This is our second time staying at Sapphire and it never disappoints. It's the kind of place that just has a way of reminding us about the important things in life such as connecting to one another more than we do the internet; Getting in touch with nature and reminding ourselves that we are nature; Being fully present with each other and with ourselves; Remembering the simple pleasures and what life was always meant to be like and should be like for all of us and that's just the start. It was amazing to experience life fully and be aware of how resourceful we can be. This was our sixth wedding anniversary and it was so good to reconnect with each other without the distractions of everyday life. We love it here and you will too (if you embrace it;)

Stayed in September 2025

Refreshing and relaxing, wonderful to be immersed in nature and experience living in a more sustainable way

Stayed in July 2025

The only thing we could say is the mattress could do with replacing, it’s quite uncomfortable

Perfect place to wind down and relax. We had the most amazing time. The owners are fantastic and really made us feel welcome. The shepherds hut itself has everything you need and the fire is so cozy Perfect location for a walks and a lovely country pub in walking distance

Stayed in May 2025

Fabulous stay, the hut is so clean and cosy with everything you need. We loved spending time at the pond with a firepit and a bottle of red wine and even had an evening swim. The hosts are so friendly and welcoming. We love what they have achieved with the land. Will definitely return.

Stayed in March 2025

We liked everything. 0

Lovely location,and getting back to nature. The hut was lovely and clean with plenty of logs for the burner which kept us warm all night. The host was very helpful and showed us around. We had a great night's sleep and we left feeling relaxed and rested. It was a real treat for my husband and I.

Stayed in December 2024

It could do with a little string of solar lights leading to the toilet.

It is set in a beautiful forest with an amazing little lake. There is a nice place to sit under cover next to the water. There is a little family of ducks. At night the forest is so beautiful with owl calls in the distance. This place has very little light pollution so the stars are amazing 🤩

Stayed in December 2024

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Location and accommodation is fabulous. Basic but beautifully furnished.

Stayed in November 2024

My stay here was perfect travelled alone for some time to switch off from the world and the stay was perfect.Host were really friendly and shared some great story’s of there travels and there site.accommodation was clean and tidy and had everythink needed grounds were relaxing and peaceful and the lake and fire Pitt was amazing .did some walks whilst here and visited some nice places all within short driving distance .already arranging to stay again would recommend for anyone who wonts to switch off from the outside world and re charge

Stayed in July 2024

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The area is beautiful & its such a chill atmosphere.

Stayed in June 2024

We loved it here at the hut. We were able to fully relax in nature. We actually did have 4G here but didn’t use it as we wanted to experience time away from internet. Would highly recommend!!

Stayed in May 2024

I loved how peaceful and quiet it was. The log fire was amazing on a chilly night.

Stayed in February 2024

Amazing location, inspiring nature, and fantastic pond!

Stayed in May 2024

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The hut is beautiful, great location in the countryside but close enough to Church Stretton to enjoy the local eateries. Great facilities, I loved the lake/pond very relaxing to swim in. Bed was very comfortable and we both slept very well. We had a brilliant time and would definitely like to stay again some time!

Stayed in February 2024

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Our stay at Sapphire exceeded expectations. This is the perfect place to stay to get away from every day life. It is a peaceful location in the middle of nature. The surrounding towns are great to visit too. Loved every minute of our stay. Thank you.

Stayed in February 2024

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This place is a little gem, I wanted to be off grid and wake up on New Year's day in the forest and that's what I did, it was perfect and the hosts are really friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

There weren’t any shower facilities at the time of our stay but a shower hut is being built for future visitors. This doesn’t detract from the lovely rural location and shepherds hut. Once you get used to the back to nature vibe, you do get used to enjoying the great outdoors and the getting back to nature vibe that the hosts are offering. The shepherds hut is very cosy and comfy and the surroundings are lovely and quiet

Very tranquil and rural setting. Eco friendly accommodation and facilities. Back to nature. The hosts have worked very hard to make the shepherds hut and surroundings very eco friendly. Lovely log burner inside shepherds hut which was so welcome after a long days riding and getting wet due to rain. Really warmed the place up and allowed us to dry our clothing and warm ourselves. Very cosy

Stayed in October 2023

Two days without a good wash/shower is fine. Four days?

The Shepherd’s hut was immaculate. The amenities were,as expected, basic. The location was idyllic . We are through and through walkers, whereby we like to park the car up and walk. It is not a walker’s paradise by any means.

Stayed in September 2023

All about getting back to nature and the simple things in life, the shepherd's hut is a lovely place to be. We swam in the pool, enjoyed the duck eggs for breakfast and had a meal in the local pub, only five minutes walk away. Cooking outdoors was a great experience and swimming with the koi fish in the natural pool was something we both enjoyed. Using the compost loo was definitely a new experience 🙂 It's was as fun as camping but with a great ethos. It's all about making use of what you have and enjoying life as we were meant to enjoy it. It brought out the inner child in us both and we came back looking forward to home but with a new appreciation for the things we have. Life is so busy and it's places like this that remind us to slow down and take it all in. Loved it.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing, the place and the facilities are exactly how the host's described it, compost toilet was a new experience, but can not find fault with anything ther

The hosts were great ,the place was so peaceful, everyone should experience this place and go back to basics , and get back in touch with nature

Stayed in July 2023

my Grandaughter and her partner went here for a couple of days for his birthday. their first trip away and they couldn’t have been made more welcome ! hosts are amazing the spot is beautiful and completely off grid. the pool was beautiful and the surroundings. they were even saved at 3 am when a bat flew in their hut 😂😂😂 swimming and boating in the lake , cooking outside walking thru the forest. to hear a teenager say “ who needs wifi “ sums it up

Stayed in June 2023

We spent 3 nights in Sapphire forest garden shepherd’s hut. Sapphire is beautiful inside and out; tastefully decorated and well-equipped with a wickedly comfortable bed, twinkly lights, beautiful views and a mighty efficient little log burner – so cosy. You’re provided with kindling and logs to make it up again daily. There are pans, crockery and glasses in the hut and you can prepare food in the outdoor kitchen area just across from Sapphire, using the camping stove. We savoured free range duck eggs and toast for breakfast every day – what a treat! There’s a fire pit and you can buy a barrow of logs for evenings outside around the fire. You can charge any electricals you need with a USB cable inside Sapphire. The compost loo is comfortable, clean and charming. The hosts are working on constructing a shower now, but with summer upon us it was lovely having a wash al-fresco (in fact I recommend it) – just take a sarong or hammam towel, find a pretty spot and enjoy feeling free and invigorated when you wash amongst the trees! The pool is also a beautiful place to enjoy the boat, take a swim, or chill in the Tea-Den. Here you are surrounded by acres of trees and biodiversity. Birds in abundance, flowers and bees… The hosts are kind and welcoming; they’ve created a sanctuary for wildlife and their guests. We have already recommended the place to our friends, will definitely be going back and if you’ve read this review this far then to you, too – I highly recommend you stay in this magical place. It’s good for the soul. Thank you Merav and Janta 🙏

Stayed in May 2023

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Really cosy shepherd hut equipped with everything we needed. Wood burning stove (kindly prepared by hosts) a a highlight and meant even though it was pouring with rain at night we were nice and warm inside

Stayed in May 2023

If there was access to a shower at some point in future, that would make me think of staying longer than a couple of days

Location was great, lovely views. It was great that we could come and go from the lodge and felt welcome in the grounds.

Stayed in April 2023

good overall and very eco-friendly vibes.

Stayed in April 2023