Offering a garden and garden view, Durham Donkey Rescue Shepherd's Hut is set in Durham, 22 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 22 km from Utilita Arena. With free private parking, the property is 8.3 km from Beamish Museum and 21 km from MetroCentre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Sage Gateshead. The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. Newcastle Train Station is 22 km from the guest house, while Northumbria University is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 31 km from Durham Donkey Rescue Shepherd's Hut.

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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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
High score for Durham
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, clean and cosy. The views from shepherds hut fantastic. The donkeys came up to gate around the hut, you could feed them groom them, amazing experience. There was a lovely very friendly farm dog that would also come to visit, and loved to...
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely peaceful setting. The donkeys were fantastic and being able to interact with them was an amazing experience.
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's all about the donkeys. So friendly and when they turn up regularly at your gate, you can give them a brush or a scratch. The shepherds hut has everything you need including a little freezer so bring an ice bucket for wine!
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's very peaceful and there are donkeys. Don't go if you don't like donkeys! There is no cooking facility in the description but actually there is a microwave and a single ring hotplate/ cooker.
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    Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked on behalf of my parents. They gave a special shoutout to Josh who took them to see Billy (the donkey my mam had sponsored). "A lovely young lad, really friendly and knowledgeable".
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What can I say this is my second visit this year I could live in the shepherds hut has everything you need You look out into the field and it’s donkeys paradise The donkeys are so friendly and chilled and I felt so relaxed amongst them...
  • Cath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved our stay in the Shepherd's Hut. Ian was so helpful, the hut was snuggly and the donkeys were gorgeous. It rained so wellies are a good idea! We would recommend 👌 x
  • Chelsea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved feeding the donkeys. Such a cute little hut.
  • Jake
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great stay. Space was well utilisedin the room and it had everything you needed. The little fenced in area where the donkeys would come and see us was lovely. They came over to investigate on both days and on one evening which was lovely.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was such a lovely surpise! The hut itself has everything you need - even a hot plate, microwave and a lovely gift basket on arrival with essentials and treats. It has a TV and bathroom with shower and toilet. Tastefully decorated and cosy. It...

Hosted by Ian emmerson

9.9
9.9
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Ian emmerson
The shepherds hut is situated in a quiet field surrounded by Donkeys
Looking after abused and neglected donkeys and farming
It is a lovely area but we also have holmside park, childrens adventure park on our doorstep
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Durham Donkey Rescue Shepherd's Hut
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Durham Donkey Rescue Shepherd's Hut takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 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.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.