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The Pheasant Shepherds Hut

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Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, microwave, toaster
Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Escape to The Pheasant, a romantic shepherd's hut nestled in the Norfolk countryside with breathtaking views. Unwind on the decked area with chiminea and mini fish pond, or indulge in the Japanese Ofuro wood-fired hot tub. Enjoy underfloor heating, a power shower and fully equipped kitchenette.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$512
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Pheasant Shepherds Hut

A beautiful shepherds hut, perfectly hidden away with a wonderful view of the Norfolk countryside. This romantic little hut is a great place to escape and so carefully thought out; featuring a charming decking area with a chiminea and a mini fish pond. Elevate your experience by adding a wood-fired Japanese Ofuro hot tub for the ultimate touch of comfort.

This gorgeous hideaway is open all year round - and why wouldn't it be?! The inside of the hut has been designed with chillier winters in mind - there is underfloor heating, double glazing and insulation throughout. The bedroom area boasts a comfortable king-size bed with a pocket sprung mattress and built-in side tables. The kitchenette in the hut is fully equipped and has everything you could possibly need to cook up a storm after a day exploring. There is a combination microwave/oven, a two zone induction hob as well as a fabulous butler sink. If you like listening to the radio, or some music whilst cooking then you are in luck! The hut comes with an Sonos smart speaker (with Alexa) and there is also Wi-Fi. Warm up or refresh yourself after a long day with the walk-in power shower and a heated towel rail in the bathroom adding that extra luxury.

Outside, there are not many decking areas that compare to this! This large decked area faces out with views of the rolling farmland and countryside. It is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy a drink, with the chiminea to keep you toasty and sound of the miniature pond and water feature to soothe your worries away. If you would rather cook alfresco, there is an electric barbecue on the decking, and, for a small additional cost of only £80, you can sit back and unwind in the Japanese Ofuro wood-fired hot tub. There is no better way to spend an evening than relaxing in 40°C, listening to the owls and gazing at the stars.


Inside:
Bedroom area
King-size bed, built-in side tables, bed linen, towels and Egyptian cotton bath robes provided.
USB charging points.

Kitchen area
Butler sink, double induction hob, combination microwave/oven/grill, kettle, toaster and fridge freezer.
Fully equipped with utensils and pots and pans.

Bathroom
Walk-in power shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.

Outside:
Electric barbecue, chiminea and outdoor furniture.
Exclusive Japanese Ofuro hot tub - This will incur an additional £80 charge if required.
Private parking for one car.

Additional Information:
Sorry, no children or dogs.
Sonos speaker with Alexa function.
Please note, The Pheasant sits adjacent to the owners property, which is a plot of land of approximately three quarters of an acre.
There is parking for one car near the hut.
Exclusive Japanese Ofuro hot tub - This will incur an additional £80 charge if required. Please note, the hot tub needs to be added to the booking at the latest two days before the booking start date.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

575190

About the area

Map
Great Ellingham, Norfolk

What's nearby

  • Snetterton Race Circuit - 8 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Wymondham Abbey - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Banham Zoo - 13 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 18 min drive - 23.6 km
  • University of East Anglia - 18 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Attleborough Station - 12 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Feathers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffeesmiths - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pheasant Shepherds Hut pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pheasant Shepherds Hut?

As of 6 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pheasant Shepherds Hut on 10 Sept 2025 start from AU$512.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Pheasant Shepherds Hut?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pheasant Shepherds Hut?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pheasant Shepherds Hut located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Melsop Farm Park, The Spa at Aldercarr Hall and Mid-Norfolk Railway - Wymondham Abbey Station. Wymondham Abbey and Snetterton Race Circuit are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Pheasant Shepherds Hut Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amazing getaway :)

My wife and I had a lovely stay at The Pheasant - it's a charming getaway location, lovely scenery, cosy and comfortable & the hot tub was great, 10/10 - will hopefully be staying again in the future :)
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent

We had a fantastic time, the customer service was great, hot tub was great, really cost living space , perfect for a couples get away.

