About this property

Comfortable Living Space: The Black Swan Shepherd Hut in Ketton offers a one-bedroom apartment with a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a cosy fireplace. Outdoor Amenities: An open-air bath provides relaxation, while the patio and outdoor dining area offer pleasant spaces to unwind. The property features lake and garden views, perfect for leisure. Convenient Location: Located 76 km from East Midlands Airport, the apartment is close to attractions such as Burghley House (10 km) and Rockingham Castle (21 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, room comfort, and attentive host, the Black Swan Shepherd Hut ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful, quiet location with views over the lake and fields.. Well equipped with everything you'd need for a short stay. Really pretty hut and some nice touches, such as blankets, digital speaker, chiminea and wood burning stove. I would...
  • Susie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Black Swan Shepherd Hut was set in a beautiful, quiet location with superb views over the countryside. It was extremely clean throughout, with everything supplied that you could need, including milk, tea, coffee and sugar. The location and...
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location in the peaceful countryside, a really relaxing break! Great facilities, very welcoming host and everything provided to make for a comforting stay. Tv with all Chanels, great log fire and amazing outdoor bath and shower. Very...
  • Lisa
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    A beautiful location. The can property was immaculate and beautifully presented. Little extras added to the comfort and quality of our stay.
  • Harriet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From easy self check in, rural quiet location, scenic views from the hut. What ever the weather the hut can be enjoyed with a log burner inside & BBQ outside! Tv with every channel possible, and the comfiest bed!
  • Henry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT! We stayed for our wedding night in June and will remember this special place forever. Just book it.
  • Zoe
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful location and accommodation! The hosts were very accommodating. Would definitely recommend booking for a nice weekend away !
  • Ros
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the hut was perfect in such a lovely location.
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location and super comfortable hut. Highly recommend
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peaceful and relaxing location, great place to get away and chill.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Gemma

9.8
Host review score
Gemma
Nestled in the valley of the Rutland countryside, our huts sit on our secure, gated beautiful estate boasting 31 acres with plenty of space and 4 lakes. Relax in your very own open-air bath tub whilst looking out across the valley and lakes, listening to the peacefulness of the surrounding nature.
Hi! We are Gemma & Simon, and we have been renting properties for over 10 years, both short term tenancies and holiday lets. They range from Norfolk, to Rutland and as far as Portugal! We have recently moved to our beautiful estate in the stunning county of Rutland and we are able to share it with you! We currently have 2 Shepherd huts on site available for holiday lets. We also reside in he main house so you may see us around.
Ketton is a village in Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It is about 5 miles east of Rutland Water and 3 miles (5 km) west of Stamford, Lincolnshire. The village has a post office and general store, a library, two pubs (the Railway Inn and the Northwick Arms - currently closed), a sports centre, a playschool and a Church of England primary school. The village has two churches (Church of England and Methodist).
Language spoken: English

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House rules

The Black Swan Shepherd Hut takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £50 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Black Swan Shepherd Hut in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £50 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.