The Wee Shepherd's Hut
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- Adults-only shepherd’s hut on a farm 15 minutes’ walk from Maybole
- Ayr 20 minutes’ drive; Glasgow one hour
- Kitchenette and ensuite shower room; outside area and barbecue hut
Looking for a blissfully peaceful and very private Scottish retreat? No children to disrupt your afternoon nap? No dogs barking you awake at ungodly o’ clock? Then make your way to The Wee Shepherds Hut, on a family farm about half a mile outside the Ayrshire town of Maybole (15 minutes’ walk).
This custom-made adults-only shepherd’s hut might identify as ‘wee’, but it is also rather handsomely kitted out, with a plush, comfortable bed (and all bedding provided), a kitchenette with microwave, toaster and kettle, and an ensuite shower room. Not forgetting splendid views of the surrounding hills and fields with grazing donkeys, sheep and other farm animals.
The shingly outside area comprises two Adirondack chairs and (for those who want to snuggle up close to each other) a comfortable swing. There’s also a barbecue hut that guests can use if they are determined to eat alfresco regardless of the weather…
Maybole town has a handful of small supermarkets and takeaway spots, plus a traditional pub serving burgers, curries and Sunday roasts. The local area has both gentle walking paths and more challenging hikes, such as the one leading to the top of Brown Carrick Hill (15 minutes’ drive), from where there are far-reaching views of the coastline. The sandy Maybole Shore (10 minutes) is a great spot to watch the sunset and to admire faraway views of the Isle of Arran.
Site type
1 Open now
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, Jan 1 to
Adults only
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Wee Shepherd's Hut
Lyonston Farm
Maybole
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA19 7HS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.35906°N
-4.66997°W
Nearest transport
Coach11.7 km Bus Station
46.4 km Dashwood Square
Rail1.1 km Maybole Rail Station
11.4 km Ayr Rail Station
13.1 km Newton-on-Ayr Rail Station
Ferry12.3 km Ayr Compass Pier
17.6 km Girvan Harbour Ferry Terminal
21.2 km Troon Ferry Terminal
Airport17.1 km Glasgow Prestwick International Airport
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
On the outskirts of Ayr (20 minutes’ drive) is Burns’ Cottage, where Scotland’s national poet was born in 1759. Now a museum, it displays original manuscripts and portraits, as well as more unusual items, such as a cast of Burns’ skull. National Cycle Route 7 skirts Ayr’s sandy beach, as does the Land Scots Mile walk.
Ardrossan (40 minutes) has a sheltered sandy beach and the ruins of a 13th-century castle that is said to be haunted by the ghost of Scottish hero William Wallace. From Ardrossan it’s possible to sail across the Firth of Clyde and reach the Isle of Arran in about 55 minutes.
Spend a day admiring spectacular art in Glasgow (one hour), where the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is home to an elegant panel by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the striking ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’ by Salvador Dalí. For a deeper dive into Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style, head to the Mackintosh House, which holds the reconstructed interior of the artist’s former Glasgow home.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heads Of Ayr | 8.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
| Culzean | 8.8 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Maidens | 9.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Ayr (South Beach) | 10.2 km | Sea | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Prestwick | 16.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Culzean Castle & Country Park 7.6 km
Burns National Heritage Park 7.9 km
Scottish Maritime Museum 27.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
From Maybole to Dunure 1.1 km
Croy - Culzean Country Park - Maidens 6.2 km
From Croy Bay at Goatsgreen to Culzean Park and back 6.4 km
Alloway - Culroy - Brown Carrick Hill - Genoch Farm - Alloway 7.9 km
Alloway - Rozelle - Belleisle - Cambusdoon 8 km
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 Wee Shepherd's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Wee Shepherd's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Wee Shepherd's Hut? On the outskirts of Ayr (20 minutes’ drive) is Burns’ Cottage, where Scotland’s national poet was born in 1759. Now a museum, it displays original manuscripts and portraits, as well as more … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Wee Shepherd's Hut?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Wee Shepherd's Hut? From $441.75 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.