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The Happy Hut

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Hampshire » Sopley Near Christchurch
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1
The Happy Hut is an inviting shepherd's hut set in a serene setting in the little village of Sopley, Dorset. Set down an idyllic lane which ends in a Church and wedding venue, The Happy Hut invites couples for a special stay in Dorset. Enter your new home-from-home to be welcomed by the inviting accommodation, fully-equipped with a kitchenette, dining area and sitting area so you have everything you need to make you feel at home . After cooking up a delicious meal, settle down inside or outside on the garden furniture, soaking up the lovely country air as you toast to your memorable getaway. While away the hours beside the firepit, stargazing under the stars, before retreating to the shower room for a freshen up.
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About The Happy Hut

The Happy Hut is an inviting shepherd’s hut set in a serene setting in the little village of Sopley, Dorset. Set down an idyllic lane which ends in a Church and wedding venue, The Happy Hut invites couples for a special stay in Dorset.

Enter your new home-from-home to be welcomed by the inviting accommodation, fully-equipped with a kitchenette, dining area and sitting area so you have everything you need to make you feel at home .After cooking up a delicious meal, settle down inside or outside on the garden furniture, soaking up the lovely country air as you toast to your memorable getaway. While away the hours beside the firepit, stargazing under the stars, before retreating to the shower room for a freshen up.

The king-size bed awaits, catching your well-earned rest in preparation for another day of exciting adventures. From the garden, follow the stream to find an excellent pub, The Woodpack Inn, where you can enjoy classic comfort food, afternoon tea and real ales in a 17th century setting, or to stock up on some local produce from the nearby farm shop Kick start your adventure by exploring the beautiful coastal town of Christchurch, packed with charming attractions such as Christchurch Castle, the Priory and St.

Catherine's Hill Nature Reserve. For an outdoor adventure, take a stroll through the breathtaking New Forest National Park, perfect for wildlife spotting and long walks.

Further afield, spend a day in Bournemouth, where you can wander along the seven-mile stretch of golden sand while nearby attractions include the Oceanarium, Bournemouth Pier, and the gardens and beach huts of Boscombe. Your escape to the beautiful Dorset countryside begins at The Happy Hut.

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The Happy Hut Reviews

We had an amazing stay at The Happy Hut and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a cosy getaway in a stunning location. The Hut is incredibly comfortable, spotless, and equipped with everything you could possibly need, with so many thoughtful touches throughout. Plus, the outdoor hot tub was an absolute treat! Alan was a wonderful host, ensuring we felt right at home and well taken care of. We would love to come back again!
Victoria
Beautiful property. We had a lovely stay here. Everything was just as described in the listing.
What a gem of a place, it may be small but punches above its weight. We had a lovely short break in the Happy Hut, clean and comfortable. After spending days exploring it was great to chill out in the hot tub in the evenings. Prosecco and fresh eggs from the girls next door was a nice touch as well. Thank you for sharing your place!
Alan gave me a call to make sure that we would be catered for on our arrival, this was much appreciated and thoughtful. The Happy Hut was clean, comfortable and simply delightful. Alan had fresh Roses, Milk, water, Fresh Orange Juice, Bottle of Prosecco and Organic Eggs from his chickens!!!! The Hot Tub was a BIG surprise. Loved every moment and was very sad when we had to leave the Happy Hut. Highly Recommended
The Happy hut at Sopley is a lovely secluded shepherds hut in a small village with a very nice pub thats a two minute walk away. The hut itself is an absolute delight with everything included that you might need and more. The hot tub is situated down a elegant stoned path with stepping stones so you can walk barefoot to it. It is set amongst trees ferns and Lilys. The lights in the trees are a lovely surprise as it gets dusk. The little extra touches as you arrive in the hut are a welcome treat. We loved our time there and would recommend a few days there to any couple for a quiet get away. The area of Dorset has lots of places to see with plenty of walking. Cant say enough about our time at The Happy Hut
Very comfortable and wellappointed accommodation in a lovely venue. I cant make any suggestions since everything has been thought of for the guests! It provided a great place to explore Hampshire and Dorset but the local pub and farm shop were excellent and well worth a visit as well.
The Happy Hut has everything you need for a luxury shepherd's hut stay a comfy bed, fire pit, BBQ, and a hot tub! Not forgetting the fresh eggs from the chickens next door. Thank you for a great stay.
Just home from a wonderful week at the Happy Hut. I cant rate this fantastic accommodation highly enough! Alan & Julie have decorated and equipped it to a really high standard. Its set in a beautiful private secluded garden with a fire pit and a hot tub! There was also the added bonus of fresh eggs every morning from the chickens next door. Was really sad to be leaving and will definitely be visiting again.
Excellent welcome pack on arrival. Owner met us at arrival and explained everything. The hut is immaculate and although small it is amazing how everything is fitted in so well and so stylishly. A very nice surprise to find there is now a hot tub. We enjoyed using this after a day out exploring. Location is excellent with so many fantastic places to visit nearby. We did eat twice at the woolpack and the food is fantastic especially the Sunday roast!. Would highly recommend this quirky rental.
Daniel
Me and my partner stayed here early July, beautiful setting, lovley shepards hut. Came with hot tub, seating outside, beautiful lighting and a bbq. Everything you need to relax on a wek away. We would highly recommend.
Sharon
Had a lovely week in the Happy hut, the hot tub was amazing and it was lovely to be greeted with the chickens, they were so friendly, miss them already, Happy hut had everything we needed for a comfortable stay but only 1 little drawback maybe a outside broom would help as when its windy the decking gets covered with leaves and bits which kept getting inside other than that perfect, The Happy hut is situated in a beautiful place a real little gem that we would like to visit again in the future. Thankyou to the owners x
Lynsey
Wow, what a great place to stay! Perfect for a couples getaway with everything you need for a quiet relaxing break. Wellequipped and spotlessly clean with lovely outdoor space including a new hot tub! Thank you for the extras so nice to find a selection of hot and cold drinks and eggs from the girls next door.
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Attractions Near The Happy Hut

