Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
Limekilns Shepherd's Hut is a handcrafted hut on a smallholding between Barton and Middleton Tyas, near Richmond in North Yorkshire. It is the only unit on the site, set in a dell surrounded by trees with views over a duck pond and the remains of a historic limekiln. Rare breed sheep, rabbits, and owls populate the surrounding land. A Scandinavian wood fired hot tub, fire pit, and gas barbecue sit within the outdoor space, supported by a gazebo with double sun lounger overlooking the pond.
The attention to detail extends inside: a bijoux kitchen with microwave, hob, and George Foreman grill, a shower room with underfloor heating, and foldaway tables for flexible use of the compact space. A solar lit path leads 200 metres from the car park to the hut, with a festival buggy available for luggage. At 229 reviews and a 4.98 rating, this is a high performing listing where the handcrafted quality and single pitch exclusivity justify the price.
We love the limekiln ruins as a backdrop. Historic remnants in the landscape give this site a sense of place that most purpose built glamping setups cannot replicate.
Reviewers largely praised the beautiful and tranquil location but noted feeling judged upon arrival and found expired milk in the fridge, impacting their overall positive experience.
