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

bushey, shave, Todber, DT10 1JA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

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a small bedroom with a bed and two windows at The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. in Todber
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The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset.

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  • Entire home
  • 150 ft² size
  • View
  • Swimming Pool
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Featuring garden views, The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. Provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a balcony, around 33 km from Longleat Safari Park. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Todber, like cycling and hiking. Longleat House is 34 km from The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset., while Monkey World is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 single bed
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1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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10
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
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  • 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”
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hosts have literally thought of everything - the hut was beautiful, every little detail covered. Hosts could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Above our expectations. Wonderful little break in peace and quiet. Thank you”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Paula and Andy

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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

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset.
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Fireplace
    Media & Technology
    • Radio
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    Activities
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    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

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    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.

    Legal information

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

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

    • The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Swimming Pool

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. on this page.

    • Check-in at The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. is 450 yards from the centre of Todber. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Post Office - Luxurious Shepherds Hut 'Far From the Madding Crowd' based in rural Dorset. on this page.