Beautiful cabins in Shaftesbury Dorset countryside
7.8 / 10
Good(67 Ratings)
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Cabin in North Dorset District
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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Reviews
1 / 10
Terribly managed, non caring but the view was sick
The view
⭐ 1/5 – Treated Unfairly, Avoid This Place
We had an incredibly disappointing stay at The cabins and were treated unfairly throughout. From start to finish, the experience was terrible, and to make things worse, our text messages were ignored, even the next day. The manager of Outdoor Inns didn’t even ask if we were okay after everything that happened.
• Check-in was a nightmare – We arrived at 5 PM (check-in was at 4 -9PM) but couldn’t get into the cabin. We had to call and wait 45 minutes just to get a response, and we weren’t given access to another cabin until 6 PM.
• The original cabin was filthy – The bed wasn’t made, it was dirty, and there was lumpy, spoiled milk left on the side. We were then told to take another cabin instead—lucky it wasn’t booked, or we would have been stranded after driving four hours.
• No hot water in either cabin – When we reported this, we were told a plumber couldn’t come out. Instead, I (a plumber myself) was asked to try and fix it—on my rare weekend away with my partner at 6 PM on a Saturday night! Completely unacceptable.
• False advertising – There was no coffee machine or any of the amenities advertised, and no shampoo or body wash provided.
• Basic kitchenware unusable – The pans didn’t work on the induction hob, and the cutlery and cups were dirty.
• Maintenance issues ignored – The bedroom lights didn’t work, an issue that had already been reported in a review back in January. Clearly, nothing had been done to fix it.
• Zero customer care – We weren’t even asked how we were after all the problems we faced. Our messages were ignored, even the next day, and the manager of Outdoor Inns didn’t check in with us at all. Instead of the full refund we were promised, we have now only been offered a partial refund.
The only saving grace was the pub next door. The owner and bar manager looked after us, offering drinks and food to try and salvage what was left of our stay.
7 / 10
Lovely overall - just a few tweaks and it would be perfect!
Great location looking out over rolling countryside. Very well equipped cabin. Blinds worked well at blocking light and setup perfect for family of 4 for a night. Comfortable and clean inside.
Stinging nettles at entrance to deck that we all walked into in the dark and a latrine smell from the waste disposal when sat outside. Broken deckchairs in outside box. Team have only communicated via automatic emails.
8 / 10
Comfortable stay but the experience could be improved with more care and attention to detail.
Lovely location just a 10 minute drive into Shaftesbury where you can find everything you need. Fabulous pub next door with lovely staff, great pizza from the outdoor bar and amazing choice on the pub menu.
The cabin is clean with a small but impressive shower room. Comfortable beds and lots of towels and bed linen. Good WIFI. No TV which we liked.
The cabin is much smaller than it looks on the photographs. Unbearably hot during the day and no outdoor shade.
The outside area is very neglected. Broken decking panels on the steps, outdoor storage lid heavy and not on hinges so not safe. Spare deckchairs mud stained. Stinging nettles growing around the steps. Outdoor table dirty and very unstable. The area behind the cabins looks like a dumping ground. Generally looks very uncared for.
No extra touches or attention to finer details throughout. Would be great if matches were provided for the fire pit. Take your own coffee unless you want to drink instant sachets.
1 / 10
Seriously and shockingly bad value. A Fawlty Towers experience.
Not very well signposted and arrival directions took us to a local pub who had to investigate on our behalf as no way to phone the owners. No shade anywhere near the accomodation which made it super hot in the middle of summer, as the afternoon sun beat directly into the cabin. Together with no cross breeze ventilation and the lack of any fan this made the accomodation like a sauna inside. Unbearable and impossible to sleep! We also struggled to cook anything on the hob as the electricity cycled making it very difficult to get anything up to a boiling heat. The drying up cloth provided is the size of a facecloth (really?) and the kitchen cabinets are in in disrepair, coming off their rails, making it very difficult to open the sliding cabinets. Outdoor surrounding grassed area is covered in sheep poo; hard to avoid stepping in it! And the view was non existent as the cabins were positioned looking onto a large bank of solar panels which completely blocked any potential view at all! To top it all the check out instructions provided too late on check out day. Possibly the most disappointing accomodation I have ever booked any time, anywhere.
