SHEPHERD'S RETREAT

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1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Alderholt, England

New Forest National Park7 min drive
Wimborne Minster21 min drive
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World27 min drive
Southampton (SOU)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Beautiful artisan built large luxury Shepherd's Hut with patio and chiminea. Separate en suite bedroom. This stunning hut has the ambience of modern living in a quite country retreat, with wood burner. Ideal for couples. Free logs.
Situated at Foxhill Farm set apart from our other holiday cottages is our recently completed one bedroom absolutely charming luxury Shepherd's Hut. Built on the frame of an old vintage cart we have incorporated some of the old oak beams for some added character. A hand built fitted oak kitchen supplies ample cupboard space, a full size gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine & toaster.
A built in table with leather stools and leather armchairs provide comfortable seating plus a tv with dvd and a cosy wood burning stove completes the look.
The separate bedroom provides a hand built centralised double bed plus bedside units and hanging wardrobe space is provided, plus a further tv with dvd, along with an en suite bathroom with full size shower, heated towel rail, toilet, sink unit and shaving light.
An enclosed patio area with chiminea and bbq makes a delightful setting for outdoor relaxing.
A lovely country outlook over our wild meadow is enjoyed from the hut. Dogs are welcome (£10.00 per stay). Minimum 2 nights stay.

Property manager

Heather and Denis Castle

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fordingbridge

Located in Fordingbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood and Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs. Cranborne Manor and Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre are also worth visiting.

Alderholt, England

What's nearby

New Forest National Park - 7 min drive
Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood - 19 min drive
Wimborne Minster - 21 min drive
Salisbury Cathedral - 23 min drive
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 27 min drive

Getting around

Bournemouth Station - 24 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

The Churchill Arms - 3 min walk
Altrullo - 10 min drive
Harlees - 10 min drive
The George Inn - 5 min drive
Costa Coffee - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SHEPHERD'S RETREAT pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at SHEPHERD'S RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SHEPHERD'S RETREAT?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SHEPHERD'S RETREAT located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cranborne Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fordingbridge Town Hall and Fordingbridge Library. Fordingbridge Museum and Fordingbridge Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third time lucky!

We have really enjoyed our previous two visits to the Shepherds Retreat and our third visit was equally spectacular. We arrived during a storm but the accommodation was cozy and we didn’t feel exposed to the elements. I say we were lucky, because we had a beautiful walk on the beach and a couple of excellent walks in the New Forest and the weather was perfect for all of our activities. We will be returning again soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay at the Shepherd's Retreat. It's in a very green and quiet location, set back off a country road that seems to have little traffic - we never noticed any traffic noise. Our cottage overlooked a small green space with a wild area and apple trees. Farmland over on one side, and on the other side (separated by a thick hedge) was the village sports field. The sports field is a large green space and was ideal for taking our dog for a good walk. We met a lot of friendly dogs (and owners) there. From the cottage we could occasionally hear the gentle thwack of cricket being played and the muffled sounds of boys playing football, but these added to the sense of tranquility. The cottage itself is cosy and comfortable. There is a small kitchen area reasonably well equipped (including an unexpected coffee machine, which we appreciated). We had decided to eat out during our stay, so we only used it for making breakfast. There's little working space, so you'd have to be very organised to use it for any substantial cooking. Two comfortable leather chairs face a wood-burning stove that puts out a tremendous heat. The bed was very comfortable and we slept really well. There's a small bathroom wth a good shower. Wifi was included, although the signal was weak in the bedroom. I don't think either of us have anything negative to say about our stay here and we would happily return.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

allison k.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way

Perfect stay left alone and property was perfect with everything we needed and more ... nice touch to have fire logs wrc

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon break

We had a lovely stay. Very well put together, all the things you need are there and upto date. Situation is ideal for Bournemouth and New forest. Would go back in the future so that says it all.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian L.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations in Every Way

Shepherd's Retreat exceeded our expectations in every way. It is a substantially built hut, using reclaimed oak in the interior, clean and comfortable, and equipped with basic cooking essentials. With friendly hosts, its own private patio (barbecue and chiminea), and overlooking a small paddock, it is perfect for a relaxing break. The nearby forest is ideal for dog walks, and there is plenty to see and do in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023