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
Allerford is a picturesque hamlet on the Holnicote Estate in the heart of Exmoor National Park, famous for its beautiful medieval packhorse bridge over the River Aller.
Nestled between Porlock and Minehead on the northern edge of the moor, this tiny settlement of stone cottages and farmsteads sits within one of the finest landscapes in Somerset. The entire hamlet is part of the Holnicote Estate, which has been owned and managed by the National Trust since 1944, preserving its unspoilt character and surrounding woodland, farmland, and open moorland.
The Village
Allerford's packhorse bridge is one of the finest in Somerset, a beautiful twin-arched medieval structure that has been a crossing point for centuries. Beside the bridge stands the former village school, now home to the Allerford Museum, a charming local history collection covering rural life on Exmoor. The hamlet is very small and quiet, with no shop, pub, or other commercial premises -- its appeal lies in its peacefulness and the beauty of its setting.
Nearby Villages and Services
The National Trust showpiece village of Selworthy is just half a mile away, with its famous thatched cottages, medieval church, and wonderful views across the vale to Dunkery Beacon. Porlock, approximately 2 miles west, is a thriving village with a good range of shops, pubs, restaurants, galleries, and a pharmacy. Minehead, approximately 4 miles east, is the nearest town and has supermarkets, banks, and all essential services. For larger shopping, Taunton is approximately 30 miles away.
