Forton House Shepherd's Huts
From £127.20 For 1 night, 2 adults- 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
Site type
- 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
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Loved everything about this place. High end.
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Liked: Everything
Recommend to friends Visit again
The site was very peaceful and the owner was very friendly and helpful
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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 .
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.85912°N
-2.94261°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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, 16 August 2024 – Friday, 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 27 km
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 2 August 2024 – Friday, 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, England 28.7 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Saturday, 7 September 2024)
Dorchester, England 39.4 km
- Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 26 June 2024 – Wednesday, 26 June 2024)
Glastonbury, England 41.7 km
- Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, 19 July 2024 – Friday, 19 July 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
- 5% off 2nt 5%
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- 10% off 3-4nt 10% discount
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- 15% off 5-6nt 15% discount
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- 20% off 7nt 20% discount
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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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- 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-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Forton House Shepherd's Huts? From $264.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.