The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset.

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8
  • The entire place is yours
  • 150 ft² size
  • View
  • Swimming Pool
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Old Post Office in Dorset offers a luxurious shepherds hut with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a terrace, balcony, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Modern Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, dining area, and a walk-in shower. Additional amenities include a private pool, outdoor fireplace, and free on-site private parking. Outdoor Activities: Guests can engage in hiking and cycling, with nearby attractions such as Longleat Safari Park (33 km) and Stonehenge (48 km). Bournemouth Airport is 48 km away. Highly Rated: The Old Post Office receives high ratings from guests for its comfortable accommodations and excellent facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trudi-jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning Shepherds Hut in a lovely location. So quiet and peaceful. Had everything we needed.”
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fresh breakfast left for us - gem of a place - everything one could wish for and my phone worked fine there. Can’t wait to go back.”
  • Donna-leigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Simply everything, the cabin is fully equipped. Very tasteful interior. Very effective log burner. Loved the goats, chickens and rabbits. Clear, comprehensive directions to the house/field. Owners very friendly & accomdating .”
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A beautiful quiet tranquil location. Paula and hubbie were so friendly and helpful. The place was spotless and so cute. The facilities were superb. Great night sleep! The pillows and duvet were beautiful. Very rested.”
  • Tonya
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautifully constructed and well thought out Shepherds hut with everything you need & so great to have the option of an extra bed (as well as comfortable double)”
  • Simone
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property had everything we required to make are stay comfy and enjoyable. Swimming pool great. Breakfast basket full of fresh produce. Hosts were fabulous.”
  • Rheda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything, such a beautiful heaven, I loved the place, the owners, the facilities, everything. We are going back again.”
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was quiet and peaceful, the hosts were wonderful and welcoming.”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This place is just beautiful, a really lovely place to getaway to. The breakfast basket was a lovely touch, the host greeted us on arrival and showed us where everything was. The communication was brilliant beforehand, the place is a little hard...”
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Liked the location very much and the breakfast basket”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Paula and Andy

9.8
Host review score
Paula and Andy
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape; 'Far From The Madding Crowd’. Set in the heart of the iconic Thomas Hardy’s Blackmore Vale the Shepherd’s Hut provides the perfect setting to unwind, relax and soothe the soul. The internationally renowned Todber fishing Lakes are a short stroll away. Dorset’s stunning Jurassic coastline is 45-50 minutes drive away. Closer to home are the historic towns of Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton and Sherborne. Numerous Farm shops and pubs are close by.
We enjoy growing our own vegetables organically and have a polytunnel where in the summer months we grow a variety of tomato plants, cucumbers, melons, salad crops, peppers and chillies. We have 3 goats and 6 chickens, who generally free range.
Todber is a hamlet set in North Dorset, near to the village of Marnhull (famous as Marlott); the setting for Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles. GPS will take you to an address in Shave Lane; the best way to find our property is by using what3words The location of our entrance is; pampered. foggy. modules Todber is easily accessed from the A30. From Shaftesbury follow the A30 towards Exeter/ Sherborne. About 5 miles west of Shaftesbury turn LEFT at the crossroads at East Stour on to the B3092 to Sturminster Newton. After about 2 miles and having passed through Stour Provost you will see the Todber village sign , after about 200mtrs take the next LEFT on to Shave lane. you will need to slow up as the turning is hidden by a hedge. Continue down the lane, at the junction at the end of the lane continue straight ahead, signposted "Shaftesbury". After 40mtrs our entrance is the first on the left, between two chestnut trees, there are two unique gate posts! drive up the concrete track and park on the right. Our cottage is to the left, please come and knock on the door if we are not in sight. or try and ring, best mobile reception by the parking area! The hut is at the top of the field past the veg garden.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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