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Reviews of Herdwick Shepherd Hut

Higher Michelcombe Farm, Exeter, TQ13 7SP, United Kingdom

#4 of 28 hotels in Exeter

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 123 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Truly excellent.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic place where you can enjoy the peaceful and relaxing time. Being wake up by chirping birds and near stream sounds - priceless. Excellent location, super clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got a text on way down telling me to bring towels so had to buy on way

    Location was perfect. All clean, running brook through middle amazing. Fire at night, wood burner brilliant. Showers excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything. Secluded location. Easy check in and helpful staff. Incredibly comfortable beds. A very satisfying stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Perfect Dartmoor escape in style and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    We have just returned from our 4th stay in as many months, we love staying in no2 Herdwick! You’ll find everything you need, it’s the perfect escape. Great equipped kitchen with hob, fridge toaster kettle and plenty of crockery and utensils etc. Uber cute log burning stove that warms the hut up quickly and efficiently. Great shower, and comfy beds. Good size outdoor area with fire pit and bbq (have yet to use these as only visited in winter) a lovely stream runs through the bottom of the site too. Easy walk to the local pub which serves great food and drink. The hut is very clean and great communication from the owner. We look forward to visiting in Spring and Summer, go….you won’t be disappointed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    We had a fantastic night in a Herdwick hut. The beds were very comfy, and the little stove made it extremely warm and cosy, though it was rainy and chilly outside. There was everything we needed in the hut in terms of utensils, pots, etc. My two children loved it as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, peaceful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one thing, unfortunately the catch on the bathroom door didn’t work so the door would remain open blocking the seating area. Easily fix by using a fire log to hold it in place.

    Love the location. Our hut was located next to a babbling stream which runs through the property. The hut was clean and spacious with everything we needed. Spent a perfect evening building a fire overlooking the stream.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    I will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location was very idyllic. Quiet and private.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    NYE
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our dislikes are small, we never spoke to the owners (all interaction was via email) and the local pub wasn't as friendly as we expected but the beer there was good.

    The hut was clean and cosy especially once the log burner was lit. Access to the moor was a 2 minute walk along the bridle path.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice place , plan to come back.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    10
    Loved our stay the hosts were so helpful there is everything you need for self catering. Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was perfect

    Absolutely amazing stay. The hosts lit the log burner for us so it was very cosy when we arrived and also left us logs and firelighters. The room was cosy and the beds super comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little cramped for 4 and the log burner didn’t give much warmth to the cabin despite continuous use.

    Perfect location for our planned visit to the devin railway. Spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dark out side, seen lights outside but no switches

    Warm and cosy stay

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom door didn't shut, no lock or latch, we had to fashion a way to tie it closed with a rope. Bed wasn't particularly comfortable, thicker mattress would be nice, but if you love a really solid/firm bed it would suit you.

    Really cute sheppards hut, great location, we were alone on the campsite (as far as we could tell) for the first couple of nights but when there were other guests they weren't really noticeable. Felt like a nice bit of seclusion. Nearly everything you'd need for a glamping experience.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Wholesome, cosy and toasty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    It was really quiet and facilities were great.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    9.0
    Cosy, clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very remote, a breakfast hamper would’ve been cosy (but maybe being cheeky :) )

    The convenience, cleanliness and size. It was perfect for our family of four.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the facilities. Great shower and the layout of the hut made it feel spacious even though it is small.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    10
    Would highly recommend for a quiet stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with 2 tea towels in the hut due to them staying quite wet after drying up dishes. Maybe a couple of games/pack of cards for rainy days.

    Great little hut with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Shower was great. The bed was very comfortable. We had horrendous weather so it was good that the hut had everything we needed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable, cosy and a stunning setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the location and the hut was very cosy. Had a great night sleep! Spare of the minute booking, so gutted we got there late and couldn’t make the most of the stay. Will definitely stay again!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely site, very peaceful. Bbq was a handy addition.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Let's go there!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice little hut, nice surroundings,!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could only find a small bathroom dustbin although there seemed adequate space for a dustbin under the sink in the living area.

    It was very clean and beautifully presented. We didn't meet any staff thus the neutral rating.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    Very cute, and reasonably priced. Would stay again, now we know what to bring.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The night we arrived we were freezing and we had no idea where the logs were kept. Communication with the hosts was not great. I emailed before our trip and never had a response.

    The location, it was very cute.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    9.0
    Whimsical and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Comfortable and well equipped hut in a superb location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only the rain!

    How remote it was

    Stayed in July 2023

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