Treat yourself to an adventurous break away at this authentic Mongolian yurt sitting on a peaceful glamping complex just 4 miles from Shaftesbury. Sleeping four people in one studio-style bedroom, it's the perfect base for those in search of a back-to-nature retreat to call home while they explore the ancient tracks, chalk downs and historic market towns of Dorset together. Get on your bike and set off along the North Dorset Trailway (access is at Sturminster Newton, 5 miles), a traffic-free route that takes you along the old Somerset and Dorset Railway line through the Blackmore Vale – taking in views of Hambledon Hill and the River Stour along the way. Or cast a line at the tranquil Todber Manor Fishing Lakes (1 mile). In the evening, come home to gather around your private fire pit and swap stories under a sky blazing with stars.
Pull up in your private parking spot and step inside your spacious yurt. You'll be met by a warm and welcoming interior that blends traditional Mongolian design with 21st-century glamping comfort. Soft lighting, a glowing wood burner and a wrought-iron double bed create a calm and inviting atmosphere. Two elegant Victorian-style day beds provide additional sleeping spaces. The yurt has its own electricity supply for charging devices, and a compact ring induction hob for warming soup or brewing a morning cup of tea. Outside, your private picnic and seating area comes complete with a BBQ and fire pit. A dedicated lockable wet room with walk-in shower and underfloor heating is located in the shared barn nearby, along with a shared kitchen, dining room and lounge area. There’s also an outdoor play area with a jungle gym and disc golf course on site.
Head to the hilltop town of Shaftesbury (4 miles) to take to the sweeping views over the Blackmore Vale from Gold Hill - one of the most photographed streets in England. Or make your way to the honey-stoned town of Sherborne (14 miles), where two magnificent castles and a medieval abbey make for a fascinating afternoon. Further afield, the drive-through safari at Longleat (28 miles) provides one of the finest days out in the South West.