A Warm Welcome Awaits
Located just over the Yorkshire border in Lancashire, surrounded by rugged moorland with breathtaking views, Thursden Brook Shepherd's Hut is the perfect place for a special escape. Ideal for both long and short breaks in the countryside, our luxurious accommodation sleeps 2 adults, with its own kitchen, living space and shower room, kept toasty-warm all year round with underfloor heating. With its own eco-friendly wood-fired hot tub, an evening of star gazing is an experience not to be missed.
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Our family has been farming here for almost 100 years, and you will see our hardy flock of sheep grazing the moors and fields surrounding the Shepherd's Hut. There are endless options for walking and biking right from the doorstep and if you want to get involved with the farm animals, we offer seasonal experiences to our guests.
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Book now, we look forward to meeting you!
Our Shepherd's Hut has it all
The Shepherd's Hut
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Reached by 4 steps
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Electricity with USB charging point
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Kingsize bed with luxury Hypnos mattress
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Thermostatically controlled under-floor heating​
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Fitted kitchen with:
- Hot & cold running water
- Refrigerator with small freezer
- Two gas hob rings and Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Crockery, cutlery, utensils & cookware
- Pod Coffee Machine with pods
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Sofa, seating & breakfast bar
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TV with NetFlix
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Flushing toilet, shower & basin
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Heated towel rail
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Hair dryer
The Setting
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Hut accessed by a single farm track just off the main road through Thursden
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Amazing moorland views
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Surrounded by fields and moorland all grazed by our flock of sheep
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Off-road parking
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Garden dining table & chairs
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Barbeque
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Eco-friendly wood-fired hot tub
What's Included
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Cotton bedlinen, pillows & duvet - or you can bring your own if you prefer
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Towels & tea towels
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Complementary Cole & Lewis toiletries
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Complementary Slippers and Robes
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Tea, coffee, sugar, milk
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Condiments & oil
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Local fresh eggs
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Cleaning products
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Safety - Carbon monoxide detector, smoke alarm, fire extinguisher, first aid kit
Wood-fired Hot Tub
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Do some star gazing in our private eco-friendly wood-fired hot tub
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Included for one night of your stay - let us know and we'll light it ready for your arrival
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Extra wood available for an additional charge for multiple uses
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Seasonal Farm Experiences
Out and About
If you're planning on exploring further afield, there are lots of options. Take a trip to Hebden Bridge to enjoy the cafés, bars and boutique shops, or for the serious shopper, Boundary Outlet at Colne is not to be missed. Here are just a few ideas for things to do in our area:
Boundary Outlet
5 miles away
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If you need some retail therapy, Boundary Outlet is a shoppers' paradise, with hundreds of brands under one roof. There's something for everyone, with discounted designer brands alongside high street buys, not to mention plenty of lunch options to keep you well fuelled. Enjoy.
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A walk to Top Withens
2 hour walk
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Top Withens is a ruined farmhouse near Haworth, West Yorkshire which is said to have been the inspiration for Wuthering Heights, the novel by Emily Brontë. The ruin lies on the Pennine Way which you can join not far from our Shepherd's Hut. At Approxmately 7 miles to get there - a 14 mile round trip - it's one for the experienced walker.
Towneley Hall, Burnley
6 miles away
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The family home of the Towneleys for nearly five centuries, the hall is full of period rooms covering several centuries of life there. See the cat fast asleep by the range in the Victorian kitchen and stroll along the long gallery past bedrooms dating back to the 16th century. The park surrounding the hall is perfect for a short walk.
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Haworth
13 miles away
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Home of the famous Brontë sisters, Haworth is an undisputed literary mecca, attracting visitors from all around the world. Step back in time with a visit to its historic cobbled main street, iconic parsonage and rolling moors. A trip on the Worth Valley Railway, stopping off at its historic stations for refreshments is an unmissable treat.
Hebden Bridge
9 miles away
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This iconic West Yorkshire town is not to be missed. With its famous stacked houses, mill chimneys and waterways there are photo opportunities in abundance. Explore the shops, cafés and bars or plan a walk up the cobbled Buttress to the tea room in Heptonstall - the ancient village perched on the top of the hill.
Skipton
15 miles away
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As the gateway to the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, a visit to this charming market town is a must. With its famous 900 year old castle, romantic ruined priory and historic cobbled High Street (with great street market), Skipton is endlessly rich both in history and outstanding natural beauty.
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Hardcastle Crags
11 miles away
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Hardcastle Crags is a spectacular wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart. The National Trust owned mill by the river with stepping stones is a lovely spot for a picnic, or test the amazing cakes at the café. It's a downhill walk from the car park at Clough Hole, which is only a short drive from our Shepherd's Hut.
The Piece Hall, Halifax
17 miles away
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The Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax is the only remaining Georgian cloth hall in the world, where weavers from the cottage industries of the hills surrounding our Shepherd's Hut would sell their 'pieces' of hand woven wool. Today, it's transformation into a site of culture and entertainment makes it well worth a visit.
Thursden Brook Shepherd's Hut, Boulsworth End Farm, Halifax Road, Briercliffe, Lancashire BB10 3RS