Lower Wraxall Farmhouse

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  • Well-equipped shepherd's hut in a private garden with a stream
  • A 20-minute drive from Dorchester; half an hour from Weymouth beach
  • Logburning stove, ensuite bathroom and outdoor bath
It may have few big towns and no cities or motorways at all, but Dorset definitely doesn't have a dearth of dazzling scenery. Fan of hidden hamlets and rolling farmland? Then you may find it particularly pretty at Lower Wraxall Farmhouse, a tiny site 20 minutes' drive north of Dorchester. Things have moved since the days when Thomas Hardy described Gabriel Oak's basic shepherd's hut in 'Far from the Madding Crowd'; guests looking for a bit of pampering should find the accommodation's kitchen, logburning stove, running water and wifi welcome. One thing hasn't changed, though – these huts are still cosy hideaways, small enough to be snug but big enough to contain almost everything you could need (there's a reason Hardy called them 'little Noah's arks’). Guests can also use the on-site tennis court or the board games in the hut. The hut is on a working farm, set in a secluded location a short walk away from the pastures and main buildings. The private garden it's been parked up in is bordered by a stream and is almost always abuzz with wildlife that you can admire from the comfort of your porch or on the outdoor furniture provided. Or maybe you'd like to look up at the stars while wallowing in your rather fab outdoor bath (with hot and cold water so you can get it just to your liking)? Lower Wraxall Farmhouse is about 20 minutes' drive from Dorchester, home to the nearest supermarkets. There's also a pub and handy village shop in Cattistock, slightly more than a mile away. Closer to home, owner Judy is happy to welcome you to the farmhouse across the road for breakfast (for an additional cost, and as long as you let her know in advance), including homemade marmalade and locally sourced ingredients.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
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Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

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Reviews

9.7

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What customers say

Visitors praise the well-equipped, cosy Shepherd's huts in a beautiful, peaceful location with a lovely garden and stream. The hosts are frequently commended for their friendliness and thoughtful touches, such as fresh milk, eggs, and cake on arrival. The huts are considered ideal for a relaxing escape, with ample space for dogs. Some reviewers suggest improved cooking facilities, such as a double hob and larger saucepans, while one noted a lack of outside lighting by the bath.

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The Shepherds hut was Clean well…

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 julie f. 2 reviews

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked The Shepherds hut was Clean well equipped. Outside space very relaxing.
If you want peace and quiet this is the place for you. The Lemon cake was lovely left by the owner.

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Exactly as per the pictures. The…

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Rebecca M. 2 reviews

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked Exactly as per the pictures. The hut is in its own enclosed garden which was perfect for letting the dog explore. Great area, with lovely houses to look at and easy to access nearby towns / beach by car. Really enjoyed how peaceful it was sitting out on an evening. The lemon drizzle cake, milk and fresh eggs from their hens was a nice touch - and delicious cake! Judy was a lovely host and great communication.

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This is a perfect getaway if you want peace and quiet .

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 Janet M. 2 reviews

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked The location was so peaceful, surrounded by beautiful trees and a stream running nearby. We sat eating breakfast looking and listening to the variety of different birds that were visiting the bird feeders...wonderful!
The little hut was cosy and warm with a lovely little log burner and a large comfortable bed. It had everything you needed and our dog Jake was able to run around the fenced garden without any restrictions. A perfect little gem that made our 3 day stay over the Xmas period very enjoyable.

Disliked The cooking facilities were rather restricting .We did take our Air frier but having just one hob and one small saucepan limited our ability to cook a variety of vegetables at a time. I think a double hop and larger saucepans would be an advantage .
We didn't want to eat out during this period so we managed with a few adaptations. Otherwise everything else was perfect.

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Well equipped shepherds hut, cozy and warm. Perfect place to relax

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 Dominika L. 4 reviews

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked Very clean and well equipped - toaster, kettle, microwave oven , pots & pans and everything else you might need during your stay. Even milk waiting in the fridge for a cup of tea :)

Heating was on during our stay and it worked really well for the space, we also used wood burner couple of times which was nice.

Cozy warm space to just forget about your worries and relax. Everything you could think of was there, even pillows and blankets for outside chairs were provided which is a lovely touch.

Loved the peaceful setting, selection of tea, cake and biscuits waiting on us when we arrived was really nice.

