CONTEMPORARY RETREATS IN THE DORSET COUNTRYSIDE

OUR CABINS.

A small modern red house with large window, surrounded by grass and bushes during sunset.

The Bothy

Outdoor deck featuring a white hot tub, a patio table with chairs, a closed outdoor umbrella, and a modern dark blue building with a large window reflecting sunset light.

The Nest

A scenic aerial view of lush green rolling farmland with fields, trees, and a group of white cows grazing, under a partly cloudy sky.

Our location.

Scenic view of rolling hills and fields through a car window at sunset.

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.

A person in blue jeans sitting on a bed with an open book in their lap. The bed has green pillows and a light-colored blanket, with shadows of leaves cast on the bedding.

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. Base in Devon, their mattresses are chemical-free, organic and sustainable resulting in a serene and luxurious sleep.

Outdoor dining table set for a meal with plates of food, wine glasses, and a bottle of wine, with a barbecue grill nearby and surrounded by trees and greenery.

eat.

A loaf of bread, a stick of salted butter, tomatoes, mushrooms, and eggs on a table.

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.

A large group of white geese, some with black markings, standing on brown grass in an outdoor setting.

Room with a large projection screen displaying a panda in the trees. The room has dark green walls, a window with a view of trees, a small round table with flowers, and green textured stools.

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.

Open landscape with dry grass, greenery along the water, calm water body, and distant ocean under partly cloudy sky.

explore.

Wether you want to explore the immediate surroundings of Thomas Hardy country or head slightly further afield to the Jurrasic 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.

Open countryside with a grassy field, trees, small structures on a hill, and a partly cloudy blue sky.

find us.

A garden with various plants and a wooden sign with an orange circle that reads 'The Bide'.

Location

The Bide, Milton Meadow, Milton Road, DT11 0DP

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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.