Upper Gilwern Quarry Hut - Cosy Glamping includes Fossil Hunting Experience – Home 9042002 Shepherds Hut
- 1 bedroom
- 4 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Upper Gilwern Quarry Hut - Cosy Glamping includes Fossil Hunting Experience – Home 9042002
- Shepherds Hut
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 4
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Our Shepherd's Hut is the perfect Glamping escape away from it all, with breathtaking 360 degree views over the wild hills of Mid Wales, down to the Brecon Beacons. Peace, tranquility, and perfect seclusion are guaranteed, and yet local shops and country pubs are only a 6 minute drive away. Our guests are given exclusive access to the renowned Upper Gilwern Quarry, where 480 million year old Trilobite Fossil hunting is a truly amazing experience for children and adults of all ages. No previous knowledge or specialist equipment required, further details and tips given on booking. Our Hut is equipped with all you need to enjoy a comfortable well deserved break, including under floor heating,TV with Freeview, full kitchenette,hot shower, linen and fluffy towels. We ask that you respect all of the birds and wildlife that live in these hills, especially the nesting Red Kites and visiting Canadian Geese.There's really nowhere else like it in the world!
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: Full bed - 1 Shower
Amenities
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Swing set or jungle gym
- Grill
- Patio
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Emma & Lyndon H.
- Calendar last updated:
- 09 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 70 reviews
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70 reviews
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- 70
- Very Good
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- Average
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- Poor
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- Terrible
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“A slice of heaven”
There’s no doubt or question, this is a wonderful place to stay. We arrived at night, Emma’s directions were great, and we just fell in love with this little place. It’s difficult to… More
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Response from the owner We’re so happy that you loved your break here in the wild hills of Mid Wales!! Thank you for your kind words, and yes, that view is something very special indeed. Emma x
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“Fabulous relaxing stay”
Just had our third stay at the hut. Amazing as always. Our favourite place to relax . Emma always provides lovely welcome pack including Welsh cakes . Lots of fossils found. Amazing wildlife to enjo… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review, and continued support. See you next time xx
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“Beautiful peaceful break”
Fantastic break away here our host was great in way of communication and the cabin was faultless with great welcome pack. We also found a large amount of fossils from the private quarry would 100% rec… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much, I’m really glad you had a great break. Emma
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“Fabulous hut, fantastic fossil, lovely couple running Gilwern.”
The most cozy, beautiful hut with incredible views and solitude to be wondered at. In the mornings a whole conspiracy of ravens flew over. Never seen anything like it! We found some lovely fossils t… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review. So glad you love it here. Emma
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“Wonderful peaceful place to collect plenty of fossils”
We had a wonderful stay at the Upper Gilwern Quarry hut in April. The views really are spectacular, it's a very peaceful place and the only things surrounding you are sheep and birds. The actual … More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your kind words. It really is a special place, we’re so glad you love it too!!
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“Wonderfully unique!”
Wonderfully Unique! (3 very happy Trilobite hunters) What an absolutely amazing place – we booked based for the opportunity to look for Trilobite fossils and we were not disappointed – hav… More
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Response from the owner I’m so happy you got back home safely!! Thank you for your lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you again sometime. Emma
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“Magical! I want to live here :)”
I booked the quarry hut on a bit of a whim as a fossil enthusiast, but glamping novice. I dragged my other half and 10 year old son along who, to their credit, always get into the fossiling with me. T… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review, you are welcome back anytime! Emma
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“Unique and spectacular”
Stayed for 3 incredible nights here with my fossil-mad 5 year old son at Easter. Before the trip, Emma was fantastic, providing information about the hut, the quarry and the area. The drive through t… More
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Response from the owner Oh thank you so much for your lovely review, sounds like you had an amazing time together making special memories. Best wishes Emma
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“Excellent Hut”
We stayed for 3 nights 14 th Feb the weather on the whole was atrocious but it didn’t spoil the stay. The hut was very cosy and comfortable and surprisingly warm. Very comfy bed. Emma is a great… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review. Glad you had a great time despite the weather. Thanks for being great guests. Emma
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“Perfect in every way”
If your a rock hound, fossil hunter, or just want quiet peaceful surroundings then this is as good as it gets. The Quarry is amazing and a heaven for young and old fossil hunters and the hut and surro… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely words. I’m so pleased you had a great time. Best wishes Emma
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Emma & Lyndon (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Emma & Lyndon (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Emma & Lyndon (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Emma & Lyndon the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Emma & Lyndon (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Emma & Lyndon (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Emma & Lyndon (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Emma & Lyndon (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Emma & Lyndon (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Emma & Lyndon (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Emma & Lyndon (the owner) a message.
If Emma & Lyndon (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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