General

Part of our Quirky Collection.

Esmeralda is a wonderfully cosy and tastefully decorated shepherds hut located in the rural village of Sherfield English, near Romsey, on the edge of the New Forest National Park. A great choice for a quaint and quirky lakeside glamping experience. The local pub, serving food, is just a 20 minute walk away and there’s a daytime tearoom nearby that serves homemade light meals, tea, coffee and cakes.

Shepherds Hut ‘Esmeralda’ is in the perfect place if you are looking for a relaxing waterside holiday, as well as enjoying a spot of fishing if you fancy it. The hut is situated on a private fishery which boasts 3 well stocked Coarse & Carp fishing lakes. Fishing onsite is included in the price for a maximum of 2 people. A charge of £10 per person per day is payable onsite for any additional people who would like to fish during your stay.

The shepherds hut has an open plan living and dining area with a compact but fully functional kitchen. There’s a double bed and a cosy wood burning stove, plus a fire pit outside, making it an ideal rural retreat for couples to enjoy.

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Terms & Conditions

The holiday lodge is strictly no smoking.

Booking is from 3pm on the day of arrival to 10am on the day of departure.

We do expect that guests take care of all the contents of the Lodge and that all equipment, utensils etc are left clean and tidy at the end of your stay.

No fishing equipment is allowed in the Holiday Lodge. There is a shed provided with the Lodge for all fishing equipment, wet weather gear, prams or bicycles that you wish to store. There is a separate fridge for fishing bait. The shed is for sole use of the Lodge and you are provided with a key for the padlock.

The Lodge is cleaned and carefully checked between each let.

All bedding and towels are provided for you but not cot bedding.

All breakages must be reported and either replaced or paid for at the end of your stay.

The owners reserve the right to seek compensation for any damage discovered after the guests have left.

The accommodation is only for the use of the persons shown on the booking form. No letting or subletting is allowed.

The owners have the right of access to the property at any reasonable time during the let.

The guests agree that the broadband facilities are not to be used for unlawful purposes.

No pets allowed.

The owners regret that they can not be held responsible for any accident that occurs whilst on the Fishery, Lodge or premises.

Supervision of all children is the responsibility of the parents/guardians. The owners regret that they cannot be held responsible for your children. This is a fishery with open access to DEEP LAKES and strangers fishing on a daily basis! Please be extra careful.

The owners will not accept responsibility for loss or damage to any luggage, bicycles, pushchairs, fishing equipment, cars or their contents.

If guests have any problems with the accommodation then they are to contact the owners immediately so the problem can be resolved.

The owners reserve the right to terminate the booking without refund if the behaviour of any guests is considered unacceptable, or the the number of guests exceeds that stated on the booking form.

Confirmation of your booking will be made once the deposit is received and the balance of payment is due a month before arrival date.

All deposits are non-refundable.

Holiday insurance is recommended but not a mandatory requirement for booking this property. However no money can be refunded if you cancel as you are legally bound to pay for a holiday you cancel.

Property Features

Local Fishing Information

Important Information

• 3 well stocked fishing lakes.
• Fishing onsite is included in the price for a maximum of 2 people. A charge of £10 per person per day is payable onsite for all additional people who would like to fish during their stay.
• Sole use of the fishery after 7.30pm (along with the guests staying in Josie Shepherds Hut & Esmeralda Shepherds Hut. Night fishing is only available for guests staying onsite.
• Day tickets are sold on the understanding that the welfare of the fish and the preservation of the surroundings are upheld at all times by all visitors, not just the anglers.
• No keepnets, boilies, floating bait, bolt rigs or semi-fixed rigs or floating poles please.

Lodge Lake

• 23 pegs.
• There are a high number of double figure fish in this lake. Also within the lake are Tench (gold and green), Bream, Perch, Roach, Crucians and Barbel.

Calvert Lake (The Match Lake)

• 28 pegs.
• Local Angling Clubs regularly use this lake for their matches. It contains carp, crucians, silvers, bream, chubb, tench and many more species.

Kingsfishers Canal Lake

• 10 pegs.
• A reproduction of a canal which is ideal for small matches or corporate days. This lake is stocked with Carp, Barbel, Roach, Crucians, Bream, Tench, (gold and green) and Chubb.

Local Attractions

The New Forest National Park - within 5 minutes of the lodge, the National Park is well known for its heathland, native ponies and forest walks.

Winchester - Explore the stone cobbled paths in this historic town, be sure to visit Winchester Cathedral.

Southampton - Explore

Beaches - Top beaches in the New Forest include Barton on Sea (approximately 40 minutes drive), Calshot (approximately 30 minutes drive), Lepe (approximately 35 minutes drive) & Mudeford Sandbank (approximately 1 hour drive).

Paultons Park - Home of Peppa Pig World.

Bournemouth - Visit the Sea Life Centre, enjoy a walk along the beach or a meal out at one of the many restaurants.

Portsmouth Historic Town - Visit the harbour & HMS victory.

Longleat Safari Park - Take the family to visit the animals at Longleat.