Treat your special someone to a sweet escape at this quaint shepherd's hut sitting in its own paddock on an adult-only glamping site in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. Sitting just 1 mile from the village of Churchinford, it sleeps two people in one sleeping area and is perfect for couples who are yearning for a complete digital detox in a beautiful and remote landscape. Borrow one of the site’s bikes and set off down peaceful country lanes to follow the ancient ridgeway tracks that criss-cross the National Landscape, and you’ll be rewarded with sweeping views over Somerset and Devon. Or head off to the remarkable nature reserve at Quarts Moor (6.5 miles) to walk through the breathtaking ancient forest. In the evening, come home to pour yourself a glass of wine and sink into the wood-fired hot tub while the sky fills with stars.
Step inside this cleverly designed shepherd's hut, where a wood burner at one end and a picture window that frames the countryside at the other create a space that is both intimate and quietly spectacular. Take a seat at the table to plan tomorrow's route, cook up a quick meal in the compact kitchenette, or simply stretch out on the double bed and soak up the view of the Somerset landscape. Please note there is no TV or Wi-Fi at this property - it is designed for a full digital detox, with only mobile signal and 4G available. A lovely bathroom with a rainfall shower completes the interior layout. Later in the day, step outside into your private enclosed garden, where bathrobes and blankets are provided for evenings around the fire pit, and the wood-fired hot tub is ready for long soaks beneath the starry sky. Private parking is available for two cars.
Climb onto a bike and explore the Blackdown Hills National Landscape directly from your hut, following the ancient ridgeway tracks through open heathland and mixed woodlands. Or head to Quarts Moor Nature Reserve (6.5 miles) to walk through one of the finest areas of ancient oak woodland in the South West. Or set off for a blissful day along the Jurassic Coast. Head to Lyme Regis (23 miles) and go fossil-hunting at the beach below Black Ven – one of the most productive fossil cliffs in Britain.