Two-Level Shepherd`s Hut · Sleeps 4 with Kids` Den · Fire Pit near Dartmouth

Two level shepherd`s hut cabin in the quiet hamlet of Ash, just two miles from Dartmouth and tucked beneath a 400 year old oak with its own private lawn. Sleeping four across two bedrooms, with a quirky kids` den up a spiral stair, it suits families and couples after a peaceful country escape near the coast.

At a glance
• Sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms
• Beds: 2 king beds, 1 single sofa bed
• 1 shower room with basin and WC
• Tucked under a 400 year old oak in rural Ash, two miles from Dartmouth
• On site parking by the gate at the top of the slope, free
• Covered outdoor lounge with fire pit and BBQ
• Check in from 4pm, check out by 10am

A Home to Relax and Unwind
Step inside and warm wood floors, white tongue and groove panelling and cheerful coastal bunting make this clever little hut feel surprisingly roomy. Sink into the leather sofa beside the corner log burner, throw open the bifold doors straight onto the grass, and settle in for a quiet country evening. The open plan living space runs the full length of the lodge, flowing from sofa to compact kitchen with its copper touches and curved live edge shelves.

The Layout
• Living area: Open plan space with leather sofa, single sofa bed, coffee table and a corner log burner. Bifold doors open onto the lawn.

• Kitchen: Compact and fully fitted with a gas hob, oven, microwave and fridge, plus a toaster, kettle and crockery.

• Bedroom 1: King bed behind a privacy curtain on the lower level, framing green fields through a round porthole window, with a built in TV and shelves of books and games.

• Bedroom 2: King bed up the open tread spiral stair, set beneath a curved white ceiling with twin portholes.

• Kids` den: A playful `Cool Kids Only` mezzanine zone reached by a push along wooden car, with an Xbox, beanbags and games.

• Bathroom: Lower level shower room with washbasin, WC and shower, just off the living area.

• Outdoor space: Private grassy lawn with loungers, plus an adjoining covered lounge with corner sofas, a dining table, a fire globe fire pit and a BBQ.

Location
Set deep in proper South Devon countryside, with grazing cattle, birdsong and leafy lanes, yet only a few miles from the historic naval town of Dartmouth. Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands are a short scenic drive for swimming and paddleboarding, while Dartmouth itself is full of character and history.

• Blackpool Sands, Beach – 8 to 10 min drive
• Woodlands Family Theme Park – 10 to 15 min drive
• The Floating Bridge, Pub – 5 to 10 min drive
• Kendricks, Bistro – 5 to 10 min drive
• Dartmouth Castle, Historic Attraction – 10 to 15 min drive
• The Cherub Inn, Pub – 5 to 10 min drive
• Dartmouth Steam Railway, Attraction – 5 to 10 min drive
• Little Dartmouth Circular Walk, Walking Trail – 8 to 12 min drive

Good to Know Before You Book
This is a quirky shepherd`s hut, not a hotel, so do expect a few rustic touches. There are wooden floors throughout, steps leading up to the front door, and an open tread spiral staircase to the upper level, so please supervise children. Water is mains supplied but waste goes to a septic tank, so only flush human waste and small amounts of toilet roll. Gas comes from Calor bottles. The lodge sits beside a working dairy farm, so you may hear cows and occasional farm traffic on the lane, though most of the time it is wonderfully peaceful. Please leave your car at the top of the slope by the gate under the tree rather than driving onto the lawn, which ruts easily and can get stuck when wet. Candles are not permitted inside due to fire risk. We are some distance from public transport, so a car is recommended. No pets, though if you would like to holiday with a dog we recommend the neighbouring Clotted Cream Cottage. Check in is via a key safe on the gate post, with full instructions sent before arrival.

Extra charges
Early check in and late check out are each available at £20 per hour, subject to availability and requested after booking.

Booking policy
VRBO
Guests are required to pay a security deposit of £200 prior to their stay. This is fully refundable pending no damages or excess cleaning being required. This will be a pre-authorisation hold on the card taken at least 24 hours before you check in, and is automatically released within 3 days after check out.

Full payment is due 30 days before arrival and will be automatically charged to the card on file. If payment fails, it must be completed within 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled. Early payment is allowed; card fees up to 3 percent are non-refundable if cancelled.

Cancellation policy
Full refund if cancelled 30 or more days before arrival. Fifty percent refund if cancelled fourteen to thirty days before arrival. No refund if cancelled within fourteen days of arrival.

Closing
Thank you for considering Oak Tree Lodge in the peaceful hamlet of Ash. We would love to welcome you for a relaxed country escape near Dartmouth, so please send a message with any questions before you book and we will be happy to help.

The Team at Oak Tree Lodge
Self check-in via lockbox; full instructions sent the day of arrival.

• No pets (if you would like to holiday with a dog, we recommend booking the neighbouring Clotted Cream Cottage)
• No parties or events
• No smoking, vaping or e-cigarettes anywhere inside the property; please smoke outside, away from the lodge, and dispose of cigarette butts sensibly
• Please do not light candles inside due to the fire risk
• If using the log burner, take care when lighting it, use the fire guard, supervise children at all times and never leave it unattended unless burnt down to embers; only kindling and logs may be used
• Only flush human waste and small quantities of toilet roll down the WC, as the property is on a septic tank; please use the bins provided for anything else
• Charge phones downstairs only, away from sleeping areas, and please do not charge e-bikes in the property
• Before departure, remove all rubbish, bag it and place it in the outside dustbins, and take any unused food with you

Maximum 4 guests; the listed capacity is the absolute limit and includes any visitors.

Please treat the space with care and leave it as you would hope to find it.

Any questions before or during your stay, please send a message and we will be happy to help.