Title: Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4771&destination=Shaftesbury%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=95510033&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views Tranquil eco lodge perched on the edge of a Wiltshire wildlife reserve offers a perfect morning coffee spot on the sun-drenched veranda with countryside views ## Photo gallery for Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views ![Exterior - Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views (Gutch Common)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95520000/95510100/95510033/6f53e67b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views (Gutch Common)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95520000/95510100/95510033/3b810616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views (Gutch Common)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95520000/95510100/95510033/5b31f62c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views (Gutch Common)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95520000/95510100/95510033/843dfe84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views (Gutch Common)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95520000/95510100/95510033/82a50ead.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies This eco lodge offers peaceful seclusion with panoramic Dorset views. Guests can explore nearby wildlife reserve trails or relax on the veranda. The property features fast WiFi and a Bluetooth speaker, with previous visitors especially appreciating the natural surroundings. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=95510033&PinnedHotelID=95510033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=95510033&PinnedHotelID=95510033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=95510033&PinnedHotelID=95510033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=95510033&PinnedHotelID=95510033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=95510033&PinnedHotelID=95510033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=95510033&PinnedHotelID=95510033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=95510033&PinnedHotelID=95510033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=95510033&PinnedHotelID=95510033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Shaftesbury travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shaftesbury.dx4771) [View more Lodges in Shaftesbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shaftesbury-Lodges.d4771-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.03187,-2.148797&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i%60ovH%7EtbL%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40Y%40W%40WBY%40WBWBWBWBWBWBWDWDWBUDWDWDUDUFWDUFUFUDUHSFUFUFSHSFSHUFQHSHSJQHSHQHQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOJOJMLOJMJMLMLMJKLKLMLILKLKLILILINILILGLGNGNGLENGLENELCNENCNCLCNCNANANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLDNBNDLDNFLDNFLFNFLFLHLHNHLHLHLJLJLJLJJJLLLJJLLLJLJNLLJNJNJNJPJNHPJNHPJPHPHRHPHRHRHRFRHRHRFRFTFTFRFTFTDTFTDVFTDTDVBVDTDVBVDVBVBVBVBVBV%40V%40XBV%40V%40X%40V%40V%3FX%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAX%3FVAVAXAVAVCXAVAVCVCXCVCVCVEVCTEVEVCTEVETGVETGTETGTGTGTGRGTGRITIRGRIRIPIRIRIPIPKPIPKPINKPKNKNKNKNMNKLKLMLKLMLMJKLMJMJMJMHMHMJOHMFMHMFOHMDOFMFODMDODODMBODOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOCOAMCOCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGOEOGMIMGMIOGMIMIMKMIMKMKMKMMKKMMMMKMKMMMKOKOKOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQIQIQKSIQISGSISGSIUGSGUGSIUEUGUGUEUGUEWEUEWEUCWEWEUCWCWCWCWCWCYAWCWAWAYAWAYAWAW%3FYAW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=phGb45AZEKTc5cx-Z3rBdKqD8_s=) Gutch Common, England ### What's nearby - ![The Bridge and the Pantheon Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire, England ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5461/b5ad4958-8342-4aa1-93d1-42d7e7b71e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Centre parcs showing cyclists on a beautiful blue and white lit road. Colourful picture showing the fun of exploring the forest park at Longleat. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248628305051930/73b81e8d-abd5-44e6-8eb4-6592475c5931.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Center Parcs Longleat Forest 24 min drive \- 18.4 miles - ![Longleat is one of the widest Safari Parks in Europe. It's very well preserved and supplying shelter to many species. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092191/c61f28e4-adf7-475e-8df4-6c9f33825fed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Longleat Safari and Adventure Park 29 min drive \- 21.4 miles - ![Stonehenge which includes heritage elements and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050515/0aef18d7-e588-4210-b7a3-598e02560823.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Stonehenge 32 min drive \- 26.8 miles - ![A beautiful river walk in The New Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046242/b7861582-3dd0-4924-9caa-7ab9cfa8b6c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) New Forest National Park 45 min drive \- 31.5 miles ### Getting around - Gillingham Dorset Station 19 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) 60 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 11 min drive - Tisbury Fish and Chip Shop 11 min drive - The John Peel 8 min drive - The Riverbarn 13 min drive - The Kings Arms 7 min drive ## About this property ### Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views Lodge in a rural location Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Barbecues, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views include perks, such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Things to do - Stereo ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### More - Fireplace - Heating - Living room ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Maximum of 3 nights only unless prior arranged. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views? ### Where is Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Beautiful eco lodge with stunning rural views Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine T. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming little lodge Charming little lodge, in a quiet hamlet, lovely views from the garden. Very clean, well equipped and very comfortable bed. ##### Christine T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma V. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway! Fabulous little lodge with everything to cater for your needs with a touch of luxury! Comfortably hosted 2 adults & 2 dogs, with absolutely stunning views! Hosts Bridget & Steve were wonderful & welcoming, welcome pack of local produce was a lovely little touch! ##### Emma V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet B. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning, Peaceful and Restorative Stay Excellently designed Eco Lodge suitable for two. Very comfortable, very quiet with beautiful views across Dorset. A great place to relax and to have ‘head space’. Lovely decor, great books to read, local maps and local produce. Beautiful location with many interesting places to visit. Excellent host 🙏. ##### Janet B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine B. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chillef Cozy, extremely comfortable and well equipped, every need catered for. Tranquil, relaxing, bliss. ##### Katherine B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### denise m. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs Comfy bed fabulous view ##### denise m. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Stay In A Wonderful Place We had an amazing stay at this property. Inside, the property is very well appointed, with a great welcome pack. The views from the garden are spectacular and we spent a lot of time just relaxing out there. There are plenty of walks on your doorstep, with the excellent Foresters pub being about 1.5 miles away. We went for a "get away from it all" break and this place absolutely delivered. Highly recommended and we would love to return. ##### John S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine P. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Little Piece of Heaven Everything about this property had been thought about in detail. It was warm, eco friendly, contemporary decor with just the right touches of homely influences. There were books, games, warm blankets. A total escape. The area is stunning but having grown up here in biased ##### Katharine P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily V. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway The cabin is tucked away overlooking the hills. It's got a lovely table and chair set outside to eat breakfast and also some great relaxing chairs so you can look over the view. We decided to set up the firepit and look at the stars and it was lovely! The cabin is clean, tidy and very welcoming with everything you could need. Bridget was a fantastic host, giving clear instructions on how to find the cabin and also responding to any questions quickly. Only downside was we never saw the cats as we really wanted to give them a cuddle! ##### Emily V. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana C. 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time. The lodge is cosy and has everything you need. The bed is dreamily comfortable. The setting is outstanding, with amazing views on three sides and an array of garden furniture to suit any weather. Clear skies at night allow you fantastic star gazing. Bridget and Steve are generous and friendly hosts. So glad we found it. ##### Diana C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabel C. 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Arcadian bolt-hole in Wiltshire This rural cozy retreat, impeccably presented & tastefully furnished to a high standard, has amazing views of a timeless bucolic landscape unchanged since Hardy's time. There are lots of things to see and do (walking, Shaftesbury, Old Wardour Castle, etc.) but just staying put is a treat. The cottage is very peaceful and comfortable, and the kitchen is fully equipped. There is also a small library of some fiction and local history books and lots of maps. On clear nights you have a fantastic views of stars, as this is located in a Dark Sky conservation area. Bring your binos! The outdoor living area is just as beautiful with pots of colourful flowers and plants. There is a garden table and chairs, BBQ, and on the veranda a sofa. Stanley, one of the two cats, might honour you with a visit. He is very curious and friendly. Lois is the shy one. In bad weather, curling up on the sofa with a book, mug of tea and slice of cake is just perfect. We received a wonderfully warm welcome from the delightful hosts. Thank you! :-) We will definitely be back. ##### Isabel C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ---