Sam
Sitting on the other side of the meadow, and complete with his original shepherd’s crook, you can enjoy triple aspect views across to the scarp slopes of Melbury and Fontmell Down. Sam also has his own veranda, as well as the share of facilities with Mabel and your family or friends.
The stresses of modern day life are a distant memory here as you gaze across to the scarp slopes of Melbury and Fontmell Down. A pretty vintage quilt and luxurious sheepskin drape the comfortable 4 by 6 foot bed, which makes the most of the triple aspect views. Enjoy the dawn chorus whilst you boil the kettle on the stove to make your morning tea. Sam is well equipped for your arrival with water, stored in a vintage enamel container, with tea and coffee facilities. You also have access to the tuck shop and glampers kitchen which has a fridge and freezer and everything you need so you can enjoy a few evening BBQs..
A clever addition to this authentic hut is the veranda where you can enjoy a glass of wine and the barbecue. Evening entertainment is by candlelight. You can choose to toast chestnuts on the ‘pipsqueak’ wood burner, reach for the vintage scrabble set, or gaze at the night sky as you have never seen it before.
The bathroom is just a short hop and a skip across the meandering paved path into a converted outbuilding. An antique commode-come-composting loo, a salvaged suite complete with electric shower, sink and a heated towel rail all combine to make a very comfortable convenience.
“Sam available for additional accommodation for two people within the same party. ”
You can’t miss the orange hot tub with its bespoke timber surround, designed and created by Tim, offering complete privacy and protection from the elements.
First use is on us, and super easy. The hot tub can be ready in 90 minutes with the turn of a tap (with our propane heater). This is probably the most economic way to get the best value as it will require less wood on subsequent days. The hot tub is now under cover and has two open sides with amazing views up to Fontmell Down, so if it is raining only your bottom half will get wet. If however it is fine, you can gaze at the stars.
Hot tub
‘Silas’ is the most recent arrival in the glamping field. Re-invented from a humble grain store, he provides a one-of-a-kind seating area. An integrated fire pit will keep you warm and you can even barbeque in here.
Silas started life as a humble grain silo at Gourd’s Farm, just a hop, skip and a jump away from his new abode here at The Old Forge.
With a passion for all things galvanised, I couldn’t help but notice that this particular silo appeared to be in retirement on the farm. The cogs started turning in my mind to come up with a new lease of life for him; an observatory? a bar? a new Glamping unit?
Silas spent rather too long sitting without purpose at the top of our field until being winched into position for his transformation to evolve. A gradual process ensued, inspired by the miscellany that I wanted to upcycle.
What we have created is a beautifully simple and intimate seating area making the most of the panorama that surrounds it. Silas will give you shelter from the elements and has four removable shutters to cope with all prevailing weathers. He can be used as a BBQ or fire pit.
Silas the Silo
Essentials
Sam is only bookable as extra accommodation for Mabel at £65 a night to ensure complete privacy
Mabel and Sam have a small 4ft double bed
Linen and towels provided
Glamping kitchen,tuck shop, Silo and hot tub use
Private bathroom with composting loo and shower 30 metres away
Basket of logs provided, £5 extra for re-fills
Fire pit wood available to purchase as well as extra firelighters, matches and kindling
BBQ’s and fire pits provided
Dogs welcome at £25 per stay
Child welcome in a tent alongside
Minimum three night stay
Kids & Pets
Children under 10 can stay if accompanied in one of the huts by an adult. It's also possible for children to stay in a tent alongside the hut at £15 per child per night. Please contact us to enquire & book.
We are proud to be a dog-friendly property and would be happy to accommodate your pet for £25 per stay. Please enquire when you book your stay for more information.
Facilities
Hot tub shared with Mabel
Silas the Silo BBQ hut
Exclusive use of the glamping kitchen, with all the amenities that you will need. Fridge, freezer, gas cooker, sink, picnic utensils, kettle, tea and coffee
What our guest have to say
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"The most relaxing holiday ever… we both value peace and quiet in our time off, and this holiday definitely didn’t disappoint"
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“The hut was lovely, cosy and well equipped. We lit the log burner in the evening. Surroundings are beautiful, very peaceful”
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“We had the most amazing stay in ‘Sam‘ the shepherds hut. It has been thoughtfully decorated with vintage knick-knacks and has the sweetest little stove, which kept us warm and cosy. Tim and Lucy were very well accommodating and the remote location (on the farm with the animals) was perfect”