Joan, Brook Cottage Shepherds Huts

Wake to birdsong, enjoy morning coffee overlooking the lake and end the day beside the fire as the mountains fade into the distance. Joan is the largest and most luxurious of our five individually designed huts at Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts, an award-winning adults-only retreat on the Llŷn Peninsula.

Combining the character of a traditional shepherd’s hut with the comfort and thoughtful detail of a boutique stay, Joan has a spacious, beautifully finished interior designed for two. Inside you’ll find a comfortable double bed, private ensuite shower room, fully equipped kitchen and wood-burning stove - perfect for cosy evenings after a day exploring the coast and mountains.

Outside, Joan has her own private seating area and firepit/BBQ overlooking our natural wildlife lake, with views across the surrounding countryside towards the Yr Eifl mountains. It’s a lovely place for a slow breakfast, evening drinks, stargazing or simply sitting quietly and watching the wildlife.

A peaceful place to slow down

Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts is home to just five individually designed huts spread across three private acres of fields, woodland and water. Even when every hut is occupied, the retreat feels peaceful and uncrowded, making it ideal for couples and solo travellers looking to slow down, switch off and spend time in nature without compromising on comfort.

Joan is dog-friendly and welcomes one small to medium-sized, well-behaved dog (up to 25 kg). If your dog is larger, please contact us before booking to check whether we can accommodate them.

Explore the Llŷn Peninsula

Tucked away in peaceful countryside near Pwllheli, Brook Cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the Llŷn Peninsula National Landscape and the wider landscapes of North Wales.

Spend your days discovering beautiful beaches and hidden coves, walking stretches of the Wales Coast Path, exploring coastal villages or enjoying the independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants around the peninsula. Llanbedrog, Abersoch, Nefyn, Porthdinllaen and Criccieth are all within easy reach, while the mountains and spectacular landscapes of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park make a wonderful day out.

The Llŷn Peninsula is known for its unspoilt coastline, wildlife, rich Welsh culture and outstanding scenery — perfect for walking, cycling, water sports, wildlife watching or simply finding a quiet beach and doing very little at all.

And after a day exploring, return to Brook Cottage, light the fire and watch the evening settle over the lake.

About Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts

Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts has received multiple awards and has been featured in national publications including The Times, The Guardian and The Sunday Telegraph. The retreat has five individually designed huts: Joan, poacher’s huts Susanna and Angharad, and gypsy huts Marared and Elen. All five have their own private ensuite, kitchen, wood-burning stove and outdoor space.

Joan, Susanna and Angharad are dog-friendly; Marared and Elen are pet-free.

See our other huts:

Read more about Susanna

Read more about Angharad

Read more about Marared

Read more about Elen