Westwell Downs

Westwell Downs

Rest & recharge at Westwell Downs in self-contained Keepers' huts that have been hand-built to our specificaton. Near Burford, West Oxfordshire.

Offering luxurious couples' accommodation with ensuite shower room within and wood-fired hot tub outside. Now taking bookings from 16th July, follow us for news and announcements about when we're taking bookings.

26/09/2024

Rain rain - go away!

It’s safe to say we’ve seen record amounts of rain over the last week. Although our huts are warm, dry and cosy - it’s going to be a long winter if it stays this wet.

A timely reminder how excellent our rain chains are - don’t they do a great job? Bonus points that they don’t fill with moss and leaves!

NB: an old video right at the very beginning of our journey - notice the lack of plants and vegetation around the huts!

25/09/2024

GLAMPING: a form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with camping.

GLAMOROUS + CAMPING = GLAMPING

Luxury and great facilities are our thing - so what are you waiting for?

Book now!

www.westwelldowns.com

Photos from Westwell Downs's post 24/09/2024

Having a little read through a completed guest book taken from ‘The Barrington’…. And it makes us smile.

We love reading comments from our guests, it’s nice to know they appreciate our beautiful huts.

✨ Well appointed huts with everything they need
✨ Luxury finish and great decor
✨ Relaxing stays
✨ Great views across the paddock
✨ Friendly and welcoming team
✨ Private hot tub
✨ Welcome hamper and extra details

Just a few of the things our guests love…

What do you love about our huts?

Photos from Westwell Downs's post 20/09/2024

I don’t know about you, but it feels like the colder months have arrived. What happened to the blue skies and warm sun?

Our huts are open all year round, and thanks to the wood burning stoves and underfloor heating, they stay cosy and warm whatever the weather outside.

Surrounded by glorious Cotswold Countryside, take in the ever-changing seasonal views on our tranquil four generation family farm. Explore miles of unparalleled walks, cycle rides and all just a short distance from quintessential Cotswold places such as Burford, Bibury, Chipping Norton, Cheltenham and more.

To check availability and for the best rates, take a look at our website.

www.westwelldowns.com
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15/09/2024

Sorry we’ve been a bit quiet - we’ve been busy with wedding celebrations, congratulations Joe and Kate, and having an end of summer painting session in the huts, thank you Erika and Lyndsey!

We’ve got just ONE hut with weekend availability before the end of October.

‘The Burford’ is available from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October.

There’s lots of midweek stays available, so head on over to our website to make your booking.

07/09/2024

Whether you’re working or relaxing, or maybe combining the two, here’s to the weekend!

Our huts are the perfect place to escape the day to day, minimise distractions and allow you time to crack on with that all important project.

With good WiFi, power sockets and a great work station, why not book a few days ‘working holiday’ with us and enjoy a change in office scenery?

Head on over to our website to look at availability.

Photos from Westwell Downs's post 02/09/2024

Autumn has definitely arrived with a bang… grey skies, drizzle and a bit of wind.

But our huts are toasty warm with their underfloor heating and wood burners - in fact they are perfect for hunkering down with a good book and a cup of tea.

If you’re more the adventurous type whatever the weather, there is so much to do in the area, and the children have gone back to school so it’s definitely quieter out and about.

Our weekends are full, but there’s still a bit of availability in the week.

As always, you can book on our website - and don’t forget you can bring your dog with you to stay in ‘The Barrington’.

*correct at time of posting. Subject to change.

www.westwelldowns.com

22/08/2024

Why choose us for your next holiday?

Staying in a shepherd’s hut offers a unique and charming experience with several benefits…

🌿 Connect with nature - our three huts are located in an idyllic paddock, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

🌿 Cosy and comfortable - our luxury huts are designed to be snug and comfortable, yet fully equipped so you don’t have to ‘make do’. They feature elegant interiors, wood-burning stoves, underfloor heating and cosy bedding - perfect for relaxation.

🌿 Privacy and seclusion - with only three huts, they are carefully placed so you aren’t disturbed by the neighbours. Private hot tubs on the decking with well established hedging allow you to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

🌿 Simplistic living - our facilities are definitely not minimalistic, but we encourage you to step away from the everyday. Switch off the technology and appreciate the simple pleasures, such as reading, hiking, or stargazing.

🌿 Unique experience - staying in one of our huts is very different from conventional accommodations, and a memorable experience. The perfect place for celebrating a special occasion or just giving yourself a treat.

