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Buddy

Laughton, near Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Shepherd hut
Glamping
Quirky
Romantic
Luxury
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
Spa facilities
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Enjoy a romantic retreat and digital detox in stunning surroundings
  • This quirky and welcoming accommodation enjoys tranquil countryside views
  • End a busy day of exploring the local area with a relaxing soak in the hot tub
Property code: OC-93761

Get away from it all in this romantic wooden hideaway in the Leicestershire countryside. Perfect for couples’ weekends, this delightful shepherd's hut with a private hot tub makes for the ideal digital detox, and has space for your pampered pooches to come along, too!

Kick off your walking boots and enter the open-plan accommodation, which has been thoughtfully laid out and luxuriously designed. Underfloor heating, a cosy wood burner and a rich colour scheme are just a taste of the sophisticated interiors to expect with a stay at this property. Rustle up a dog's dinner in the sleek kitchen, equipped with an oven, toaster and kettle to make culinary creations a breeze. Outside, a gravelled area offers space for pups to roam while owners tuck into their alfresco meals, allowing you to soak in the beauty of your surroundings. Retreat to the double bed for a restful night's sleep, and in the morning, refresh yourselves in the shower room before savouring your morning coffee out in the fresh air. Enjoy a romantic al fresco dinner using the outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, surrounded by views of fields and the peaceful lake or reconnect with nature in the luxurious glass-fronted, wood-fired sauna, complete with a cold-water rainfall shower and views of the lake — the perfect place to unwind and watch the sunset (additional charge applies to both).

Sniff out riverside walks, manicured gardens and an onsite cafe at the iconic Welland Park (5.5 miles) or adventure to Foxton Locks (3.5 miles), with its 34 acres of natural landscapes and fantastic birdwatching opportunities. For fresh local produce, Market Harborough (5 miles) hosts a monthly farmer's market, which is extremely popular with the locals, while Leicester (12 miles) is ideal for those seeking award-winning eateries and a diverse selection of cuisines. For your morning dog walks, take your furry friends for an enjoyable walk around Saddington Reservoir (2 miles).

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Kitchen with an oven, fridge, and toaster
  • Wood-burner (a large starter kit of wood, firelighters, paper, kindling etc is supplied and more supplies are available at an additional cost should you need them)
  • Underfloor heating
  • No Wi-Fi  but good 4G signal
  • Nebula film projector with pull down screen
  • Outside dining table with chairs, bench and firepit
  • Wood-burning hot tub
  • Off-road private parking for 1 car - just a short walk from the hut
  • Pub and shop within 2 miles
  • Kindly note this property is unable to accommodate children under 14 years of age, including infants and babies
  • On-site appointments for a massage can be arranged
  • On-site celebration room can be booked by arrangement
  • Two stables for rent by separate negotiation
  • The lake is not for fishing but there is fishing available within 3 miles
  • Luxury glass-fronted wood-fired sauna, with cold-water rainfall shower available for an additional charge, payable directly to the owner. Advance booking required, please liaise directly with the owner.
  • Rustic outdoor kitchen with pizza oven for an additional charge, payable directly to the owner. Advance booking required, please liaise directly with the owner.
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kate Gray

This property is personally managed by Kate.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joanna 7th June 2026

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Lovely accommodation with everything you could need. Set in stunning location. Peaceful and relaxing

Reviewed by Mary 14th April 2026

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We had a lovely time, the shepherds hut was warm and cosy. The hot tub stayed warm for longer than we thought.

Reviewed by Kathryn 26th January 2026

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Beautiful cottage with a beautiful view! We stayed for 3 nights with our two small dogs who absolutely loved! It was so nice to be surrounded by nature, the views, cute animals and some peace and quiet! We went on some lovelys scenic walks and ate out a few times also! The hosts were so accommodating, ensuring to send all the information a few daysRead more in advance and even checkin in upon arrival! Would definitely recommend this cottage and trip if youre after a few days away from busy life! Hide

Reviewed by Emma 12th December 2025

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We had the most wonderful stay at Buddy the shepherds hut. It was clean, spacious, warm and private. The views were absolutely stunning and the hottub, fire pit and log burner were really brilliant during a December get away! The hosts had already stacked the fire for the hottub so it was ready to go, no faff. The bed was comfortable and the projecRead moretor was amazing and easy to use. The hosts were really receptive and the essentials were provided. Couldn't recommend this highly enough! Thank you!!! Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 8th December 2025

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Great location and secluded feel to the area. Spacious hut with underfloor heating that was lovely and kept us toasty warm. Informative welcome pack and tea, coffee and cookies very nice. The owner was lovely and greeted us on arrival. Would happily stay there again.

