Lower Wraxall Farmhouse

From £100 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.6 11 reviews
Visitor image of the Beech hut (added by manager 26 Sep 2022)
Sleeping set-up (added by manager 26 sep 2022)
Outdoor area (added by manager 18 nov 2020)
Outside of the hut (added by manager 18 nov 2020)

  • Well-equipped shepherd's hut in a private garden with a stream
  • A 20-minute drive from Dorchester; half an hour from Weymouth beach
  • Logburning stove, ensuite bathroom and outdoor bath
It may have few big towns and no cities or motorways at all, but Dorset definitely doesn't have a dearth of dazzling scenery. Fan of hidden hamlets and rolling farmland? Then you may find it particularly pretty at Lower Wraxall Farmhouse, a tiny site 20 minutes' drive north of Dorchester. Things have moved since the days when Thomas Hardy described Gabriel Oak's basic shepherd's hut in 'Far from the Madding Crowd'; guests looking for a bit of pampering should find the accommodation's kitchen, logburning stove, running water and wifi welcome. One thing hasn't changed, though – these huts are still cosy hideaways, small enough to be snug but big enough to contain almost everything you could need (there's a reason Hardy called them 'little Noah's arks’). The hut is on a working farm, set in a secluded location a short walk away from the pastures and main buildings. The private garden it's been parked up in is bordered by a stream and is almost always abuzz with wildlife that you can admire from the comfort of your porch or on the outdoor furniture provided. Or maybe you'd like to look up at the stars while wallowing in your rather fab outdoor bath (with hot and cold water so you can get it just to your liking)? Lower Wraxall Farmhouse is about 20 minutes' drive from Dorchester, home to the nearest supermarkets. There's also a pub and handy village shop in Cattistock, slightly more than a mile away. Closer to home, owner Judy is happy to get your day off to a good start with a full English breakfast.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

Italian

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean, cosy, welcoming.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jenna S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Very qwaint little hut, cosy and warm, away from all the hustle and bustle but only half an hour away from the coast and other places so perfect for us. Had fresh milk and hot drinks available so it was a blessing when we finally arrived in the dark and wet. Bed was super comfy although positioned so you need to climb over the other person if you're on the inside, but other than that, great. Lovely shower but bathrooms very small, not a problem for us though, soap, towels etc all supplied. The location is opposite the farmhouse in the old forge, don't do what we did and follow the sat nav!! We had a rather traumatic experience down a farming lane in the dark and rain. Dog towel and blanket also provided which was so helpful, lots of space outside for the dog, gutted I didn't get a chance to use the outside bath or fire pit. Will definitely come back! Oh and had a lovely bottle of bubbly for our anniversary waiting too, such a lovely touch 😊

Disliked: Apart from the position of the bed, everything else was absolutely great!! Could have done with a couple of games or books and/or a small TV above the bed for bad weather days/evenings but we went and bought some cards so kept busy on the evening anyway.

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Lovely clean and cozy Shepherd's hut in a good location in Dorset

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely clean and well appointed Shepherd's hut and garden. The fairy lights outside made it feel cozy even in bad weather. The outdoor bath was a great addition! The homemade bread and eggs from the farm were a thoughtful touch.. good location too :)

Disliked: Nothing really.. the bed was a little on the hard side for us but everyone's different.. and maybe some games and a pack of cards in the hut would have been a nice addition, as we did have one day of very bad weather all day.. luckily I brought my laptop so we were able to watch some films in bed :) Would love it if the price was a little lower than £90 per night as it was quite expensive for us.

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Beautiful location 8 out of 10

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Beautiful location. Hut very clean and tidy. Nice outside lights around the entrance to the hut. Out door bath superb. Fire pit and bbq supplied.very nice touch.

Disliked: No tv. Could do with a toaster.

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From the manager: Sorry about Tv.,. But sure can supply toaster Thanks for kind words Judy

Can't wait to visit again with my husband next time

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Denise T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything, a magical couple of days with my 5 year old grandaughter

Disliked: There was nothing to dislike Just perfect

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From the manager: Thank you for wonderful review, and excellent photos. So glad you enjoyed the Beech Hut Judy xx

Beautiful cabin clean and cozy

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
damian e. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Loved the seclusion, peace and quiet great place to just switch off.Hosts were lovely and left you to your peace but were on hand if needed. Nothing quite like waking up to a beautiful view and wildlife outside your window ..... cabin was so cozy and clean. Great little hideaway to recharge..

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Very peaceful location ideal to tour from. Shepherds Hut very cosy, had…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
John D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Very peaceful location ideal to tour from. Shepherds Hut very cosy, had everything you needed. Highly recommend.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Beautiful spot Hidden in the Dorset countryside, brilliant host!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Emma M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Such a beautiful place to stay!!! Peaceful and surrounded by nature 😊 Judy is the hostess with the mostest! Greeted us on arrival and told us about things to visit in the area. Loved all the details in the hut it has been put together so well it made for a perfect retreat from city life.

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From the manager: Lovely jubbley!! Thanks xxxc

Cosy, romantic and perfect for short break.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Hostess Judy very friendly, helpful and cooked the most amazing breakfast. Beech hut is cosy , in a lovely spot and has everything you need for a few days away.

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From the manager: Thanks for this lovely review 😍

Gorgeous stay

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Cheryl H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Beech Hut was the ideal location and accommodation for my little autumn retreat with Paisley my Cockerpoo. Nestled in it’s own garden, in very quiet Lower Wraxall it was perfect. Loved the decor, loved the comfy bed! The bath tub out back is an inspired idea and on an autumn night, watching the stars in a warm bubble bath was magical. Very kind of the owner to leave some home made apple cake for me, delicious! The log burner was lovely.

Disliked: Just small things really, the path to the bath tub in the dark is a little precarious, maybe a little red light that won’t spoil the star gazing would just make the experience a little safer, or perhaps something that could be switched off once you are in the bath, or maybe a torch. Also, though I could manage and the owner offered, lifting the microwave from under the bed is a little challenge, however the microwave is so much more than a microwave! it was a really good idea for the hut. Could do with more info on pitch up website, like there are towels provided, basic toiletries etc, just be helpful to know when packing.

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Perfect spot to recharge the batteries

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jane H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beech shepherd's hut

Liked: Really loved the tranquil location, in it’s own enclosed garden area , very safe for dogs. The shepherds hut had every thing we needed for our stay, can’t believe you could get so much in and still have space. From the moment we arrived Judy made us very welcome with a beautiful vase of cut flowers to a box of fresh egg. She gave us lots of ideas of where to eat and where to visit. Sitting by the fire pit under the fairy lights with a glass of wine, perfect way to end the day. Morning cuppa out side watching the woodpeckers on the feeder what a great way to start the morning. There is so much to do in the surrounding areas, we spent the time exploring the beautiful villages and great beaches recommended by Judy. Lots of great food pubs nearby, you do need a car to visit them though. Would defiantly recommend staying there.

Disliked: Nothing

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

Lower Wraxall Farmhouse

Lower Wraxall

Dorset

England

DT2 0HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.80521°N
-2.60252°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 mi Coach Station
9.5 mi Yeovil Bus Station
9.8 mi South Station
Rail
2.3 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
4.4 mi Chetnole Rail Station
6.4 mi Yetminster Rail Station
Ferry
15.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
27.5 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
27.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Are you houseproud and/or a keen gardener? Prepare to meet your match at Mapperton House and Gardens (10 minutes' drive), a splendid sandstone manor with some of Dorset's top topiary. If you hold historic houses in particularly high esteem, also drive out to Sherborne Castle and Gardens (30 minutes), a fine country pile built by Sir Walter Raleigh where you can admire Capability Brown landscapes for hours on end… Recommended beaches in the area, meanwhile, include West Bay (30 minutes), Lulworth (40 minutes) and Charmouth (45 minutes). Burton Bradstock and Codgen beaches (both half an hour away) are both particular favourites of the folk on site, as is the coast path around there. Fancy dozing on a deckchair or frittering away small change at old-school arcades? Trips to Weymouth (30 minutes) should also be in the offing. Cerne Abbas (15 minutes) is also worth visiting for the Cerne Abbas Giant, an enormous (and very much naked) male figure carved in chalk into the hillside. No one quite knows quite how old it is or how it got there, but you can have any archeological debates over a scone or two at the village's tea rooms. For more walks, try Eggarden Hill (15 minutes) or the Iron Age fort Pilsdon Pen (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Hive 9.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Bay (West) 9.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eypemouth 10.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seatown 11.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bowleaze Cove 14.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 4.6 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 10.1 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 10.7 mi

Montacute House 11.2 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 14.2 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 10.3 mi

Hardy's Cottage 10.6 mi

Montacute House 11.2 mi

Tintinhull Garden 12.6 mi

Barrington Court 15.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

CHANTMARLE 1.1 mi

MELBURY PARK 3.2 mi

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.2 mi

MAPPERTON HOUSE 4.6 mi

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 5.5 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 7 September 2024 – Saturday 7 September 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 9.6 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Dorchester, Dorset 13.9 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday 28 June 2024 – Friday 28 June 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 17.5 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)

    Wareham, Dorset 20.8 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Wednesday 26 June 2024)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 24.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Want to know more about camping in Dorset?

  • Does Lower Wraxall Farmhouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Wraxall Farmhouse dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Wraxall Farmhouse? Are you houseproud and/or a keen gardener? Prepare to meet your match at Mapperton House and Gardens (10 minutes' drive), a splendid sandstone manor with some of Dorset's top topiary. If you … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Wraxall Farmhouse?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lower Wraxall Farmhouse? From £100 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.