17/08/2024

Another perfect weekend for taking coffee on the terrace.

Did you know you can preorder a breakfast hamper so that you have everything you need to kick start your day?

They include the makings of a full English with eggs from our own hens, bacon, sausages, black pudding and baked beans. A loaf of local sourdough with jam, marmalade, honey and marmite for toppings.

For those who prefer a cold breakfast, you’ll find a selection of cereals and some pastries. We also include orange juice, some milk and the essential red and brown sauces!

What makes your ideal breakfast?

Photos from Westwell Downs's post 13/08/2024

It’s unsurprising that lots of people choose to get married in the Cotswolds - it’s a pretty beautiful place.

Westwell Downs is conveniently situated near to several gorgeous and unique wedding venues, making us an ideal accommodation choice for that special weekend.

We are always happy to help arrange taxis, offer an early luggage drop off where possible and of course recommend other things to see and visit whilst you’re in the area.

Here are 9 of our favourite wedding venues easily reached from our luxury shepherd huts:

1. Yard Space Events - 14 miles away
2. Cripps Barn - 10 miles away
3. Oxleaze Barn - 5 miles away
4. Jenners Barn - 9 miles away
5. Stone Barn - 5 miles away
6. Caswell House - 10 miles away
7. Friars Court - 10 miles away
8. Cotswold Field Of Dreams - 14 miles way
9. Merriscourt - 13 miles away

If you’re getting married and want to include us on your accommodation list, then get in touch and we can provide the details.

04/08/2024

🛖 Self-contained Huts
Finished to the highest standards, each hut has its own kitchen with wood burning stove, king size bed and en-suite shower room plus your own outdoor space.

💦 Fancy a dip
Each hut has its own private wood-fired hot tub along side. Light the firebox and wait for the water to warm up then settle in for a romantic soak under the stars.

🧑‍🍳 Private Dining
While you have all you need to cook your own meals, we can recommend superb suppliers to provide delicious, locally-sourced food if you want to sit back and really relax.

🌿 Rural Recharge
Put your phone on silent and restore order and balance to your busy lives here at Westwell Downs. Enjoy miles of countryside walks and discover the Cotswolds’ gems.

We can’t wait to have you to stay.

www.westwelldowns.com

Photos from Westwell Downs's post 30/07/2024

We’re nearly in August - and lots of you are making last minute bookings to spend a few days with us before summer is over.

The weather is looking pretty good, but there’s still plenty to do if it doesn’t quite hold.

A delightful collection of bespoke shepherds huts at Westwell Downs in the heart of the Cotswolds offers the perfect adults-only get away.

Westwell Downs is about recharging, reconnecting and relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are in need of some downtime by yourself, a romantic getaway for two or a countryside retreat for six staying in all three huts, our bespoke and well-appointed Shepherd Huts offer everything you need.

As always, you can book on our website - and don’t forget you can bring your dog with you to stay in ‘The Barrington’

26/07/2024

It’s Friday…. again 🥳

Our guests are arriving for the weekend, and we’ve got everything crossed that the weather holds for them.

But whether it rains, or whether it’s sunny - there is no shortage of things to do in the area. And of course our huts are perfect for any weather.

What are you up to this weekend?

23/07/2024

Every great story begins with a cup of tea…

At Westwell Downs we provide everything you need for that first brew - all you have to do is flick the kettle on.

A selection of teas, fresh milk and a cookie to dunk in it.

Let the adventure begin.

20/07/2024

What more could you want from an outside space?

🌿 Private decking area for each hut
🌿 A wood fired hot tub
🌿 Patio seating
🌿 Firepit and BBQ
🌿 Surrounded by peaceful views with just the birdsong for company

We think it’s a pretty perfect place to spend your weekend.

Photos from Westwell Downs's post 17/07/2024

There’s always time for a coffee and a cake… or perhaps a tea and a scone if that’s more your thing.

Whatever your tastes, you are totally spoilt for choice with so many fantastic coffee shops, cafes and tea rooms in the area.

We’ve selected just nine of our favourites to share with you.

1. Burford Garden Company
2. Huffkins Bakery
3. Bakery On The Water
4. Cotswold Woollen Weavers
5. Lynwood & Co
6. Blake's Coleshill
7.
8. Sadlers
9. The Cotswold Outpost

Which one do you frequent? Or have you got a different favourite?

12/07/2024

Who’s ready for the weekend?

Secluded and peaceful paddock with just three huts, carefully positioned to avoid disturbance from the neighbours.