Great location looking out over rolling countryside. Very well equipped cabin. Blinds worked well at blocking light and setup perfect for family of 4 for a night. Comfortable and clean inside.
Stinging nettles at entrance to deck that we all walked into in the dark and a latrine smell from the waste disposal when sat outside. Broken deckchairs in outside box. Team have only communicated via automatic emails.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
Lovely location just a 10 minute drive into Shaftesbury where you can find everything you need. Fabulous pub next door with lovely staff, great pizza from the outdoor bar and amazing choice on the pub menu.
The cabin is clean with a small but impressive shower room. Comfortable beds and lots of towels and bed linen. Good WIFI. No TV which we liked.
The cabin is much smaller than it looks on the photographs. Unbearably hot during the day and no outdoor shade.
The outside area is very neglected. Broken decking panels on the steps, outdoor storage lid heavy and not on hinges so not safe. Spare deckchairs mud stained. Stinging nettles growing around the steps. Outdoor table dirty and very unstable. The area behind the cabins looks like a dumping ground. Generally looks very uncared for.
No extra touches or attention to finer details throughout. Would be great if matches were provided for the fire pit. Take your own coffee unless you want to drink instant sachets.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Perfect location. Small but unique. Wonderful views. Making contact with staff leading up to stay.
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6 / 10Average·Oct 2025
It was cheap and perfect for what we needed,
Got there in the dark, there was no lighting and no obvious signage showing where the lodges were. We got there fair late at night, couldn’t work the job but the owner did come and show us. We had also booked a twin room and the sofa bed as old brother and sister were together. Everything was set up for double bed and the sofa bed only had one double duvet so our old r children had a good fall out before deciding sharing was their only option. We had gone for a funeral the next day and it was just a little bit stressful on arrival
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful cabins in Shaftesbury Dorset countryside. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful cabins in Shaftesbury Dorset countryside pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautiful cabins in Shaftesbury Dorset countryside?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
About this cabin rental
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Map of North Dorset District
Ratings and reviews
7.8 / 10
Good(67 Ratings)
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7 / 10Good·Aug 2026
Great location looking out over rolling countryside. Very well equipped cabin. Blinds worked well at blocking light and setup perfect for family of 4 for a night. Comfortable and clean inside.
Stinging nettles at entrance to deck that we all walked into in the dark and a latrine smell from the waste disposal when sat outside. Broken deckchairs in outside box. Team have only communicated via automatic emails.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
Lovely location just a 10 minute drive into Shaftesbury where you can find everything you need. Fabulous pub next door with lovely staff, great pizza from the outdoor bar and amazing choice on the pub menu.
The cabin is clean with a small but impressive shower room. Comfortable beds and lots of towels and bed linen. Good WIFI. No TV which we liked.
The cabin is much smaller than it looks on the photographs. Unbearably hot during the day and no outdoor shade.
The outside area is very neglected. Broken decking panels on the steps, outdoor storage lid heavy and not on hinges so not safe. Spare deckchairs mud stained. Stinging nettles growing around the steps. Outdoor table dirty and very unstable. The area behind the cabins looks like a dumping ground. Generally looks very uncared for.
No extra touches or attention to finer details throughout. Would be great if matches were provided for the fire pit. Take your own coffee unless you want to drink instant sachets.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Perfect location. Small but unique. Wonderful views. Making contact with staff leading up to stay.
N/A
6 / 10Average·Oct 2025
It was cheap and perfect for what we needed,
Got there in the dark, there was no lighting and no obvious signage showing where the lodges were. We got there fair late at night, couldn’t work the job but the owner did come and show us. We had also booked a twin room and the sofa bed as old brother and sister were together. Everything was set up for double bed and the sofa bed only had one double duvet so our old r children had a good fall out before deciding sharing was their only option. We had gone for a funeral the next day and it was just a little bit stressful on arrival
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7.8Good
(67 Ratings)
"Perfect location. Small but unique. Wonderful views. Making contact with staff leading up to stay."
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
Map of North Dorset District
About this cabin rental
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
FAQs
Is parking included with this cabin?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful cabins in Shaftesbury Dorset countryside. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful cabins in Shaftesbury Dorset countryside pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beautiful cabins in Shaftesbury Dorset countryside?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.
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