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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum

This stunning property is located away from the main road where you can enjoy a relaxing break with stunning views across open countryside.. 5 steps to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Woodburner, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge

Bedroom area: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front garden with firepit, sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 1 car. 2 small pets welcome. No smoking. Please note: 3 steps in garden. I small well behaved dog welcome.. Foxglove is the WOW factor, this brand new larger than standard shepherds hut has had no expense spared when building. From the moment you see it to the first step it you will be amazed. Taking the short walk from the carpark through the garden you are welcomed to a stunning garden space with bench seat, BBQ/Fire pit and sail to keep you cool on those stunning summer days. 3 Steps directly leads you into the shepherds hut where you will find a fitted kitchen with fridge, oven with electric hob, and breakfast bar. The seating area is well positioned directly in front of the electric wood burner with views across the open countryside.

The bedroom area offers a raised king-size bed and the shower room is located at the rear here you have a cubicle shower, toilet, basin and Heated towel rail. The Wessex Ridgeway Trail nearby is a magnificent ridge-top route crossing Dorset’s rural heartland and is suitable for walking and cycling. The local pub is a 5-minute walk from Foxglove, which is open Thursday until Sunday lunchtime. There are also a variety of excellent pubs within a short drive of the property. There are many places to visit nearby in Blandford, there is the Royal Signals Museum, The Blandford Fashion Museum and a brewery which offers tours, as well as local shops, cafés and restaurants. There is a variety of National Trust sites within easy reach, including Kingston Lacy House, Badbury Rings, Hod Hill, Hardy’s Cottage and the Cerne Abbas Giant. You can explore the New Forest National Park with its free roaming ponies and visit Cranborne Chase with its diverse landscape.

You can head towards the coast to visit the scenic Jurassic Coast and spend the day wandering the cliffs along Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The coast is a 35-minute drive. The whole family can enjoy a day at the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm, where you take have a horse drawn carriage ride, feed the farm animals or ride the ponies. Further afield, you can explore Shaftesbury, Poole, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Dorchester. More activities in the area include walking or cycling along the North Dorset Trailway or golf at nearby Ashley Wood. More exhilarating sports can be found at Gorcombe Extreme Sports, which has an assault course, archery, go karting and paintballing. Shop 2 miles, pub 880 yards (open Thurs-Sun).

Free WiFi



Small dog/s only allowed.

Suitable for up to 2 pets

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Blandford Forum

Located in Blandford Forum, this cottage is in a rural area. Melbury Vale Winery and Ashley Wood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Fontmell and Melbury Downs. Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre and Blandford Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Ibberton, Blandford Forum

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Poole Harbour - 48 min drive - 45.7 km
  • New Forest National Park - 56 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Durdle Door - 59 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 64 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Dorchester West Station - 33 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Hart Alehouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Reeve the Baker - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪China China - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Fiddleford Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum on 27 July 2026 start from AU$209, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in Ibberton, Blandford Forum located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 miles (10 km) of Shillingstone Railway Project and Sturminster Newton Mill. The Art Stable and Sturminster Newton Leisure Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John Timms

A delightful, well equipped and cosy Shepard's hut with the added benefit of en suite shower room an

A delightful, well equipped and cosy Shepard's hut with the added benefit of en suite shower room and toilet. The hut provided all the facilities needed for a relaxing break in the Dorset countryside. The local pub ( limited opening) is a short stroll away and provide excellent food and surroundings. Overall an excellent stay, thank you to the hosts for making us feel welcome.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally Newman

We booked 3 nights at the shepherd's hut, it was absolutely beautiful with gorgeous views.

We booked 3 nights at the shepherd's hut, it was absolutely beautiful with gorgeous views. It was well equipped with everything you need,our small dog lily loved it. We would definitely come back again as it was lovely to unwind here. Thanks Andy and penny. Regards Sally and Andrew
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie and Graham Bartlett

We absolutely loved our four night stay in Foxglove.

We absolutely loved our four night stay in Foxglove. We stayed in mid November with our terrier Murphy and used the hut as a base to explore Dorset. Its location made this easy to do and the accommodation itself was perfect for us. Brilliantly designed, it has all you need for a short stay. The bed is incredibly comfortable, the shower is a fabulous pressure and hot and the kitchen area, whilst compact, has everything. The electric wood burner heats the place up nicely and the hit holds the heat all day and night. The garden area is great for a small dog to explore but secure too. Parking is close and on hard standing. We were so tired from our days’ walking the beautiful area, we stayed in each evening and that was so comfortable with relaxing chairs and great WiFi for Netflix etc!The owners, Andy and Penny, are on hand if you need them (we didn’t other than to thank them lots!)We will definitely be back and will recommend to anyone who needs a wonderful bolt hole in Dorset.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard Bishop

Booked last minute what a wonderful find .

Booked last minute what a wonderful find . It was amazing we took our 2 small dogs and they loved it . Everything was so well thought out the garden was lovely and so so peaceful. When we go again I would take some food with us we went to the co-op which was about 3 miles away ……. It was perfect 10/10
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Dadd

Foxglove was lovely.

Foxglove was lovely. It was a surprise for my partner for his birthday and we had a wonderful night away. Andy and Penny wished us a pleasant stay which I thought was thoughtful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Lovely rural getaway

Clean, bijou and stylish shepherds hut in the countryside with all amenities needed. Bottle of wine on welcome and friendly owners. Local pub 5-10mins walk. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

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

Perfect for peace and quiet

Great location and hut as described. Cozy and great little enclosed garden which is safe for a dog, mine loved it. Stayed for four nights and loved it. Great hut, really well thought out. Looks out on open countryside with sheep and lambs in fields next door, only sounds were birds singing and sheep bleating. Only downside was postcode doesn’t take you to property, but asked someone and is only a few minutes away. Only one wine glass available, luckily only me staying and I always take a flute for Prosecco! but if two of you a bit difficult. No other glasses at all, but certainly didnt spoil anything, but would be nice to have some more available. Small oven that was available was a lot better than expected, no problems with it at all and did the job more than adequately. Shower great and bed really comfortable. Overall absolutely loved it and delivered on the peace and quiet front without fail. Loved the isolation, but as in my own was still great to know owners cottage was within sight. Would recommend definitely
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melvyn and Tracy Blackmore

Upon on arrival we met the very friendly owners who welcomed us to Foxglove.

Upon on arrival we met the very friendly owners who welcomed us to Foxglove. We were told we could reverse our car down the bridle way to unload and then park at the top afterwards. There was certainly plenty of space to park and we experienced no problems parking for the remainder of the week. Foxglove it self was a little paradise with our own enclosed garden with views over the fields and hills. It was lovely to watch the sheep and chickens and listen to the abundance of bird life. We even saw paragliders taking off on the hills! The shepherds hut was immaculate inside and is beautifully decorated with lots of features. The bathroom is a little gem and the shower was great. Teddy our dog loved sitting on the top of the steps surveying his domain and watching me enjoying the sunshine in one of the deckchairs, perfect! The surrounding areas are beautiful and we visited Shaftesbury and Sherborne which are quaint little places with lots of independent shops. The coast is only a short drive away so you’re spoilt for choice! The owner recommended the local fish and chip van that visits on a Thursday in the nearby village of Okeford and they were certainly very tasty. We would definitely recommend Foxglove as a wonderful peaceful place to stay and hopefully we will be back for our second visit soon.

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