Halcyon - Luxury Shepherd Hut for Soulful Escapes
Luxury Off-grid Getaways in Devon
Luxury Huts & Serene Shepherds Hut Retreats in Devon
Welcome to Halcyon — a luxury shepherd hut tucked away in its own private beech tree copse, offering deep stillness and effortless style. This is a dreamy shepherds hut designed for those who seek quiet, comfort, and a slower pace of life. Whether you’re planning lodge cabin holidays or looking for shepherds hut accommodation with soul, Halcyon is a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
Set on the edge of Dartmoor, this hideaway offers the kind of seclusion that soothes. It’s a pet-free space for couples, for solitude, for soft mornings and long evenings — a true Devon shepherds hut experience.
Luxury Shepherd Hut where silence sings, time softens, and nature wraps you in a quiet kind of wonder.
Luxury Hut with Soul
Halcyon’s interior is a gentle blend of natural textures and calming tones. Earthy hues, handcrafted oak furniture, and soft lighting create a space that feels grounded and serene. Every detail is chosen to evoke tranquillity — from the roll-top bath for two to the glass ceiling above your bed, perfect for stargazing in silence.
This is not just a hut – it’s a luxury hut in the woods, designed for deep rest and quiet indulgence.
Lodge Cabin Holidays with a Wild Heart
Halcyon is ideal for lodge cabin holidays that embrace nature without compromising comfort. Whether you’re curled up by the fire, cooking a slow supper, or simply watching the wind move through the trees, this shepherds hut luxury escape invites you to do less and feel more.
Your Hideaway Awaits
Halcyon is more than a place to stay — it’s a feeling. A luxury shepherd hut where time stretches, noise fades, and nature gently takes over. Whether you’re escaping for a weekend or settling in for a longer retreat, this Devon shepherds hut offers a rare kind of peace.
Please note that although Halcyon is a pet-free space, your furry friends are more than welcome at our sister hut Aurora.
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Your secluded Hideaway awaits, tucked away on Buckland Abbey Estate.
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Arrival, Departure and the Supacat
Pre-book your ex-military Supacat transfer between 2-4pm for you and your luggage. Or opt for a flexible “map and key” check in, suitable footwear is required for your 10min walk from the parking across farmland up to your Hideaway. Check out transfers are 10am/10.15am.
What you will find in your Hideaway
Small space living is all about the detail, the right balance of practicality with carefully considered spoiling, do read our FAQ’s for a comprehensive breakdown from cafetieres and Cobb BBQ’s to Roberts radios, roll tops and everything in between.
Heating, Hot Water and Electricity
With central heating, a wood burner and gas boiler you will snug and warm whatever the weather. The Hideaways are off grid and as such have a 12v system rather than mains electric, USB charging points are provided.
Your Digital Detox
Slow down, breathe, switch off, listen to the wind in the trees and the lambs calling. We purposely choose not to provide televisions or wifi although mobile reception is stronger here than anywhere on the estate.
Hideaway Escapes
Open between April and October with 2 night minimum stays on set changeover days, Starbeds offers the idyllic romantic seclusion for adult only, pet free getaways.
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Check Availability
You can view availability for Aurora below and select your dates. We are an adults only, off grid, pet free escape, check in and out days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the season with short breaks detailed in the shoulder months and occasional high-season weekends, if you require any other dates please call us on or email us.
Luxury Off-grid Getaways on Dartmoor
” So thoughtfully and beautifully appointed – an idyllic escape – huge walks, lazy meals, wine by the fire pit – a short but truly memorable visit. “
“A break from life – from work, from family, from commitments – sitting beneath the trees watching the leaves blowing, such a beautiful spot – the perfect escape, no wonder this is our return trip – we will be back again!”
“Reading, dining alfresco, walkable pubs, seclusion for the soul.”