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Woody

Cranborne Chase

Cranborne Chase International Dark Sky Reserve · inside

Sleeps 2 Wood-fired hot tub BBQ Hut Outdoor Kitchen

Overview

Woody is a private shepherd’s hut for two at The Old Forge in rural Dorset, tucked beneath Fontmell Down and Melbury Beacon. The hut has a small double bed, Caledonian Dumpy wood burner, private bathroom and outdoor kitchen, with your own enclosed field, fire pit, converted grain-silo BBQ hut and covered hot tub overlooking the surrounding countryside. From April to September, you can also add the Tentipi to create an exclusive private camp for up to four guests, with the hut and tipi giving everyone their own space while sharing the outdoor space, fire pit and hot tub.

Stargazing from hot tub
Yes
Southern aspect
Clear
External lighting
Low Impact
Other buildings
Not verified

Stargazing guide

Open sides and views towards Fontmell Down. The private fire pit and converted grain-silo fire hut provide additional places to spend the evening outside beneath the stars.

Moon conditions

Waxing Gibbous · 85%

Darkness 6 hrs
Next full moon 26 Sept
Moonrise 16:41
Stargazing window 6 hrs

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Next 7 nights

Outlook, not a guarantee — re-check nearer the date. Open-Meteo

Practical information

Mobile signal
Patchy
Winter access
Yes
Nearest pub
The Fontmell
Nearest shop
Fontmell Magna village shop
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