The Artisan Bakehouse
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- Luxurious shepherd’s hut set in woodland near Steyning, West Sussex
- A 20-minute drive to the South Downs National Park and Worthing beach
- Bread making school on site; firepit and kitchen area provided
Get that boutique hotel-stay feeling when you arrive at The Bakers Hut, a handcrafted oak bolthole tucked away in a Steyning, West Sussex glade that’s exclusively yours for the duration of your holiday. This stylish little chap is backed by mature oak and pine trees and you have five acres of gardens and woodland to explore right outside the door.
Ideal as a romantic hideaway for loved-up couples, the bespoke shepherd’s hut has much to offer, from a comfy king-size bed with pristine white linens and cosy throws to a kitchen area with fridge, oven and all the basics for you to rustle up simple suppers. The shower room is ensuite (no wandering about outside in the dark for you) and has lots of thoughtful touches like fluffy white towers and a hairdryer so you all keep looking your best. A breakfast basket is included (with handmade bread, jam, granola, cookies, tea/coffee/local apple juice and often fresh handmade pastries too).
Rainy day? No problem. Put your feet up and turn on the flatscreen TV. Sun shining? Get outside onto the decking to spark up the firepit so you can feast on barbecued goodies – and if the sky is clear, you can indulge in a spot of stargazing after dark. In addition, the site has its own bread making school and sometimes runs chocolate classes too.
Your only close neighbours will be the hens (eggs for breakfast perhaps?), so you can wake up to birdsong and little else every morning. When you’re out and about during the day, watch out for rabbits, squirrels and deer.
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
French
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No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
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The Artisan Bakehouse
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Horsebridge Cottages
Horsebridge Common
Steyning
West Sussex
England
BN44 3AL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.92008°N
-0.32321°W
Nearest transport
Coach6.4 mi High Street
6.4 mi High Street
6.6 mi The Castle
Rail6.3 mi Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station
6.4 mi Lancing Rail Station
6.9 mi East Worthing Rail Station
Ferry18.8 mi Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal
24.9 mi Bosham Hoe Ferry Landing
25 mi West Itchenor Ferry Landing
Airport6.2 mi Shoreham Brighton City Airport
17.7 mi London Gatwick Airport South Terminal
17.8 mi London Gatwick Airport North Terminal
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Local attractions and activities include:
- Steyning Bowl (biking trails): 10 minutes’ drive
- Bramber Castle: 10 minutes
- Shoreham beach: 10 minutes
- Knepp Castle Estate (rewilding project): 15 minutes
- River Adur kayaking: 15 minutes
- South Downs National Park: 20 minutes
- Worthing (beach and pier): 20 minutes
- Cissbury Ring: 20 minutes
- Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft: 25 minutes
- Petworth: half an hour
- Brighton: half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham Beach | 6.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Lancing, Beach Green | 6.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southwick | 7.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Worthing | 8.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hove | 9.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Parham House & Gardens 7.4 mi
Hove Museum & Art Gallery 8.8 mi
Preston Manor 9.3 mi
Brighton Fishing Museum 10.5 mi
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 10.5 mi
National Trust
Nymans 10.5 mi
Petworth House and Park 13.4 mi
Wakehurst Place 14.5 mi
Sheffield Park Garden 15.5 mi
Monk's House 15.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Beeding Hill - Monarch's Way - South Downs Way Circuit 3.6 mi
Washington - Sullington - Kithurst Hill 3.9 mi
LITTLE THAKEHAM 4.3 mi
KNEPP CASTLE 4.6 mi
Shipley - Knepp Castle - River Adur Circular 5 mi
Local events
- Arundel Festival (Saturday 16 August 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025)
Arundel, West Sussex 11.1 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 10 July 2025 – Thursday 10 July 2025)
Chichester, West Sussex 18.4 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does The Artisan Bakehouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Artisan Bakehouse dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Artisan Bakehouse? Local attractions and activities include: - Steyning Bowl (biking trails): 10 minutes’ drive - Bramber Castle: 10 minutes - Shoreham beach: 10 minutes - Knepp Castle Estate (rewilding project): 15 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Artisan Bakehouse?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.