Esme’s Escape

From £120 For 1 night, 2 adults
Space to relax in the fresh air (added by manager 15 Dec 2023)

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  • Vintage-styled shepherd's hut in the village of Haselbury Plucknett
  • Jurassic Coast and Fleet Air Arm Museum within a half-hour drive
  • Ensuite bathroom, wood-fired hot tub and pizza oven included
A nostalgic glamping stay inspired by a 1940s love story – doesn’t that just sound like a very fabulous thing? That’s what you’ll get at Esme’s Escape, in the Somerset village of Haselbury Plucknett (about 10 minutes’ drive from Crewkerne). This place is named after a young lady who came to the village as a 19-year-old land girl in 1943 after joining the Women’s Land Army to help with the war effort. There she fell in love with local boy Fred and set about building a family home at this property, where they stayed until their dying days. When the current owners moved in 12 years ago they were keen to keep the spirit of Esme and Fred alive through this 1940s-styled hut, which even has pictures of the devoted couple themselves (donated by the family). The decor is likely to make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, but the hut is actually full of modern luxuries including a comfy bed, an ensuite shower and a kitchen corner with coffee maker and induction hob. Outside, there’s a private garden area with a wood-fired hot tub and a wood-fired pizza oven, along with a chiminea to help you keep warm on an evening of stargazing (which is usually excellent around here, as the village has no street lighting). A lot of effort has gone into the luxury element of this hut: guests can expect fluffy towels, fresh flowers, a freshly baked welcome cake, marshmallows for toasting, and locally sourced ingredients for your first morning’s breakfast. Dinner is likely to be pretty tasty too: the local pub is listed in the Michelin guide, and it’s only five minutes’ walk away…

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Please note
  • The site only allows dogs up to 15kg.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 23 Dec 2023 to

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Covered terrace area

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Picnic table

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury

Peaceful

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

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Esme’s Escape

Winterburn House

Church Lane

Haselbury Plucknett

Crewkerne

Somerset

England

TA18 7RE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.89491°N
-2.75322°W

Route directions

If approaching the village from the west, sometimes sat navs will direct you down a neighbour's drive. To avoid this, continue on the road until you reach the crossroads at the centre of the village. From there turn left, then after around 150m (opposite the red telephone box) turn left again into Church Lane. Esme’s Escape is clearly signposted opposite the church.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 mi Yeovil Bus Station
10.9 mi Greenhill
11.1 mi Coldharbour
Rail
1.8 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
6.5 mi Yeovil Junction Rail Station
7 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
Ferry
20.1 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
23.9 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

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

This is a good base for a varied break, as it’s within easy reach of both the Somerset Levels and the Jurassic Coast, and just outside the Dorset National Landscape. There are plenty of walks to follow nearby, or you could visit places like Forde Abbey and Gardens (20 minutes’ drive), Montacute House (20 minutes) and the Lytes Cary estate (25 minutes). For something a bit different, maybe you’d like to meet the big birds at Sharandys Birds of Prey (25 minutes), visit Europe’s largest naval aviation museum at Fleet Air Arm Museum (25 minutes) or keep the vintage vibe going with the vehicles at Haynes Motor Museum (half an hour). Getting down to the coast is a great idea, as well – perhaps to the soaring cliffs of West Bay (half an hour), the fossil-hunting hotspot of Charmouth (35 minutes) or the cute town of Lyme Regis (40 minutes) for fishing and RIB boat trips. The sandy beach in Weymouth (50 minutes) is a popular pick, too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seatown 12.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eypemouth 12.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Bay (West) 12.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Charmouth West 13 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Hive 13.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 4.3 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 7.3 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 9.7 mi

Haynes International Motor Museum 13.2 mi

Clarks Village 16.1 mi

National Trust

Montacute House 4.2 mi

Tintinhull Garden 5.8 mi

Barrington Court 6.6 mi

Priest's House 9.1 mi

Lytes Cary Manor 10.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HINTON HOUSE 3.7 mi

Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 4.1 mi

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 4.2 mi

MONTACUTE HOUSE 4.2 mi

WAYFORD MANOR 4.9 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 18.6 mi

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 19.7 mi

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 22.3 mi

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

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 25.4 mi

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

    Sidmouth, Devon 25.8 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.

Want to know more about camping in Somerset?

  • Does Esme’s Escape have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Esme’s Escape dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Esme’s Escape? This is a good base for a varied break, as it’s within easy reach of both the Somerset Levels and the Jurassic Coast, and just outside the Dorset National Landscape. There are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Esme’s Escape?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Esme’s Escape? From £120 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.