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

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Dorset Alpaca Shepherd's Hut was built to our specification, and is spacious!

It has a large deck on the east side-perfect for relaxing, or dining.

Because the luxurious en suite is a separate large hut, the 'living. hut is big!

There is inside dining or 'al fresco' dining at the shepherd's hut.

Wonderful open views from the deck, with our 18 alpacas close by!

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1 bedroomSleeps 213.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Dorchester, Dorset

Weymouth Beach
‪20 min drive‬
Weymouth Harbour
‪21 min drive‬
Dorset and East Devon Coast
‪23 min drive‬
Yeovilton (YEO-Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton)
‪36 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

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

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Parking available

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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

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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 indicated that 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 Chesil Beach and Weymouth Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Avenue Stadium or South West Survival. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dorchester, Dorset

What's nearby

Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens - 20 min drive - 17.0 km
Weymouth Beach - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
Weymouth Harbour - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
Dorset and East Devon Coast - 23 min drive - 18.5 km
Durdle Door - 29 min drive - 29.7 km

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
‪The Three Compasses - ‬7 min drive
‪The Poet Laureate - ‬10 min drive
‪The Duchess of Cornwall - ‬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.

What time is check-in at REALLY luxurious new shepherd's hut, overlooking our alpacas!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at REALLY luxurious new shepherd's hut, overlooking our alpacas!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is REALLY luxurious new shepherd's hut, overlooking our alpacas! located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 miles (10 km) of Roman Town House and The Keep Military Museum. Tutankhamun: The Exhibition and Borough Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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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

Stuart S.

13 April 2025

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

Shepherd's Hut, Frampton

The accommodation was different to what we would normally stay in but enjoyed the experience. All we required were available in the hut and in good condition. Great to see the Alpaca's in the adjacent field.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

19 September 2024

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

Wonderful stay

Amazing stay, Paul was very helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

neil and kaye j.

18 April 2025

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

ok for a short stay

Cute and a bit of a novelty, though lack of floor space means suitcases are a nuisance. There is plenty of drawer space under the bed if you want to unpack your stuff. The bathroom hut is lovely inside but the novelty of going from the living hut to the bathroom hut wears off fairly quickly. The charcoal fire/bbq was unusable. The owners were very friendly and it is a beautiful property.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

1 November 2024

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

Cozy and quirky

Really good overall. Lovely location, peaceful and tranquil.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie F.

7 May 2024

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

Loveliest stay

Jane is the perfect host! Loveliest stay, would go again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne L.

25 August 2024

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

A very lovely place!

It was a great time in the shepherd hut, exactly as described. The owner was very friendly and helpful. A very lovely place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

8 June 2024

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

Cosy Countryside Stay

Very cosy little hut with everything that's needed for a chill weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

30 July 2024

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

Wonderful spot for a short break

We loved our time in the little shepherds hut. Really conveniently located and a quirky little place just right for a couple of nights. Plenty of space and really nice bathroom hut. Lovely and private and so nice watching the alpacas with a morning coffee or evening glass of wine.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

27 August 2024

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

Gorgeous restful two days in the hut!

My husband and I had a two night break away and loved our stay at the shepherds hut, Paul and Ljnda were ever so welcoming and we had such a restful time there. Beautiful surroundings, perfect for walks around Dorset. The hut is so cosy with many lovely touches and decor, the alpacas outside really add to the outdoor experience and fun to watch!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

12 October 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

Grace K.

13 December 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

Lesley H.

8 September 2023

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

Weekend break

Peaceful, private and with nice walks from the doorstep. The shepherds hut was roomy and had a comfortable sleeping area and nice views over the fields. We felt well rested after our stay and will definitely return soon. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

3 October 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

Ian W.

3 August 2023

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

Peaceful break

Went to the alpaca shepherds hut for a weekend break with the wife . the hut has been decorated to a high quality along with the bathroom hut next door which again has been finished to a high standard. This is a great place to stay to relax and recharge. Such a peaceful and quiet location with a lovely view over fields and of course the Alpacas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine T.

27 September 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

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

10 April 2023

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Easter getaway break

Had a lovely little two night stay over bank holiday weekend! Was a perfect place to visit the Jurassic coast. We love a shepherds hut stay and this was definitely on the larger side then ones we’ve stayed in before, didn’t bother us that the facilities were separate. Everything was as described comfy bed, plenty of kitchen space to cook and a little table to watch the Alpacas as you eat! We had breakfast on the deck next to ‘Dandi’ and watch a hen party attempt to corral them for a walk. A lovely all round stay - thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

3 April 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

Jaroslaw R.

1 June 2023

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

Weekend experiance

OMG!!! Amazing scenery all around in a very quiet location far away from any road noises which made a very peaceful experience. Everything in the hut was top quality and very clean. The place was perfect for activitys for example hikeing and renting bikes and just a short drive to the beach. The alpacas made for perfect neighbours and even the host was very warm and welcoming. Strongly recomend for the perfect weekend getaway. Thank you to the hosts Paul and Fiona for the perfect experince and hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

17 May 2024

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Exactly as advertised

The hut was charming overlooking the Alpaca's fields. It is compact but has everything you need, cooking equipment, cutlery, TV, even a log burner. The host wasn't there when we stayed but his Sister was and she was extremely accommodating, talking to us about the local area and places to visit. The only downside for us was the weather, it was wet. The shower and toilet facilities are in another hut, only a short walk from the main hut, but not great in the dark when it's raining. We knew this situation when we booked and can't hold our hosts responsible for the weather ;-) If the weather is dry, highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suze S.

22 March 2023

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March visit

My friend and I spent Mother's Day weekend in the shepherd's hut, and what a treat it was! The area is blissfully calm and quiet, it was the perfect base to visit Durdle Door, and Sculptures by the Lake from. The hut is beatifully decorated and has everything you might need, including a folder containing recommendations for local walks, grocery shopping, etc. Not only does it have a log burner (logs were provided), it also has a small electric heater- it was enough in March! The bathroom hut is a few steps away from the main hut, also beautifully decorated, and the heated towel rail provided enough warmth. The view from the huts is stunning, overlooking the alpacas' fields and surrounded by woods. Both huts are far enough from the main house to offer privacy. Paul and Fiona were very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to visiting again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

10 October 2024

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Awesome!

Wir hatten 2 wundervolle Tage (und Nächte) in der Alpaka Hut. In Vertretung hat uns die Schwester des Hosts, Jane, in Empfang genommen. Super herzlich und warm und jederzeit für uns da! Ein Highlight war die Alpaka Fütterung - für uns ein ganz besonderer Aufenthalt, da wir uns vor 5 Jahren bei einer Alpaka-Wanderung verlobt haben.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolaas v.

10 August 2024

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

Alpaca paradise

Zeer gastvrije mensen, erg leuke huisjes en prachtige locatie. Veel te doen in de mooie omgeving, 1 week is te kort.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 October 2022

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

A Peaceful Break

Easy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

4 June 2022

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

A time to relax.

Absolutely wonderful setting. Peaceful,scenic and a good stay to get to places of interest. Lots of nice places to eat nearby. Hosts helpful and hospitable. Lovely location looking over the Alpaca field and countryside. A place to get away from it all with no distractions. Well recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

23 September 2021

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

Sheperds hut frampton

Lovely setting, cosy hut fab views from inside and out on the terrace.. Would recommend to anyone wanting a rural getaway

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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!

What makes this property unique

Romantic
Relaxing
Fun
Spacious (for it's type!)
Luxurious

Languages:

English

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