Name: The Dragonfly Shepherds Hut
Address: South Heath Barn, south heath road, Colchester, CO7 8RD, United Kingdom, South Heath Barn, south heath road, Essex, CO7 8RD, UK
Rating: 9.6

The Dragonfly Shepherds Hut

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Dragonfly Shepherds Hut in Colchester offers a luxury tent experience with a garden and terrace. Guests enjoy garden views and a private entrance. Modern Amenities: The property features a hot tub, kitchenette, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include a barbecue, outdoor dining area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 4.3 mi from Alresford and 11 mi from Colchester Castle, the hut is 30 mi from Freeport Braintree and Hedingham Castle. London Stansted Airport is 47 mi away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its hot tub, bathroom comfort, and property cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Tent 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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Daniel

United Kingdom

“We had an amazing time. The Shepherds hut is remote nestled away in an amazing garden with a pond and perfectly quiet. Everything from the hjt to the hot tub were imaculately clean. Heather (the owner) was lovely. We would definitely recommend...”

Gary

United Kingdom

“The property is set in a mature well kept garden with a large pond, we knew straight away that we were going to enjoy our stay. The shepherd hut overlooks rolling fields with what looks like woods in the distance, you cannot help but feel relaxed”

Ellie

United Kingdom

“Me and my partner had the best stay here it was perfect in every way we will definitely be coming back and will definitely be recommending🫶🏼xx”

Jenna

United Kingdom

“You couldn’t regret staying here, the location is beautiful and I couldn’t complain about the facility at all. It was absolutely amazing, the hot tub was also a bonus! X”

Kiera

United Kingdom

“Beautifully decorated inside the hut and spotless, also clean & well maintained outside. The facilities e.g. hot tub, fire pit, hammock etc were an amazing touch and really made our stay special! The views were great too, and perfectly peaceful....”

Holly

United Kingdom

“Ideal location to near by towns, peaceful, had everything we needed.”

Paula

United Kingdom

“It was in a nice location, great views overlooking open fileds.”

Alan

United Kingdom

“Location, secluded, shepherds hut tastefully decorate and everything you need for a short break.”

Emma

United Kingdom

“Such a beautiful hut with everything you could need! Absolutely loved our time there! Heather has the dragonfly hut immaculate, you won’t regret a stay here!”

Katie

United Kingdom

“So cozy! Home from home on a smaller scale. With the addition of a hot tub!”

Hosted by Heather

9.7

Host Review Score

Heather

Set in a private wildlife garden in a rural location, offering unhampered views of the North Essex countryside and its stunning sunsets, The beautiful self-contained Dragonfly Shepherds Hut sleeps 2 and includes a private 5-seater Luxury Hot-Tub.

I am excited to start hosting guests at this beautiful location. I love nature, wildlife and a sunset and cant wait to share this with others looking to stay somewhere a bit unique. I am a qualified mindfulness meditation practitioner so if you’re looking for something a bit different…Message me about a mindful retreat stay where you can relax and watch the sunsets and the stars while enjoying a private mindfulness meditation session. I can also provide concierge services so that you can tailor your stay to suit you and get everything booked for you. Ask about our luxury food or toiletries basket to include locally sourced produce and I can have it ready for your arrival.

Great Bentley is a lovely quiet village location only 20 mins drive from Colchester and its wonderful Zoo. Surrounded by beautiful, traditional English villages, beaches and countryside, there is always something to do.

Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Dragonfly Shepherds Hut

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 2 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that hot tub is available upon request from July 25th.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.