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Shepherd’s hut holidays in Dorset

You can’t travel far without stumbling across an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Dorset. In this glorious part of the country, it's a waste to shut yourself away in a cookie-cutter hotel room. Instead, bag a front row seat to the pastoral splendour with a glamping getaway in a cosy shepherd’s hut. Spend idyllic days striding along the South West Coast Path and exploring bunting-clad market towns, then scamper back to your scenic hideaway to BBQ on the deck and stargaze in splendid isolation (well except for the sheep). Any lingering stress will drift away on the breeze.

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Why book a shepherd's hut break with Canopy & Stars?

Our Dorset huts are a shepherd’s delight. We know because we inspect each one to ensure they’re blissfully tranquil places to relax, far away from the maddening crowds. We sleep in the beds, read in front of the wood burners, luxuriate in the hot tubs and explore the walking trails until we stumble across the local pub. Our shoulders drop and our smiles widen after a few hours breathing in the fresh country air.

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Who we are We want to help people live a life more wild in the great outdoors. We started out in 2010 with seven places and a big dream, and today we’re got more than 800 incredible glamping spaces across the UK and Europe. Based in buzzy Bristol, we’re employee-owned with a charitable trust that supports environmental causes. Find out more about Canopy & Stars.

Our shepherd's hut holidays in Dorset Get up close and personal with Dorset’s gorgeous countryside while avoiding the cramped discomfort of sleeping under canvas. Our Dorset shepherd’s huts range from cosy en-suite retreats on a dairy farm to a luxurious lakeside bolthole and even a huge Scandi-style hut with access to a sauna. Oh, and all of them have got a hot tub. You’re welcome.

What to do in Dorset If Dorset was your mate, it would be that one who’s good at everything, but is so infuriatingly charming they get away with it. Coast, countryside, world-famous landmarks, historic towns and Jurassic fossils — Dorset’s got it all. Not to mention art and antiques in quirky Bridport, wildlife on Brownsea island, Michelin star restaurants, and a jam-packed schedule of festivals and foodie markets. There’s a danger you’ll fall so hard for this joyful part of the country that you never want to leave.

We care about responsible travel At Canopy & Stars, we’re proud to have been officially recognised as one of the highest scoring B-Corp in travel in the world. We’ve got a charitable trust that supports environmental causes and we’ve capped the number of places we offer in overtouristed areas. Our latest impact report highlights our plans for the future, including our goal of net zero carbon by 2030.

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Why we're one of the highest scoring travel B Corps in the world

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We're committing to raise £50,000 by 2027 to help protect nature in our national parks.