Are dogs allowed?
Yes — dogs are welcome at the shepherd’s huts at Spring Hill Farm but must be pre-booked and an additional charge applies. There are many lovely dog walks directly from the farm. You can find more details about local walks on our website:
https://www.springhillfarmoxfordshire.co.uk/news/category/explore-nearby-local-walks
In summer we sometimes also open a temporary enclosed dog walking area, which is deer-fenced and planted with trees and shrubs so dogs can explore safely off-lead. Please contact us for further information.
Can I book directly with Spring Hill Farm?
Yes — and we’d love it if you did! Booking directly helps us avoid third-party commissions and allows us to communicate with you more easily before your stay.
Can I charge an electric vehicle?
Yes — we can usually provide access to a standard EV charging point for an additional charge.
Please contact us before your stay to arrange this.
Can I check in early or check out later?
Our standard check-in time is 2pm and check-out is 10am.
Subject to availability, we can sometimes offer an early check-in and/or a later check-out for an additional charge.
If you'd like to request either option, please contact us and we'll be happy to check availability for your stay.
Can I leave my car before check-in?
If you'd simply like to leave your vehicle before check-in, but don't need access to your Shepherd's Hut, we can usually accommodate this free of charge. Just let us know in advance.
If you'd like to access your hut before the standard check-in time, we may be able to offer an early check-in for an additional charge, subject to availability.
Please get in touch if you'd like to arrange either option.
Can we order fresh pastries?
Yes — we can arrange fresh pastries from award-winning Mark’s Cotswold Bakery.
Choose any two pastries and we’ll have them ready in your hut with tea, coffee or hot chocolate — perfect for a relaxed morning (assuming you can resist them until morning as they will be placed in your hut before arrival!). Please contact us for details and prices.
Do I need to bring wood for the hot tub?
No — wood for the hot tub and fire pit is included with your stay. If you would like additional wood, it can be purchased on site.
Do the Shepherd’s Huts have a fridge or freezer?
Yes, both of our Shepherd’s Huts have a fridge with plenty of space to keep your food and drinks cool during your stay.
The Rosie Shepherd’s Hut also has a small freezer compartment within the fridge, which is useful for keeping small items frozen.
The Percy Shepherd’s Hut does not have a freezer compartment, but the fridge is available for keeping chilled items during your stayn
Do you offer anything for birthdays or celebrations?
Yes — we offer a decorating service for special occasions.
You’re welcome to send decorations such as banners or balloons in advance and we’ll arrange them in the hut before you arrive. A small fee applies to cover the time involved. Please contact us if you’d like to arrange this.
Do you offer breakfast options?
Yes — we offer a continental breakfast hamper for Shepherd’s Hut guests or you can simply order some pastries depending on what you prefer.
The hamper includes:
- Pastries or bread
- Butter and jam
- Cereal
- Fruit and yoghurt
- Milk and juice
- Tea and coffee
The hamper provides breakfast for two people and will be placed in your hut before your arrival.
Orders must be placed at least 72 hours before your stay. Please contact us for availability and pricing.
How do I find Spring Hill Farm Sheperd's huts?
How does the wood-fired hot tub work?
The hot tub works using natural circulation rather than a pump. Cool water flows into the heater through the lower pipe, warms up, and naturally rises back into the tub through the upper pipe. You’ll feel warm water coming from the top outlet, while cooler water enters through the lower pipe. Full instructions of how to use the hot tub will be the hut.
Is there a fire pit at the Shepherd’s Huts?
Yes — fire pits are usually available during the summer months when the ground is dry enough to sit outside the cabin comfortably. A good supply of wood is provided as part of your stay for use with both the fire pit and the hot tub, and additional wood can be purchased on site if required.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you booked through an online travel agent (such as Airbnb, Booking.com, or another platform), please refer to their cancellation policy.
If you booked directly with us, the payment used to secure your booking is a 15% non-refundable deposit, as outlined in our booking terms and conditions.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Our standard check-in time at our Shepherd's Huts is 2pm and check-out is 10am.
Subject to availability, we can sometimes offer an early check-in and/or a later check-out for an additional charge.
If you'd like to request either option, please contact us and we'll be happy to check availability for your stay.
What’s included in the Shepherd’s Hut?
Our Shepherd’s Huts are fully equipped for a comfortable glamping stay in Oxfordshire.
Inside you’ll find:
- Bed linen and towels
- Hand soap and toilet roll
- Hair dryer
- Tea, coffee (instant and ground), sugar and hot chocolate
- Mini marshmallows
- A small supply of milk and eggs
- Salt, pepper and cooking oil
- Fan
The kitchenette includes a sink, hob, fridge and kitchen essentials. There is also a small electric stove which can be used as a heater or a compact oven for cooking small dishes.
