Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts review: local charm and rural romance in Kent

Set in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside, Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts are open all seasons, are close to the coast, and remote yet well-connected. Tucked away on land adjacent to the family-owned working farm, you’ll find three bespoke designed, high-spec shepherds’ huts. We stayed in the latest and largest addition, the Romney Hut, which although compact, offers enough room for two or three people to share.

From inception, the owner of the huts has prided herself on offering visitors an experience that taps into local knowledge, and makes the most of exploring the local area.

Driving here is essential, but after you arrive you won’t have to travel far to discover local gems such as medieval churches, quaint pubs and interesting landmarks. Spend evenings relaxing at the hut, enjoying mesmerising sunsets while sipping local wine and gazing up at the stars.

Inside is well-equipped with everything you could need

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The shepherds’ hut

Guests are given clear instructions on how to access the hut, and a wheelbarrow is ready when you arrive to help carry your stuff over to the hut. Inside is well-equipped with everything you could need, plus there’s thoughtful additions like a Roberts radio, sheepskin rugs, an indoor fire with kindling, and lots of woollen blankets from the brand’s sister company, Romney Marsh Wools. These are made using wool from the farm’s Romney sheep, and in the en-suite bathroom, there’s also toiletries from the brand which are infused with lanolin (wax extracted from sheep wool). 

The space is small, but incredibly well designed. You’ll find a double bed and above it a single bunk bed. We found it perfect for two people with one sleeping in the bunk and the other on the double bed below. The hut could accommodate a maximum of three, but small children might struggle with sleeping in the bunk bed because there’s no bannister to keep them safely tucked in.

Outside, there’s a comfortable swinging nest chair, a fire-pit and an outdoor bath, which is an incredibly fun feature although we found that the boiler couldn’t quite fill the bath so we had to top it up with a few kettles of hot water.

Eating and drinking

Locally-sourced produce boxes are available to order in advance. The breakfast box for two people had enough bacon and sausages for two days. Inside the hut, you’ll also receive a complimentary bottle of wine from Kent-based Biddenden Vineyards. 

Article source: https://www.theweek.co.uk/arts-life/travel/958273/romney-marsh-shepherds-huts-review-kent