The Dragonfly Shepherds Hut

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The Dragonfly Shepherds Hut

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: 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 75 km from London Stansted Airport, the hut is near attractions such as Alresford (7 km), Colchester Castle (18 km), and Colchester Zoo (22 km). Freeport Braintree is 48 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its hot tub, bathroom comfort, and property cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I like that the whole space was your own, feel shut off from the world!, hot tub amazing, facilities in hut great,. Spotlessly clean and fresh!”
  • Guste
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The stay was so peaceful and the lodge location was absolutely beautiful”
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfectly peaceful , clean and comfortable , hot tub was fab”
  • Uzoamaka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hit was just great. It was super clean, very comfortable and the host was very communicative. It was secluded with utmost privacy. The hot tub was dreamy and you are not far from town. The host gave us good recommendations which we utilised....”
  • Lois
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hut was brilliant! Nothing bad to say about it. The wildlife was one of the best parts. The ducks made our stay!”
  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “absolutely perfect, everything was so detailed and it was the best”
  • Billie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Was amazing, we loved every minute just what we needed the hot tub and the quiet location Cute little pond with duck waddling around”
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Views lovely very clean and tidy nice little get away”
  • Wattie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hot tub was amazing but most of all I was so surprised with how comfy the bed was. Such a relaxing stay, haven't slept as good in a long time, 10/10”
  • Scarlett
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The most relaxing and romantic stay. We loved being in the hot tub, it super hot especially in the cold weather and over looks the most lovely view. Listening to the birds and nature was so relaxing. Heather thought of all the little details in...”

Hosted by Heather

9.6
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

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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