Cosy Hut in Woodland with breakfast

Shepherd’s hut in Dorset, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Claire
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

40-min drive to New Forest National Park

This home is near the national park.

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Tucked away in its own private woodland, our off-grid Shepherd’s Hut offers a peaceful escape surrounded by nature. Fall asleep to the sound of the stream and owls calling, and wake to birdsong and dappled light. With a cosy coal burner, comfy bed and star-filled skies above, it’s the perfect place to unwind after exploring the coast, visiting RSPB Arne or walking the Purbeck hills. Pure Dorset magic. 🌿✨

The space
There’s no Wi-Fi or electricity in the Shepherd’s Hut — it’s your chance to switch off and enjoy time away from devices. Lighting is provided by rechargeable lamps, with charging leads in the top drawer of the toilet/shower unit. Bring a good torch and easy slip-on footwear (flip-flops are ideal). If the weather looks wet, waterproof boots or wellies are a good idea.

Pack as if you’re camping: bring bedding (pillows, duvet and bottom sheet or sleeping bag), towels and wash items. If you’re cycling, travelling by train, or prefer us to provide bedding, we’re happy to do so for a small extra charge.

There’s a shower and loo in the lower level of our house, with its own private access about 100 yards from the hut through a gate.

Please leave the hut as you found it — sweep through, clear out the fire ash, and place rubbish in the labelled bins by the shower room.

We provide your first bucket of coal and kindling free of charge; additional buckets are available for £5 each.

Guest access
The Shepherd’s Hut is nestled in peaceful woodland, with access to lovely woodland walks and to the loo and shower, located in a private area round the back of the farmhouse.

Other things to note
Our family home is around 100 yards from the Shepherd’s Hut, and we make every effort to ensure you enjoy peace and privacy during your stay. You’ll also share the woodland with its natural residents — including owls and other wildlife — as a gentle reminder that the countryside is full of life and not always silent.

If you’re holidaying with friends, you may also be interested in our listing “Purbeck Woodland Apartment,” which sleeps five in the main farmhouse.

For the comfort and safety of all guests, and to protect our woodland and livestock, we kindly operate a no dogs and no smoking policy.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 sofa bed

What this place offers

Beach access
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Free washer – In building
Private back garden – Not fully fenced

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 301 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Dorset, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Once voted by the Guardian as the best place to live in England, Wareham has a great Saturday market every week come rain or shine. There is a farmer's market on the 4th Thursday of the month and a weekly produce market run by the local auctioneers. There is also an urban farm shop called the Salt Pig and two supermarkets the Co-op and Sainsbury's.

Meet your host

Superhost
586 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: The Purbeck School
Business
Your Hosts Claire and Paul Davis. We live at Tanglewood farm with our 2 children Lola-Rae and Leo and our woof Lexi. Paul works for a local company in Corfe Castle and Claire looks after the day-to-day running of Tanglewood Farm. Claire previously worked as an account manager at Celebration Crackers making beautiful handmade bespoke Christmas crackers. On our farm we have a small flock of sheep and will soon have chickens and pigs in 2019. We have always enjoyed travelling and love staying in beautiful places. Lovers of food, family time and all things outdoors. We are always on hand to ensure you have an amazing holiday.

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Co-Hosts

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm