Shepherd's Barn
Description
Milborne St Andrew 2.1 miles and Winterborne Whitechurch 0.9 miles.
Set in an idyllic, rural location, on a working farm on the outskirts of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is this superb Winterborne Whitechurch holiday cottage, Shepherd’s Barn.
Converted to an exceptionally high standard from a brick and flint period barn, this dwelling now stands to offer a wondrous base for a family or group of friends to explore this area of Dorset.
Set on Field Barn Farm, which covers 750 acres, home to chickens, cows and sheep, this cottage makes the most of the exceptional country views, by featuring an upside-down layout, on the first floor is an open-plan living area, boasting beamed and vaulted ceilings giving the room an authentic and rustic feel, as well as being flooded with light from the dramatic eaves window.
Home to a snug woodburning stove, Shepard's Barn is ideal to return to after a day of exploring the Dorset AONB.
Let dinner simmer in the well-appointed kitchen area as you unwind into the sofa with your favourite film on, stopping to enjoy your delicious dining experience around the wooden bench with your loved ones amidst.
When the evening draws to a close, retreat to the ground floor where you can choose from three equally as delectable bedrooms, with a king-size with its own en-suite shower room and two twins, this dwelling has been careful to cater for a variety of group needs, offering flexible sleeping arrangements for all.
Outside you will find your own gloriously green garden, where you can take a seat in the mornings to enjoy the rural farm views before stepping out on your own countryside adventure.
Explore the nearby villages Milborne St Andrew and Winterborne Whitechurch, and head out into the lands of outstanding natural beauty; here, you will be greeted by ample walking routes, magnificent nature and unforgettable scenery, sure to be a wonderful day out for all the family.
Within reach is the town of Blanford Forum, where you can find a wide variety of shops and eateries, leisure facilities, its own museum and plenty more amenities to cater for all ages and tastes.
Venture out to discover the iconic Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can marvel at stunning coastal landscapes and unique geological formations.
History enthusiasts will delight in exploring the ancient ruins of Corfe Castle, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
Take a ride on the Swanage Railway for a nostalgic journey through the scenic landscape, or enjoy a day at the pristine secluded beach Worbarrow Bay, perfect for sunbathing and picnicking.
For a dose of culture, visit The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, showcasing fascinating exhibits on the region's prehistoric past, or wedding attendees can enjoy exploring the stunning grounds of Milton Abbey and Bryanston School.
Shepherd’s Barn is a wondrous base for exploring the delights of Dorset with your loved ones.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
What guests are saying
Shepherd’s Barn, is just as it’s described online.
It’s in a beautiful position, with views over grassy hills. It’s very quiet but you can get to places easily. There’s no light pollution and when the sky is clear, you have a marvellous view of the stars at night. There’s an enclosed garden at the rear which is ideal, if you have a dog or young children. The Barn was very clean and had nice linen and towels. The pillows were especially comfortable. I can definitely see why people re visit Shepherd’s Barn.
Thank you for your booking and lovely feedback. Margaret (owner)
Well worth the money and the long drive from Manchester, We stayed in many holiday lets over a lot of years, from the tree lined drive to the vaulted ceiling, everything was lovingly cared for, the whole grounds are totaly fenced and well maitained, and its a heck of a lot bigger than it looks in the photos,
No issues at all - plenty of space, quiet rural location and loads of places to walk the dog.
Handy for both Dorchester and Blandford Forum. Comfortable bed and well equipped kitchen.
Thanks for your booking and glad you had a good stay. We aim for no issues at all so pleased that we were successful . Margaret (owner)
Excellent accommodation set in beautiful countryside.
Thanks for you booking and kind review. We’re glad you liked Shepherd’s Barn. Margaret (owner)
It's about the fourth time we've stayed in this cottage and it's always fab.
The location is so quiet and peaceful and the accommodation is excellent. The big room upstairs is great and the massive window looking out over the farmland is beautiful. Beds are comfy and the place is always really clean and well-equipped - I'm sure we'll be back again!
Thanks for your booking and lovely feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Please do come back again. Margaret (owner)
Everything is very nice!
