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On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Forton House Shepherd's Huts

2 reviews

A shepherd hut as seen from the seating area

Modern shepherd’s hut for two a five-minute drive from Chard, Somerset
Forde Abbey House 10 minutes’ drive; Lyme Regis half an hour
Woodburning stove and long bed; outdoor seating area with firepit

A top choice for anybody after a glamping (and possibly romantic?) retreat in the Somerset countryside, Forton House Shepherd’s Huts sits a five-minute drive from the market town of Chard, on the B3162, with a bus stop less than 100 yards away. Start your holiday with a brew – there’s plenty of complimentary tea and a cafetiere in the hut – and a look around, then congratulate yourself for choosing such modern and well-maintained accommodation. A long double bed ensures that tall guests won’t have to sleep in a fetal position or with their feet sticking out, and there’s a well-equipped fitted kitchen and an ensuite bathroom with free toiletries. Oh, and not forgetting plenty of storage. On a fine day, you might want to relax on the decked terrace with a glass of wine and a good book; as the sun goes down (and the temperature dips), you can light the firepit, or head back inside to the cosy woodburner. Your canine buddy is welcome at the site, and there are plenty of walks – through woodland and along peaceful footpaths – in the vicinity. The site is a 10-minute drive from the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you can hike among deep valleys, heathlands and hay meadows. There are also several cycling routes in the hills. Speaking of cycling, Route 33 of the National Cycle Network passes right through Chard, going along a former railway line past Chard Reservoir (where you can stop for a spot of birdwatching) and on to Ilminster.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Forton House Shepherd's Huts

Forton House

Forton

Chard

Somerset

England

TA20 2NA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.85912°N
-2.94261°W

Nearest transport

Bus

11.7 mi Coach Station

12.9 mi Bus Station

14.9 mi Yeovil Bus Station

Rail

6.2 mi Axminster Rail Station

7.2 mi Crewkerne Rail Station

11.5 mi Honiton Rail Station

Ferry

19.7 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal

26 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

26 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

Airport

22.6 mi Exeter International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

A 12th-century Cistercian monastery turned private residence (and occasional film location), Forde Abbey House and Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) is well worth a visit for the Raphael-inspired Mortlake Tapestries and the enchanting formal gardens. Stroll along topiary-lined avenues, admire vibrant camellias and try not to get sprayed by the powerful Centenary Fountain. Seaton Wetlands (25 minutes) stretches alongside the River Axe and is home to wading birds and kingfishers. In addition to viewing platforms and bird hides, there is a dipping pond and an information centre where you can learn all about the reserve and its residents. Lyme Regis (half an hour) is another popular location for Hollywood films. You can recreate a dramatic scene from The French Lieutenant’s Woman on the Cobb or pretend you’re Kate Winslet as you look for ammonites on Fossil Beach. There’s also an aquarium with touch tanks, or you can go on a boat ride along the Jurassic Coast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Charmouth West	8.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Lyme Regis Front Beach	9.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Seatown	10.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Eypemouth	12 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaton (Devon)	12.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mapperton House & Gardens 11.2 mi

Montacute House 11.8 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 13 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 17 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 17.9 mi

National Trust

Loughwood Meeting House 7.2 mi

Barrington Court 7.8 mi

Shute Barton 8 mi

Montacute House 11.8 mi

Priest's House 12.5 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

FORDE ABBEY 2 mi

CRICKET HOUSE 2.5 mi

Thorncombe – Forde Abbey and the River Axe 3.3 mi

WAYFORD MANOR 4.2 mi

HINTON HOUSE 5.3 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)
Dorchester, England 24.5 mi
Glastonbury Festival (Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
Glastonbury, England 25.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Loved everything about this place. High end.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

lee s. Jun 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was very peaceful and the owner was very friendly and helpful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

karen h. Jan 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Loved how cosy and warm the shepherd's hut is there was everything there including towels and hairdryer so only need to pack clothes, the surroundings were beautiful and peaceful and easy commute to beaches and towns. Will definitely stay again .

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Frequently asked questions

Does Forton House Shepherd's Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Forton House Shepherd's Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Forton House Shepherd's Huts? A 12th-century Cistercian monastery turned private residence (and occasional film location), Forde Abbey House and Gardens (10 minutes’ drive) is well worth a visit for the Raphael-inspired Mortlake Tapestries and the enchanting … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Forton House Shepherd's Huts?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more