A charming shepherds hut on our small farm

United Kingdom - Dorset - Milton Abbas

Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Shepherds hut
Shepherds hut
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Double bed
Double bed
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Wood burner
Wood burner
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Inside of hut
Inside of hut
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,View from hut across our fields to the woods
View from hut across our fields to the woods
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,BBQ area under auning
BBQ area under auning
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Shepherds hut with decking to Kitchenette
Shepherds hut with decking to Kitchenette
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,View from hut
View from hut
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,BBQ area under awning with shower room behind
BBQ area under awning with shower room behind
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Preparing breakfast
Preparing breakfast
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Sheep enjoying the sun
Sheep enjoying the sun
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Shower room
Shower room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Shower
Shower
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Shower
Shower
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Kitchenette
Kitchenette
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Shepherds hut in spring
Shepherds hut in spring
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Shepherds hut and fire pit
Shepherds hut and fire pit
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Shepherds hut in spring
Shepherds hut in spring
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Looking out from the hut
Looking out from the hut
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Inside of the hut
Inside of the hut
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Tennis court
Tennis court
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Park Farm Avenue
Park Farm Avenue
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Crab apple in autumn
Crab apple in autumn
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Milton Abbas Street Fair
Milton Abbas Street Fair
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Milton Abbas Street Fair
Milton Abbas Street Fair
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Milton Abbas Street Fair
Milton Abbas Street Fair
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Milton Abbas,Christening Font in Salisbury Cathederal
Christening Font in Salisbury Cathederal
  • Sleeping capacity2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is not possible

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

An original shepherds hut built in about 1920 and restored in 2012. It is situated on our small farm in NorthDorset and enjoys extensive southerly views to the Isle of Wight and Poole on the Dorset coast. It contains a double bed and wood burning stove. The adjoining decking gives access to a small kitchenette one side, with a sink, fridge and microwave and a shower room on the other. It has mains watering the shower room and kitchenette and mains electric in the hut. Outside here is a log pit and a gas Bbq. Our sheep and horses graze the adjoining fields which lead directly into a large wood.

Type

Motorhome/ Second home


Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Microwave Oven
  • Extensive Grounds
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Heating
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • None

Extras

  • None

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Rural

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Milton Abbas lies in the heart of Dorset and is a famous picturesque thatched village with a beautiful Abbey. It is within easy reach of the Dorset coast (30 minute drive), 10 miles from the historic county town of Dorchester. Salisbury is 30 miles away and world heritage site of Stonehenge is a further 20 minutes drive.

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Golfing
  • Tennis
  • Horseback Riding
  • Public Swimming Pool

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Restaurants

Transport Nearby

  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Corner Shop

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

The thatched picturesque village of Milton Abbas is half a mile from Park Farm and has a very good pub/restaurant (The Hambro Arms) and a post office. At the far end of the village is the beautiful Milton Abbey. The historic county town of The historic county town of Dorchester is 20 minutes drive away and the Dorset coast (part of The Jurassic Coast) is just over half an hours drive away. Monkey World and The Tank Museum in Bovindon are 15 minutes away. Blandford Forum is our closest town and is 7 miles from the farm. Salisbury with it's magnificent cathedral is 40 minutes drive away and the world heritage site of Stonehenge a further 20 minutes away.

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

We have a no smoking policy in the shepherds hut. Children and pets welcome.

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is not possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
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