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Julie and Peter were fantastic in ensuring a clean, tranquil and well-kept property. Great recommendations for things in the area and the peaceful setting was very well received. This is the perfect place to get away for some downtime. Highly recommend and will be returning soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A great get away from normal life

Wanted a complete break from everything after recent events in our life,, came here to get away from everything , relax and not give a care about anything in the world to recharge our battery’s ,, and we was t disappointed , very nice location, a very friendly cat that visits at points of the day and a hot tub that relieves stress ,, all in all a great way to unwind and nice place to stay
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

Fantastic place , loved hot tub , lovely place, crown local pub meal was excellent , would highly recommend for a romantic weekend away . ❤️❤️❤️❤️

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Peaceful getaway

a weekend away to the pheasant was a relaxing experience. Nights enjoying the hot tub , bbq and peaceful setting made by the fire and fairy lights! We ventured off to banham zoo and enjoyed a Sunday roast at the crown a few minutes drive down the road:) Although the hut is very close to the owners house, it really doesn’t matter as the hut is turned away from the house and facing a cute field ( it’s very private ) so the only time you really realise you are in their garden is when you’re driving in so don’t let this put you off!
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8/10 Good

THE PHEASANT SHEPHERDS HUT

Lovely little hideaway. Is located nearer to owners residence than anticipated. Also need to mention that the hot tub is located only 20ft or so from a farm track which, during my stay, was used a fair amount. The hot tub is partially screened but not enough that we didn't get the odd wave from passing tractors etc! The hut could have been cleaner, the windows and particularly the shower screen need attention. Not a fan of fleecy grey Teddy bedding either...please consider plain white cotton, I'm sure most people would prefer this. Having said all of that, we did relax, we were comfortable and also enjoyed a visit from a lovely cat. Just a few tweaks and it would be perfect!
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6/10 Okay

A bit let down, description is not accurate

Although it was a nice get away we didn’t expect to be so close to the owners home. We could hear them in the garden in the morning and felt it wasn’t as private as we had hoped. The hot tub is a nice idea but it took a good few hours to get up to temperature. We was under the impression fire starters/fire wood for the hot tub was included in the price having paid extra for the use of it but later found a note asking to leave money is an honesty box. We was told it is a 10 min walk to the closest pub but it took about 7 mins by car so I find that hard to believe. As for cleanliness of the hut it was satisfactory but small details let it down. Lipstick stain on wine glass, dirty windows, alot of lime scale built up in the bathroom (I understand it can’t always be helped) grubby light switch. Towels and towel robes felt over washed, quite scratchy and had clearly lost the soft feel you would expect from ‘Egyptian cotton’. Complimentary Tea, coffee, sugar and milk would have been a nice touch but although stated there would be, there was only 2 tea bags and nothing else. Having said all this the owner we met was a lovely gentleman and very welcoming. The garden lights was beautiful in the evening while enjoying the views. Overall it was an OK stay but I wouldn’t rush back.
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6/10 Okay

A bit let down, description is not accurate

Although it was a nice get away we didn’t expect to be so close to the owners home. We could hear them in the garden in the morning and felt it wasn’t as private as we had hoped. The hot tub is a nice idea but it took a good few hours to get up to temperature. We was under the impression fire starters/fire wood for the hot tub was included in the price having paid extra for the use of it but later found a note asking to leave money is an honesty box. We was told it is a 10 min walk to the closest pub but it took about 7 mins by car so I find that hard to believe. As for cleanliness of the hut it was satisfactory but small details let it down. Lipstick stain on wine glass, dirty windows, alot of lime scale built up in the bathroom (I understand it can’t always be helped) grubby light switch. Towels and towel robes felt over washed, quite scratchy and had clearly lost the soft feel you would expect from ‘Egyptian cotton’. Complimentary Tea, coffee, sugar and milk would have been a nice touch but although stated there would be, there was only 2 tea bags and nothing else. Having said all this the owner we met was a lovely gentleman and very welcoming. The garden lights was beautiful in the evening while enjoying the views. Overall it was an OK stay but I wouldn’t rush back.

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Very nice stay

Had a fabulous time, hot tub was good fun to get lit and warm up. Nice a quiet surroundings, tree laser was great to watch when chilling out. Bed was a little hard but that’s personal choice as others might like it that hard.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

First time in Norfolk

Wonderful time at the Pheasant. We had everything we needed and the hut is well equipped and organised. A perfect place to get away from everything and an enjoyable first stay in Norfolk. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Mr Prr

Even though it was in someone’s back garden, a large back garden, it’s very private lovely Wood fired, hot tub, Chimney the place was immaculate and very pleasant. Would recommend and will go back. Highly recommend.
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8/10 Good

