CONTEMPORARY RETREATS IN THE DORSET COUNTRYSIDE
Proud winners of the Dorset Tourism Awards 2022/23
Architect-Designed Eco Cabins in Dorset.
Two architect-designed retreats hidden on a working farm near Milton Abbas, including our award-winning Bothy. Come for the views, wood-fired hot tub, ridiculously comfortable beds and space to properly switch off.
from £119 per night
from £124 per night
Loved by our guests
Design by us. Built by us.
The art of doing very little.
The Bide isn't a collection of off-the-shelf holiday cabins. Scott is an architect and Caroline's background is in furniture and interiors. Together they designed and hand-built The Bide around a simple idea, small spaces can still deliver exceptional architecture, comfort and connection with nature.
We designed The Bide around the things we think a few days away should actually be about. Sleeping ridiculously well. Cooking outside. Walking without anywhere particular to go. Sitting in hot water under a Dorset sky. Watching a film in bed. And occasionally doing absolutely nothing.
Why Book Directly with the bide?
a lower deposit & Direct Local Impact
Low 10% Deposit Secure your stay with the lowest upfront commitment. While larger platforms often require much more to hold your dates, we keep it simple with a 10% deposit.
Balance Due at 4 Weeks Enjoy the flexibility of paying your remaining balance just 4 weeks before you arrive, giving you more time to manage your travel budget.
Support the Local Rural Economy Booking direct ensures that 100% of your payment stays within our local community. As a small business, our presence directly supports Hewish Farm where we are based.
Sustainable Small Business You will be supporting an independent business that cares for the landscape. Your stay helps us sustain our partnership with the farm and our shared eco-initiatives.
Direct Communication Deal directly with the people who run the property. We provide a personal touch and local expertise that big booking sites simply can't match.
Our rural dorset location.
Situated on a working Dorset farm, soak up the spectacular views from the comfort of the cabin windows, your wide screen to nature. The farm is located close to Milton Abbas, a picturesque village, famous for its quaint cob and thatched cottages & Milton Abbey school.
The village of Milton Abbas is a 45 minute walk from the farm, traversing a footpath through picturesque fields.
sleep.
Super slumber… Get the best sleep in town, our mattresses are from Naturalmat, purveyors of fine quality, seen in the top hotels of the globe. Based in Devon, their mattresses are chemical-free, organic and sustainable resulting in a serene and luxurious sleep.
Local Dorset Produce
& Alfresco Dining
Keeping it local, whether it’s stocking up on award winning sparkling wine from the neighbouring Langham estate, fresh fish from the Well Dressed Crab or Breakfast boxes from local farm shop Steepton Bill. Provisions are aplenty!
Fancy Alfresco cooking? Our firepit is located perfectly for taking in the views. Each cabin comes complete with a Gozney pizza oven to test out your pizza making skills!
Nosy neighbours.
Nosy neighbours are in abundance, cows, geese, sheep & hens! The cabin is located on a working farm, offering plenty of opportunity to connect with nature. A woodland coppice on the doorstep for exploring.
watch and listen
Our cabins have an In-house cinema screen for chilly evenings, find an old favorite or new classic with our Mubi account.
explore the jurassic coast & hardy country
Whether you want to explore the immediate surroundings of Thomas Hardy country or head slightly further afield to the Jurassic Coast, there’s plenty to explore.
The scenic Jubilee Trail runs straight through the farm, running from Somerset in the west to Hampshire in the east.
When the beach beckons… just a 35 minute drive from the Bide. Explore the Jurassic coastline & walk some of the famous South West Coastal Path.
find us.
BY TRAIN
The closest train station is Moreton or Dorchester South, a 15-minute taxi ride that will take you to the farm (see FAQ’s for further information for coming by train). If you are happy to explore the farm and amazing walking options, the train is a possible route.
BY CAR
Over 2 hours from London. Travelling by car will leave you better placed to explore the wider Dorset area including the Jurassic coast.