Luxury Willow Yurt on an Organic Farm near Crewkerne, Somerset, England
- Beach nearby
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Watersports
- Ideal for honeymoons
- Other rental properties on site
Nestled at the foot of an ancient hill fort in the lush green county of Somerset are two luxurious yurts and two stunning wooden roundhouses, making up a peaceful adults only retreat. Willow Yurt is beautifully styled in a scandi design with soft greys and yellows. Gloriously romantic, with beautiful countryside all around, and the Jurassic Coast just a 30 minute drive away.
Part of an organic working dairy farm, the Yurt Retreat is home to two yurts and two roundhouses (each of which sleeps 2 people), and is a place where you can really connect with the stunning landscape. All the accommodation is south facing so that you can make the most of the sunlight, and the only things surrounding you are open fields and woodland, buzzards circling overhead, herds of deer grazing and pheasants and badgers wandering out of the woods. This really is a magical place where you can completely unwind and escape the stresses of day to day life. Stylish and cosy, the yurts and roundhouses themselves are the height of glamping luxury, with comfortable beds, handmade furniture, hot showers and beautiful redwood decking. And yet right outside your door there is birdsong, an unspoilt view and a clear sky full of stars. It’s hard to imagine a more enchanting setting.
In the next village of Hinton St George (about a mile away and easily accessible by bike or on foot), you will find the award-winning Lord Poulett Arms. With flagstone floors, low beams and open fires, it ticks every box for a traditional country pub. Two miles east is Crewkerne, a market town offering supermarkets, shops, cafes and an indoor pool and gym complex. The pretty town of Lyme Regis, with its boutiques and second hand book shops, is a 30 minute drive, and West Bay & Bridport, famous for being the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, is the same distance. The beach at West Bay is stunning and Bridport itself has everything from cafes and vintage shops to an independent cinema. The coastline and countryside is waiting to be explored - walk a stretch of the coast path, go wind surfing, fishing and rock climbing in Weymouth, or visit one of the many historic houses and gardens like Montacute House, Forde Abbey, and Abbotsbury Swannery.
Getting There:
The site is located just off the A30 and A303. There are direct trains from London Waterloo, Salisbury and Exeter to Crewkerne station, which is only a 5 minute taxi ride away. It takes an hour and a half by road to Bristol and Bath and less than an hour to get to Exeter, where there is an international airport.
Nearest Airport:
Exeter 1 hour
Nearest Train Station:
Crewkerne 5 minute drive
Nearest Restaurant:
Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St George
Nearest Beach:
West Bay, 30 minute drive
Nearest Shop:
Village shop in Hinton St George
Nearest Market:
Bridport on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Car Hire:
Optional
Interior Details
Willow Yurt is the first Yurt you will come to on our site, It is beautifully styled in a Skandi design with soft greys and warm yellows. It has a double bed (with Egyptian cotton bed linen), a sofa, and a log burner (first basked of logs included). Each yurt is completely self-contained and has its own kitchen, and a private bathroom with shower.
Exterior Details
Benefiting from early morning shade this is the Yurt for a lie in on a glorious summers morning! The yurt sits on its own private wood platform, with a table and chairs for al fresco dining and sensational views over the surrounding countryside from your own little private garden. Each yurt has its own BBQ and firebowl in the private garden, and a parking space next to the yurt. Please note that although there is a wonderful woodland sauna on site, it is currently unavailable due to covid-19 restrictions.
Further Details
There are loads of places to eat and drink in the area – try the Lord Poulett Arms in Hinton St George, the River Cottage Canteen in Axminster, the Hive Beach Café in Burton Bradstock, the Hix oyster and fish house in Lyme Regis, The Wild Garlic in Beaminster, the Phoenix Bakery in Weymouth, or the Olive Tree Restaurant in Bridport. Looking for somewhere unique for a special occasion? The Yurt Retreat is available for exclusive hire and is an idyllic setting for weddings and celebrations.
Conditions of Rental
Weeks, weekends and mid-week breaks are available throughout the season. Check in is from 3pm and departure is by 10am. Pets are not permitted, and only children aged 16 or older are allowed to stay on site. No male groups.
