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Reviews of Yew Tree View Luxury Shepherd's Hut

Yew Tree Cottage, Bat Alley, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1NX, United Kingdom

#3 of 13 hotels in Sturminster Newton

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Review score

Based on 150 apartment reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 7 August 2022

    10
    extremely cosy, quiet and comfortable stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    dusting required in some areas

    cosy, quiet, had all the amenities for an overnight stay, Netflix was a plus 😁

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    10
    Charming accommodation in a peaceful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No negatives!

    Really pretty, charming shepherds hut with everything you could need. Very comfortable bed and relaxing hassle free stay.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    9.0
    Lovely hidden gem!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hut. Nicely fitted out with everything you need for a short break away from it all. Friendly and very welcoming owners. Directions supplied were very precise, so even though its a hidden gem, it was very easy to find! We're already planning our next visit!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    9.0
    loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautifully decorated and felt bigger than expected. lovely seating area outside and location was great, so easy to find and all information needed was provided before arrival - a great stay!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    9.0
    very pretty all round but be prepared for limited space
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    catering was difficult due to the restricted space (a couple of well-placed shelves would have made a difference).

    very pretty caravan in a lovely setting

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2022

    10
    Relaxing, comfortable, convenient, simply perfect getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! It was just lovely!

    Perfect location, the most beautiful views of sunset and sunrise. The seating area outside was lovely! Especially with the warm weather!!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is very quiet and fairly secluded. lovely brazier outside to light a fire and have a glass or two. We ate at the Crown one evening but is definitely a drive away. Enough facilities in the hut to be able to sort out a meal on the next evening. I didn't know what to expect but was very pleasantly surprised.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    8.0
    Very neat and pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    No egg-cups! Hut is positioned on the edge of a gravel driveway and I was very aware of cars moving in the night. Fridge quite noisy, but that could have been due to exceptionally hot weather.

    Well appointed and neat - not over-styled. Great shower.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a lovely stay at Yew Tree View, we couldn't fault it at all and have already booked to come back. Thank you.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    10
    Bliss
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    beautiful accommodation, bed very comfy. Clean and all mod cons inside the hut. Shower was good. Heard the owls and saw bats when sitting around fire pit. Host was very kind, providing fresh milk, tea, coffee etc. Tranquil setting, host provided logs and kindling for fire. Was a very special place to stay and relax. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2022

    10
    Lovely and relaxing. Just what we needed! Hope to stay again at some stage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not have been any better

    Everything about it we liked. Great location, and relaxing space. Shepherd hut done out very well. Enjoyed relaxing in front of the fire outside.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    9.0
    Great comfort. Easy parking & key access. Helpful host who rang me to get heater sorted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed cushions need a wash. Pillows were fine but it was the floral ones that were marked. Few areas of mould in bathroom around sink tiles & roof of shower but other than that really very clean. Thank you.

    No breakfast. Location was very quiet & tranquil. The mattress was super. Plenty of lighting. Good shower.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    10
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few areas needs a little more attention to detail with cleaning but I'm probably being fussy as a professional cleaner 😉 (had to look for them)

    Well equipped, comfortable bed, beautiful location. Friendly and helpful owners. Nice to have the fit pit outside.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    6.0
    Lovely setting couple of changes would make perfect (?replace bar fridge ?
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That Bar Fridge is SO noisy - is it broken ? I can normally sleep through anything but I had to get up in middle of the night to turn it off as it was waking me up Although the WiFi was very good the TV Reception was not really functional - was hard to watch/listen to anything I switched it off and used my phone For the price, A Couple of teabags / small jar coffee would have been nice as I did notice milk was left in fridge

    A Lovely setting, very clean and super comfortable bed Loved the stable door

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    7.0
    Pretty, secluded but bring your own duvet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thousands of pillows but No duvet, Just a thin blanket. We didn't see any instructions prior to arrival to bring bedding.

    Clear instructions for the location and key access. Very very clean, fresh tidy. Well equipt. Very comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    7.0
    Cute but just needs little more attention.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedding didn't seem fresh? Shower hose dirty, glass lampshades very dusty. Shower just ran boiling hot so couldn't use it.

    Value for money. Tea, coffee and milk supplied. Cute hut.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    7.0
    Great property, better with a few improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower needs drain cleaning

    Lovely property in a good location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Problem with boiler. Had cover off and had to turn the leever on and off to use water, as otherwise water constantly running. Waiting for plumber to sort for them. Bed was so high it was hard to get on. Eventually found a wooden block under the bed to use as a step. Bed was uncomfortable and I ended up with back, shoulder and neck pain. Didn't expect this, as it says luxury shepherds hut. That with unfortunately the bad torrential rain and winds shaking the hut made me not stay the 2nd night and I went home in the evening to sleep in the comfort of my own home. Squeezed between the cottage and someone else's drive. Tiny fridge. Was disappointed as waited to get away on my own for a while.

    Clean and tidy. Pretty lights.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    7.0
    Cute & Cosy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could have been cleaner, fag butts outside on the floor put us off a bit, only got 1 towel each, no hand towel in the bathroom, kitchen wasn't clean enough in my opinion, the kettle, toaster and shelves where the dishes were kept needs a good clean, wasn't terrible but wasn't ten out of ten either!

    Very cute and cosy! Bed very comfy, parking right outside and very easy to find. Very private, were left too it by our hosts which we liked. Brilliant value for money for the place.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    7.0
    overall was a nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    when I arrived there was hair ,where someone had previously shaved, on the sink. Cob webs in window. Crumbs by the toaster, half a frozen melon in the fridge? Did make me wonder how clean the bedding was.

    Very cute and comfortable place to stay. All facilities worked fine! Tucked away but good pubs!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    9.0
    Was an excellent, relaxing stay! Thank you so much for providing a warm, welcoming home for the night.
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A tree close by was hitting the top of the hut which caused a little noise. However we slept through it perfectly!

    Super clean! The bed was extremely comfortable. We were provided with milk, tea bags, sugar and many other pieces of kitchen supplies to keep us going!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2022

    9.0
    beautiful little hut, so cosy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing!

    the shepherds hut was lovely, so cosy & just lovely! great pub around the corner & beautiful.l view

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    5.0
    Could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness of the property was not good. Arriving to a dirty baby wipe/tissue on the table. Thick dust in corners of bed area, thick dust on back of tv. Cobwebs everywhere, we did not finish our stay unfortunately and left a night early to go home which was a real shame. Kettle was full of limescale and generally needed a deep clean.

    Lovely setting, quiet, and nice views of an orchard. Lovely village, shower very powerful. Toilet roll provided and a nice gesture as was a little milk in the fridge.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    A cosy place, peaceful location, perfect for an overnight stay. Tastefully decorated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in March 2025

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