Dimpsey Yonder Shepherd Hut
HUT DESCRIPTION
In a nutshell…
A gorgeously appointed double shepherd hut stay space offering kitchen, en-suite and bedroom with copper bateau bath at the foot of the bed and a stargazer window over it.
Perfectly settled into a small private copse of woodland, the luxurious interior leads out to a wilder outside with your own private woodfired hottub and woodfired garden oven and plenty of space to watch the deer and pheasants amble past your door.
Starting from £245 per night, this truly is the place to relax and recharge.
Dimpsey has always been known for high-end luxury in a field and we thought long and hard before we added a second shepherd hut, but Blackdown’s Brace hut was too much too resist.
Our vision for this project was ‘indulgent wild’ – indulgent luxury interior, but maintaining the wildness of the outdoors and letting both our shepherd huts have their very own space, well away from each other.
So Dimpsey Yonder Shepherd’s Hut is set in it’s own small copse with a hard standing parking area set slightly away from your stay place. We often see deer and wildlife in these fields so it is a perfect haven to escape to.
The front shepherd hut is 18 feet long with the second shepherd hut being 16 foot long shepherd hut and connected by an interior walkway.
In the front hut, you have double glass panelled doors looking out on the glorious Blackdown Hills. This shepherd hut houses the kitchen, eating area and comfy seating and a gorgeous bathroom with mains drainage loo and a bespoke copper lined shower.
The rear hut (we like to call it the boudoir!) is a beautifully appointed bedroom, with a luxurious free-standing bed from Naturalmat and a William Holland Bath standing opposite the end of the bed. A single door leads out onto the decking, which curves round to the woodfired hot-tub platform.
Dimpsey Slumber Space
The feedback on our Naturalmat bed in the Dimpsey Hither Hut we have been running since 2015 has been so good, that they were commissioned to make a bespoke bed especially for this hut, the headboard follows the curve of the roof and the whole space has been set up for comfort. Lay in your bed and gaze at the stars above through the curved roof panel.
With Owen Barry sheepskins on the floor and Tom Raffield lighting setting the mood for you, we think you’ll be relaxed to the max in the boudoir.
Opposite your bed, you’ll find a raised platform with sunken lights and a William Holland slipper bath – total indulgence and a real hit with guests.
Dimpsey Dining
Blackdown made a bespoke oak table for the shepherd hut and the bistro chairs make an excellent area for the two of you to dine in, or you can go out to the award winning Candlelight Inn, just a mile away and superb food. If you dine in, you’ll be sitting opposite the woodburner and looking out through the doors at the gentle wild outside.
We have an electric hob, fridge and small belfast sink within the hut – and we supply a starter pack of tea, coffee and sugar. The copper topped kitchen is a real treat and is perfect for couples dining in.
All essential utensils and crockery are provided – there’s a list in the Welcome Pack.
We can also provide food to cook on the firepit upon request and have also provided Places to Eat recommendations on the site.
Dimpsey Wild
Our Dimpsey Yonder hut is set in a private space with only the fields and animals for company, the doors lead directly out onto the decking where you will find seating, and our Hikki woodfired hottub, such a hit with all our guests.
The wood-fired hot-tub is for your exclusive use – perfect for soaking in whilst gazing up at the stars. We send you a video to help you work the wood-fired hot-tub when you arrive and believe us, you’ll love it!
The Dimpsey Welcome Tea Tray
The Dimpsey welcome tea tray will be waiting for you on arrival with a little sweet treat for you – there’s nothing better than a cuppa when you arrive!
Dimpsey Romance – Wood-fired log burners
There’s nothing better than a real fire so inside the Dimpsey hut there is a wood burning stove with a constant supply of wood to keep you toasty and warm – we don’t charge extra for this – it’s included in the price. You also have a full central heating system.
Dimpsey Showers and more
You have a shower room and a luxury slipper bath. We provide towels, a hair dryer and a starter selection of luxury shower treats. There’s plenty of room in the shower and there is also a copper washbasin and flushing loo (no compost loos!).
AMENITIES
Private Entrance
Both of our huts have separate entrances and private parking, as well as being over two fields apart so you can be assured that you have all the privacy you need.
Views all round
Guests often remark how different the views are out of each window. With the Blackdown Hills to the front, a nature safari field behind and the stargazer window above the bed, we're sure you will be entranced.
Copper Bateau Bath at the foot of the bed
Not only do we have a woodfired hottub for you to enjoy outside, you also have the joys of a William Holland copper bateau bath on a platform at the end of your bed. If a shower is more your thing, the en-suite bathroom provides the perfect solution.
Luxurious Kingsize Bed
The double hut configuration of the Brace Hut allows the creation of a bedroom boudoir with a gorgeously appointed Naturalmat freestanding double bed, snoozing is obligatory!
Wood-fired Hot Tub
Our Yonder Hut comes with its very own wood-fired hot tub to help you relax and recharge.
Swinging Tree Seat
Whether you want to lose yourself in a good book or just take in the view, you can do so whilst swaying gently on our Sitting Spiritually Swing Seat suspended from a sturdy oak bough just outside your hut.
Dimpsey Extras
We’ve tried to think of some extra bits and pieces that will be useful, like a lovely little flask and enamel mugs to take with you, as well as a local map, if you go walking, We also have a vintage picnic basket – for which we can provide sandwiches and treats for if you let us know in advance.
Seasonal
We style the hut with things that we think you will enjoy, so the contents do change now and then. We do this so that you have lovely and unique items to enjoy while you’re here – and we can also say, hand-on-heart that we don’t use anything that we haven’t tried ourselves. If you do fall in love with something, let us know as we can source you similar items.
We want make sure that you have a great Dimpsey experience, so we promise you the following:-
- If you book to come and stay with us, we will do our very best to make sure that you have a great time.
- If you want something and we can help, we will. If you have any problems, we will do our best to solve them.
- If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us – we hope to meet you soon!
from £245/night
2023 charges per night for the Dimpsey Yonder Hut are as follows:
£225 – £295 per night for two adults including breakfast for the first night, all logs for the wood-fired hot-tub and ovens and lots of little extras!
For guidance –
The £295 per night price is for peak times including June/July/August and weekends. Christmas is priced differently.
The £225-£275 per night is weekday in non-peak months.
Please note that our minimum stay is usually 2 nights.
We do occasionally book one night breaks when there is an odd night left on its own – if you spot one and would like to book – we charge £295 for single night stays – please contact us by email to enquire about this option.
What does the price include?
What does the price include?
Our price includes logs for the wood-burner, the wood-fired hot tub and the fire-pit, a Welcome Tea tray (including chocs or cookies) and eggs, bacon, and milk for your first breakfast.
Dimpsey Shepherd Huts are perfect summer and winter alike – for the chillier days you can light the logburner and hunker down with a good book – and the sunny days make it a great place to enjoy the sunshine and the fantastic views. The top step is a perfect place to sit with a cup of tea and drink in the scenery.
You can book your chosen dates on the calendar above which will take you through to a payments page to pay your deposit. Once your deposit is received, we send you out a full Welcome Pack with information and directions. Please email us or call us if you require any help prior to booking.
