Property Summary
Bramley Hut, Allerford offers the opportunity to 'get away from it all' in this romantic shepherd's hut, nestled in an orchard in the stunning Porlock Vale. Connect with nature and experience the delights of Exmoor - just 5 minutes from the coast, moors and beautiful woodlands. Sleeps 2 + hot tub!
Main Description
Bramley Hut is true glamping; this off-grid hut provides a chance to escape from technology with the luxury of a private wood-fired hot tub! The hut has a comfortable double bed, a sofa and gas hob for basic cooking. A chance to enjoy the experience of camping with all the luxury of a comfortable bed and hot showers.
Private wood-fired hot tub (with logs included)
Private toilet and shower room just 30 metres from the hut, with towels and toiletries included
Outside table and chairs to enjoy alfresco dining
Your very own fire-pit with grill for BBQ's
Solar power runs the fridge and lights
Wood burner inside cooler nights (logs included)
Off road parking for one car
Arrivals on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, minimum stay 2 nights
One medium dog or 2 small dogs welcome for supplement of £10 per dog. Dog bed and bowls can be provided.
Full English or continental breakfast hampers, and/or BBQ packs, can be ordered directly from the owner, at an additional cost.
The orchard is approx 2 acres and there is another Shepherd's hut and a Yurt (each sleeping 2 guests) in the orchard. Each unit is intentionally spaced apart with tactful screening to ensure privacy, and each unit has it's own private, lockable toilet/shower room and its own hot tub.
Indoor Description
The Bramley Hut is compact, yet perfectly formed! The double bed is comfortable and bed linen is provided. The kitchenette area inside the hut comprises a gas hob for basic cooking and cooking equipment, cutlery, crockery and glasses are provided. The fridge and lights are solar powered. The wood-burner heats the hut up really well, to keep you warm on cooler nights (logs included). There is no running water in the hut, but mains tap (drinking) water is available in the nearby facilities building with shared washing up area.
The toilet and hot shower is located outside the hut, in the facilities building, approx 30 metres away. Bramley Hut has a private and lockable toilet/shower room for your sole use. Towels and toiletries are included. Each unit has it's own allocated toilet/shower room.
There is no wi-fi, but mobile phone and 4G signal is good on most networks.
Outdoor Description
A private wood-fired hot tub is located directly outside the Bramley Hut, it will be heated ready for your arrival. There is an outside table and chairs to enjoy alfresco dining and your very own fire-pit with grill for delicious BBQ's and snuggling around on cool evenings. Logs are provided for the hot tub. Locally sourced charcoal is available on-site from the owner, for use in the firepit (at an additional cost).
The facilities building is approx 30 metres across the orchard (shared washing up facilities and private toilet/shower rooms).
The lawn space in front/around of the hut is not fenced.
There is another Shepherd's hut in the orchard and a Yurt (each sleeping 2 guests). Each unit is spaced apart with screening to ensure privacy, and each unit has it's own private toilet/shower room. The orchard is open for all to enjoy, however it is expected that everyone should respect the privacy and space of others on the site and keep dogs (if bringing them) under control at all times.
Located in the beautiful Porlock Vale, it's a short distance to the beach, beautiful woodland, moors or the village or the village of Porlock with a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. Porlock is approx 1.5 miles.
Parking
There is private off road parking for one car on the edge of the orchard, it's a short walk across the orchard to the hut.
Pets Description
One medium or two small dogs permitted per booking, for supplement of £10 each. Please note, the area around the hut is not enclosed, the orchard is shared with another Shepherd's Hut and a Yurt (each sleeping two guests and allowing up to two dogs). You are expected to keep your dog/s under your control at all times.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
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The region
Bramley Hut is located on the edge of the small hamlet of Allerford, probably most well known for the 15th century pack horse bridge and the local National Trust and picture perfect thatched country cottages, also in nearby, Selworthy and Bossington. The larger village of Porlock is a short drive (less than 5 mins in the car) or approx 30 minutes on foot via quiet country lane, has a selection of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and shops. Minehead is the nearest town, with supermarkets and other shops, approx 10 minute drive.
There are many walks from the doorstep - within easy access is Bossington beach and Porlock Weir or head up onto North Hill or Dunkery Beacon for amazing views across the Bristol Channel to Wales.