Each hut has its own hot tub, fire pit and seating area.

What better way to spend a weekend exploring or relaxing…

08/07/2024

Bring back the sunshine so we can enjoy coffee on the decking…

It’s supposed to be July! ☔️

04/07/2024

Are you ready for your next adventure?

Walking undiscovered paths, exploring picturesque villages or experiencing local delicacies …. It’s all accessible from Westwell Downs.

What will you do first?

02/07/2024

Whilst lots of people stay with us to escape everyday life, we also understand that for others that’s not always possible.

With a light and airy space, good internet and just bird song for a backing track, our huts provide the perfect place to work.

If you’re starting a new project, need to be free from distraction or just fancy a change of scenery, then book your working holiday at Westwell Downs.

01/07/2024

🌾Meet your hosts🌾

Westwell Downs is very much a team effort by the Curtis family, with the idea of a farm diversification project beginning around the farmhouse kitchen table during Covid Lockdown in 2020. Walking out the door and enjoying the 500 acre fourth generation family farm was something we all took for granted during these bizarre times, and we wanted to be able to share it with others.

Headed up by brothers Charlie and Joe, the months of planning and hardwork came to fruition when they welcomed their first guests in July 2021. Not your average luxury accommodation hosts, but 25 year old Joe combines his practical skills and passion for the family farm with 28 year old Charlie’s attention to detail and knowledge of the high end hospitality trade as a talented private chef, to offer a stay in the Cotswolds like no other.

The boys are ably assisted by mum Jo, who along with our super housekeepers Lindsey and Erika, ensure that change overs are slick, efficient and to a high standard.

They are on hand to ensure your stay is enjoyable and unforgettable from the booking process, to welcoming you at your hut on arrival through to saying good bye at check out.

30/06/2024

Are you ready for July? Half the year has gone already, and don’t let 2024 disappear without booking your stay with us.

Our three luxury shepherd huts are the perfect place to explore the Cotswolds from, or spend a few days just unwinding and relaxing.

🌿 ‘The Burford’
9th to 12th July
15th to 17th July
23rd to 25th July
28th to 31st July

🦋 ‘The Bibury’
1st to 4th July
9th to 11th July
21st to 23rd July

🌸 ‘The Barrington’ - dog friendly 🐶
10th to 12th July
15th to 18th July
21st to 24th July
27th to 29th July

Book via our website for the best deal.

28/06/2024

Holidaying in a shepherd hut takes you back to the past when life was simple and wholesome. You don’t have to tend the sheep, but you can spend your days absorbing nature.

Take in the ever changing seasons, wake up to the sound of the birds and let the stress of everyday life reduce and leave.

At Westwell Downs history collides with luxury and our three shepherd huts are fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

There’s no canvas, sleeping bags or a car full of ‘just in cases required here. Just bring yourself, your essentials and a good book - and we’ll provide the rest.

Make the most of payday, and book your stay today!

Photos from Westwell Downs's post 26/06/2024

Did you know one of our huts is dog friendly? So book ‘The Barrington’ and bring your furry friend along for the adventure.

There’s so many wonderful and exciting things to do in the area where dogs are welcome, but here are 9 of our favourites.

1. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
2. Batsford Arboretum
3. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
4. Cotswold Motoring Museum
5. Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England
6. Bibury Trout Farm
7. Birdland Park and Gardens
8. Broadway Tower
9. Cotswold Water Park

NB. Please make your own enquiries and take a look at their websites before travelling so you can decide if they are suitable for your dog.

If you’ve stayed with your dog, let us know where you visited 👇

24/06/2024

As you can imagine, weekends are our busiest times in the diary, and we’ve got limited availability for the rest of the summer.

Come and stay in one of our luxury shepherd huts and enjoy a weekend in the Cotswolds. Explore the chocolate box towns and villages, experience many of the delicious places to eat and take in the ever changing landscapes.

🌿’The Burford’
20th to 22nd Sep
27th to 29th Sep
4th to 6th Oct
11th to 13th Oct

🦋 ‘The Bibury’
16th to 18th Aug
23rd to 25th Aug
13th to 15th Sep
20th to 22nd Sep

🌸 ‘The Barrington’ - dog friendly
9th to 11th Aug
16th to 18th Aug
30th to 1st Sep
13th to 15th Sep

Head on over to our website to make the booking - but hurry up, you don’t want to miss out!

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Westwell Downs Shepherd Huts, Downs Farm
Ashford
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