Quercus
The slightly larger of our two distinguished drovers’ huts, Quercus – Latin for ‘oak tree’ – is a sumptuous oak shepherds’ hut with a stunning handcrafted four-poster bed at its heart. Enjoy a barbecue looking over the Chilterns, sat around the firepit for relaxed summer evenings and a wood burning stove to keep you cosy in winter.
Quercus has a light, airy and timeless feel that blends classic country style with modern, welcoming touches that our guests truly appreciate.
In designing the interior of Quercus with the help of former Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler designer Sophie Stonor, William and Ailsa have thought of everything. From 300 thread count linen, the beautifully finished kitchen – complete with Nespresso machine, Grind Coffee from Shoreditch and pull-out Fisher & Paykel dishwasher – to the delightful ensuite bathroom with handmade crackle-glaze tiled shower and piping hot high-pressure showers supplied with Commune toiletries. You’ll even find a Dyson hairdryer in the hang-cupboard.
Powered by 100% renewable energy.
Quercus has been hand built with the utmost craftsmanship in Dorset and on site at Stonor by Plankbridge, the makers of Britain’s finest shepherd huts. Each is a work of art made entirely from scratch under the guidance of master hut maker Richard Lee, who trained at John Makepeace’s college.
While Quercus evokes the charm of times gone by, it has been constructed using modern timber frame techniques. Designed for year-round comfort, it features sheep’s wool insulation – a natural, sustainable and renewable way to regulate the hut’s temperature.
The Seymour Collection – Designed to evoke the lush landscapes of the countryside, Commune’s signature botanical fragrance is laden with ripe fruits and grounded in warming woody tones. Fresh and uplifting, with depth and complexity to inspire pause and reflection. Taking a perfumer’s approach to their fragrances, Commune look to herb-lore and ancient combinations to reconnect with traditional ways of being. Made with 99% naturally derived ingredients, Commune look to the abundance of nature to create their formulations, and never use harsh chemicals. Their natural formulations break down naturally, back into the earth.
You will find Grind Coffee’s chocolatey signature House Blend compostable coffee pods in our Drovers’ Huts. From a café in Shoreditch Grind are on a mission to change the way we drink coffee for the better. Grind’s pods are made from plants and filled with speciality-grade coffee that’s ethically sourced from sustainable farms.
Drovers’s Hill at Stonor is powered with 100% Green Energy provided by Ecotricty. Their electricity is 100% green – made from the sun and the wind. They generate about 15% of it themselves and the rest is certified green energy they buy from other green generators or via the wholesale market.
