Shepherds Hut at Lythwood, Shropshire

Shrewsbury 4 miles. This well-presented, single-storey Shepherds Hut sits in a secluded piece of land in the village of Bayston Hill, just outside of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. A stones throw from the front gates and you reach the Shropshire Way footpath where you can explore the beauty of the Shropshire Hills and Countryside making it an ideal place to stay.Internally, the hut is an open-plan layout and has a pull-out double bed cleverly housed behind the dining area. The kitchen comes amply equipped for a property of this size, including a combi oven, 2-ring hob, fridge with ice box and a coffee machine, not to mention the communal outdoor kitchen that benefits from a pizza oven and a cosy wood burning stove! Freshen up with a nice hot shower, in the full size shower cubicle before heading out to the private decking area for your morning coffee, prepared in the coffee maker. The local town of Shrewsbury that is just a few miles away, with great public transfer links including a local bus stop, where you can explore a range of attractions; take yourself back in time with a visit to the 11th century Shrewsbury Castle, wander the beautiful riverfront park and discover the grounds of the Quarry, or head to the Victorian Shrewsbury Prison, which was decommissioned in 2013. Wander the streets of the ancient town, which were chosen as a stand for the 19th century London in the BBC version of Charles Dickens’ ‘Great Expectations’. After all that exploring, there are a wealth of bars, restaurants, and pubs to refuel at. Outdoor exploration can be found further afield, in the beautiful Shropshire Hills AONB, home to a myriad of walking and cycling trails. Escape to Shepherds Huts at Lythwood for a wonderful base in Shropshire.