THE SHEPHERDS HUT, romantic, with a garden in Wallingford

The Shephards Hut near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, sleeps two guests.

The Shephards Hut is a single‑storey holiday hut located near Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The property offers a studio‑style living space with double bed, kitchenette, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove and TV. The kitchenette includes an air fryer, kettle, and toaster. There is a shower room with walk‑in shower, basin and WC. Electric central heating. WiFi, fuel and power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Outside there is a lawn area with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of GBP100. The Shephards Hut provides a unique base for exploring Oxfordshire.

Amenities: Electric heating. Air fryer, kettle, toaster. WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Lawn area with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.4 miles, pub 1.1 miles. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100

Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.

Town: Wallingford has a history dating back to King Alfred and it was at Wallingford that William the Conqueror crossed the Thames with his army, before marching on London. Wallingford Castle was built at his command to cement it's royal importance, and during its lifetime has played host to many royal visitors including King John, Henry Vl and Edward the Black Prince, to name but a few. Unfortunately, what remains of it now is only impressive earth works but some of the stones were re-used to build the St Mary-le-More Church which can be found near the centre of the town. Wallingford has been host to many different trades and industries during the centuries, including malting and iron foundries, but it was always a market town and still is to this day with a weekly market held every Friday where you can buy everything from unique gifts to fruit and fish. However it's connection with fictional detectives and quaint country villages may have started when the author Agatha Christie took up residence in Winterbrook House and lived there with her husband for over thirty years. Creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, she was president to the Sinodum Players who regularly present plays at the now converted Corn Exchange in the market square. Look up what may be showing during your visit. In later years Wallingford has become more recognisable as "Causton" in the very popular TV series "Midsomer Murders". Walks and even driving trails for this often watched series can be followed by using the leaflets available from the tourist information centre, shown in the programme as Causton Town Hall; with the town square a focal point. You never know you may even become an "extra" if filming is taking place on the day you take a stroll around the town. A short drive from Wallingford and you can be in Henley-on-Thames with its river walks, pubs, shops and restaurants. "Henley Royal Regatta" takes place every year at the end of June and attracts thousands of visitors. Held over five days this is seen as part of the social season. Oxford with its dreaming spires is not only home to one of England's greatest universities but is certainly a city to explore while staying in this part of Oxfordshire. Wallingford is a perfect location for a holiday with a difference, a lovely town with a warm welcome.