The Bali Box

• Minimum stay: 2 nights

The Shepherds Hut Retreat is known for its award-winning, irresistibly romantic luxury lakeside huts, gloriously secluded in the Somerset Hills for superlative rural views.

The Bali Box is the site’s newest addition: a clean-lined, sanctuary-like space designed for blissful tranquillity. Simply follow the private track to discover your indulgent hut hidden amongst bamboo and overlooking its very own lake.

You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a magical, faraway world that’s just for the two of you. There’s plenty of scope for relaxation and reconnection through long, lazy chats over chilled glasses of wine – inside or out.

All the luxurious facilities you could possibly need are right on hand, including a fully-fitted kitchen and a stylish shower room… with fluffy dressing gowns and towels provided. Snuggle up indoors with the wood-burner and Smart TV for company, or laze on the outdoor corner sofa and drink in those endless, mesmerising lake-and-country views.

In the mood for a soak? Fill the al fresco bathtub with fragrant bubbles (it’s large enough for two!) or take advantage of your complimentary, private use of the Hillside Hot Tub and watch the golden sun sink into the rolling hills beyond.

The Bali Box also comes with a private barbecue hut for sizzling al fresco suppers, a firepit with logs, and fireside rocking loungers for stargazing. And with your comfy bed mere steps away, you can stay outside for as long as you like.

As if all that wasn’t quite enough, your break also includes complimentary private hire of The Barn: an exquisitely-renovated 100-year-old building that boasts a comforting wood-burner and a large, open-plan yoga and activity space with jaw-dropping views.

At a glance

• A sumptuous sanctuary for two, blissfully nestled among bamboo and facing its very own lake on a private site in the Somerset Hills.
• Self-contained facilities include a fitted kitchen and shower room, with an indulgent bathtub-for-two waiting outside!
• Cook up sizzling suppers in the barbecue hut, or light the firepit and gaze up at the starry sky from the comfort of your fireside loungers… bliss.
• Your stay includes complimentary private use of the site’s Hillside Hot Tub and The Barn, home to a games room, gym, infrared sauna and cold plunge.
• There is an award-winning gastro pub in walking distance.
• Crewkerne is two miles away, and the Jurassic Coast and Lyme Regis are in easy reach.

Features

• Adults Only
• Hot Tubs

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You could choose to start your day by working up a sweat in the gym, before unwinding in the infrared sauna – a marvellous way to wake up, especially if you’re brave enough to use the cold plunge afterwards! There’s a games area, too: ideal for indulging your competitive spirits over a hearty round of pool or table tennis.

Heading out to explore? The Shepherds Hut Retreat is located on the borders of Somerset, Dorset, and Devon, meaning the South West is your oyster. Yet if you don’t want to travel too far, don’t worry! There’s an award-winning gastro pub – The Lord Poulett Arms – in walking distance, and the intriguing market town of Crewkerne is just two miles away.

Slightly further afield awaits the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, and the ‘Pearl of Dorset’ town of Lyme Regis. Explore and discover to your hearts’ content, knowing that your luxurious lakeside retreat will be ready and waiting when you’re done.

Things to note

There is a range of luxury couple’s accommodation at The Shepherds Hut Retreat. If you are planning a proposal or celebrating a special event, please visit the property website for details of an approved event planner who can help you make it truly memorable!