Jordans Estate Glamping

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Stanley and Livingstone
Stanley and livingstone
Exclusive-use hot tub
The huts
The huts
Livingstone exterior
Hot tub
Woodfired hot tub
Garden shelter and shepherd's huts
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Exclusive-use hot tub
The huts
The huts

  • Luxurious adults-only retreats on a historic estate in Somerset
  • South West Coast Path half an hour’s drive; Stonehenge an hour
  • Handcrafted shepherd’s huts with private hot tubs and pizza ovens
The bijou, adults-only getaways at Jordans Estate Glamping are on a historic family estate five minutes’ drive from Ilminster in Somerset. The land was once owned by Captain John Hanning Speke, a Victorian explorer credited with ‘discovering’ Lake Victoria, the source of the Nile, in 1858. He was a compatriot of other intrepid explorers including Henry Stanley and David Livingstone, who have lent their names to the huts. The huts here are handcrafted in oak, fully insulated and heated by woodburning stoves. Each one is fully self-contained, with a kitchen (kitted out with fridge and cooker, and plenty of tea and coffee to keep you going), dining area, ensuite bathroom (all towels and bedding included) and pull-down double bed. Outside, each has its own exclusive two-person woodfired hot tub and pizza oven/firepit and two bags of wood – more is available for a charge. In the morning, you may well wake to see deer grazing and pheasants strutting about under 300-year-old plane trees, while at night you can fall asleep to the hoots and barks of owls and foxes. And in fact, site owners Rich and Em want you to enjoy the flowers and wildlife so much that – on request – they organise guided nature walks around the parkland and stargazing tours after dark on clear nights.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.9

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests praised the immaculate, well-equipped shepherd's huts, highlighting the hot tubs and pizza ovens as particular favourites. The peaceful and secluded location was frequently mentioned, alongside the friendly and welcoming owners who went above and beyond. Some minor points included a desire for a small freezer compartment and a local area map. Overall, visitors had a fantastic time and highly recommend the site, with many expressing a wish to return.

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Very happy with our stay

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Jeremy P. 1 review

Livingstone 1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked We liked everything about our stay but the Shepherds Hut was really clean, it had everything you needed for a stay.
We met one of the owners who seemed really friendly

Disliked None

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Well equipped Shepherd’s Hut, loved the…

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Cathryn A. 1 review

Stanley 1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked Well equipped Shepherd’s Hut, loved the hot tub and log fire. Clean and comfortable. Had a great time.

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Amazing place to visit, really peaceful.…

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Anonymous

Stanley 1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked Amazing place to visit, really peaceful. Has everything you need. We really enjoyed using the hot tub and pizza oven. Definitely visit again!

Disliked Nothing, they had thought of everything.

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Lovely site. Scenic views, comfy and charming huts. Lush getaway.

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Helen M. 3 reviews

Stanley 1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked Friendly owners.
Very peaceful and quiet.
Hut was lovely and full of everything we needed.
Hot tub and pizza oven were fab.
Very useful email with instructions and info added.
Lovely scenic area.
Would have liked a mini map of the area just to check where was out of bounds and good strolls. Owners did offer to provide verbal info but us anti social travellers avoid that at all costs, lol.

Disliked Bugs lol

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Everything. Really lovely hut, it’s very…

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Leanne L. 1 review

Stanley 1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked Everything.
Really lovely hut, it’s very cleverly designed and has everything you need.
Hot tub is fantastic and nice and secluded.

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Outstanding !

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Matthew S. 2 reviews

Stanley 1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked A fantastic find!
Very easy to find and plenty of parking.
The owners are very welcoming and cannot do enough for you. Nothing was ever a problem.
The hut itself was immaculate and finished to a very high spec.
We will definitely be booking again.

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Great stay and lovely views

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 Lily N. 1 review

Livingstone 1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked The huts, wood fired hot tubs, location, privacy and owners were great - we had a lovely stay and we’d definitely come back.

Disliked Little bit of road noise but couldn’t hear it in the hut, would have liked a little freezer compartment in the fridge for ice (could have fit a bigger one without the drawer above!).

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 Katy G. 3 reviews

Stanley 1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked We can honestly say we had an amazing time. The owners were lovely and could not do more for us. Lots to see and do in the local area. The hut is very well equipped too. We really hope to come back again one day! Would highly recommend.

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Amazing Experience, Thank you!

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 Katie H. 2 reviews

Stanley 1 bedroom shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked *Loved Everything,the attention to details we had everything and more , we were warmly welcomed when we arrived and a tour of The Stanley Hut, the facilities were amazing and we loved the wood fired hot tub and pizza oven! We loved how close we were to Ilminster but also felt so secluded and in the middle of the countryside! We couldn’t of asked for better , Thank you for making our Easter break so peaceful and chilled! We will be back!

Disliked There’s nothing not too like!

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house 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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Luxury Wildlife haven

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Jordans Estate Glamping

Shrubbery Farmhouse

Ilminster

Somerset

England

TA19 9LA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.94248°N
2.94862°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.5 mi Bus Station
10.7 mi Verriers
10.7 mi Verriers
Rail
8.7 mi Taunton Rail Station
8.8 mi Crewkerne Rail Station
11.5 mi Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
14 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
28.3 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
28.9 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
25.2 mi 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

The woodland hikes and challenging bike rides of Exmoor National Park are 45 minutes’ drive away, or you can stay closer to home base and walk the circular Herepath Trail in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (10 minutes’ drive). You’re also within easy reach of walks and cycling along the River Parrett Trail on the Somerset Levels (15 minutes), or you can take the pressure off your feet by hiring kayaks to paddle down the river from Langport Boat Hire (20 minutes). Turn south to Dorset’s Jurassic Coast to clamber up and down coastal hills on the South West Coast Path (half an hour), or go searching for fossils on the beaches at Lyme Regis (35 minutes) and Charmouth (half an hour). If it’s grand houses you’re after, local National Trust properties include Barrington Court (15 minutes), known for its landscaped parkland and orchards, and there is a vast Elizabethan mansion to explore at Montacute House (20 minutes). Over the county lines in Wiltshire, Stourhead (40 minutes) has famed gardens studded with follies, while prehistoric Stonehenge (an hour) and its interactive visitor centre make a fascinating day trip.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Charmouth West 14.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Lyme Regis Front Beach 15.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Seatown 16.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 17.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 17.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 10.2 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 12.2 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 14.4 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 14.7 mi

Clarks Village 15.7 mi

National Trust

Barrington Court 3.9 mi

Priest's House 7.9 mi

Montacute House 10.2 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 10.5 mi

Tintinhull Garden 10.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HATCH (BEAUCHAMP) COURT 3.4 mi

BARRINGTON COURT 4.2 mi

CRICKET HOUSE 5.5 mi

HINTON HOUSE 5.6 mi

BURTON PYNSENT 5.8 mi

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 19.3 mi

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

    Glastonbury, Somerset 21.7 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 22.1 mi

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

    Dorchester, Dorset 27.4 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 Jordans Estate Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Jordans Estate Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Jordans Estate Glamping? The woodland hikes and challenging bike rides of Exmoor National Park are 45 minutes’ drive away, or you can stay closer to home base and walk the circular Herepath Trail in the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Jordans Estate Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Jordans Estate Glamping? From £200 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.