- Shepherds Hut
Shepherd's Huts in Dorset AONB
98% (219) • 91 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Dorset AONB
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
1. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
Sherborne, England · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
2. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
98%
(20)
Sidmouth, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Marshwood Farm Camping
3. Marshwood Farm Camping
100%
(53)
Dinton, England · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping
4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping
100%
(1)
England · 3 units
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping - a stylish and well equipped self contained shepherd's hut with a Scandinavian wood fired hot tub, and a stunning Glamping Pod, also with a wood fired hot tub, for a fun and quirky stay. Lovely outdoor space with a firepit/BBQ.
Set alongside the Quantock Hills with magnificently dark night skies. An ideal location for exploring the West Somerset Coast, Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor. Overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway with a viewing platform from which to watch the passing heritage trains and wildlife.
Free WiFi and USB charging. Free on site parking for one car per property. Free Electric Vehicle charging point (slow charge).
Dogs welcome - no extra charge for dogs.
Enjoy no service fees and no cleaning fees. Discount for stays of 3 nights or more.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Jordans Estate Glamping
5. Jordans Estate Glamping
100%
(41)
Ilminster, England · 5 units
Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£100
/ night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge
6. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge
90%
(20)
Salisbury, England · 3 units
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£128
/ night
Askr Grange
7. Askr Grange
100%
(1)
Bridport, England · 3 units
Camping and hot tub glamping with views all the way to the Jurassic Coast.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£164
/ night
Farrs Meadow
8. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
Wimborne, England · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Oakhill Ponds
9. Oakhill Ponds
96%
(13)
Somerset, England · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Wild About Campers
10. Wild About Campers
100%
(2)
Honiton, England · 5 units
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path.
The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse.
But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong.
A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
11. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
100%
(21)
New Forest, England · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Rocombe Valley Retreat
12. Rocombe Valley Retreat
97%
(17)
Lower Rocombe, England · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£80
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
13. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
Bradford On Avon, England · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
14. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
95%
(10)
Honiton, England · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£68
/ night
The Burrow at Little Buckholt
15. The Burrow at Little Buckholt
100%
(3)
Salisbury, England · 1 unit
The Burrow is a luxury off-grid getaway, situated in a quiet spot on our 55-acre family farm. The perfect place to turn off your phone and reconnect with nature.
A bespoke shepherd’s hut with artisan features. A king-size bed, modern log burner, solar-run with USB charging, hand crafted kitchen with fridge/freezer, en-suite hot shower and composting loo.
Enjoy relaxing on your sun deck with gorgeous views of the farm and surrounding woods, with the option of internal or outside dining.
Surrounding Area:
Located on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border, there are brilliant walks on your doorstep. The Clarendon Way and Monarch's Way walking routes are next to the farm and lead onto Broughton Down and Bentley Woods.
The Iron Age hill fort of Danbury with beautiful hillside walks is a short drive away and is located next to the charming town of Stockbridge with perfect food, coffee and shopping options.
The Burrow is perfectly situated near the historical market towns and city’s of Romsey, Salisbury, Winchester as well as the historical Stonehenge and The New forest all within 30 minutes drive.
As a family we have been working this land since 1953 and from time to time you may hear your firewood being split in the yard or a tractor chugging by. You may also see smoke signals on occasion from the kiln producing a fresh batch of locally sourced sustainable charcoal!
We hope you’ll find this gives you an even more authentic farm experience!
Included in your stay:
Kitchen with gas hob and fridge/freezer
Frying pan, sauce pans
dining and glassware
Salt, Pepper
Tea, Coffee
Tea Towels
Washing up liquid
Kettle
Bed Linen and Egyptian Cotton Towels
Shampoo/Conditioner/Shower Gel/Hand wash
Wood, Kindling and Fire Lighters for Log Burner.
Blankets
Extras:
Additional logs and kindling at £5 a bag
Breakfast, Cheese and Smoothie box’s are available to order in advance. Price start at £18
Private Yoga session from £45
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£144
/ night
Higher Roddon Farm
16. Higher Roddon Farm
Wiveliscombe, England · 1 unit
Duncan and Alexis live here with their young family and we want to continue to improve the biodiversity of the farm alongside building a sustainable farm business incorporating luxury rural accommodation and grass-fed beef and lamb.
We are lucky enough to have a wide variety of wildlife on our farm including tawny and barn owls, deer, buzzards, pheasants, swallows, bullfinches, fieldfares and numerous bats, butterflies and beetles! Take a look at our Wildlife page.
We follow a grass-fed, low input, regenerative agriculture philosophy. This means that (apart from our bulls, rams and boars which have to be bought in to prevent in-breeding) all of our animals are born on the farm. They stay with their mothers’ as long as possible growing well on their mothers’ milk and our beautiful grass. Apart from our pigs, all of our animals are only fed grass from the farm or hay (from our species rich hay meadows) in winter. We believe this is more sustainable, gives us a minimal carbon footprint and provides our animals with the best possible lives.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£120
/ night
At Goathill Farm
17. At Goathill Farm
100%
(7)
Sherborne, England · 1 unit
A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£81
/ night
Miller's Huts Dorset
18. Miller's Huts Dorset
100%
(2)
Shaftesbury, England · 2 units
Come and stay in glorious Dorset in one of our charming shepherd's huts - Miller's and John's both with millpond views. Situated at a working organic stoneground flour mill we are within walking distance of the historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury, famous for Gold Hill and that Hovis ad.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£120
/ night
Benville Stars at Rushbrook Retreat
19. Benville Stars at Rushbrook Retreat
England · 2 units
Welcome to Rushbrook Retreat, located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in West Dorset.
Benville Stars offers a cosy tranquil escape in secluded countryside, with easy accessibility to the beautiful Jurassic Coast beaches & neighbouring towns.
Our nearest beach is the beautiful West Bay in Bridport, only 20 minutes by car, with the neighbouring National Trust owned Hive beach just five minutes further along the coastal road. Lyme Regis & Weymouth beaches are within 35 minutes.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£125
/ night
Tilbury Farm Glamping
20. Tilbury Farm Glamping
Taunton, England · 3 units
Shepherd's hut glamping in the heart of the Quantock Hills, with walking, mountain biking and pony-trekking on the doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£170
/ night
98% (219) • 91 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Dorset AONB
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
1. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
97%
(33)
Sherborne, England · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£30
/ night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
2. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
98%
(20)
Sidmouth, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£22
/ night
Marshwood Farm Camping
3. Marshwood Farm Camping
100%
(53)
Dinton, England · 15 units · Tents, Glamping
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
£12
/ night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping
4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping
100%
(1)
England · 3 units
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping - a stylish and well equipped self contained shepherd's hut with a Scandinavian wood fired hot tub, and a stunning Glamping Pod, also with a wood fired hot tub, for a fun and quirky stay. Lovely outdoor space with a firepit/BBQ.
Set alongside the Quantock Hills with magnificently dark night skies. An ideal location for exploring the West Somerset Coast, Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor. Overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway with a viewing platform from which to watch the passing heritage trains and wildlife.
Free WiFi and USB charging. Free on site parking for one car per property. Free Electric Vehicle charging point (slow charge).
Dogs welcome - no extra charge for dogs.
Enjoy no service fees and no cleaning fees. Discount for stays of 3 nights or more.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Jordans Estate Glamping
5. Jordans Estate Glamping
100%
(41)
Ilminster, England · 5 units
Two shepherds huts and a pair of pods set on a West Somerset estate close to the Somerset Levels and in sight of the Blackdown Hills
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£100
/ night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge
6. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge
90%
(20)
Salisbury, England · 3 units
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£128
/ night
Askr Grange
7. Askr Grange
100%
(1)
Bridport, England · 3 units
Camping and hot tub glamping with views all the way to the Jurassic Coast.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£164
/ night
Farrs Meadow
8. Farrs Meadow
96%
(141)
Wimborne, England · 31 units · Tents, Glamping
A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
£35
/ night
Oakhill Ponds
9. Oakhill Ponds
96%
(13)
Somerset, England · 8 units
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£125
/ night
Wild About Campers
10. Wild About Campers
100%
(2)
Honiton, England · 5 units
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path.
The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse.
But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong.
A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£90
/ night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
11. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
100%
(21)
New Forest, England · 2 units
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£80
/ night
Rocombe Valley Retreat
12. Rocombe Valley Retreat
97%
(17)
Lower Rocombe, England · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£80
/ night
Romantic Country Glamping
13. Romantic Country Glamping
92%
(12)
Bradford On Avon, England · 2 units
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from
£110
/ night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
14. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
95%
(10)
Honiton, England · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£68
/ night
The Burrow at Little Buckholt
15. The Burrow at Little Buckholt
100%
(3)
Salisbury, England · 1 unit
The Burrow is a luxury off-grid getaway, situated in a quiet spot on our 55-acre family farm. The perfect place to turn off your phone and reconnect with nature.
A bespoke shepherd’s hut with artisan features. A king-size bed, modern log burner, solar-run with USB charging, hand crafted kitchen with fridge/freezer, en-suite hot shower and composting loo.
Enjoy relaxing on your sun deck with gorgeous views of the farm and surrounding woods, with the option of internal or outside dining.
Surrounding Area:
Located on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border, there are brilliant walks on your doorstep. The Clarendon Way and Monarch's Way walking routes are next to the farm and lead onto Broughton Down and Bentley Woods.
The Iron Age hill fort of Danbury with beautiful hillside walks is a short drive away and is located next to the charming town of Stockbridge with perfect food, coffee and shopping options.
The Burrow is perfectly situated near the historical market towns and city’s of Romsey, Salisbury, Winchester as well as the historical Stonehenge and The New forest all within 30 minutes drive.
As a family we have been working this land since 1953 and from time to time you may hear your firewood being split in the yard or a tractor chugging by. You may also see smoke signals on occasion from the kiln producing a fresh batch of locally sourced sustainable charcoal!
We hope you’ll find this gives you an even more authentic farm experience!
Included in your stay:
Kitchen with gas hob and fridge/freezer
Frying pan, sauce pans
dining and glassware
Salt, Pepper
Tea, Coffee
Tea Towels
Washing up liquid
Kettle
Bed Linen and Egyptian Cotton Towels
Shampoo/Conditioner/Shower Gel/Hand wash
Wood, Kindling and Fire Lighters for Log Burner.
Blankets
Extras:
Additional logs and kindling at £5 a bag
Breakfast, Cheese and Smoothie box’s are available to order in advance. Price start at £18
Private Yoga session from £45
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£144
/ night
Higher Roddon Farm
16. Higher Roddon Farm
Wiveliscombe, England · 1 unit
Duncan and Alexis live here with their young family and we want to continue to improve the biodiversity of the farm alongside building a sustainable farm business incorporating luxury rural accommodation and grass-fed beef and lamb.
We are lucky enough to have a wide variety of wildlife on our farm including tawny and barn owls, deer, buzzards, pheasants, swallows, bullfinches, fieldfares and numerous bats, butterflies and beetles! Take a look at our Wildlife page.
We follow a grass-fed, low input, regenerative agriculture philosophy. This means that (apart from our bulls, rams and boars which have to be bought in to prevent in-breeding) all of our animals are born on the farm. They stay with their mothers’ as long as possible growing well on their mothers’ milk and our beautiful grass. Apart from our pigs, all of our animals are only fed grass from the farm or hay (from our species rich hay meadows) in winter. We believe this is more sustainable, gives us a minimal carbon footprint and provides our animals with the best possible lives.
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from
£120
/ night
At Goathill Farm
17. At Goathill Farm
100%
(7)
Sherborne, England · 1 unit
A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£81
/ night
Miller's Huts Dorset
18. Miller's Huts Dorset
100%
(2)
Shaftesbury, England · 2 units
Come and stay in glorious Dorset in one of our charming shepherd's huts - Miller's and John's both with millpond views. Situated at a working organic stoneground flour mill we are within walking distance of the historic hilltop town of Shaftesbury, famous for Gold Hill and that Hovis ad.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from
£120
/ night
Benville Stars at Rushbrook Retreat
19. Benville Stars at Rushbrook Retreat
England · 2 units
Welcome to Rushbrook Retreat, located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in West Dorset.
Benville Stars offers a cosy tranquil escape in secluded countryside, with easy accessibility to the beautiful Jurassic Coast beaches & neighbouring towns.
Our nearest beach is the beautiful West Bay in Bridport, only 20 minutes by car, with the neighbouring National Trust owned Hive beach just five minutes further along the coastal road. Lyme Regis & Weymouth beaches are within 35 minutes.
Showers
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from
£125
/ night
Tilbury Farm Glamping
20. Tilbury Farm Glamping
Taunton, England · 3 units
Shepherd's hut glamping in the heart of the Quantock Hills, with walking, mountain biking and pony-trekking on the doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from
£170
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sarah
January 2026
3 nights at Romantic Country Glamping
Absolute perfection! Everything anyone could need and fantastic hosts. Warm and snug even during freezing temperatures. Cannot wait to return.
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marty
September 2025
3 nights at At Goathill Farm
Great quiet, scenic site on the side of a lake, just idyllic. Had a wonderful time de-stressing and will definitely be back.
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Tony
August 2025
2 nights at Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite
Lavender Lodge was well equipped with some lovely touches for your stay and comfortable. The deck and firepit face great views and watching the sunset was pretty special. The shower/toilet facilities are located nearby and always clean and tidy. The farm is in a great location with Sidmouth and Lyme Regis within an easy 20 minute drive. Sam was lovely and made sure I had all I needed.
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Lisa
July 2025
With pets
Absolutely magical stay! From the moment we arrived at Steam and Stars, everything was perfect. The hot tub was preheated and ready for us, which was very much needed after the Friday traffic. Nothing was too much trouble for our wonderful hosts, who truly went above and beyond. Our dogs were safe and free to roam, which made the stay even more relaxing. The property was spotless, with incredible attention to detail. We were delighted by the thoughtful extras, like cookies and cake on arrival. The facilities were easy to access and had everything we needed for a comfortable break. The views were stunning — we were lucky enough to see a steam train pass by, adding to the charm! Amazing wildlife all around made it feel like a true retreat. We can’t thank the hosts enough for their hospitality. A fantastic experience that we’ll definitely be recommending! Communication was brilliant throughout!
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Louise
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
Beautiful setting, wonderfully equipped double hut. We had a wonderful weekend away celebrating our wedding anniversary and would highly recommend this accomodation. Loved the hot tub and the outdoor shower.
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Jo
June 2025
2 nights at Oakhill Ponds
Beautiful location, we loved staying in the Shepherds Hut. Loads of thought has been put into the space, lovely individual garden with seating, hammocks, so nice to eat outside in the sunshine & to be able to use the outdoor hot tub after a swim. The spa was fab & swimming in the pond was tonic for the soul. Amanda & Rob were great hosts, & they have definitely achieved what they have set out to do - provide people with an incredible place to slow down, appreciate nature & reset. Thank you
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Jimi
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
Beautiful hut and surroundings with very helpful owners. 100% recommended
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Jamie
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
Stunning little huts, super well designed and crafted to a level of quality rarely seen nowadays. Would very happily stay here for a month!
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Megan
May 2025
3 nights at Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
The Shepherds hut was so cosy and magical, Rachel welcomed us so well and it felt immediately like home. There was plenty to do in the area around with walks and maps provided. The surrounding area and views were gorgeous and we had plenty of space within the cabin too. Definitely am looking forward to coming back again in due course! Thank you Rachel
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Jamie
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
We had an absolutely amazing time staying in the shepherds hut, the host was really friendly and helpful, the views and surroundings were incredible, would definitely stay again
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Tanti Kartika
May 2025
Weekend Trip to The Burrow at Little Buckholt
We really enjoyed our stay – it was peaceful, quiet, and surrounded by a beautiful view. We were positively surprised by the thoughtful little touches, like a fully charged power bank ready for use and the convenient buggy transport from the car park to the hut. The host was very easy to reach and responsive, which made everything smooth. The design of the hut was truly impressive – everything was cleverly arranged to make the most of the small space without feeling cramped. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway!
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Peter
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
Lovely cosy shepherds huts with log burner and hot tub perfect for a chilled break
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Ed
March 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
This is a really wonderful place to stay. We met Rich shortly after arrival who was so friendly and welcoming, gave us a few hints and tips on getting the hot tub going among other things.
The shepards huts are beautifully decorated with excellent facilities, all crockery is of premium quality and you can see the love and care that’s gone into creating them.
Highly recommended place, thank you so much for letting us experience the hut
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Ellis
February 2025
Weekend Trip to Jordans Estate Glamping
We absolutely loved our stay at Livingstone! From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel right at home. Rich and Em were available for anything we needed, but our whole stay felt very private which was lovely. They were the perfect hosts!
The estate is very easy to find and is conveniently located just off of the main road. The hut itself was really cosy, and had everything we needed for a short stay. We loved waking up to the gorgeous view of the estate and watching the birds in the morning from the bed. The hut had all the essentials, they even had some marshmallows for toasting on the fire, such a treat.
The hot tub was the perfect touch, especially for a chilly February night. We enjoyed relaxing around the fire pit, and making pizza too - definitely recommend brining a pizza dough!
We loved it so much that we are already planning our next trip back!
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Ankit
February 2025
Weekend Trip to Romantic Country Glamping
Fantastic shepherd's hut. The location was reachable by public transport and walking (train to Trowbridge, X34 bus to Southwick Post Office, 15 min walk) so car isn't essential. The indoor heater made a huge difference, and the provided cake, bread, eggs, jam etc. were amazing and very generous. In reach of some good walks too. Would definitely plan to come here again, really loved it.
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Charlotte
January 2025
2 nights at Jordans Estate Glamping
Rich and Em’s Shepard’s hut was perfect! It was cosy and had everything we needed for our 2 night stay. The hot tub, pizza oven and wood burning stove made the stay so lovely .There are also some really nice country walks nearby. Thank you for having us stay, would definitely come again :)
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Robert
December 2024
Weekend Trip to Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge
We had a wonderful stay in the beautiful Lapwing Hut. The hut was cosy, clean and well heated so we were very comfy for our whole stay. All the facilities worked well, including the hot tub. Thank you so much to our wonderful hosts on a great stay! Would abosolutely reccommend to friends and family looking for a quiet change of scenery. Thank you!
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Shepherd's Huts in Dorset AONB guide
Where to go
Jurassic Coast
From Lyme Regis near the Devon border, Dorset’s fantastical Jurassic Coast sweeps east along the 18-mile-long Chesil Beach, around the Isle of Portland, and on to Lulworth, Swanage, and Studland. Whether kayaking between bays, hiking along the jagged shoreline or hunting for hidden fossils, there are countless opportunities for outdoor fun, with campsites perched beside cliffs, tucked into peaceful valleys, and scattered around seaside towns.
West Dorset
Inland from the western half of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, the Dorset AONB sprawls across miles of heathlands, bluebell-filled woodlands, and wide-open country views, especially around landmark Colmers Hill near Bridport. Go cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, then explore Thomas Hardy’s Dorchester before bedding down on a local farm campsite or in the comfort of a garden glamping pod.
Bournemouth, Poole, and East Dorset
Nowhere epitomises seaside-holiday Dorset quite like its southeast corner, where sunny Bournemouth has been drawing visitors to its sprawling sandy beach since Victorian times. Neighbouring Poole Harbour is a watersports hub, while the wild, trail-threaded New Forest National Park sits just over the border in Hampshire, and campsites and caravan spots dot the surrounding countryside.
North Dorset
Up on the border with Wiltshire and Somerset, blissfully rural and often-overlooked northern Dorset feels worlds away from the coastal buzz, opening up enormous potential for tranquil escapes under the stars, whether you’re camping on a family farm or kicking back in a hillside glamping hut. Green fields and hills give way to lavish country estates, prehistoric hill forts, and Sherborne town, known for its 8th-century abbey.