Reviewed by Lisa 4th December 2025

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Absolutely beautiful stay in Buddy! The perfect retreat to relax and rest!

Reviewed by Owen 27th November 2025

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Cottage was amazing! Facilities were brilliant and homely from beginning to end. A lovely extended weekend away for a couple, with plenty to do within the cottage and hosts sending lots of recommendations to do in and around the area. Radio was a lovely touch and the projector was great to watch movies on in bed. Hot tub was excellent, warm despiteRead more our visit in late November! And hosts were approachable for any of our needs. Hide

Reviewed by Terri 28th September 2025

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This was the perfect little get away. I went with my best friend for a few days and it was just what we needed. We did go to Foxton Locks one day, but otherwise we stayed and enjoyed being in our own little bubble away

Reviewed by Pail 12th August 2025

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Lovely location, so relaxing. Spent most of the time in the hot tub as the weather was glorious. Thank You

Reviewed by Alison 1st August 2025

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Reviewed by Jacquie 21st July 2025

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A gorgeous, peaceful retreat. Shepherd's hut as you would hope for - very cute. So clean, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed getting the hot tub ready and relaxing in it.

Reviewed by Sue 24th June 2025

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Reviewed by Beverley 10th June 2025

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Beautiful shepherds hut situated in great location, everything was perfect with classical calming music playing on arrival, a plate of cookies, Tea, coffee and milk left for us, bed very comfortable with nice linens, towels for showering and others for hot tub along with robes each, We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Buddy, Laughton, so peacefulRead more A lovely touch for dog owners, poo bags, treats, towel, pet bowls & bowl mat & ball Hide

Reviewed by Maisie 23rd May 2025

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Absolutely beautiful location, me and my boyfriend had the best time. We went for lots of stunning walks and went to eat at a few places recommended by the owners which we thoroughly enjoyed. Lots of dog friendly places to visit which was ideal for us also. The owners were kind enough to leave us cookies and essentials and a doggy gift basket for RRead moreeggie. They were also very quick and happy to answer any questions we had whilst staying there. Would highly recommend this place for a getaway:) Hide

Reviewed by Ryan 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by Ria 27th December 2024

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Reviewed by Charles 24th November 2024

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Absolutely amazing cabin great veiws and friendly staff would happily return again

Reviewed by Joanne 16th November 2024

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This is an amazing little get a way, lovely and private and very well equipped. The owners are brilliant, going above and beyond with lots of help and information. The hut is very warm and cosy , yet spacious and comfortable. There are lots of fabulous places to visit near by. We had a wonderful time here and definitely intend to return .

Reviewed by Sarah 15th October 2024

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Reviewed by Claire 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Christopher 2nd October 2024

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Cannot recommend this place enough if you just want to switch off and relax. Lovely hut and brilliant hosts, just fire up the hot tub, lean back and watch the stars. Plenty of walks in the nearby area and several places worth visiting.

Reviewed by Valerie 20th September 2024

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Had a lovely weekend away with my husband and our labrador. Highly recommend. The hosts were lovely! Cannot fault anything about it.

Reviewed by Jason 18th September 2024

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Perfect spot. Great arrival instructions and really lovely little hut. Hot tub was great. Very relaxing environment.

Reviewed by Julia 23rd August 2024

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The buddy is a cosy, small hut. Set in countryside by cows, sheep. We saw kestrel, red kite and many birds. It is clean, well equipped but the fridge is small. There is a radio, and projector/ screen. There is no WiFi, I didnt have phone signal for 2 days whilst there. They left us milk, tea making facilities and cookies and items for yr dog. We haRead mored a lovely time, used wood for hot tub. Friendly staff who were attentive. Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 9th August 2024

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We had such a wonderfully relaxing time staying at Buddy! The hosts were fantastic and always on hand should you need them. The lodge is completely private and spotlessly clean. Close enough to the local town should you need supplies and some lovely walks near by. We cant wait to visit again in the near future!

Reviewed by Anonymous 24th July 2024

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Beautiful secluded place. Had lovely evenings making the most of the open fire and hot tub. Number of easy walks around with nice pub stops along the way. Hosts were great and answered questions over WhatsApp quickly.

Reviewed by Steve 17th July 2024

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Reviewed by Robert 19th June 2024

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This was a great little getaway, the location was lovely and the owners were thoughtful and in touch. Can't fault it at all. A nearby pub that does huge portions is really handy, but the scenery and connection to nature really makes this place. The hut itself was well presented and secluded, very well furnished and beautiful.

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