Ismay Shepherds Hut (5 at Cotna Eco Retreat)

UK England South West England Cornwall St. Austell Cotna Eco Retreat

Sleeps 2 (max 2 adults, 1 children)
Cooking facilities
Beds Provided
Bed Linen Provided

Live the dream of a simple life, as shepherds in times gone by!

The Owner Says

Stay in our romantic traditional Shepherd’s Hut, Thomas Hardy style, nestled in a peaceful valley by a babbling brook. Enjoy a perfect view of life at Cotna Eco retreat – chickens, ducks, horses, organic gardens and hedgerow rustlings. On cycle route number 3 (London to Lands End) with woodland walks and the South West Coast path, near some of the best of south Cornwall’s hidden beaches.

Contains the comforts of a double bed with an extra single bunk, Indian silk hangings and locally sourced organic cotton textiles. A short hop across the stream is your kitchen hut, fitted out with all the provisions and equipment you need for cooking, either in the hut or on the BBQ provided. The shower shed is nearby with hot water and posh compost loos.

Dogs are not permitted in the shepherds hut. Unfortunately, there isn’t really enough space, plus the location isn’t suitable as it is next to the chicken & duck runs where we get regular escapees!

About Cotna Eco Retreat

Suitable For

Glampers, families, couples, solo-travellers, small groups. Camping pitches available by arrangement with yurt bookings. Well behaved dogs welcome with prior agreement.

Nearby

Gorran Haven, Hemmick, Caerhays and Vault beaches are all within a half hour walk – Dave keeps the parish footpaths clear that lead you out to the coast and join the renowned South West Coast Path. Vault is a wonderfully long, unspoiled beach, a slight walk away from its carpark and consequently one of the quietest spots, while Hemmick is perfect for watching sunsets. The local villages are also well worth a visit; nearby Gorran Haven boasts an ancient harbour and an excellent old pub. Picturesque Portmellon is also within strolling distance – be sure to stop by The Rising Sun Inn (01726 843235), a perfect spot for a drink by the beach. Or head out to Dodman Point (01872 580553), where an Iron Age hillfort sits on the headland with its ruins and huge stone cross reached via footpath from Penare. The Lost Gardens of Heligan (01726 845100) are also walkable (around an hour each way) with over 200 varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs, an intriguing subtropical jungle and vast, wooded grounds to explore. The world famous Eden Project (01726 811911) is half an hour in the car and, in the opposite direction, it's 10 minutes to Caerhay's Castle (01872 501310).

Food & Drink

Organic home-produced hampers are available on-site for breakfast and evening meals, with home-made preserves, sourdough bread and seasonal produce. Pure springwater also on tap. There is a good local farm shop, Lobbs (01726 844411) as well as post office shops nearby. It's a 5 minute walk to the The Barley Sheaf pub (01726 843330) just up the track. Built in 1837 by local farmer William Kendall and recently restored and re-opened by his great-great-great grandson, it's a fabulous little place serving food daily and with real ales on tap. And just a walk down the valley is The Shack serving great coffee and food, next to the sea and The Paddle Shed at Port Mellon.

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