Gorgeous views and lovely BBQ place! Do need a bit more instructions on the location of the property as the google map location is not very accurate.
Thank you for your booking and kind feedback. We will have a look again at the Google Map location and see if we can improve the directions provided. Margaret (owner)
Wonderful space to relax in comfort alongside nature
Thank you for your booking and lovely feedback. Margaret (owner)
A lovely cottage in a fabulous location, very cleanly presented, would like to visit again.
Lovely barn conversion equipt to the highest standard close to all Dorsets main attractions.
Thanks for your booking and lovely feedback. Margaret (owner)
A beautiful holiday cottage, comfortable and spacious.
It was the perfect base to explore the local area from.
Thank you for your booking and kind feedback, Margaret (owner)
Wonderful property in a lovely rural, farm setting.
Very comfortable sleeping arrangements downstairs and stunning room upstairs with a huge picture window. We spent hours gazing out into the mist and rain (a few days were miserable!) looking for sheep, pheasants, buzzards, etc. Plenty of parking close to the front door. Can't fault the place. Pleasant walks around the farmland. I would only comment that the tv wasn't working completely properly. We alerted the manager and she promptly came to investigate but we watched on a laptop for the rest of the stay which, however, wasn't a problem at all. Planning to return.
Thanks for your booking and feedback Jane. We’re so sorry about the tv failing during your stay. Leanne got a new one yesterday - slightly larger and a smart tv this time (the previous one had a good innings). We do hope you’ll come back again. I also saw my first lambs in the barn today, those sheep are beginning to give birth . Margaret (owner)
Fabulous barn, wonderful setting.
Accommodation spacious and very comfortable, catering for all the needs. Open fire and huge gable window overlooking a working farm was just picture perfect.
Thank you for your booking and kind comments Keith. So glad you enjoyed your time on our farm. Margaret (owner)
Another perfect week stay.
This was our third time of visiting and our second week in 2025 as we love the place and area so much. A homely feel, so quiet, but in a great location to visit all areas of Dorset. In November the barn was cosy and helped for a relaxing break with the lovely views across the fields.
What lovely feedback. Thank you. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Lovely place to stay, home from home but with better views.
Staff on the farm very helpful.
Thanks for your booking and kind feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. Margaret (owner)
Almost reluctant to recommend this property so as to keep it secret.
It is beautiful, well equipped and incredibly clean. It is on a working farm and we had the privilege of being surrounded by sheep for part of our stay. We know Dorset well abd this location is an excellent base for exploring the county.
Thank you for your lovely feedback which brought a smile to our faces. Margaret (owner)
Lovely and quiet.
Peaceful location within easy reach of Blandford and Dorchester. Comfy place with good facilities, everything provided for a relaxing holiday. Could do with a clock in the main bedroom though. And upgraded TV with catch up channels, I.e bbc iplayer, ITVX etc.
We’re glad you had a lovely holiday. Thank you for your booking and helpful feedback. Margaret (owner)
Wonderful stay at a wonderful property.
Beautiful countryside to see from all sides and the sounds of the farm livestock as your soundtrack. Would visit again.
Thanks for your kind feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay. Margaret (owner)
The barn is in a nice setting and great for walking the dog straight from the door.
The barn has a lovely garden and the property is well equipped. It's a good base for visiting the local area and only a 10 minute drive from a supermarket. Great property for a relaxing holiday.
Thanks for your booking and lovely feedback. So glad you had a good time. Margaret (owner)
Lovely, well appointed cottage.
Very quiet, very clean and would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your booking and lovely feedback. Margaret (owner)
Thank you for a wonderful stay at Shepherds Barn.
The property was lovely: clean, well equipped, comfortable and well maintained - one of the best properties we've ever stayed in. We all enjoyed watching the sheep from the garden and the living room window. The property is ideally located for visiting many different places of interest and for walking. We took our 8 month old granddaughter with us and the property was perfect to accommodate her needs. Thank you - we hope to return again and would highly recommend to friends and family.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We hope to see you again in the future. Margaret (owner)
Lovely property in a quiet area surrounded by fields.
Thanks for your kind feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay
A perfect week long stay.
Second time of visiting. Comfortable and peaceful place. A very relaxing break. Loved seeing the lambs this time. Good location for walking and also for visiting all areas of Dorset. Thank you for the milk and biscuits. We hope to return.
Thanks for booking with us and for your lovely feedback. You picked a perfect time of year with the lambs in the fields around.
During winter the heating needs to be turned on sooner so that it heats up (especially if the previous week was unoccipied) Recycling bin for use during the week would be useful
It was a great place to stay.
The location was perfect. The facilities were top rate and we felt truly relaxed. The expanse of daylight coming into the barn was gorgeous and the sunrises matched.
We had a lovely few days, the accommodation was everything we wanted, clean, well equipped and peaceful.
Ideally situated for visiting local landmarks and coast. Would highly recommend.
Another enjoyable stay.
Always well stocked on arrival and spotless. We still get the wow factor when we climb the stairs.The Grandchildren loved counting the sheep from the big window. Leanne was really helpful when we needed advice about where to go to get treatment for a mountain bike fall! If you need a vet. Pets at home in Dorchester comes highly recommended from us. We needed to use them after our dog badly cut his paw. Hopefully back again next year. Thank you. X
Excellent location very peaceful and rural yet easily accessible to all major attractions and shops We can not recommend The Shepherd’s Hut highly enough and are already planning a return visit
Beautiful property with outstanding views and surroundings.
Better than we could have hoped for Extremely well stocked which was appreciated
Super location, terrific accommodation and people were very friendly and helpful.
If We get the opportunity we will definitely return. Five star all the way
Excellent presentation as usual.
Well done.
We had an amazing stay at the Shepherd's Hut cottage.
It was so peaceful and the views were amazing. The kitchen was very well equipped and everywhere was spotless. We definitely would stay there again.
A lovely cottage, superb views from the upstairs living area and so quiet and peaceful.
Well situated to visit the surrounding area. Very well equipped with everything we needed. Great walks for the dogs. We’ve been before and had to come back again.
Excellent property.
Well equipped. Loved the farm surroundings and freedom to walk,
We had a fantastic stay at the Shepherds Hut.
It is in a stunning location, with loads of wildlife and in very quiet and safe area. The accommodation was incredibly clean and if we had any problems they would sort it the same day. We would definitely stay here again, 100% recommend to anyone.
Great location both for peace and quiet and distance to local attractions.
Clean and comfortable living space. Can’t think of a single negative about the property.
Disappointed that it was not a working dairy farm as stated,As I understand it ceased to be one in 2018.
I grew up on one and was looking forward to see how things had changed. Everything else was first class.
I’m so sorry you were disappointed we’re not still dairying. It was such a hard life and always only one milking away from a crisis that we did decide to stop that part of the farming business. Thank you for drawing the need for this to be updated on the particulars to our attention. I’ve emailed Sykes about it today to ask them to change the information. Thank you for staying with us and for your kind comment.
Beautiful place to stay for the weekend.
Comfortable and relaxing, all facilities provided were excellant. Would stay there again certainly.
This was our second visit.
I would highly recommend The Shepherds Hut. The upstairs living area is perfect for a small group of friends or family. Big kitchen which is really equipped. Comfy beds. Plenty of lovely country walks close by. Altogether, a great place to relax and reset.
We had an amazing time.
The view was beautiful. Lovely walks and the house was beautiful. No doubt we will be back
Lovely property and lovely owners.
We are usually in and out of our holiday rentals but on this occasion my son was very ill the day of checkout. The team where easy to communicate with and incredibly understanding and empathetic. The property speaks for itself in the beautiful photos but to have empathetic management was the icing on the cake. We are booked to spend our Christmas here this year and can't wait. Its my dream property to be honest. Not to big, not too small, perfect location too. If they ever decided to sell I'd bite their arm off to take on this delightful building.
4th time staying here.
Great as always. Very warm & comfortable, well equipped and great walks around the farm with the dogs.
Very spacious for the two of us.
A comfortable 5 night stay. Fantastic views, loved watching the sheep. Very relaxing, amazed by how quiet it was.
Shepherd's Hut was very well equipped with everything we could need and it was a very comfortable place to stay, the sunshine and sheep were an added bonus !
! Keeping to the farm rules there are plenty of tracks and field boundaries to create long walks. Regularly went for 5km walks.
We have been staying here on and off for over 10yrs.
This year my daughter came back with her children and hubby . It was great to see him feel the wow factor as he walked in.It was a magical time. Making memories with them. Setting is perfect for little ones. Everything we needed for us and children and dog's. Thanks to Leanne for keeping this place alittle gem, in the middle of a working farm and set away from busy roads. Missing the views already.
This is a well stocked, well managed property and ideal for families with dogs.
The house was spotless and had everything needed for a break in the countryside. The farm location was immaculate and we would not hesitate to book another stay and to reccomend it to friends.
A lovely property in a peaceful location.
Would highly recommend.
Had a wonderful time at Sheperds Hut, lovely cottage, couldn't fault it and great being in the middle of the farm.
Nice to be able to walk around the fields and take in the views. Garden was lovely and the cottage was very central to all the things we wanted to see. Will definitely stay again if we find ourselves back in Dorset.
Comfortable and clean cottage with amazing views from the main picture window.
Lovely garden to sit and relax and have our BBQ. We were able to walk around the farm fields and take in the countryside as well as take a trip to Bournemouth to visit the seaside. Could have happily have stayed on for another week.
A lovely cottage in a stunning location.
We love it so much we've been back 4 times and will return.
We had a lovely holiday.
The Shepherds Hut is exactly as described, very clean and well maintained. We had everything we needed. Even a play kitchen for our two children, which they loved. Spent most of the weekend in front of the fire watching the lambs play in the field. What a lovely way to relax!
3rd time staying here and as good as ever.
A comfortable and cosy cottage, great for dog walks, well equipped and positioned well to explore Dorset.
We had another lovely Xmas at shepherds hut.
Everything was absolutely perfect. So peaceful and relaxing. We didn't want to go home!!!!
Excellent property- well equipped, clean and comfortable.
Faultless.
The nicest property we've ever stayed in. The setting, the comfy beds and sofas, the huge range of kitchen crockery and equipment, the super garden and attention to detail, made it very special.
This was our second visit to the Shepherd’s Hut with our two boys & their wives, both times have been excellent.
We have cooked & eaten out locally. With family nearby Shepherd’s Hut enables us to enjoy family occasions easily.
We had an amazing week, weather was not the best but sitting and watching the sheep on a cold and wet day whilst comfy and warm was very relaxing.
Shepherds Hut is ideally based to visit all of Dorset and it was so peaceful on the farm. The property itself had everything you could want and more we will definitely be back very soon.
We had an amazing stay, didn’t want to leave x
A lovely and well equipped cottage in a great location for exploring the Dorset coast.
Our two boys loved seeing the animals around us and watching all the farm vehicles drive by - thank you to all the drivers for waving back! We would absolutely stay again some day.
We were extremely impressed with The Shepherds Hut, the best rental property we have ever stayed in!
The house was beautiful, clean and very comfortable with everything we needed. The location was stunning and everyone around the farm so friendly. We will be booking to stay here again. Thank you
Excellent property in a great location.
Every aspect of the accommodation was spot on, made our holiday all the more special. Grand children loved watching the farmers getting the crops and bales in. Also the fields of sheep surrounding the property. Large garden made a great and safe play area for football etc. Eating outside became a real pleasure.
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL PLACE.
WE SHALL RETURN.
Its was a Lovely place to stay in a fab area
Had a fantastic weeks stay at the Shepherds Hit.
Amazing place to stay. It was 100% perfect, can’t fault it at all. Would definitely go back again and can’t recommend it highly enough. The worst bit was having to leave. R&L
Excellent location and lovely accommodation as well.
Perfect for the coast and larger towns. Everybody made us welcome, really enjoyed our stay.
What a lovely place to stay, quiet and peaceful and views across the fields to the woods at the top of the hill.
The upside down arrangement worked well and the large window in the living area is fantastic. The property is well equipped and comfortable and is situated within easy access of Blandford Forum, Dorchester and the coast. The dogs made friends with the lambs who crowded around whenever they were out in the garden. The garden is nicely kept and has a large grassed area and nice pation area with table and chairs. There is also a brick barbecue, at the front of the house there is plenty of parking. There are lovely walks around the farm.
Amazing property.
Perfect rural location. Excellent finish and personal touches.
This beautiful upside down barn conversion has stunning views and lovely walks from the door.
It is very well equipped, clean and with comfy beds. The farm is very well managed ...a safe and attractive natural environment. People have commented upon the heat upstairs but this is easily managed by drawing the big blinds until mid morning and opening windows when you're in. This is a good choice for an away from it all, peaceful break, but equally good to explore via Dorchester and the A35. A lovely holiday...thank you.
Great property, fabulous location.
This was our 3rd visit and would definitely go back.
We had a wonderful Xmas at shepherds hut.
Everything we needed was there. Felt very comfy and homely. Leanne was so friendly. Top marks to the cleaner, Everything was super clean. Enjoyed it so much we have already booked for Xmas this year!!!!!
Beautiful property so clean, very comfortable beds lots of extras eg.
Games, jigsaws DVDs, loved the upside down living space to take in the stunning views. Well equipped kitchen. Would definitely stay here again
2nd time here & excellent again!
Cosy, comfortable and well equipped. The garden is great for the dogs with lovely walks around the farm land. Also well situated to explore South Dorset.
Wonderful stay in a wonderful location.
House considerably better equipped than others we have stayed at, beautiful place, very clean and all instructions accurate and easy to follow. Will definitely return.
We had a fantastic week.
Perfect barn. Spotlessly clean everything you could want for. comfortable beds and sofa.wonderful views. Close to so many places. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much for an excellent week.
One of the best holiday properties we have stayed in.
Quiet, very clean, comfortable and equipped with everything you need. There was so much to do and see in the surrounding area. Would highly recommend, have done so, other family members have booked for 2022 already! Many thanks for our stay.
Wonderful place to stay on the farm, lovely location and spacious accommodation, will definitely return again.
The cottage itself and location were spot on and the cleanliness was good.
Just a couple of points I think other visitors should be aware of. Firstly on a couple of mornings I was woken from a barking dog coming from the employee static caravans. Secondly there were several giant house spiders within the property. This may not affect everyone but we felt uneasy.
Thank you for your feedback and we're glad you liked our cottage. We've recently let a local resident who was struggling to manage his rent elsewhere, due to the pandemic, use one of the static homes on the otherside of the field. He is only there a couple of nights a week, but we will monitor for dog barking in the light of your comments. Re the "giant house spiders" we wonder if these could have been "Daddy Long Legs" (apparently not spiders zoologically) as we've had a few of these in our own house recently. We're sorry you were bothered by them and understand they can seem rather large. Fortunately they're normally only around for a few days at the end of the summer and apart from their appearance don't cause any other problems.
Immaculately clean and tidy.
Plenty of towels and comfortable beds. Heated towel rail was much appreciated. Lovely position for exploring that part of Dorset.
The whole family love Shepherd’s Hut - our second stay.
Great base to explore Dorset. Looking forward to staying again hopefully next year.
A wonderful setting and super place with entertainment from the Lambs, Buzzards, Owls, and even the flock of Yellowhammers all watched through full length picture windows.
Super cottages in super setting with excellent walking without having to use the car. Would rate the cottage and the place all 11 out of 10
We had a lovely break at the Shepherd's Hut.
The setting is beautiful and the house is really comfortable and much larger than expected. All the kitchen tools were available, as well as staples like salt, pepper, oil, tea, coffee, milk, etc which makes like and packing easier. We made full use of the wood burner which made everything very cosy. Only tip is for navigation...if using google maps turn on satellite view and drop a pin or us what three words. Just make sure that the route ends with the instructions provided as there are some roads to avoid. It means we found it easily in the dark, which could have been tricky otherwise.
Third visit.
Wonderful experience as always.
A lovely cottage in wonderful scenery.
Very comfortable, and well equipped with everything you could need for a self catering holiday. Scenic views from the upstairs living room, enjoyed watching the sheep , and the farming activity. We will certainly be back.
Just home after a lovely week at Shepherds Hut, to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary with some family.
The countryside around was just so lovely, quiet, and relaxing, watching the sheep all around the property. Everything there exceeded our expectations, all you could ever need was there, its just so peaceful, and we all loved the choice we made for our special time together.
On arrival the property was immaculately presented.
It was extremely well equipped and the quality of the furnishings and equipment was high. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. An amazing cottage.
Perfect countryside views, very clean and comfortable and a lovely stay on a working farm.
The hosts respected our space but reacted quickly when we reported a problem with the internet which was repaired next day. A good area for day trips and walking and bird watching.
We really enjoyed our stay at Shepherd's Hut.
The only improvements we could suggest would for a large ceiling fan upstairs as it gets quite warm and also possibly some netting around the Velux windows to keep out insects. Other than that we loved it and are looking forward to returning next year!
Lovely quiet place to stay, a bit like the tardis , much bigger on the inside than it looked from outside.
The local pub had delicious food and a good place to stay for for exploring the area, would definitely consider staying there again.
Shepherd's Hut was just perfect.
Standing alone in the middle of a working farm surrounded by fields and some sheep. It was idealistic! The barn had beautiful uninterrupted views from all angles. It was pristine clean and had everything we needed from pegs for the washing line to a hairdryer and kitchen products and utensils we needed daily. The garden was gated and the upstairs had a stair gate which meant it was incredibly safe for our young children too. I could not recommend it enough. Beaches and most tourist attractions were about 30 minutes drive away. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Amazing barn, fantastically clean and tidy.
Super location and a great relaxing break. I could go on and on it was fab.
Very enjoyable Christmas holiday at Shepherds Hut and was exactly what we needed as a family.
Must remember to take a hairdryer though if we go again!
Absolutely fabulous weekend away in a spotless cottage with everything we needed.
Very well organised with all of the utensils, facilities and kitchen equipment to easily make breakfast for everyone without any trouble. Our only minor feedback is that the road sign is hard to find at night and would benefit from a light - we drove past it a few times without realising or even seeing it! More signage on the farm track would also be beneficial. Perhaps too much of a hidden gem!
What an absolute gem this property was.
Found on a search it’s pictures didn’t do it justice. Very well equipped with all the instructions plus loads of information about what’s on locally. Fabulous. Will definitely be recommending it.
Best cottage holiday we have booked so far.
Far better than pictures. Very well equipped in the kitchen. Came home feeling thoroughly relaxed and happy. Perfect location for countryside views and walks.
Would highly recommend The Shepherd;s Hut.
Location good base for all Dorset has to offer, in a lovely rural position. Great to see the farm animals and the daily running of the farm. Flies were a pest, but not unexpected, as part and parcel of staying on a farm. Everything you could possibly need was provided at The Hut with the little extra touches of a cake and some milk, which was very much appreciated. Had a problem with the electric kettle and this was replaced immediately. Great place to stay with dogs and children.
The Shepherd's Hut was really lovely.
It's set in beautiful countryside on a peaceful farm. There's walks all around the farm as well as lots to do in the local area. The house itself was spacious, well equipped and immaculately kept.
Amazing place-much bigger than it looks on photos and in such a peaceful, beautiful setting.
Host was extremely friendly and helpful and lgreat location for getting to tourist places. We would love to stay again
Good location for walking.
Lovely and warm and clean.Great accommodation.
Now booked 7th visit to this property so that speaks for itself.
5 Star quality for a self catering accommodation.
No, it was all good.
Especially enjoyed the 'rounding up of the sheep' display from the large window!!
Eight years in a row to this lovely place.
Always get the wow factor walking up the stairs to the views of the farm. Always clean. The milk and cake is always appreciated after the journey to start are holiday. Our dogs love the freedom of the large garden and the walks in the area. Leanne has helped us out over the years,always with a smile. The 2 weeks go by too fast. We miss the sunrises and sunsets and just the peace from this beautiful hut. Thank you for another great holiday. Trudy Gary Robert Molly & Adam. The terriers Wilf and Bo send a big Woof.
Just got home from a fabulous week meeting up with family at Shepherd’s Hut.
The location of the property on a working farm meant there was always something to watch from the stunning window upstairs in the lounge. Being set away from the road, it feels remarkably peaceful. We were amazed how they have fitted in such spacious accommodation on such a small footprint. The cottage was clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped. We enjoy baking whilst on holiday and the kitchen had everything we needed. We even purchased flour and rapeseed oil produced on the farm. (I’ve made bread from the flour on returning home and discovered what bread is supposed to taste like! Delicious!).The little extras waiting for us on arrival were a lovely touch. We would love to return.
The Shepherds Hut was brilliant.
Lovely small personal touches which made our stay all the more relaxing and effortless! The hut was far enough away to get away from ‘it all’ but close enough to local town to be able to get any bits and pieces we needed! A really relaxing location and a well equipped house. We would definitely recommend. We loved it!
The cottage is incredibly well appointed.
Small welcome touches upon arrival were also greatly appreciated. Very well situated and allows easy commutes to sights and experiences that are relatively close by. Would definitely and have recommended to friends.
Had a wonderful break at Shepherds Hut.
Fantastic conversion, private and away from other buildings. Helpful but not intrusive hosts. The cottage had every single thing you could want for. 5 stars
We have stayed in some wonderful cottages with Sykes.
The Shepherds Hut exceeds all the other cottages by far. The location was perfect for visiting all the Dorset sites. The facilities within the barn were outstanding. I cannot imagine we could have a found anything we needed that wasn't there already. We had snow during our 2 week stay and it was beautiful to look over the hills from the barn. The view from the huge windows is wonderful and so relaxing. We were not bothered by the manager of the holiday home unless we asked for help, then we were given all the help we needed. Perfect cottage and we would highly recommend The Shepherds Hut!
Mine and my girlfriend's stay here was phenomenal.
An incredible location (very private as well), stylishly decorated and with all the things we needed already inside. I can't recommend Shepard's Hut highly enough. It made our first holiday together one that I'll always remember extremely fondly. Will definitely come again... just got to hope it's not already booked!
This is an excellent accommodation, idea for visiting many of Dorset's attractions.
Fabulous - our 5th stay at Shepherds Hut and already booked our 6th - that speaks for itself.
Its a hidden gem that we come back to year after year.
Disappointed not to meet anyone at the property either owner or manager throughout the week
A perfect place to unwind with our young family and dog and well located for visiting the Jurassic coast.
Many hours spent watching the lambs out of the window!
Fantastic property, pictures didn't do it justice.
Beautiful location and very homely. Would definitely stay again.
Shepherds hut was booked as a suprise for my husband's 60th birthday, he was overwhelmed when he saw the property, as was I & our daughter who was here from South Africa.
We also had friends stay from friday - sunday. We had a brilliant week, weather was also very good for November, with some amazing places to visit. I would not hesitate to recommend the property & would live to come back one day.
The cottage was very very clean.
This was our third visit and we will be back again soon. Thankyou A Ede
A fabulous gem.
We have been coming here the last 6 years. Perfect for us and our two dogs. Location very central to our trips out. The peace is just the tonic we need to help recharge our batteries! We met the cleaner this year. A lovely lady who enjoys her work and it shows. The Hut is spotlessly clean on arrival. I'm sure we will be back still so much to explore in Dorset. Thank you.
The pictures just don't do this cottage justice.
The whole area is beautiful and everyone on the farm is really friendly. Absolutely loved it at the Shepherd's hut and can't wait to return
Great holiday - easy booking and lots of communication running up to holiday.
Very well furnished and comfortable.
Views were outstanding. Would recommend the walk from Lulworth to Mupe bay but it is important to check that the firing ranges are clear. You can do this online.
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
5188
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor