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The Orchard
- 4 People
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Hut
- No pets allowed
- WiFi
A characterful Shepherd's hut holiday retreat situated in Ringstead Bay, Dorset.
It offers a rural base next to the beach for couples or families looking to enjoy time outdoors with simple, well‑arranged accommodation.
The main living accommodation is arranged in an open-plan living space, bringing together the kitchen, dining and sitting areas into a central hub for the stay.
The kitchen is equipped for everyday self-catering, while the dining area provides space to enjoy meals together before settling into the sitting area after days spent exploring the Dorset countryside and coastline.
Within the living hut there is a bathroom fitted with a bath and walk‑in shower, completing the available facilities.
The sleeping accommodation is set within two separate external huts, comprising one hut with a double bedroom and a second hut with a twin bedroom.
This distinctive layout offers a degree of independence for guests and adds to the character of the stay.
Outside, guests can enjoy the Shepherd Hut's private garden, equipped with wooden furniture, which provides space to sit outside and make the most of warmer days.
The surrounding area offers immediate access to the beach, coastal scenery and countryside walks, with nearby highlights including Ringstead Bay, the seaside town of Weymouth, and the Jurassic Coastline, alongside inland walking routes and viewpoints across Dorset. The Reef café situated near to The Orchard is a newly renovated café, serving delicious homemade cakes, coffees, teas, bacon rolls, burgers, soups in the winter, and wood fired pizzas in the summer.
With its individual layout and outdoor setting, The Orchard provides a memorable base for a rural Dorset break.
It offers a rural base next to the beach for couples or families looking to enjoy time outdoors with simple, well‑arranged accommodation.
The main living accommodation is arranged in an open-plan living space, bringing together the kitchen, dining and sitting areas into a central hub for the stay.
The kitchen is equipped for everyday self-catering, while the dining area provides space to enjoy meals together before settling into the sitting area after days spent exploring the Dorset countryside and coastline.
Within the living hut there is a bathroom fitted with a bath and walk‑in shower, completing the available facilities.
The sleeping accommodation is set within two separate external huts, comprising one hut with a double bedroom and a second hut with a twin bedroom.
This distinctive layout offers a degree of independence for guests and adds to the character of the stay.
Outside, guests can enjoy the Shepherd Hut's private garden, equipped with wooden furniture, which provides space to sit outside and make the most of warmer days.
The surrounding area offers immediate access to the beach, coastal scenery and countryside walks, with nearby highlights including Ringstead Bay, the seaside town of Weymouth, and the Jurassic Coastline, alongside inland walking routes and viewpoints across Dorset. The Reef café situated near to The Orchard is a newly renovated café, serving delicious homemade cakes, coffees, teas, bacon rolls, burgers, soups in the winter, and wood fired pizzas in the summer.
With its individual layout and outdoor setting, The Orchard provides a memorable base for a rural Dorset break.
The Orchard is a characterful shepherds hut holiday retreat in Ringstead Bay, Dorset, The property offers three individual shepherds huts. One shepherd hut is an open‑plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area, log burner and logs and underfloor electric heating in all huts. Kitchen amenities include an electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, washing machine, kettle and toaster additionally within the living hut there is a bathroom with bath, walk‑in shower, basin and WC. The sleeping accommodation is arranged across two external huts, comprising of one hut with a double bed and a further hut with twin beds. Fuel and power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Outside there is a private garden with furniture and off‑road parking for two cars. Two well‑behaved pets welcome, dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms or on the furniture. Sorry, no smoking. The Orchard offers a distinctive base for exploring Dorset.
Please Note: This property can only accept a Friday changeover. In some circumstances it may be possible to arrange another day but only by prior agreement with Dream Cottages. If booking is a non standard changeover the check in time will be 6pm.
Please note re dogs: Up to 2 dogs welcome but please remember that these are relatively small spaces therefore no dogs are allowed in the sleeping huts and if your dog gets wet or muddy, we ask please that you to wash them and then allow them to dry in the outside kennel provided before they come into the main hut. Please do not allow them on the furniture. If you are unhappy with these house rules then the Orchard may not be suitable for you. Please note: The entrance from the parking area is on a bridge over a small stream. Please note: The property is handily situated near to the popular Reef Cafe.
Please Note: This property can only accept a Friday changeover. In some circumstances it may be possible to arrange another day but only by prior agreement with Dream Cottages. If booking is a non standard changeover the check in time will be 6pm.
Please note re dogs: Up to 2 dogs welcome but please remember that these are relatively small
spaces therefore no dogs are allowed in the sleeping huts and if your dog gets wet or muddy, we ask please that you to wash them and then allow them to dry in the outside kennel provided before they come into the main hut. Please do not allow them on the furniture. If you are unhappy with these house rules then the Orchard may not be suitable for you.
Please note: The entrance from the parking area is on a bridge over a small stream.
Please note: The property is handily situated near to the popular Reef Cafe.
What this place offers you
Internet
Kitchen
Kettle
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 Double bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single beds
Where you'll stay
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House rules
- Check-in: From 16:00 to 23:59
- Check-out: Until 10:00
- Pets not allowed
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