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Shepherds Hut "Jessica" in fantastic location

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A small wooden structure with a green roof, surrounded by a wooden fence and gravel path.
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window. It is surrounded by a wooden fence and gravel path.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, curtains, a window, and a lamp.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, two windows with curtains, and a view of trees outside.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, two windows, and a wall-mounted light.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Bala, Gwynedd, WLS
  • Place, Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bala Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Bala

Located in Bala, Shepherds Hut "Jessica" in fantastic location is in a rural area and on a river. Eryri National Park and Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Caerau Uchaf Gardens and Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station. Penllyn Leisure Centre and Bala Lake Railway - Llangower Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Bala, Gwynedd, WLS

What's nearby

  • Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Bala Lake - 7 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station - 7 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Eryri National Park - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Llyn Tegid - 10 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 33 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goat - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Country Cooks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bison Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bulls Head - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shepherds Hut "Jessica" in fantastic location pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shepherds Hut "Jessica" in fantastic location?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shepherds Hut "Jessica" in fantastic location on 14 May 2027 start from £209, 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 Shepherds Hut "Jessica" in fantastic location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shepherds Hut "Jessica" in fantastic location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shepherds Hut "Jessica" in fantastic location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!! Our host were very lovely and gave excellent recommendations on nearby activities!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a lovely, relaxing, peaceful stay with Peter and Dee, in their tiny Shepherds hut (Jessica). They were friendly and helpful, their location is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shepherds hut is what we expected. We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Review of Jessica hut

Location perfect.I would take your own towels as none was provided. If you like being in nature it’s perfect.Some great places to visit nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful rustic getaway

Peter and Dee were lovely hosts and the Jessica hut is a beautiful little spot for two people. The camp kitchen and bathroom are a tiny walk away and you are surrounded by wilderness on all sides (plus some chickens!) Excellent access to many walks in Snowdonia and the local pub serves great food at the end of a long day. The hut is quiet and secluded — the only interruption to the night’s silence was a tawny owl’s call :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

We stayed in the Jessica hut this past weekend. The accommodation is accessed up a short hilly gravel track that I doubt any car would have problems with, this sets you back from the road. The kitchen and bathroom annex are separate from the hut but not an inconceivable distance away and the car is parked immediately outside the bathroom so you don't have to lug your luggage for miles! The bathroom is exceptionally clean, with spare cleaning products and brushes etc provided to deal with the inevitable mud. The same can be said for the kitchen which was very well stocked with utensils, a fridge and 2 gas cookers which is more than adequate! The hut is surrounded by a small enclosed gravel yard, be aware that if you have a small dog they may well be able to wiggle out under the gate! Beyond that is a small grass track surrounding the hut and then the llama grazing. If you have a dog that will only toilet on grass make sure you take a long lead so that you can keep them under control near the livestock. The hut was lovely, clean and warm. Surprising amount of storage if you got creative but don't overpack! The views from the hut are the llama grazing and the forest. Take good walking shoes if you are going to tackle the forest trail! Dee and Peter are lovely and are more than willing to help! You can tell they pay attention to detail and love the place. The only thing to be aware of is that due to the proximity of the hut to the cheerful chickens and the lovely llamas, guests are often up and down to see them as well as (understandably) the caregivers for the animals, this does mean that there are no dashes from the hut to the bathroom/shower in your PJs as there may well be people there! The glass fronted bathroom cabin does make changing a little difficult but can be easily managed by utilising the raised bathmat and changing in the shower cubicle. If you are hoping for a few days of utter retreat where you won't see another soul this may not be the place for you. Overall, beautiful setting and very well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Thank you for your very in depth review. We are glad you liked your stay and enjoyed the surroundings. The only thing I would say is in answer to your last comment. The Shepherds Hut is set completely alone in its own small garden and away from any other accommodation. As for caregivers to the live stock on site.......well, you are truly in the country at Tynyfron and where there is stock there will be stock keepers. Also as we do have other accommodation it is only natural for the residents to want to see the llamas and chickens etc. We do only have one other shepherds hut and one small holiday cottage each for only two people. Hardly a metropolis.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

The location, views and the feel of the place was great. The property was very quiet so you can enjoy the nature setting. Everything was clean and beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway from all

Brilliant glamping with your own kitchen and bathroom allocated to Jessica hut half a minute walk away. The neighbours are cute, they are 2 llamas, half a dozen chickens and an ambient cat. The hosts are very friendly and helpful too. Don't bring eggs, rather buy here from them, they are definitely free range and taste amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jessica shepherds hut

We spent a wonderful time there. The owners were really friendly and helpful. It's a simple accommodation, but has everything, what we needed. The bed was really comfortable too. We would go again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cosy, comfortable & quirky

A cosy and comfortable cabin in a beautiful location - perfect for a peaceful break away. Owners Peter & Dee were very welcoming & the neighbours (hens & llamas) are friendly :-) Hope to go back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place near nature

Lovely owners, beautiful nature around, cozy hut, and friendly neighbourhood of llamas and sheep. A perfect place to escape from the noise of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A great location for a short no frills break .

Wouldn't suit everyone but we thoroughly enjoyed our break . The facilities are basic,but you should realise that on booking .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

Booked a 3night surprise stay for my boyfriends birthday. Absolutely gutted we only booked 3nights, stayed in the beautiful Jessica hut and loved the view, the llamas, geese, hens were just a lovely edition to the stunning scenery. Fresh eggs in the morning from the hens were delicious , the host was very friendly and helpful. We loved the kitchen and bathroom in the annexe that was only for us to use! Definitely recommend to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing

Really enjoyed our stay. Will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Just the peace that was needed

Perfect to get away from it all and safe for child to roam freely. Only take what you need as space limited. Warm and cosy despite weather.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy customer

Had an amazing 4 days with the fiancé in shepherd hut Jessica. The smiths are very welcoming, friendly and helpful people. There are excellent kitchen cooking and bathroom facilities outside your front door, hot water, refrigerator etc all your needs are catered for. The hut is very warm and cozy with fresh sheets and towels provided and an extremely comfy bed. It's also a very secluded site so very private and no one disturbs you. Beautiful location with stunning views and wildlife all around. There are free range chicken, geese and llamas roaming around also! Lovely forest and river trails just outside your door. It's a 10 minute drive from the town of Bala which has plenty of supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and takeaways. And there is also a lovely cozy pub just 3 minutes down the road. I would highly recommend staying here and would definitely stay again in the future. Mount Snowdon is only an hour drive and you are situated right on the outskirt of the great Snowdonia national park so beauty is all around.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay in beautiful Snowdonia

My son and I spent an awesome week hiking and mountain biking in Snowdonia and our stay in one of Dee and Peter’s shepherd huts was absolutely perfect. They are wonderful hosts who were so welcoming and helpful. The shepherds hut was a snug and cosy retreat from the rain and wind, and the separate private kitchen and bathroom facilities were basic but clean and tidy. Eddie & Kubi the llamas kept us company in the next field and the chickens visited us each day to see what we were up to - eggs for breakfast anyone? Dee and Peter’s home is in a beautiful rural spot on the Eastern edge of Snowdonia National Park and was within a short drive of all our hikes and biking trips, and if you don’t feel like going anywhere there is great walking in the hills right on your doorstep - literally. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely peaceful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our break. Good accommodation that is kept very clean. Very comfortable bed. Well equipped camp kitchen, good shower and toilet facilities for your own personal use.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly, clean, nice

Very nice
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very enjoyable stay at Jessica. Peter & Dee very friendly & helpful would recommend staying.

As above really, would stay at any of the other dwellings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A place to get away from it all

Beautiful location, perfect facilities and a great place to just get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JUST WONDERFUL

We stayed here Thursday to Sunday and what a pleasure it was the cabin was spotless and everything we needed in the camping kitchen was there Peter and Dee were so lovely and he couldn't do enough for us if we asked if not they leave you to it---we were spoiled though as no other guests sharing our facilties we sat out in the evening watching the stars and obs drinking wine the local pub is bit of a treacherous walk down a winding road so we took the car parked in pub carpark and got taxi home £3.50 then got it in morning in daylight.. it'ts about 1.5miles away---good food and really welcoming some lovely walks up the hills and through the woods its defo worth a visit highly recommend and would go back and also the free range eggs were very tasty xx
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great spot, lots to do around

Peter and Dee’s shepherds hut is exactly as described. Very cool place in a great location if you’re looking to explore Snowdonia. I also really liked the outdoor kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, peaceful and restful

Nice quiet location, with a lovely pub 20 minutes walk away. All cooking utensils are supplied as well as crockery and cutlery. Our host Pete was a joy to talk to and very helpful. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind comments. We would love you to stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family holiday in a Welsh Shepard hut May 2017

If you want an outdoor holiday in North Wales I recommend the cosy clean Shepard huts run by Very helpful owners Peter and Dee who live on site. The clean kitchen and shower/loo are close by in a small converted barn. The adjacent small field was perfect for a camp fire. Nearest pub serving good local food and beer is 1 mile away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
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