Disliked That we couldn’t stay longer :( wish it was slightly less expensive so we could stay couple more nights

Also it would be nice to have some lights at the back of the hut , unfortunately I timed my bath wrong and it was too dark to use it as couldn’t really see anything

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From the manager: Thanks for all info and I will look into shower drains
Also good idea a out outside light by the bath
Will pop in this winter
Apple cake …BBC GOOD food ! I have so many Apples this year
Again thanks for kind words
Judy

Lovely setting in a quaint little hamlet surrounded by nature

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 Oliver N. 3 reviews

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked Stayed in The Beech Hut for a weekend getaway. It’s in an absolutely beautiful setting, with a gentle stream running through an idyllic garden.
There is ample room in the spacious hut with a well stocked kitchenette: fridge, microwave/grill/oven, induction hob, and toaster and kettle. Also had a barbecue which we happily used and an outdoor bath. There is a wood burner, but we didn’t need it in the summer. It got a little chilly overnight but there’s also a little electric radiator which worked very well.
Great for walking, escaping to the countryside, and relaxing in nature.

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Beautiful shepherds hut, wonderful location, lovely…

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Anonymous

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked Beautiful shepherds hut, wonderful location, lovely host. Faultless.

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Pleasant site in good location, friendly helpful host

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Anonymous

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked Good location, lovely garden with little stream which the dog loved. Everything fitted away nicely in the Shepherd's hut but was all there (microwave, hob, shower facilities). Host was friendly and helpful.

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Beautiful location. One of the nicest…

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 Kimberly M. 3 reviews

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked Beautiful location. One of the nicest shepards huts I’ve ever stayed in. Microwave and cooking facilities available, but well tucked away and out of sight due to making the most of the space I would imagine. Great night sleep & the bed was really comfy. Gutted we didn’t get to use the outside bathtub as we spent a little longer at a pub a couple of villages along instead & lost track of time. Would love to come back and stay for longer next time. Super lovely and super peaceful with wonderful hosts. Really found a little gem here!

Disliked That we didn’t have the time to stay longer!

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Excellent: clean, tidy, comfortable, well equipped, brilliant host.

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 Fiona M. 6 reviews

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked Location, immediate surroundings, the garden, the babbling brook, the bird feeders, the fire pit, loved the very comfortable, snuggly bed, the eggs, cake and tea/coffee on arrival, the attention to detail including a dog blanket and towel, and Judy, our wonderful host. This is a beautiful place to stay which we would highly recommend.

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Excellent location and facilities

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Anonymous

The Beech Hut shepherd's hut

Liked Great location and superb accommodation. All the facilities you need for a peaceful break. Close to coast and wonderful towns such as Bridport, Dorchester and Lyme Regis. Host was wonderful too.

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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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Lower Wraxall Farmhouse

Lower Wraxall

Lower Wraxall

Dorset

England

DT2 0HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.80521°N
2.60252°W

Route directions

On arrival, follow signage for The Beech Hut.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 mi Coach Station
9.5 mi Yeovil Bus Station
9.8 mi South Station
Rail
2.3 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
4.4 mi Chetnole Rail Station
6.4 mi Yetminster Rail Station
Ferry
15.2 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
27.5 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
27.8 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

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

Are you houseproud and/or a keen gardener? Prepare to meet your match at Mapperton House and Gardens (10 minutes' drive), a splendid sandstone manor with some of Dorset's top topiary. If you hold historic houses in particularly high esteem, also drive out to Sherborne Castle and Gardens (30 minutes), a fine country pile built by Sir Walter Raleigh where you can admire Capability Brown landscapes for hours on end… Recommended beaches in the area, meanwhile, include West Bay (30 minutes), Lulworth (40 minutes) and Charmouth (45 minutes). Burton Bradstock and Codgen beaches (both half an hour away) are both particular favourites of the folk on site, as is the coast path around there. Fancy dozing on a deckchair or frittering away small change at old-school arcades? Trips to Weymouth (30 minutes) should also be in the offing. Cerne Abbas (15 minutes) is also worth visiting for the Cerne Abbas Giant, an enormous (and very much naked) male figure carved in chalk into the hillside. No one quite knows quite how old it is or how it got there, but you can have any archeological debates over a scone or two at the village's tea rooms. For more walks, try Eggarden Hill (15 minutes) or the Iron Age fort Pilsdon Pen (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 9.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 9.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 10.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 11.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 14.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 4.6 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 10.1 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 10.7 mi

Montacute House 11.2 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 14.2 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 10.3 mi

Hardy's Cottage 10.6 mi

Montacute House 11.2 mi

Tintinhull Garden 12.6 mi

Barrington Court 15.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHANTMARLE 1.1 mi

MELBURY PARK 3.2 mi

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4.2 mi

MAPPERTON HOUSE 4.6 mi

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 5.5 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 9.6 mi

  • Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, 23 June 2027 – Wednesday, 23 June 2027)

    Glastonbury, Somerset 24.5 mi

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lower Wraxall Farmhouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Wraxall Farmhouse dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Wraxall Farmhouse? Are you houseproud and/or a keen gardener? Prepare to meet your match at Mapperton House and Gardens (10 minutes' drive), a splendid sandstone manor with some of Dorset's top topiary. If you … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Wraxall Farmhouse?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lower Wraxall Farmhouse? From £260 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.