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General
- Adults-only shepherd's hut site in the Blackmore Vale
- A 15-minute drive to Hambledon Hill; 25 minutes to Shaftesbury
- Firepit and gas or charcoal barbecue provided; walk to a village pub
What a spot Barkhill Shepherd’s Huts has, in four acres of paddock and surrounded by open Dorset farmland. That’s not to mention the far-reaching views towards Hambledon Hill, Compton Abbas and King Alfred's Tower.
This shepherd’s hut site has a seating area in the adjoining paddock, which is just the place to catch sunset. Inside the hut, there’s a logburner to keep the place toasty and a handy ensuite shower, toilet and basin. Kitchen facilities are also internal and they include a small gas hob, fridge and a cluster of kitchen utensils.
The outside space is pretty ace too. You’ll be set to soak up plenty of fresh country air around the open firepit, gas or charcoal barbecue and firewood facilities provided. There’s a seating area by the firepit and barbecue so you can get settled for any alfresco meals.
If you feel like eating out instead, just roll on over to Sturminster Newton (five minutes’ drive), which has a few pubs and eateries. The village of Okeford Fitzpaine also has a pub, which is just half an hour’s walk away.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 4.9m width x 2.4m length (16.0ft width x 8.0ft length) Calculated area: 11.9m² (128.0ft²)

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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: one group at a time
Dedicated shower facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
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 pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
Camping 2.0
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Virginia Ash
— 6.9 miles
Virginia Ash — 6.9 miles
Queens Head — 8.2 miles
- Train stations
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Templecombe Rail Station
— 8.6 miles
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station — 9.4 miles
Sherborne Rail Station — 9.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Poole Ferry Terminal
— 19.0 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing — 19.1 miles
Weymouth Ferry Terminal — 21.1 miles
- Airports
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Bournemouth International Airport
— 22.4 miles
Local attractions
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Okeford Hill Bike Park (mountain biking trails): 10 minutes’ drive
- Hambledon Hill (National Trust site with an Iron Age hillfort): 15 minutes
- Blandford Forum (medieval market town): 20 minutes
- Compton Abbas Airfield (experience flights): 25 minutes
- Shaftesbury (market town with famed Gold Hill): 25 minutes
- Sherborne (medieval town): 25 minutes
- King Alfred's Tower (historic folly): 40 minutes.
Must see
- Hardy's Birthplace (12.3 miles)
- Kingston Lacy House and Gardens (13.2 miles)
- The Tank Museum (14.4 miles)
National Trust
- Hardy's Cottage (12.3 miles)
- White Mill (12.5 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
On-site accommodation | ||
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Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
Depart by: | 12 p.m. |
Barkhill Shepherd's Huts cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Barkhill Shepherd's Huts will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Barkhill Shepherd's Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Barkhill Shepherd's Huts dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Barkhill Shepherd's Huts? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Okeford Hill Bike Park (mountain biking trails): 10 minutes’ drive - Hambledon Hill (National Trust site with an Iron Age hillfort): 15 minutes - Blandford Forum … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Barkhill Shepherd's Huts?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Barkhill Shepherd's Huts? From £90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability