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The Old Mill

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Set in lovely unspoilt woodland close to village pub

Self-contained adults-only lodges among three acres of woodland
Half an hour's drive to Jurassic Coast or Cerne Abbas Giant
Firepit, barbecue and kitchen for each unit: food pub 10 minutes' walk

Taking some time for just the two of you? Here’s a place that's geared up for just those sorts of escapes – Somerset site The Old Mill is the preserve of adult guests only, with no kids or dogs around to interfere with the serene vibe. Each of the accommodation units at this relaxing rural spot is completely self contained, and there are only a small number of them tucked away in little pockets of the three-acre woodland site – so you’ll certainly have plenty of privacy and peace. Outdoor furniture, a barbecue and a firepit (with firewood provided) are all on hand for each unit, to help you make the most of your time spent out in the fresh air. Inside, things are just as lovely – each unit has a comfy double bed (made up for your arrival), a woodburning stove for added cosiness and a kitchen corner with fridge, kettle and toaster plus all the handy bits and bobs you need (plates, cups, cutlery and the like). Each one also has private bathroom facilities, either inside or very close by. And how might you fill your days when not cosying up on site? Well, this location 10 minutes' drive from Yeovil is in an excellent position for country walks, with trails running through the local area and the Blackdown Hills and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty not far off. The Jurassic Coast is about half an hour’s drive away for more walks and beach days. Closer to home, it's a 10-minute walk to the village of West Coker for a pub (with good food), a village shop and a butcher (sausages for the barbecue, perhaps?)

Site type

Open all year

Please note

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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The Moonshine House shepherd's hut

Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

2 rooms

Bathroom 1 x Shower, 1 x Toilet
Open space 1 x Double bed

Features

Bed linen 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Cool box 1 included, 1 max.
Duvets and pillows 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue grill
Beds made up
Campers' kitchen
Cooking equipment
Dry toilet / eco toilet
Fire ring
Firewood provided
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Microwave
Picnic table
Shower
Shower room with WC
Smoking allowed
Toaster
Towels
Wood-burning stove

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Car parking by site not allowed

Extras

Log basket (max unlimited) £6 (£6) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Other pitch types

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Charming lodge with fun to be had. Fine weather will make it for you.

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sep 2023

The Moonshine House shepherd's hut

Liked: Aaron was helpful and kind, but also left us to our own devices. I managed to lock my keys in the car, and he offered me his van to travel home and get a spare, what a gent! The facilities are basic, but that is to be expected in a shack called the Moonshine Lodge, but be prepared to have to improvise a bit. The lodge itself is cosy and clean, and the bed is comfy. Sitting on the porch @ 6am watching a thunderstorm is great! We enjoyed our short stay on the whole, with just some minor niggles, but we could easily prepare for those if we went back.

Disliked: We had quite a damp stay, and the pathways leading up to lodge are quite muddy and slippery, so be prepared for that and bring wellies. High summer, probably not a problem. Other than a microwave, there are no cooking facilities in the lodge, although there is a wood BBQ and fire pit outside, but if its raining these are not going to work. Bring a small gas stove with you if the weather looks iffy, and also a set of knives. The lodge is situated quite close to a fairly busy road, so if you are looking for absolute peace and quiet then you may be disappointed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything! So well equipped, everything you could possibly need including towels and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous May 2023

The Moonshine House shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything! So well equipped, everything you could possibly need including towels and bedding of a very high quality. Very comfortable bed too. Plus a surprise welcome pack of a few basics to get you by if you’ve not yet done any shopping.
Aaron is a great host, very friendly, but once he’s shown you around, will leave you to enjoy your ‘get away from it all break’ (but is on hand if you do need anything). ….and as for his gorgeous dog Duke, well that was the icing on the cake!
Will definitely stay again. Woodland with wild flowers, birdsong, wildlife and open fire…what else could you wish for?!

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Old Mill

High Street

West Coker

Yeovil

Somerset

England

BA22 9AU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.91951°N
-2.69984°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.7 km Yeovil Bus Station

13.2 km Greenhill

13.4 km Coldharbour

Rail

6.2 km Yeovil Junction Rail Station

6.7 km Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station

7.5 km Crewkerne Rail Station

Ferry

32.2 km Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

38.9 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal

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

As well as walks in the area around the site, you might like to head north to climb Glastonbury Tor (35 minutes' drive), or go south to check out the Cerne Abbas Giant (half an hour). The Jurassic Coast is full of great places for a wander, too – some favourites include West Bay (half an hour), Lyme Regis (40 minutes) and Chesil Beach (50 minutes). For different rural days out, grab yourselves a woolly pal for a walk with Cary Alpacas (20 minutes), explore Montacute House (10 minutes) and Tintinhull Garden (15 minutes) or take a tour of the grand interior of Forde Abbey (25 minutes), followed by a wander through the topiary-filled grounds. Those with something of an interest in all things that move with no doubt want to schedule in visits to Fleet Air Arm Museum (20 minutes) and Haynes Motor Museum (25 minutes). As this is a grownup break, you might like to put a tour of Palmers Brewery (35 minutes) on the list too…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Eypemouth	23.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seatown	23.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
West Bay (West)	23.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Hive	24.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Charmouth West	25.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Montacute House 3.7 km

Fleet Air Arm Museum 11.5 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 14 km

Haynes International Motor Museum 16.7 km

Clarks Village 23.4 km

National Trust

Montacute House 3.7 km

Tintinhull Garden 6.2 km

Barrington Court 12.3 km

Lytes Cary Manor 13.1 km

Priest's House 13.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRYMPTON D'EVERCY 2.1 km

Montacute - Ham Hill - Norton sub Hamdon - Montacute 3.3 km

MONTACUTE HOUSE 3.4 km

BARWICK PARK 5.2 km

NEWTON SURMAVILLE 6.1 km

Local events

Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 27.8 km
Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 29.2 km