Blackthorn Retreat

🌿🌱BLACKTHORN RETREAT - PREMIUM SHEPHERD’S HUT, SOUTH NORFOLK (nr HARLESTON)🌱 🌿

*Set alone in its own enclosed 1/3 acre meadow

*Rural secluded location

*Ideal for reactive dogs (2 large or 3 medium) - although possibly not for the smallest of dogs, as there is currently no underground mesh leading from the bottom of the rabbit wire (there will be soon)

*Large homely & cosy secluded shepherd’s hut (24’ x 9’)

*4’ fencing all around the meadow

*No immediate neighbours

*Sleeps two

*Fabulous wood-fired hot tub (chemical-free)

*Wonderful views and walks - and you’ll rarely bump into anyone else!

*Lovely characterful dog-friendly pubs approx 3 miles away (some guests have walked to them)

*Kitchen, Shower room

*Towels provided

*King-sized bed, with very comfy Emma mattress

*Hyperfast broadband

*32” smart TV

*Air con

*Under-floor heating

*Microwave

*Two ring electric hob

*Kettle, toaster, Nespresso + frother

*Wood-fired pizza oven

*Fire pit

*Loungers

*Laundry

*Outdoor dog hot & cold tap/shower

*Dog throws, towels, treats, toys

*Indoor & outdoor games

*No charge for any extras (other than the hot tub) - so your hamper, firewood & kindling for the firepit & hot tub, toiletries, and everything else are all included in the accommodation rate!

*Same rate all year round

We spent a month in the hut with our two English Setters - so believe that guests could comfortably spend a week here😀

*45 minutes to some of Norfolk & Suffolk’s amazing beaches.

*The Broads are only 20 minutes away (starting at the picturesque town of Bungay)

*North Norfolk just over an hour.

*Norwich 30 minutes, Bury St Edmunds 50 minutes, Southwold 45 minutes. The delightful small town of Harleston is only 7 minutes away.

*Diss station is only 20 minutes away; 90 mins to Liverpool St.

*South Norfolk is very understated and quiet, and you will often go on walks without seeing a soul.

We love it here, and - although it is lovely & quiet - you can be as connected or disconnected as you like (we and our guests prefer the latter!😊).

This sample review says it all…

“What can we say - A hidden gem, quite literally - Although easy to find, once we settled, we felt very secluded and at ease with our four legged companion. We've never had the confidence to take our reactive 12 yr old staffy on holiday and this amazing space, likewise Bev and Stu's support when booking, made this a trip to remember! The shepherds hut is a credit to the pair of them as it was pristine upon arrival - High quality goods, home away from home comforts and even down to the décor and fixings selected. The welcome book is a god send - Not only did it give us all the handy hints for the accommodation and its amenities, it also has great first hand reviews of nearby towns and Suffolk's coastline. We have already bookmarked for a summer time return, likewise recommended to friends and family. If you are deliberating on whether it’s worth the money, don't hesitate. Book up without further hesitation and unwind in the woodburner hot tub!”