Owl's Rest

4.6 ( 34 Reviews )

2.9 miles NW of Coverack

Sleeps 2 | dog friendly

From £101 per night

Shepherd’s Hut in Cornwall with an outdoor bathtub: Discover an enchanting hideaway nestled in a pretty garden close to the striking Cornish coastline. Spend your days exploring the beautiful countryside before relaxing in the alfresco roll-top bathtub.

Overview

This dog-friendly shepherd’s hut has everything you could want for a blissful getaway. Spend time soaking in the outdoor bathtub in total tranquillity before whiling away a few leisurely hours next to the fire pit, swapping stories over hot chocolate (or your favourite tipple). Curl up next to the wood burner for a cosy evening delving into the pages of a beloved book or, if you’re feeling competitive, show off your prowess at one of the board games provided. Your four-legged friend is warmly welcomed and will love exploring the gorgeous garden, as well as the stunning Cornish countryside on your doorstep.

Step Inside

Enter Owl’s Rest and discover your own haven away from the outside world. The snug interiors are enhanced with pops of teal and thoughtful decorative touches that make this sweet shepherd’s hut an idyllic escape.
In the living space the plush two-seater sofa is perfect for curling up and getting toasty in front of the wood burner after a long day exploring the Cornish countryside. There’s a smart TV for movie nights and a selection of board games ready to play.
Beyond the living space, you’ll find the dreamy bedroom with cosy linens and ample storage space for any belongings. Enjoy leisurely lie-ins as the golden morning light streams through the window.
Once you’ve awoken, head to the other end of the hut, where you’ll find a kitchen complete with a two-ring electric hob, toaster, and an air fryer for rustling up whatever you fancy. There’s a table with two chairs where you can enjoy your culinary creations.
The beautifully-designed bathroom features a waterfall shower and a heated towel rack for a luxurious touch, perfect for rinsing off the salt after a sea swim in one of the nearby coves.

Outdoors

The focal point of the charming gardens surrounding Owl’s Rest has to be the lovely roll-top bathtub. Start your morning with a soak as you listen to the sounds of the natural world waking up around you, or slip into the soothing water after a busy day’s adventures. This is just the perfect place to melt your cares away.


You will also find a fire pit which doubles as a barbecue. Whether you want to cook up a feast in the great outdoors or simply toast a marshmallow or two as night falls, it’s a magical spot to snuggle up with your favourite person. Enjoy your firepit feast or a glass of your preferred tipple in the sweet alfresco seating area on a pretty patio bordered by beautiful greenery.
Depending on when you stay, you may have the company of a small flock of ducks who call an enclosed area of the garden home for part of the year. If you listen carefully after dark you might also be able to hear the soft calls of the resident owls whom the hut is named after.

Explore

The area around Owl’s Rest is delightfully tranquil. Nestled in a National Landscape which is also a designated Dark Skies area, you will be able to see nature at its most beautiful at every turn.
Situated on the Lizard Peninsula, this hideaway is perfectly positioned for exploring some of Cornwall’s most stunning coastline, including the breathtaking Kynance Cove. Pack your walking boots and hike along the South West Coast Path to really appreciate the rugged beauty.
The Helford River is also easily accessible from Owl’s Rest, where you will find more lovely scenery and opportunities for exploring. Why not take your binoculars and try a spot of birdwatching? You could also try your hand at foraging along the banks and cook up your finds back at your hideaway.
Browse the independent shops of nearby Porthleven and Helston to pick up local produce and handmade crafts, and check out the pretty fishing villages of Mullion and Coverack for seaside scenery.
For animal lovers, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is nearby at Gweek, and is the ideal place to indulge your love of wildlife and learn more about the seals who call British waters home.

Layout

Open plan living-room with kitchen, dining and bedroom areas. TV, Wood-burner, electric 2 ring hob, air fryer, fridge with ice-box, toaster, kettle and small double bed (4'6")

Shower room with a shower, WC and wash-basin

Important Information

Please be aware that the owner has ducks in an enclosed paddock located in the garden of Owl’s Rest. Access to the garden will be needed in the morning to feed them and let them out, and again in the evening to put them back in their hut. This will cause no interference to you. The ducks will not be onsite from mid-May to mid-September.

More Details

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Short breaks available
  • Hot tub/Outdoor bath
  • Wood-burner/Open fire
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • WiFi
  • No smoking
  • Pub 2 miles
  • Garden furniture and barbecue
  • Logs for wood-burner

Availability, reservations and pricing: From £101 per night

Need more time? Reserve any hideaway for up to 24 hours before booking Choose to pay the balance in monthly instalments, once you've paid the deposit
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Owl's Rest Reviews

4.6

(34 Reviews )

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

19 written reviews

James

5

May 2026

A beautiful, peaceful cabin, with the lovely addition of the outside bath. Well furnished and equipped, making the best use of the space available. The location is great, very central and at most 20-minutes from all the main destinations on the peninsula. Friendly owners, and the thoughtful touch of a Cornish cream tea and bottle of prosecco on arrival.

