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Dog friendly luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Vespers

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Vespers - StayCotswold
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Vespers - StayCotswold
Vespers - StayCotswold
Vespers - StayCotswold

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2333.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Faringdon, Oxfordshire
  • Place, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Blenheim Palace
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Dog friendly luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Vespers

A fantastic addition to the Camden Farm estate, Vespers is a spacious shepherd's hut that has been positioned to take advantage of the stunning views towards the river Thames and the outstanding evening sunsets. Vespers has all you need and more, plus it's dog friendly too. This one bedroom Cotswold holiday home has a compact mini kitchen which offers space to rustle up breakfast that you can enjoy on the private terrace and the cute double cabin bed along with the long burner will keep you snug on the cooler evenings. A truly romantic hideaway all you need to do is decide who is coming with you.

Summary
Sleeping 2 in 1 bedroom with 1 shower room. Vespers is heated.

Ground Floor
5 steps onto the terrace and then Vespers is all on one level
Blown hot air heating as well as a log burner for cooler evenings
Kitchen area: induction two ring hob, kettle, toaster, fridge with freezer box, combination microwave/ oven
Sitting area: table and two chairs, log burner, SMART TV
Bedroom area: double cabin bed with storage
Bathroom: walk in full sized shower, WC, sink

Outside
A small terrace
A table and benches
Charcoal BBQ with starter pack
A fully fenced garden
Parking for 2 cars

Additional facilities
Camden Farm Barns comprises seven properties in total and boasts a large estate complete with football pitch and canopy covered open games space, great for rainy day activities including ping pong and table football. Being just a short walk from the river, during spring and summer guests can rent a paddle board or hire the ex-MOD truck, 'The Goose', which sits on the riverbank, great for a picnic or BBQ. From August 2025, a six-person infrared sauna with shower will be available (see Finer Details).
All of these facilities are offered on a complimentary basis, and are bookable upon arrival at Camden Farm Barns, subject to availability and weather conditions.

Vespers sits in an enviable position on the Camden Farm Barns Complex. For more information and aerial footage, please take a look at our Larger Estates page here.

Finer details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 2 adults (aged 2 or under)
Bed linen and towels are provided
Dog friendly – up to 1 small well behaved dog are welcome for an additional charge of £40 per dog. Please refer to our pet rules on our FAQ page for more information.
Private parking for 2 cars near the shepherd’s hut additional parking is available around the estate
There is blown hot air heating as well as the log burner to keep the place warm
WIFI (50MB broadband is available on the estate and is split evenly between all 6 properties) - you can stream and download
Wood burner - please note that logs are only supplied to guests between 1st October – 30th April.
BBQ - please note that coal and gas are only supplied to guests between 1st April – 30th September.
A fully fenced garden
Events are not permitted without prior consent.
Use of the additional facilities is provided for guests’ enjoyment on a complimentary basis, bookable on arrival and subject to availability
The sauna can be booked for an hour’s slot between 9am and 8pm, subject to availability and safety guidelines
Guests are requested to bring their own towels to use sauna and paddle boards
Complimentary EV charging point (shared between other properties on site and restricted use of 6hrs per day per car)
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog friendly luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Vespers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog friendly luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Vespers?

As of 4 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog friendly luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Vespers on 30 Apr, 2026 start from S$201, including 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.

How much is parking at Dog friendly luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Vespers?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog friendly luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Vespers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Vespers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog friendly luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Vespers located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Thames River and Thames Path. Great Coxwell Barn and Faringdon Folly Tower are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Stay

We stayed for 4 nights, the accommodation was perfect, very comfortable bed, brilliant shower, lovely peaceful sorrounding. we would 100% stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
Thank you Karen for your review of Vespers. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be perfect, to have a comfortable bed and be in a peaceful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay in the delightful appointed Shepherd's Hut.

Everything we needed for a romantic break in the Cotswolds with our puppy. We would love to stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you Tom for your review of Vespers. We are delighted to hear that you found the property to be everything you needed for a romantic break. We too hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We had a great stay. Thoroughly enjoyed the hut and grounds. Great to be able to getaway and relax in a super setting.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2024
Thank you James for your wonderful 5* review of Vespers. We are delighted to read that you had a great stay and thoroughly enjoyed the hut and grounds. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Val K.

A wonderful stay

Everything was beautifully set up in the shepherds hut. The bed was extremely comfortable and it was so quiet and peaceful.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
We are happy to you hear that you enjoyed your stay at the lovely Vespers and thank you for your wonderful review. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful 4 day break

We have never been to this area ,so much to see within a short walk or drive.The shepherd's hut was absolutely perfect for us and our spaniel
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review of Vespers. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the wonderful location and exploring with your dog. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Vespers

Had a great time in a wonderful location. Staff very helpful and we loved vespers. Is exactly as described and would love to visit again soon
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thank you Richard for your review of Vespers. We are delighted you found the property to be as exactly as described and in a wonderful location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vespers

Really enjoyed our stay at Vespers. Lovely sheppards hut. Great views down to the Thames. Lovely walks on the Thames as well. Good pub The Plough at Kelmscott & The Trout Inn at Tadpole Bridge. Very peaceful.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2022
Many thanks for the fab review, David. We're pleased you enjoyed a 5-star stay at Vespers and hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Shepherds Hut

A beautiful shepherds hut with gorgeous views and walks. Our only negative feedback would be the cleanliness of the hut, when we arrived there was lots of cobwebs and spiders in the hut and even where we sleep. Overall was a lovely few days to get away to the countryside.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2024
Thank you Becky for your review of Vespers. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay at the beautiful shepherds hut in the Cotswolds. We will pass your feedback onto the property manager and we hope you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jonathan k.

Small but perfectly formed

We spent 4 nights at Vespers and absolutely loved it. Very comfortable and with everything you might need or want, even for a longer stay. The hut is very private and the views from the verandah were great; very peaceful and very picturesque. Its a fantastic area and well set up for visiting the rest of the Cotswolds. We really liked Blakes Kitchen and The Double Red Duke in nearby Clanfield. Would certainly recommend and would be happy to go back.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2023
Thank you Jonathan for your review of Vespers. We are delighted you found the property to be comfortable, well equipped and in a fantastic location. We hope you will be back to stay again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Accomadation & Location - Both Perfect!

The Sheppards hut is small but 'perfectly formed' and attention to detail is everywhere. The interior has been fitted out beautifully, optimum use of all the space and it feels so welcoming & cosy. The kitchen area is well equipped & lovely to arrive to milk, butter, bread (& wine!), plus all the basics such as salt & pepper, sugar are provided - really thoughtful. Location is stunning & easy to visit other villages, walks etc from there. Such a great place to be with a dog too & great to have the enclosed garden. For a small holiday let, it takes a lot of beating and 10/10 for just getting it right. Thank you for a lovely few days.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the great review Claire, we are so pleased you had a lovely few days at Vespers. We hope to welcome you back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Beautiful setting

What a wonderful setting to stay in, our dog loved it as the garden is fully enclosed so we could let her out and explore the garden. The shepherds hut had everything you would need for a holiday. A microwave, hob and all the utensils and condiments you would need. We got there and it had a bottle of wine, tea, coffee and some milk. The wildlife was amazing, hares, owls, rabbits. The list goes on. A picnic area at the side of the Thames was a great spot to watch the boats go bye. Overall a wonderful stay in Vespers!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2024
Thank you Amanda for your excellent 5* review of Vespers. We are delighted to read that you found the property to be in a wonderful setting and your dog loved the garden. The hut had everything you required for your holiday and you appreciated the welcome pack of wine, tea, coffee and milk on arrival. We hope that you will return to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacky n.

Stay with daughter and our dog Teddy

My daughter and myself plus our cockapoo Teddy, stayed in the beautiful shepherds hut which has been well thought out.It and warm and bed so comfy with lovely touches on arrival wine and muffins.Teddy had lots of lovely space to play in including the fields which were wet and boggy but a dog's joy,Because it was in March we did not see another person during our stay and so peaceful. We were able to visit the Cotswold wildlife Zoo which was dog friendly a great day out, and had a meal at the local pub the swan on Mother's day. It will be great to see it in the warmer months when we can barbecue down by the river. A lovely stay
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2024
Thank you Jacky for your excellent review of Vespers. We are delighted to read that you had a lovely stay with your daughter and dog, Teddy. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cotswolds soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Near perfect

Beautiful setting. Great venue with everything you could possibly need for a stay away from home. Loved the fenced off garden do our dog could run around. My son really appreciated the barn with table football and table tennis. A great pub just up the road and easy access to a load of touristy adventures.(we hired a boat and went up river for a couple of hours). If I’m nitpicking, the Wi-Fi was unusable. If you advertise Wi-Fi then it should be provided with a strong enough signal to use. Luckily I’d downloaded a couple of films onto my laptop prior to the stay as I’ve experienced this before. Other than that we had a blast and would happily return.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2022
Alick thank you for your review, we are delighted you and your son enjoyed your stay at Vespers and we hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Location not what we expected

The hut is lovely but the bed is a very small double. No good if you’re over 5foot 5. We paid for a week but left after 3 nights as the location is not what we expected . The description say views towards the river Thames but no river to be seen and there is no riverside walk near by. The walk to the nearest pub is through a cow pat infested field . The hot water disunity work in the bathroom . I advised the manager but was told it’s okay if we have hot water in the kitchen sink . I do like to wash my face/ brush teeth in the bathroom though
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Shepherd Hut Stay

Lovely little shepherd's hut to the side of the main buildings looking across open fields... Definitely at one with nature.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic Stay

Beautiful stay in Vespers! It’s equip with everything you could need for a hideaway weekend yet close enough to walk to beautiful countryside pubs or drive into Burford/Oxford. Would highly recommend and stay again! Thank you! Also, using Stay Cotswolds was easy and would again recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2022
Thank you for your glowing review of Vespers. It really is in a great location for beautiful walks and for enjoying the surrounding Cotswold areas. We are delighted you had a lovely stay and we hope to welcome you back with StayCotswold again in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Quiet cosy hut

Lovely shepherds hut with all amenities. Peaceful location with lovely walks to riverside pub. Very relaxing stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review of Vespers. We are delighted to hear you had a relaxing stay, and enjoyed the beautiful walks. We hope to welcome you back with StayCotwold soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John B.

98

It was a delight to stay at Vespers it was clean bright and cheerful, with excellent amenities, and a great private space outdoor. I would have no hesitation about returning or recommending to anyone It was everything we needed great place to stay. John Beaumont
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2022
Thank you for sharing your delightful feedback John. We hope that you will be back to stay again sometime soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

Loved it!

Vespers is a really great place to stay with everything you need. The decoration and layout is perfect, the treats left by the hosts were so appreciated too and made you feel at home. It's in a great location and we loved being able to walk to the nearby pub and explore the countryside. The lorry by the river is a really cool idea and we enjoyed a change of scenery with some games and drinks by the firepit. We had a great time and it was made even more special by the fact we got engaged! We'll definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone- thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julian V.

Perfect for Couple with Dog ;-)

Second time we've stayed at Vespers, my wife and I plus our 11 year old Springer. Fantastic location with fields for early morning dog walks and all along the Thames for longer river walks. Pub near by but would recommend the longer walk to The Plough at Radstock for lunch outside on a sunny day. The Hut itself is compact, good use of space and has now had the veranda extended down the long side as well as the front so giving a much larger decking area. Since the last time we were there they've also added two sun loungers, some tasteful planters and a bbq so you've got all the essentials provided! Would definitely recommend for a short break and sure we'll be back again soon!

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StayCotswold specialises in luxury holiday cottages in the Cotswolds around the stunning counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. We have a fantastic range of holiday properties including dog-friendly cottages through to homes for larger groups. Whether it’s a weekend break, a week’s holiday with your family, a corporate stay, or even a relocation, StayCotswold will have a property to meet your needs.

PLEASE NOTE: You have a 24-hour cooling-off period after confirming your booking. Once this passed you agree to our flexible cancellation and refunds policy that can be found in the terms and conditions on your StayCotswold booking confirmation and on our website.

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