Jabba the Hut - Shepherds Hut- Secluded & Private

Shepherd’s hut in Sturminster Marshall, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Rachel
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

30-min drive to New Forest National Park

This home is near the national park.

Self check-in

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Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.
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Boasting a gorgeous, private location with everything you need for a comfy all year round stay. Mains power, hot water, insulated and heated with a lovely view across countryside towards the sunset. Jabba has a large private bedroom with double bed, ensuite shower room and a full kitchen with fridge, small microwave oven and hob. The two sofas turn into a king size bed. Sit back on the balcony decking, light up the fire-pit & BBQ, and relax. Wifi is available on site.

The space
Here at Moonacre our unique site is quirky, laid back, and everything you need to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and delve into a picturesque piece of nature. With deer, rabbits, and pheasants in such abundance you’ll struggle to hurry them out of your path. A beautiful private field with toilets, water, power and showers. This site is available all year round. Please be aware we do have other accommodations on site in their own private corners off the field. During our wetter winter months we highly recommend wellies. As we're set in a beautiful piece of nature, boggy patches do occur. Moonacre hosts weddings Friday - Sunday throughout summer so our availability is often limited weekends.

Other things to note
Airbnb have been providing guests with 100% refunds for stays when they have gone out their way to find issues, for instance we had a guest stay recently that found dust behind a light fitting that they removed and Airbnb refunded them £175 for a two night stay, another instance is a guest complained they had no lights during their stay but didn’t think to tell us as it was simply a trip that needed resetting Airbnb refunded the guest £159, another instance is that a guest photographed a cobweb in our outside toilet block Airbnb refunded them 20% of their stay (£64). We ask kindly that this is a family run husband and wife business that are trying to make ends meet for our family, please do not stay with us if you have these intentions.

We supply sheets, bedding & pillows for the double bed in Jabba, however we don't provide any bedding for the additional bed you can make in the living area, please don’t forget to bring this with you. You can hire bedding from us for £10.00.

Jabba is suitable for two adults, two children.

We also provide towels, however we ask if you can bring your own for short stays.

There is a double hob, microwave grill and a small fridge similar to a hotel fridge in Jabba.

There may be other guests staying in other parts of the farm, so no parties or sound systems please. Please tidy and wash up before you leave and put your rubbish in the large bin the main entrance gate on your way out.

Wifi is available on site through guest network. All the major networks work on site.

A friendly Cavalier King Charles spaniel lives on site, his name is Leo

As we are set a natural valley, it can be a boggy in places, so don't forget your wellies, especially during the winter months.

Being in the country we have lots of wonderful wildlife such as deer, rabbits and pheasants, the country also comes with pesky insects such as mosquitoes and ticks, so please be aware of this.

During warmer months we will have camping groups staying with us too.

Strictly no noise after 10:00PM

Due to the woodland nature of Moonacre, the TV in Jabba does not have terrestrial access, however you can use the provided USB C & lightning (iPhone) connector to view your own content. Due to a recent iPhone update some streaming services don’t allow you to watch on the TV such as Netflix, Prime & iPlayer.

Being a wedding venue we are strictly no driving on the grass (this will result in lost deposit)

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 king bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
42-inch HDTV
Patio or balcony
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.73 out of 5 from 264 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is a guest favourite based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 78% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 18% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 3% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 1% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Sturminster Marshall, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Beautiful, sunny Bournemouth is only a 20-minute drive away, Poole and sandbanks beaches are only 10 minutes. There are plentiful walks and country pubs nearby to choose from, and we’re only 20 minutes from the scenic Jurassic coast. Monkey World is only 20 minutes away, which is a MUST! Our unique field is a great base that's within easy reach of numerous things to see and do.

Meet your host

Superhost
2,000 reviews
4.74 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Vetinary Nurse
Lives in Sturminster Marshall, United Kingdom
Business
We are located on a wedding venue, during the quieter months we are able to hire out our accommodations. We live on site and are ready to help with any issues. We are typically booked every weekend April - September however we offer mid week availability where we can. We are not affiliated with the wedding venue so please do not message them regarding reservations - thanks !

Rachel is a Superhost

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Co-Hosts

  • Rachel
  • Ben

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 14:00
Checkout before 11:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm