous property, peaceful and secluded which is just what we wanted. We were left to our own devices but knew we could contact the owners if we had any issues which we really appreciated! We are already trying to work out a time to come back :)
My only feedback would be that we didn't realise quite how bad the road leading to the farm would be, so would suggest to any future visitors to not take a low or wide car and to make sure your tyres are in top condition before making your way there!
Hannah
March 2025
This place is amazing, we had an amazing time and the views are stunning!
Rachel
February 2025
What an absolutely amazing shepherds hut, really well set up in a beautiful setting. The hot tub was easy to heat up and a lovely extra to our stay. We'll definitely look at staying again. The Alpacas are just lovely animals which were very non plus by us being in their field.
Luke
February 2025
We had a wonderful stay at Alpaca Hideaway, set right in the Devon Hills it has incredible views down the valley.
The perfect cosy Shepard's hut and with all the things you will need to have the perfect get away.
Coran
November 2024
We had an amazing stay at the Alpaca Hideaway. The view was just surreal and we will definitely be returning. Thanks for having us!
Rebecca
September 2024
Wonderful stay, better than we'd hoped for! The alpacas were mesmerising, didn't want to leave them or the Shepherds hut!
Didn't book for long enough. Perfect break away!
Kim
September 2024
What a beautiful place to stay, good location for visiting Devon. Waking up to the alpacas was like a dream come true. The bedding being made from alpaca wool was a wonderful touch too, so comfortable to sleep on the pillows and the quilt was heaven - no hot flushes. The food at the local pub in nomansland was delicious and hard for me to choose from which is a very rare thing for a vegetarian. The accommodation owners are very friendly too. A really chilled break, just what we needed x
Linda
July 2024
Stunning location, wonderful hosts and lots of wooly friends - what's not to love?! Very happy with our stay and would love to return.
Aimee
April 2024
This is the most stunning getaway, as beautiful as the description is it doesn’t even come close to how amazing it really is. The most beautiful setting and so romantic, I proposed to my partner here and we will be returning again and again. The owners are fantastic, friendly welcoming and more than accommodating. Hot tub set up for our arrival also, amazing place. 5*.
Sam
March 2024
Incredible stay, loved every minute. The hosts were amazing and very accommodating. We would certainly stay here again and have recommended to many friends and family!
Eden
November 2023
Had a great time staying in the Alpaca Hideaway, Google Maps led us the right direction which made things a lot easier considering we were also given instructions from the owners. Weather was on the downside but we had high hopes and enjoyed the hot tub and also the views.
Loved having a cuddle with an Alpaca, an experience we won't forget and learnt a baby Alpaca is called a Cria.
Lovely hosts and always there to help if needed.
Thankyou! x
Rebecca
November 2023
Perfect hut for two to enjoy a relaxing few days. Sharing the view with alpacas was lovely.
Hosts were friendly and welcoming.
Log burner was great for the autumnal evenings and enjoyed a very warm dip in the hot tub fuelled by wood. Would stay here again.
Harry
October 2023
Chas and Rachel were excellent hosts, had everything we need and were very helpful, had the hot tub heated upon arrival, also took time out of there day to show us around the farm and meet the alpacas. Wish we had booked two extra nights!
Barbara
October 2023
A genuine hideaway. Lovely views and Alpacas gentle & curious.
Tracy
September 2023
We had a peaceful and relaxing stay in an idyllic setting amongst the alpacas. It surpassed all expectations. The owners are friendly and welcoming and were happy to take time out of their weekend to show us around and explain the process of fleece to yarn ! We were delighted to be given the opportunity of getting up close to one of their beautiful animals which are a credit to them. We would highly recommend this property if your looking for nothing but peace and quiet.
E
September 2023
We had the loveliest 2 night break at Alpaca Hideaway. The quiet location with the grazing Alpacas couldn’t have been more perfect. Chas and Rachel were excellent hosts, leaving us to enjoy our stay but being on hand if we needed anything. Highly recommend this super special hideaway.
Bethan
August 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Alpaca Hideaway. The owners were kind enough to show us the barn, introduce us to the alpacas, and tell us all about their livelihood, which was so interesting. The alpacas are well looked after and a very unique selling point to this destination.
It was very private and peaceful. We were in the nursery field and the mothers and babies were the perfect neighbours. They are a little curious but very quiet and soothing to watch in the morning with a coffee.
The hut itself is cosy and compact. The kitchen being quite small is logistically a little awkward to manoeuvre and clean and we thought several times some kitchen roll and paper plates and cups would have been useful, albeit not very sustainable. However, this is also part of the charm of the hut.
The hot tub can get very very hot so does sometimes need some cold water from the hose and you need to keep on top of the fire too but it doesn’t take that much effort.
We would recommend this to anyone who loves animals / animal watching and wants some peace and quiet from the world for a few days.
Chloe
August 2023
Very easy to use! Lots of lovely getaways
Jorgen
August 2023
Fantastic place to kick back and de-stress, the accommodation is superb and our hosts, Chas and Rachel were so friendly and welcoming. As for the alpacas, perfect neighbors, we spent hours just watching them, they were very curious especially with our little dog. We would happily go back again and can highly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Kay
July 2023
Unfortunately we wouldn’t recommend it or stay at the alpaca hideaway again
Shaun
July 2023
We had a lovely time, the place is stunning and better than the photos we would definitely go back wish I had booked it for longer. Watching the sun rise with baby alpacas running round in the field just in front of the hot tub was my favourite part. Lovely place and perfect getaway.
Charlie-iesha
May 2023
Absaloutely amazing, Chas and Rachel was so welcoming and even took us to a pub and picked us up as we had no access to transport! They showed us around their farm and what they do there, gave us so much information about the alpacas, even
got them in the pen so we could meet them up close and personal, all round just a lovely couple, would 100% reccomend to anybody looking to go away for a nice peaceful break.
We will definitely be coming back :)
Daniel
April 2023
Chas was an absolute star. He welcomed us with a big smile and made us feel at home straight away. He had made sure the hot tub was ready for use on the day of arrival and everything was very clean and tidy. It was amazing to share a field with the alpacas and because we expressed an interest, Chas was kind enough to show us around his farm and what they do there! He even brought some alpacas into the barn so we could get up close with them! It was an overall great experience and I would definitely go back!
Crystal
April 2023
We had an absolutely fantastic time at the alpaca hide away. Would 100% recommend to anyone who wants a wholesome weekend away in the country!
Amanda-Jane
April 2023
What an absolute gem! This really is a hideaway and a very special place.. the alpacas are adorable and so nice to mingle with them so freely and observe. Accommodation was comfortable and we had the warmest of welcomes too. The hot tub so kindly prepared for us was just perfect to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the stars from! A little piece of heaven! Thank you!
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