The Novelist
WRITING THE PERFECT LUXURY ESCAPE (FOR TWO!)
What makes a trip to The Novelist truly special isn’t just the seclusion; it’s the connection to the elements. Imagine drifting off under a panoramic roof window, where the dark Dorset skies reveal constellations you’ve never seen before, all from the comfort of your bed.
Tucked into its own private nook, you’ll enjoy a level of privacy that allows for total relaxation. Whether you’re soaking in the private hot tub or enjoying the breathtaking valley views, you are the only character in this peaceful setting.
Unique Highlights
• Star gazing from the hot tub
• Panoramic roof window over the bed
• Total privacy in a forest garden nook
• Breathtaking valley views
What makes the Novelist worth writing home about...
Panoramic star gazing window over the bed
Free standing king sized bed with storage
100% cotton bed linen
Waffle bath robes
Wardrobe
Copper roll top bath
Ensuite flushing toilet
Towels
Heated towel rail
Soap, bodywash & shampoo
Hairdrier
Smart TV
Superfast WiFi
Radio
Comfy sofa
Wood burner & wood
Breakfast bar with stools
Central heating
A range of books and games
Fitted kitchen
Induction hob and pans
Small microwave
Fridge in hut (additional fridge / freezer space available in BBQ hut on request)
Kettle with tea and coffee provided
Electric 2 person hot tub spa with jets
Outdoor rainfall shower
Firepit
BBQ equipment
Outdoor dining table & chairs
Sunloungers
Outdoor cushions and blankets
Large deck and outdoor garden
Stunning views
Dark night skies for star gazing
Access to BBQ Hut
Hampers & drinks available
Private off road parking
EV charging available
Bike storage available
Booking Details...
Minimum of 2 nights stay. You can choose to check in any day except Sunday.
Deposit for dates booked more than 4 weeks in advance is 30%; balance is due 4 weeks before check in date;
Longer Stay Discounts
If you are staying 4 nights use code 4NIGHT10 to get a 10% discount. For 7 nights 20% discount is automatic at checkout.- Complimentary house cocktail waiting on your arrival.
- We do not permit pets inside the Novelist
A peaceful luxury retreat
The Novelist is a brace of shepherd’s huts joined in a T by a glass walk way. It comprises of a bedroom hut complete with copper roll-top bath, plus a larger hut with kitchen, living space and TV. This spacious hut with central heating is ideal for longer stays!
Built to suit our very specific location it is designed to make the most of our expansive views, and is based around a wooden deck with ample room for dining and relaxing. Beyond the deck are the glamping essentials of a hot tub and fire pit.
Bedroom Hut
In the bedroom hut there is a luxury copper bath made by William Holland of Dorchester; from it you can soak in the best of our views. The free-standing kingsized bed faces onto the view and has a panoramic star-gazing window directly above to make the most of our dark skies.
Living Hut
In the living hut you can fling open the French doors and enjoy the best of the views from the sofa.
Whereas our other huts are about getting away from connectivity this hut has both WiFi and TV. Whether you are on vacation or workation this hut offers flexibility. If you wish to remain disconnected, when switched off the TV blends into the background as a mirror!The gorgeously styled interior is very spacious for a romantic getaway for two.
There is also a craftsman-made kitchen which includes an induction hob, kettle, toaster, fridge, china, cutlery, and washing up facilities with Ecover washing up liquid and tea-towel. It has a fold-away breakfast bar behind the peninsular unit. Tea, coffee, oil and sugar provided.
Outdoor Living
The outdoor seating area is on a wooden deck supported by traditional staddle stones, with a fire pit and a store of wood for your use during your stay.
Close to the hot tub is an outdoor rainfall shower on the deck. It is very private – but with fantastic views!
The hot tub is very privately positioned right beside the Novelist’s deck so you can step down into the hot tub. I can’t think of a better way to enjoy a starry night! If we know your arrival time we will try our best to get it warming before you arrival.
Luxury Outdoor Kitchen (with a twist...)
Within the forest garden there is also a BBQ hut. This is a hexagonal building with the BBQ in the middle.
Guests in the Novelist are welcome to use this shared facility during their stay.
As this facility is shared by only 3 huts it is usually available for solo use. It is spacious enough to take a large group if you are visiting with friends.
Hamper and Drinks
Visit our hamper page – any hampers ordered before your arrival will be waiting for you.
In the hut is a drinks menu containing drinks from our local breweries and distilleries. We can bring orders to your hut during your stay. This includes our own hut special cocktails and own labelled wines!
Expansive views from the hut and local footpaths
We are fortunate to enjoy stunning views down a long valley all the way to Eggardon Iron Age fort. With not so much as a hamlet visible this makes for some wonderful scenery. As in the Astronomer, above the bed is a panoramic star gazing window so the views are also upwards!
We are surrounded by a fabulous network of footpaths and bridleways – we supply a walking map. As a result of the rolling hills of Dorset each brow of a hill brings a whole new vista. Within half an hour walk of the glampsite you can see miles of the Jurassic coast all the way from Abbotsbury to Lyme Regis. You will never bore of this vista!
If you are wishing to eat out there are also some lovely places within nearby Beaminster or beyond. Beaminster is a 2 mile walk.
Lazy Sunday Weekend
If you are coming in on a Friday and just need to be home by Sunday night we have now introduced a 2 1/2 day weekend. This means you can arrive on a Friday night and stay until 9pm Sunday. To book this at checkout book Friday and Saturday nights and add a Lazy Sunday checkout from the Extras.
