REALLY luxurious new shepherd's hut, overlooking our alpacas!

1 bedroomSleeps 214 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Dorchester, Dorset

Maiden Castle13 min drive
Weymouth Beach20 min drive
Weymouth Harbour21 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

The Exclusive Shower Hut

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This hut was specially built for us, and is now being offered for the first time. It is BIG at 18' x 8' and has a SEPARATE shower room/loo hut which is 12' x 7'6"...the size of most people's bathrooms! It is stylish, luxuriously and fully equipped, and has a large outside deck overlooking our fields with 18 alpacas and Capability Brown open parkland beyond that. The hut has satellite WiFi and a Smart TV, offering Netflix, BBC i Player, All 4, You Tube etc.

Situated in an idyllic part of west Dorset, and just a short drive from the Jurassic Coast, this location and setting has everything you could possibly want for a few nights quiet and peaceful Glamping....without the hardships (the loo, for example, is a normal flush loo...!) An induction hob, fridge/freezer and microwave, together with mini log burner make this a cosy home away from home, and the separate shower/bath hut just a few paces away (for exclusive use of the one two person shepherd's hut) makes this a luxurious and spacious choice without the usual glamping compromises! There is also a small BBQ just to the side of the deck.

Our in tact breeding male alpaca (Dandi, by name!) is often just outside your window, and the spectacular views over parkland are just idyllic. If you want the best...then these two new stylish huts are it! For longer stays, we also have a washing machine available.

Property manager

Paul Abadjian

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Alpaca Cottage is attached to the owner's house, but completely self contained

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dorchester

Located in Dorchester, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Avenue Stadium or South West Survival. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dorchester, Dorset

What's nearby

Maiden Castle - 13 min drive
Weymouth Beach - 20 min drive
Weymouth Harbour - 21 min drive
Abbotsbury Swannery - 21 min drive
Durdle Door - 29 min drive

Getting around

Maiden Newton Station - 5 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's Dorchester - 9 min drive
The Royal Oak - 9 min drive
Duchess of Cornwall - 10 min drive
Finca - 10 min drive
The Poet Laureate - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is REALLY luxurious new shepherd's hut, overlooking our alpacas! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy, cozy, modern - perfect!!

Wake up, gaze out of the windows onto open farmland and plenty of alpacas. Brew a cup of tea, take one of the freshly prepared biscuits and just live the slow life for a while. The stay here was beyond grounding and we loved every minute of it. The attention to detail is immense and it's the little things that make it - a friendly chat, a handbook full of tips and some freshly baked easter muffins. I would always come back here if I need time in nature. Truly recommend it to everyone looking for a weekend away. The alpaca walk is a massive highlight and from here, you can brilliantly explore dorchester and the jurrasic coast. All in all PERFECT!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace K.

13 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best!

I highly recommend the Alpaca Hut. It’s a great size, cosy, spotlessly clean, eco-friendly and has everything you could need. The location is stunning and we loved the alpacas. Paul and Fiona are the perfect hosts and we’d love to stay with them again. I only wish we could have spent longer here!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 night stay

Unfortunately didn’t have more time to enjoy the property, however the stay in the hut was easy, smooth and very comfortable. All worked perfectly, thanks so much for having me to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful country place with luxury shepherds hut

Extremely well appointed shepherds hut with separate bathroom shepherds hut - all mod cons. By the Alpaca fields. Quiet area. Very pleasant hosts. Parking by shepherds hut. Nearby places of interest. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine T.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of heaven

The most gorgeous Shepards hut in a beautiful location with generous and thoughtful hosts. I loved every second of my stay-the huts are perfectly equipped and very luxurious. The alpacas are a joy to watch and it is extremely tranquil. Great folder of things to do and places to eat etc so everything was easy. Cannot recommend the Shepherds hut highly enough.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul Abadjian

Fiona and Paul Abadjian have 5 properties listed with VRBO. 2 in Dorset, Alpaca Shepherd's Hut and Alpaca Cottage, 1 in Battersea, London, and 2 in Marbella, southern Spain. They have been hosting most of these for 5+ years, apart from the brand new Shepherd's Hut!
Fiona is a corporate travel agent, and Paul buys and sells classic Jaguars, as well as managing the rental properties. They live in west Dorset most of the time, with 2 cocker Spaniels, 18 alpacas and 3 rescue chickens. All their properties are lavishly and stylishly specified as homes, rather than just rental properties.

Why they chose this property

If you want the BEST in terms of Glamping without the compromises, this is it. The 2 huts (one living/sleeping, one showering/loo) are generously sized, and work in the same way as all the facilities in your home would. No primitive facilities for OUR guests!! Many thousands of pounds have been spent establishing the infrastructure, and specifying and detailing these two huts, in order to make them to stylish, attractive and user friendly. The location is stunning, with gorgeous alpacas RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW!! There is a lovely spacious deck on which to relax, eat, drink and take in the spectacular open views. Located just off the National Cycle Path #26....which is a private lane at our location, there are loads of great walks, country pubs and wonderful places to visit on your door step. Bikes are available for hire @£10 each per half day.
There is also decent WiFi courtesy of it's own satellite dish!