Acres Meadow

Shepherd's hut (added by manager 07 Apr 2021)

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  • Self-contained shepherd’s hut in Maiden Newton, Dorset
  • A 20-minute drive to Dorchester; 25 minutes to Weymouth beach
  • Glamping pod with woodburner and firepit, close to the Frome river
Based in peaceful Dorset countryside, Acres Meadow’s cleverly designed shepherd’s hut overlooks the Frome river in the village of Maiden Newton. This natty little glamping pod makes a cosy retreat for families and couples looking for rural mini-breaks. Heated by a woodburner (with wood and kindling supplied free of charge), the hut has simple wooden fittings, a comfy living space and cleverly incorporated bunk and double beds. Outside there’s a firepit ready and waiting for to you barbecue on (pick up bits and pieces in the handy village stores) or just warm your toes of an evening. Acres Meadow is a cracking base for discovering Dorset. There are olde-worlde thatched villages nearby, market towns and prehistoric monuments to explore, and it's not far to busy seaside towns with lots of nightlife action. Dorchester is the county’s capital of food, with plenty of restaurants, inns and cafés. But wherever you go along those winding Dorset lanes, you’re never far from traditional cider pubs, cafés serving afternoon tea, or farmers’ markets supplying top-notch cheeses, meats and seafood. Sporty types, you've come to the right place. Out and about, there are numerous walks and cycle routes in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you can be on the Jurassic Coast in 40 minutes by car. Golf courses, sea fishing and sailing schools are all within a 50-minute drive too.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

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

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No hot water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Acres Meadow

Frome Lane

Maiden Newton

Dorset

England

DT2 0DY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.77408°N
-2.57091°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.4 mi South Station
8.9 mi Coach Station
11.9 mi Yeovil Bus Station
Rail
0.4 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
6.4 mi Chetnole Rail Station
7.1 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
12.7 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
25.7 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
26 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

You’ll see evidence of ancient life all around Dorset. From the site, you can walk across the Downs to the Cerne Abbas Giant in 90 minutes, or stretch your legs on Chesil Beach (40 minutes’ drive) as you search for prehistoric fossils in the shingle. Other top Jurassic Coast spots include Lyme Regis and Charmouth beaches (both 40 minutes), and don’t forget Lulworth Cove or the rock formations at Durdle Door (both 45 minutes). Jump on the Heart of Wessex Line train in Maiden Newton and you can be in Weymouth in 35 minutes, to poke around cobbled backstreets and check out the yachts in the marina. There’s a hectic after-dark scene in Poole (50 minutes), while the more sedate charms of Dorchester (20 minutes) include a farmers’ market (Wednesday) and indie shops. Kids can spot rabbits and butterflies in Kingscombe Meadows Nature Reserve or even take alpacas for a walk (both 10 minutes), but number one on their to-do list may well be the thrill rides at Fantasy Island Fun Park (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Hive 8.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
West Bay (West) 9.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Eypemouth 10.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bowleaze Cove 11.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seatown 11.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 6.1 mi

Abbotsbury Swannery 8 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 8.5 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 11.6 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 12 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 7.9 mi

Hardy's Cottage 8.4 mi

Montacute House 13.7 mi

Clouds Hill 14.5 mi

Tintinhull Garden 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CHANTMARLE 3 mi

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3.5 mi

Beneath The Feet Of Cerne's Giant 4.8 mi

BRIDEHEAD 5.1 mi

South from Little Bredy 5.2 mi

Local events

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

    Dorchester, England 7.3 mi

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

    Dorchester, England 12.1 mi

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)

    Wareham, England 15.3 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)

    Wareham, England 18.5 mi

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

    Glastonbury, England 26.6 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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  • What attractions are near Acres Meadow? You’ll see evidence of ancient life all around Dorset. From the site, you can walk across the Downs to the Cerne Abbas Giant in 90 minutes, or stretch your legs on Chesil … Read more
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