Victoria Hut near Allerford

Property Summary
Victoria 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 - the coast, moors and beautiful woodlands are all nearby. Sleeps 2 + hot tub!

Main Description
Victoria Hut is an off-grid haven that offers an escape from technology while indulging in the luxury of your very own private wood-fired hot tub - true glamping! Within the hut, there's a double bed, sofa and a gas hob for basic cooking needs. An opportunity to enjoy 'camping' with the luxury of a comfortable bed and hot showers.

Included in your stay is a private wood-fired hot tub (logs supplied)
Approx 30 meters from the hut is your allocated private heated shower and toilet, with towels and toiletries supplied
Right outside the hut, a table and chairs for alfresco dining
Your own fire-pit equipped with a grill – perfect for BBQs
For your entertainment, there's a selection of books, board games, and a radio
Solar power runs the fridge and lights, and the wood burner keeps you warm on 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
Victoria Hut comprises a comfortable double bed with bed linen provided. The kitchenette area inside the hut has 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. Each Hut has a private and lockable toilet/shower room. 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 hot tub, heated by wood fire, awaits just outside the Victoria Hut, it will be warmed ready for your arrival. Adjacent to it, an outdoor dining area with a pair of chairs invites you to enjoy your meals in the open air, while your personal fire-pit equipped with a grill stands ready for BBQ-ing and keeping you cosy on cooler evenings. The hot tub logs are provided. The owner offers locally sourced charcoal on-site for an extra fee for use in the fire-pit/BBQ.

Positioned about 30 meters away across the orchard, you'll find the facilities building.

Nestled within the orchard is another Shepherd's Hut and a Yurt, each can accommodate 2 guests, and they are thoughtfully spaced apart, featuring screening to offer privacy. 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.

Situated in the exquisite Porlock Vale, you're just a short distance from the beach, stunning woodlands, moors, and the charming village of Porlock. This village offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and pubs, all within approximately 1.5 miles' reach.

Parking
A designated off-road parking space for a single car is available at the orchard's periphery, providing convenient access to the hut - just a brief stroll across the orchard.

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 2-acre 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
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Exit in case of emergency
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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.