Forton House Shepherd's Huts

From £127.20 For 1 night, 2 adults 2 reviews
A shepherd hut as seen from the seating area (added by manager 13 Oct 2022)

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A shepherd hut as seen from the seating area (added by manager 13 oct 2022)
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Shepherd's hut (added by manager 08 sep 2022)
Shepherd's hut (added by manager 08 sep 2022)

  • Modern shepherd’s hut for two a five-minute drive from Chard, Somerset
  • Forde Abbey House 10 minutes’ drive; Lyme Regis half an hour
  • Woodburning stove and long bed; outdoor seating area with firepit
A top choice for anybody after a glamping (and possibly romantic?) retreat in the Somerset countryside, Forton House Shepherd’s Huts sits a five-minute drive from the market town of Chard, on the B3162, with a bus stop less than 100 yards away. Start your holiday with a brew – there’s plenty of complimentary tea and a cafetiere in the hut – and a look around, then congratulate yourself for choosing such modern and well-maintained accommodation. A long double bed ensures that tall guests won’t have to sleep in a fetal position or with their feet sticking out, and there’s a well-equipped fitted kitchen and an ensuite bathroom with free toiletries. Oh, and not forgetting plenty of storage. On a fine day, you might want to relax on the decked terrace with a glass of wine and a good book; as the sun goes down (and the temperature dips), you can light the firepit, or head back inside to the cosy woodburner. Your canine buddy is welcome at the site, and there are plenty of walks – through woodland and along peaceful footpaths – in the vicinity. The site is a 10-minute drive from the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can hike among deep valleys, heathlands and hay meadows. There are also several cycling routes in the hills. Speaking of cycling, Route 33 of the National Cycle Network passes right through Chard, going along a former railway line past Chard Reservoir (where you can stop for a spot of birdwatching) and on to Ilminster.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Loved everything about this place. High end.

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

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was very peaceful and the owner was very friendly and helpful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
karen h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Loved how cosy and warm the shepherd's hut is there was everything there including towels and hairdryer so only need to pack clothes, the surroundings were beautiful and peaceful and easy commute to beaches and towns. Will definitely stay again .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Forton House Shepherd's Huts

Forton House

Forton

Chard

Somerset

England

TA20 2NA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.85912°N
-2.94261°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.9 km Coach Station
20.8 km Bus Station
24 km Yeovil Bus Station
Rail
9.9 km Axminster Rail Station
11.7 km Crewkerne Rail Station
18.5 km Honiton Rail Station
Ferry
31.8 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
41.8 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
41.9 km Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
36.3 km Exeter International Airport

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

A 12th-century Cistercian monastery turned private residence (and occasional film location), Forde Abbey House and Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) is well worth a visit for the Raphael-inspired Mortlake Tapestries and the enchanting formal gardens. Stroll along topiary-lined avenues, admire vibrant camellias and try not to get sprayed by the powerful Centenary Fountain. Seaton Wetlands (25 minutes) stretches alongside the River Axe and is home to wading birds and kingfishers. In addition to viewing platforms and bird hides, there is a dipping pond and an information centre where you can learn all about the reserve and its residents. Lyme Regis (half an hour) is another popular location for Hollywood films. You can recreate a dramatic scene from The French Lieutenant’s Woman on the Cobb or pretend you’re Kate Winslet as you look for ammonites on Fossil Beach. There’s also an aquarium with touch tanks, or you can go on a boat ride along the Jurassic Coast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Charmouth West 14.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Lyme Regis Front Beach 15.2 km Sea N/A Good Good N/A
Seatown 17.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eypemouth 19.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaton (Devon) 19.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 18.1 km

Montacute House 19 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 20.9 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 27.4 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 28.8 km

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 11.5 km

Barrington Court 12.6 km

Shute Barton 12.9 km

Montacute House 19 km

Priest's House 20 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

FORDE ABBEY 3.2 km

CRICKET HOUSE 4 km

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 5.3 km

WAYFORD MANOR 6.8 km

HINTON HOUSE 8.6 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, England 27 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)

    Sidmouth, England 28.7 km

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

    Dorchester, England 39.4 km

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

    Glastonbury, England 41.7 km

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

    Dorchester, England 47 km

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.

Offers

Lodge, cabin, pod or hut
Shepherd's hut
  • 5% off 2nt 5% –
  • 10% off 3-4nt 10% discount –
  • 15% off 5-6nt 15% discount –
  • 20% off 7nt 20% discount –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

  • Does Forton House Shepherd's Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forton House Shepherd's Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forton House Shepherd's Huts? A 12th-century Cistercian monastery turned private residence (and occasional film location), Forde Abbey House and Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) is well worth a visit for the Raphael-inspired Mortlake Tapestries and the enchanting … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forton House Shepherd's Huts?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Forton House Shepherd's Huts? From $217.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.