The Hut

Bridport, Dorset
Self-catering
+44 (0)1297 678424
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Per night
£142 - £170
Per week
£995 - £1195

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Enfolded in gentle Dorset hills and surrounded by trees, a perfect wooden hut for 2 near beaches, River Cottage HQ and many beautiful walks

Per night
£142 - £170
Per week
£995 - £1195

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£142 - £170 per night

£995 - £1195 per week

The Experience

Through dappled woodland, down a drive swathed with wild flowers in spring to the most romantic, tucked away wooden retreat with stunning views over meadows dotted with Herdwick sheep. You’re quite alone and not overlooked so you’ll feel free as birds.Inside is warm, unfussy and welcoming with plenty of squishy seats, a sweet kitchen area with a warming Aga (lit in cooler months) and all the stuff even a demanding cook could need. Books, maps and a wood-burner with plenty of logs make rainy days happy too, so hunker down and plan your next outing.Bring bikes and join The Marshwood Vale which passes the top of the drive, explore Charmouth Forest with walking tracks in multiple directions, visit micro-breweries, gin distillers and vineyards, drive to Lyme Regis (12 minutes) for Hix oyster and fish. Beaches (10 minutes) are grand for fossil hunters, Burton Bradstock has the marvellous Hive Beach Cafe. Return to a sundowner on your veranda and watch the stars, and bats, come out.

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We think you'll love

  • Feeling quite alone in the woods
  • Cosying up by the wood-burner when the weather isn't nice
  • Discovering this remote part of rural Dorset
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You should know

  • No children. Babes in arms only
  • You have to drive to shops and so on
  • The track to The Hut has a gentle slope over 100 yards

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £142
Weekly price
from £995
Surcharges
Christmas & New Year £1295 per week.
1 Cottage for 2
From £1421 bed1 bedroom

Information

Special offer: Friday June 26th to Friday July 3rd ...£845. Friday July 10th to Friday July 17th ..£945. Lovely walks, great pubs, sandy beaches

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Christmas & New Year £1195 per week. Mobile reception available on Vodafone; all other networks available at top of drive.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Alison, Reading

The perfect place to relax and unwind! Peaceful, comfortable and stylish with a lovely view over the valley. Easy to get to, some great places to eat within a short drive, beautiful woodland walks straight from the door. We intend to come back!


Charlotte, Melton Mowbray

We had a fabulous week, the hut is a beautiful property. It is unique, rustic, comfortable, well equipped and in an idyllic position. We spent hours simply taking in the views from both inside and sitting on the lovely covered veranda. It’s also near the coast so there’s easy access to the coast path, beaches, seaside towns and villages if and when you can tear yourself away from the peace and quiet of the hut. Communication from Mark was excellent, whilst respecting our privacy throughout our stay, which was very much appreciated. We highly recommend the hut and look forward to returning.


Tracy, Bristol

The most peaceful and relaxing holiday retreat! We could have stayed put and fed the friendly robin for the whole stay but the walks from The Hut and the nearby beaches and beautiful Lyme Regis tore us away for a while! The Hut has everything you need and would suit any weather! We were lucky enough to enjoy some sunshine and made the most of the sun loungers and relaxed to the sound of the birds and cows.. Mark was the most communicative and friendly host even before our holiday had begun, thanks so much for your “Goodbye” email, that was a first! You have built a fantastic ‘hideaway’.


Amy + Nina, London

We loved The Hut so much that we returned for our second visit within a matter of months! We had the best holiday, 'getting away from it all'; walking the dog along the stunning coastal paths, beaches, through woods and fields, returning for cosy fireside evenings, the Aga keeping us toasty and cooking our food to perfection. We were awed by the stars at night and the beautiful sunrises - which are conveniently late in winter ; ) Once again a huge thanks to Mark and Susan for the hospitable touches, and for their vision in creating such a magical place. We will be back! : )


Amy, London

The Hut - a slight misnomer for such a spacious and well appointed abode - is a piece of paradise! It's so secluded, so peaceful…time slows down...is spent watching the cows grazing in the field, the birds flitting about the trees, the changing light, the stars at night….the overarching beauty of The Hut is that you feel immersed in nature. Yet it's super comfortable, relaxing and warm and cosy. Plenty of space to hang out - & a v big bath! Mark & Susan are great hosts: welcome hospitality touches + Mark provided great local intel! We didn’t want to leave (nor did the dog). Highly recommend!


Location

The neighbourhood

You're well ensconced in Charmouth Forest here with walks in many directions – spot buzzards, deer, pheasant and sheep by day and badgers, foxes and bats at night. A mile up the road is Woodhouse Farm Stables for lovely hacks along bridle paths. There are plenty of good pubs nearby: Shaves Cross in the Marshwood Vale, the Anchor Inn at Seatown and the Harbour Inn at Lyme Regis one of many to enjoy. River Cottage HQ is worth a visit – some of their foraging courses take place in the forest at the top of the drive. You're near to pebble and sandy beaches for grand days out with a picnic.

Local points of interest from Susan & Mark Rogers

  • Excellent horse riding close by with Lee at Woodhouse Farm Riding Stables. All abilities welcome.
  • National Cycle Network at end of drive.
  • Fabulous local restaurants, including Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage which also offers cookery courses and Mark Hix’s Oyster and Fish House.
  • The Marine Theatre and Seafishing at the Cobb, Lyme Regis.
  • Great walks straight from the door into beautiful Dorset countryside.
  • Good for bird watching & fossil hunting along the nearby Jurassic coast.

Introducing

Susan & Mark Rogers

Mark (who used to be a commercial pilot) and Sue (a delightfully friendly ex ward sister who bakes a mean Welsh cake) live a field away and through the trees, but they can't see you and you can't see them. They built the hut in 2012 having completed renovating their own home and it has been let out more or less continually ever since. They love sharing this special part of Dorset with the people who come to stay.