Shepherd's Huts in Dorset AONB

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In Dorset, campers can enjoy some of the most spectacularly scenic camping in England thanks to the 95-mile, World Heritage-listed Jurassic Coast (which spills over into Devon). Here, golden beaches sit between rock-formed arches and chalk-white cliffs—and tents and caravans are perfect for soaking up the divine coastal views. In addition, over half of Dorset is protected by the 1,000-square-mile Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), where endlessly varied countryscapes await inland. Open-air adventures swing from kayaking to horse riding to coasteering and more, though the best way to explore is to strap on some walking boots and hit the trails (including the long-distance South West Coast Path).

98% (209) 89 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dorset AONB

Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

1. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%
(33)
5 units · Tents, Glamping · Sherborne, England
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Farrs Meadow

2. Farrs Meadow

96%
(141)
31 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
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
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

3. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
12 units · Tents, Glamping · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

100%
(1)
3 units · Glamping · England
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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

5. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%
(20)
3 units · Glamping · Salisbury, England
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Marshwood Farm Camping

6. Marshwood Farm Camping

100%
(53)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · Wiltshire, South West England
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

7. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Rocombe Valley Retreat

8. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
5 units · Glamping · Lower Rocombe, England
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

9. Romantic Country Glamping

91%
(11)
2 units · Glamping · Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, South West England
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Wild About Campers

10. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
5 units · Glamping · Stockland, Devon, South West England
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 
£89
 / night
Jordans Estate Glamping

11. Jordans Estate Glamping

100%
(41)
5 units · Glamping · Ilminster, Somerset, South West England
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
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

12. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

95%
(10)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£68
 / night
Mill House Equestrian Centre

13. Mill House Equestrian Centre

100%
(1)
4 units · Glamping · England
Rural & peaceful riverside hotel rooms, set in a private field surrounded by nature in the Somerset Countryside! An idyllic countryside getaway just 10 minutes from j26 of the M5. Toast marshmallows under the stars on your own outdoor fire-pit Choose from our Riverside Retreat, Sunset Shepherds Hut, or our a beautiful new units; Lakeside Lodge & Waterside Cabin.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£89
 / night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

14. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

100%
(21)
2 units · Glamping · New Forest, England
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Higher Roddon Farm

15. Higher Roddon Farm

1 unit · Glamping · Wiveliscombe, England
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
Askr Grange

16. Askr Grange

100%
(1)
3 units · Glamping · Bridport, England
Camping and hot tub glamping with views all the way to the Jurassic Coast.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£164
 / night
Dreamhuts Retreat

17. Dreamhuts Retreat

100%
(18)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A pair of super-luxury shepherd's huts in the rural Culm Valley countryside, where good walks and welcoming pubs abound
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£200
 / night
The Burrow at Little Buckholt

18. The Burrow at Little Buckholt

100%
(3)
1 unit · Glamping · Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England
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
At Goathill Farm

19. At Goathill Farm

100%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Dorset, South West England
A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£81
 / night
Herdwick Hut

20. Herdwick Hut

1 unit · Glamping · England
Herdwick Hut is a traditional shepherd’s hut in a private location at the end of the woodland walk which offers countryside views. The hut has a cosy double bed, table with stools and is heated by a wood burner. There is electric lighting and everything you need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen shed has a generous supply of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans. There is a two-ring electric hob, kettle, fridge, barbecue, and fire pit are available for cooking. Water is provided in the hut kitchen. There is a shared washroom located approximately 100m from the Hut up at the farm with a walk-in shower and WC. The washroom also has a small kitchen unit with a sink and draining board for washing up and there is a washing machine for guests to use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / night

In Dorset, campers can enjoy some of the most spectacularly scenic camping in England thanks to the 95-mile, World Heritage-listed Jurassic Coast (which spills over into Devon). Here, golden beaches sit between rock-formed arches and chalk-white cliffs—and tents and caravans are perfect for soaking up the divine coastal views. In addition, over half of Dorset is protected by the 1,000-square-mile Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), where endlessly varied countryscapes await inland. Open-air adventures swing from kayaking to horse riding to coasteering and more, though the best way to explore is to strap on some walking boots and hit the trails (including the long-distance South West Coast Path).

98% (209) 89 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dorset AONB

Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

1. Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps

97%
(33)
5 units · Tents, Glamping · Sherborne, England
Nearly wild woodland camping in Dorset
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£30
 / night
Farrs Meadow

2. Farrs Meadow

96%
(141)
31 units · Tents, Glamping · Dorset, South West England
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
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

3. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
12 units · Tents, Glamping · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

100%
(1)
3 units · Glamping · England
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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£120
 / night
Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

5. Cholderton Estate, near Stonehenge

90%
(20)
3 units · Glamping · Salisbury, England
Quirky accommodation on a 2,500-acre nature-filled estate, just 15 minutes from Stonehenge
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£128
 / night
Marshwood Farm Camping

6. Marshwood Farm Camping

100%
(53)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · Wiltshire, South West England
Quiet, family-friendly camping and glamping on a farm in rolling Wiltshire countryside
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£12
 / night
Oakhill Ponds

7. Oakhill Ponds

96%
(13)
8 units · Glamping · Somerset, South West England
A uniquely peaceful Somerset glamping site set around two ponds in its own beautiful wildlife garden.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£125
 / night
Rocombe Valley Retreat

8. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
5 units · Glamping · Lower Rocombe, England
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
Romantic Country Glamping

9. Romantic Country Glamping

91%
(11)
2 units · Glamping · Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, South West England
A pair of self-contained glamping getaways in Wiltshire
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Wild About Campers

10. Wild About Campers

100%
(2)
5 units · Glamping · Stockland, Devon, South West England
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 
£89
 / night
Jordans Estate Glamping

11. Jordans Estate Glamping

100%
(41)
5 units · Glamping · Ilminster, Somerset, South West England
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
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

12. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

95%
(10)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£68
 / night
Mill House Equestrian Centre

13. Mill House Equestrian Centre

100%
(1)
4 units · Glamping · England
Rural & peaceful riverside hotel rooms, set in a private field surrounded by nature in the Somerset Countryside! An idyllic countryside getaway just 10 minutes from j26 of the M5. Toast marshmallows under the stars on your own outdoor fire-pit Choose from our Riverside Retreat, Sunset Shepherds Hut, or our a beautiful new units; Lakeside Lodge & Waterside Cabin.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£89
 / night
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

14. Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)

100%
(21)
2 units · Glamping · New Forest, England
Secluded, peaceful glamping on the edge of the New Forest
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Higher Roddon Farm

15. Higher Roddon Farm

1 unit · Glamping · Wiveliscombe, England
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
Askr Grange

16. Askr Grange

100%
(1)
3 units · Glamping · Bridport, England
Camping and hot tub glamping with views all the way to the Jurassic Coast.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£164
 / night
Dreamhuts Retreat

17. Dreamhuts Retreat

100%
(18)
2 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
A pair of super-luxury shepherd's huts in the rural Culm Valley countryside, where good walks and welcoming pubs abound
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£200
 / night
The Burrow at Little Buckholt

18. The Burrow at Little Buckholt

100%
(3)
1 unit · Glamping · Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England
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
At Goathill Farm

19. At Goathill Farm

100%
(7)
1 unit · Glamping · Dorset, South West England
A lovely lakeside shepherd’s hut on a working farm in Dorset
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£81
 / night
Herdwick Hut

20. Herdwick Hut

1 unit · Glamping · England
Herdwick Hut is a traditional shepherd’s hut in a private location at the end of the woodland walk which offers countryside views. The hut has a cosy double bed, table with stools and is heated by a wood burner. There is electric lighting and everything you need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen shed has a generous supply of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans. There is a two-ring electric hob, kettle, fridge, barbecue, and fire pit are available for cooking. Water is provided in the hut kitchen. There is a shared washroom located approximately 100m from the Hut up at the farm with a walk-in shower and WC. The washroom also has a small kitchen unit with a sink and draining board for washing up and there is a washing machine for guests to use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / night

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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.