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Luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Aurora

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 216 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Faringdon, Oxfordshire
  • Kelmscott Manor
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Uffington White Horse
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Faringdon

Located in Faringdon, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Thames River and Thames Path. .This cottage is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Faringdon Folly Tower.

What's nearby

  • Faringdon Folly Tower - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cotswolds Woollen Weavers - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Kelmscott Manor - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Uffington White Horse - 21 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Witney Hanborough Station - 24 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viceroy Tandoori - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Double Red Duke - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mollies Diner and Motel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old Crown Coaching Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bampton Coffee House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Aurora

Aurora is a large shepherd's hut near Lechlade-on-Thames which sleeps two guests, in an open plan bedroom, with a contemporary shower room. This beautifully presented retreat features a cute cabin bed, a gas flame effect stove and a raised terrace, the perfect spot from which to enjoy fantastic rural views and outstanding evening sunsets. Aurora is a dog friendly property, suitable for one small dog, and has access to the estate's additional facilities as an added bonus.

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

Accommodation
This spacious one bedroom shepherd's hut in Radcot is perfect for a romantic getaway in the heart of the countryside. Five steps lead up to the terrace, and then the single storey accommodation is laid out as follows:

Kitchen/lounge
Rural views, gas flame effect stove, electric oven with electric hob, kettle, toaster, fridge with freezer box, Smart TV and dining table with two chairs

Bedroom area (Sleeps 2)
Two steps lead up to the double bed with storage space

Shower room
Walk-in rain shower, loo, basin and heated towel rail

Outside
Large, fully enclosed grassy area and raised terrace with table, benches and charcoal BBQ

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.


The Finer Details...
The maximum occupancy for this property is 2 adults. Regrettably, Aurora does not accept children nor infants
Bed linen and towels are provided
Off street parking is available for 2 cars
1 well-behaved, small dog is welcome for an additional £40 per booking. For pet rules, please visit our FAQs
WiFi (Download speed 50 Mbps). The broadband is split evenly between all 7 properties on the estate
Mobile phone reception is generally OK
Smart TV
Fully enclosed garden
Charcoal BBQ with starter pack provided from April to October only (guests are responsible for cleaning BBQ after use)
Warm air heating system
Aurora is a self-contained property in the grounds of the Camden Farm Barn estate
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 the sauna and paddle boards
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
No smoking or vaping is permitted throughout the property

Things to Note...
Commercial and work related bookings are not permitted
Events are not permitted without prior consent
Complimentary EV charging point (shared between other properties on site and restricted use of 6hrs per day per car)
A security deposit is required at this property
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00

Arrivals between Monday 16th September and Saturday 12th October 2025 will require 10 days’ notice to ensure the properties can be made ready
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a sauna or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 177 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Aurora Sleeps 2 Guests in 1 Bedroom
Aurora - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Cottage
Aurora - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Faringdon
Aurora - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Cottage Faringdon
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Reviews

Luxury shepherd's hut for 2 in the Cotswolds - Aurora Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaye A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic sray

The shepherd’s hut exceeded expectations. Lovely accommodation and the little ‘gifts’ of biscuits, muffins and wine were appreciated. Lots of lovely walks on the doorstep including one to the local pub and a great base for exploring Oxfordshire.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Lovely property. Very clean with great view. Well signed. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

So relaxing. Beautiful inside and out. The bed was amazing and so comfortable. Loved the welcome touches especially the bottle of wine. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022