Lovely

Really lovely place to stay and everything was thought out well, such as the amenities. Only downfall was the bathroom could have done with a clean, but cleaning items are provided so we made do, Hot tub was lovely and would recommend:)
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8/10 Good

Disappointing aspects

Overall we had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay. There were just a few disappointing aspects - it seemed dusty and like it hadn’t finished being cleaned, the vent in the bathroom was thick with dust and the glass in the shower was smeared with dirty marks. We kept finding dead flies in corners, shelves etc. We also found there wasn’t enough fire starting product to maintain and keep re lighting the fire which was a shame. There was a can of empty bug spray which we really could have done with. The citronella candles outside we tried to light but were on their last legs and need to be replaced. The insects are relentless so these things would have helped. Most annoyingly I had emailed ahead a few days before to ensure the hot tub would be started up and ready for when we arrived, which it was not. I’m not sure what happened there but it seems the message hadn’t been passed on. We made the most of it and enjoyed our time.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely chill out getaway

Very nice and helpful owner, beautifully clean and very well equipped. Very high standard of fittings and has everything you need. Large comfy bed, proper kitchen and lovely shower. Although it’s in the owner’s large garden, it’s totally private as they have positioned it well and screened everything off. Best advice is take enough food for your stay as there’s an adequate fridge and then stay on site the whole time and just relax and enjoy it.
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10/10 Excellent

Plesent pheasent

A very plesent stay with a lovely warm welcome. A lovely secluded spot at the bottom of a garden. All you would need for a short stay can be found at the pheasent. The one and only little thing I could say would make the pheasent any better, would be bug nets on the windows and fly door curtains/ strips. As quite a few flies as would be expected in the countryside. Ut for anyone like me who likes the outside but not the bugs, I like to have a safe haven away from them.
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10/10 Excellent

Prefect romantic getaway

Julie was an amazing host, meeting us on arrival to explain where everything was and we loved the flap Jack's she'd left to welcome us ❤️ The hut comes complete with everything you could need for the weekend. The bed is very comfortable,the shower has good water pressure and you are well stocked for toiletries! The guide book had all the info you could ask for and more and the laminated walking guides to explore the local area were a brilliant idea. As we'd called ahead the hot tub was ready on our arrival and what a treat it was! We topped the fire up later in the evening and the water was still warm enough for a quick morning dip the next day! There is more than enough wood for both the hot tub and the fire, both of which we enjoyed. The location is secluded and while you are in Julie's garden, we didn't see her after we'd been greeted, meaning we had a peaceful private weekend to relax and unwind. Thoroughly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely weekend away

The Pheasant provided a lovely place for a weekend away. It has everything you need in it and every little detail has been considered. Definitely worth a visit. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Delightful

A lovely getaway The shepherds hut is comfortable, private and the perfect weekend retreat from everything! We loved the hot tub and sitting on the deck enjoying a bottle of bubbles. The best de stress weekend I can remember Alexa provided the music. Bed lovely and cosy and plenty of hot water Thank you - perfect
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4/10 Poor

Unclean

Sadly the property was not clean on arrival and the first morning was spent purchasing cleaning items so we could clean the property. We didn't feel it had been cleaned since the last occupants. The outdoor decking was very dirty and solar lights around the hot tub were not working. The hot tub was nice and eggs and milk were provided. Shower was decent and underfloor heating waz a nice feature. We felt if more care was taken to housekeeping (especially with Covid) and lighting had been working it would have been a better stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing time

Great place to stay so relaxing Hot tub was just great Julie was a great host we will return one day
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing

I booked this trip as a surprise for my partners 50th birthday and it was a perfect weekend. Julie was so accommodating and purchased balloons for me so that the hut could be decorated when we arrived. The hut is so lovely and has everything you need, the hot tub is great and very secluded. To top the weekend off we had perfect weather and my partner proposed to me! Would highly recommend & we hope to return again.
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10/10 Excellent

A tranquil escape from reality.

We chose The Pheasant as an escape out of London when lockdown eased up. It was perfect. The hut itself is so clean, warm and beautifully appointed. I loved all the little touches, especially the flamingo fairylights! Having the chimenea, hottub, and BBQ on the deck mean you don't actually want to leave. Though if you do, there's a cute little pub in the local village for variety. The owners are really friendly and welcoming but leave you alone (unless you need them.) I have already passed on the details to several friends as I've been raving about it so much.