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Keets at Middle Acre

Ringstead near Weymouth, Dorset (Ref. 1063070)

4.9

UK Lodge Breaks rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Seaside

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46 Customer Review(s)

  • Tanya

    “Beautiful shepherds hut in a quiet location, owners very friendly and ...”

    Beautiful shepherds hut in a quiet location, owners very friendly and knowledgeable of the location area and beautiful walks and nice local pub if you are wanting to venture out and about highly recommended for a chilled out off grid break to recharge

    Beautiful shepherds hut in a quiet location, owners very friendly and knowledgeable of the location area and beautiful walks and nice local pub if you are wanting to venture out and about highly recommended for a chilled out off grid break to recharge

    - Tanya, October 2024

Summary

  • Perfect for short breaks
  • Off-grid eco-friendly retreat
  • All-ground-floor studio layout
  • One double bed within open-plan kitchenette and dining area
  • En suite with walk-in shower, basin and flushing toilet
  • Woodburning stove
  • Single gas hob and small solar powered fridge
  • Fuel, included inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking available
  • Enclosed private patio with furniture, barbecue, wood-fired hot tub, and fire pit, within shared grounds
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1.2 miles, beach 1.5 miles
  • Note: There are five steps up into the property, please take care as there is limited lighting at night and the site gets extremely dark
  • The site neighbours are a working dairy farm
  • This property is next to Samphire (1044320) and both can be booked together to sleep 4

The property

How does a cosy ‘Eco friendly’ holiday in rural Dorset complete with a wood-fired hot tub sound, Middle Acre is the perfect place to kick back and relax.

Small enough to care, with a pair of bespoke Shepherd huts tucked away and packed with all the essentials you could need for a self-catered stay including soft furnishings, throws, a double bed, kitchenette, en-suite shower and flushing toilet.

Solar lighting and wood burner makes for a snug off-grid stay with your own private cottage garden style space, with barbecue for alfresco dining.

The wood-fired hot tub ensures a good night’s sleep after star gazing the dark skies above.

Take the five wooden steps up into the hand-built shepherd hut and find a cosy open plan space furnished with vintage and repurposed furniture and fittings, the whistling kettle sits on the single gas hob, as the solar powered fridge chills your drinks.

Being off-grid with no electricity or no Wi-Fi shouldn’t mean you’re worried about being a bit too far off the beaten track, do not fret, a solar-powered socket will be provided for USB charging and the pub and local farm shop are only one and a half miles away.

Not only do you reduce your carbon footprint by holidaying in the UK, but these shepherd huts also have some great energy-saving features too, including solar-power, sustainable rustic interiors, environmentally friendly cleaning and washing products, and shower water is reused to irrigate the wildflower meadow and plants.

Home comforts can still be enjoyed from the double bed, heating, lighting, hot and cold running water, and flushing toilet provided.

Middle Acre is near the size of a football pitch, with Chestnut trees, fruit trees, flowers and a poly tunnel, whilst beyond the hut’s gate a gentle wander will lead to the beehives, kitchen garden and V E Garden, where you'll meet the free-range chickens, ducks, bantams and friendly farm collie Bea.

Middle Acre is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideally situated for a stroll to the Smugglers Inn or walk to the local farm shop and tearoom with freshly made ice cream and local produce.

Situated on the coastal path you can easily explore the undulating world heritage coast, walk to the iconic arch of Durdle Door and onwards to Lulworth Cove.

Early birds can be rewarded with stunning sunrises over the iconic Jurassic cliffs, a 30 minute amble from your hut, following the smugglers paths will bring you to the secluded shingle beach of Ringstead Bay.

Here you can drink in the views, and safely bathe in the still, clear waters.

In cooler months this is the perfect place for some invigorating cold water therapy.

Leave the car and traffic behind and walk into Weymouth with the stunning sea views from the coastal path and watch the fishing boasts unload in the picturesque harbour.

To enhance your stay, chat to us about producing your own veg at home, gardening advice and growing cut flowers; Roger will happily take you to see the friendly cows and show you the best places to explore local history and wildlife.

For thrill seekers, we can offer advice on the best places for coasteering, rock climbing and kayaking; alternatively, simply relax in your own private garden and make lunch from the on-site produce, unwinding in the dappled shade of the large chestnut trees and just breathe!

For an unforgettable escape to Dorset, choose Keets at Middle Acre.

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About the location

RINGSTEAD

Weymouth 7.6 miles.

Ringstead Bay in Dorset is an unspoilt pebble beach on the Jurassic coastline surrounded by striking cliffs and farmland. The original village mentioned in the doomsday book no longer exists, but there is now a small vibrant community nestled at the back of the bay in a variety of unique houses. You can enjoy walking the South West Coast path or meander through the woodland walks, whatever your preference this is a gorgeous place to be outside. When you are ready to explore further afield, you will find Lulworth Cove and Durdle door a short 11 miles away and Weymouth with it’s beautiful beach and plentiful restaurants and cafes 7 miles to the west. The Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World Rescue, and Tyneham Village all offer varied and interesting days out just a short drive from Ringstead, presuming you can tear yourselves away from the unspoilt beach.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas