Russet Hut
a secluded shepherd's hut reached through a woodland walk
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Red House Farm, Monewden Road, Charsfield, Suffolk, IP13 7QE
Visit WebsiteYou don't just arrive at Russet Hut. You walk to it. A short woodland path leads you across a small bridge and into a genuinely different pace of life, with a shepherd's hut sitting quietly beside a pond on a working Suffolk fruit farm. Open valley views, birdsong and very little else. This is the kind of place that reminds you what a proper break is supposed to feel like.
For dogs...
Two dogs are welcome at Russet Hut at £10 per dog per stay, with bowls provided for each pooch.
The setting is a quiet fruit farm with a woodland approach and open countryside beyond, so there’s space to stretch out and explore from the moment you arrive.
For humans...
A double bed dressed in quality linen, a woodburning stove with logs and kindling provided and an outdoor bath beside the pond looking out over the valley.
The fire pit has a grill and skillet for cooking outside, which means you can feed yourselves without leaving your dogs or the view.
- BBQ
- Children Welcome
- Dog Bowls
- Enclosed Play
- Log Burner
- Multiple Dogs Allowed
- Parking
- Rural Walks
- Welcome Hamper
Good to know
Overview
Russet Hut is a shepherd’s hut set on a quiet fruit farm in Charsfield, East Suffolk, reached via a short woodland walk and a small bridge. It sits beside a large pond with open views across the valley, giving it a genuine sense of seclusion that’s rare even among rural properties. It sleeps two adults and is designed for couples looking for a calm, comfortable countryside stay.
Inside, the hut is thoughtfully equipped without being overdone. A double bed with quality linen, a woodburning stove with logs and kindling included, a dual induction hob with pots and pans, a fridge, small freezer and everything you need for a stress-free self-catering stay. Bed linen, bath and hand towels and toiletries are included too. There’s a shower room within the hut, along with books and games for slower evenings.
Outside, the clawfoot bath sits close to the pond for soaking in the surroundings at any time of day. The fire pit comes with a grill and skillet for outdoor cooking, and firewood is stored at the hut with back up logs in the store. Sitting out here after dark, cooking over the fire with your dogs settled nearby, is really what Russet is for.
For The Dogs
Two dogs are welcome at £10 per dog per stay. Bowls are provided for your pooch.
The fruit farm setting with its woodland approach and open countryside gives dogs plenty to explore on arrival.
Price
From £140 per night. Dog fee: £10 per dog per stay. Two dogs maximum.
Practicalities
Arrival & departure
Check in time: 3pm
Check out time: 10am
Parking
Available on site.
Special Instructions
Dogs must not be left unattended at the hut.
The Area
Russet Hut sits in the heart of East Suffolk, in a quiet corner of the county that rewards those who take the time to find it. The market town of Woodbridge is around ten miles away, with independent shops, cafés, a tidal mill and the Deben estuary on its doorstep. Framlingham is a similar distance, with its impressive castle and a good selection of places to eat and drink. Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Coast are within easy reach for longer day trips, with miles of beach walking and some of the best fish and chips in the country. The countryside around Charsfield is gentle and uncrowded, with quiet lanes and footpaths well suited to dogs of all paces. This is Suffolk at its most unhurried.