Maria

4

November 2025

Stunning shepherds hut.
Excellent attention to detail.
If you want peace and quiet. Great location. But come prepared. No local shops on your doorstep.

Michala

5

September 2025

Absolutely stunning place to stay! It was perfect in every way. I will definitely book to stay again. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get away from things. Perfect location and the welcome cream tea and dog biscuits went down very nicely.

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

What a lovely review for Owl's Rest! It really is a fantastic place to retreat to and we can't wait to welcome you back in the future. Emily, Customer Support.

Nigel

5

July 2025

Staying at the Owl's Rest was amazing. This secluded hut is large and beautifully designed and equipped to the highest standard. The garden and surrounding area is also beautiful and although seeing a bath in the garden seems strange it turned out to be an ingenious idea as I've never had a more relaxing bath any where. We truly had a lovely stay and would have no hesitation in recommending or staying there again.

Rachel

5

July 2025

Our stay at the Owls Rest exceeded our expectations. The shepherds hut was amazing and of high standard. The private enclosed garden was perfect for our Springer Spaniel. An outdoor bath to relax in after a day of walking. It’s exactly what we needed and more, tranquility and so relaxing. Will be planning our next trip.

katrine

5

June 2025

Thank-you so much! It was everything that I had hoped for - I would thoroughly recommend to others!!

Christpher

5

April 2025

We had a wonderful stay, easily the best Shepherds Hut we’ve stayed in, beautifully finished, with everything we needed and the outdoor bath and gardens were amazing! We’ll definitely be back!

corinne

5

March 2025

Great Shepherd Hut and very cosy for myself and greyhound.
Really appreciated the "garden bath" especially after the long costal walk lol.
Good location for trips out to surrounding areas in The Lizard.
Debbie and Damien are really great hosts and helped me out when the hob gave up. Nothing appears to much for them, wonderful people.
I have already recommended this little gem to friends ??

Becca

5

March 2025

Exceeded expectations. Was very high end attention to detail very friendly couple but also respected my privacy.
Totally great stay.

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous review. We're thrilled that your expectations were exceeded and hope to see you again very soon. Julie, Customer Support

Jo

5

October 2024

Owl's Rest is a hidden gem here on the Lizard, tucked away in a peaceful private garden. So luxurious inside and out, we found staying here a real treat.

Kelly

5

October 2024

Just perfect. A beautiful and very clean shepherd hut. Gorgeous GARDEN, very peaceful, lovely rural setting. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be coming back
The hut its self is of a very high standard. Excellent quality workmanship. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was clean and worked perfectly. Highly recommended.

Helen

4

August 2024

Beautifully appointed property in peaceful location perfect for a relaxing break.

francesca

4

August 2024

We had a great staying at Owl's rest! Communication with the host was excellent and the accomodation is beautiful and charming!

Thomas

4

August 2024

Absolutely beautiful place to stay - we couldn't reccomend it more if you're looking for a quiet, peaceful and romantic private getaway. We initially were hesitant due to the few reviews available, but we can 100% confirm that it really is only because the place is new! We took food to cook in the airfryer/on the outdoor fire pit, some games to play, and prosecco to enjoy in the alfresco bathtub - perfect few days to get away (...and to get engaged!!????)

Jeanette

4

July 2024

Amazing experience in peace and tranquility. Would definitely like to return .

Katie

4

July 2024

Beautiful shepherds hut on the Lizard. Definitely one of the best I have stayed in - perfect for a solo holiday, and I experienced it in all weathers! The bed was perfect to snuggle in and read on a rainy, cooler evening with the wood burner on, and on a warm, sunny day having breakfast outside then a bath in the evening was just perfect. I had a peacock visit me on my last morning which was just lovely. Highly recommend Owl's Rest.

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

It is so lovely to hear that you enjoyed your time at Owl's Rest. Thanks so much for the recommendation and we hope you enjoyed all the Lizard has to offer.

Lucy, Customer Support

Melanie

5

June 2024

This was the best shepherds hut I have ever stayed in! I have stayed in about 7 different huts and this was a fantastic mix of space, cosiness and homeliness. I particularly loved the bathroom styling, the space in the shower, the fact there were thick beautiful curtains which made it feel more luxury and cosy in the evenings, and I loved the added sofa to give an almost separate living room feel to cosy up in front of the fire. The bed was super comfy too and I like how it's enclosed in a separate area - the shelf space in there was great to put a drink on and i liked that you had a lamp too for the evenings. The outside bath was fantastic, I will be back! Thank you, Melanie

Christopher

5

June 2024

The Shepherds Hut exceeded expectations and we are already planning a return visit.

Lucy

4

May 2024

We had a lovely stay at owls rest, it had everything we needed. Very comfortable, spotlessly clean and a great location for exploring the Lizard and Helford river.

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