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Happy Hut itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Hampshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Loch Lomond Sealife Centre - G83 8QL
about 9 Miles
The perfect place to visit on a rainy day this large Sealife Centre is currently offering 2 tickets for £15.00 when you book online. Top attractions include the amazing shark tunnel, the rock pools and the otter enclosure. This year Loch Lomond Sealife Centre is also home to Cammy - the only Giant Sea Turtle in Scotland! The centre also offers visitors an educational experience with talks and hands on events taking place daily.
Fort Victoria - PO41 0RR
about 12 Miles
Fort Victoria is many attractions in one convenient location. What once was a historically important fort is now home to a Marine Aquarium, a Model Railway, a Sea Bed Archaeology Exhibition and a Planetarium. The Country Park also offers delightful woodland walks. Countryside Rangers are on hand to give guided walks of the seashore and the woodland. Admission to the park is free of charge but each of the attractions incur a small charge.
Paultons Family Theme Park - SO51 6AL
about 15 Miles
This is a really fun and memorable attraction which is suitable for day trips or short breaks.  You can buy your tickets online which will help you beat the queues especially in school holidays as well as save money.  With a whole host of attractions and thrilling rides there might not be enough time in the day!  Exciting rides include the Edge and The Cobra.  More family friendly rides for younger children include the Magic Carpet Ride and the Flying Frog.  We are sure the whole family will have fun at Paultons so check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs.
Paultons Park - SO51 6AL
about 15 Miles
Paultons Family Theme Park has recently been greatly improved to include many new attractions for younger visitors. The brand new Peppa Pig World features 7 amazing new rides and an Indoor Play Area to keep the little ones amused for hours. Of course those looking for more adrenaline boosting activities will not be disappointed either as there are over 60 rides in total to try out. The mighty Edge ride and the terrifying Cobra rollercoaster are the ones to go for if white knuckle rides are your thing. Live entertainment is also on offer several times throughout the season including some amazing family shows such as "The Light Fantastic" which takes place this October.
Play & Farm Park - PO31 8PE
about 18 Miles
Described as the Isle of Wight's multi activity and play Farm park this attraction will really appeal to families looking for a fun day out.  Recently improvements have been made to enlarge the straw fun play barn and this is now the biggest indoor play space on the island.  This farm is now split into separate attractions, the play barns and petting farm which include rides on tractors and trailors and the tractor driving experience. Open all year this place is also excellent value for money.
Monkey World - BH20 6HH
about 19 Miles
Monkey World is not only a local attraction but the work they carry out is amazing.  Rescuing and rehabilitating monkeys and assisting governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates are just some of the purposes of the centre. You get to see the primates themselves many of which have become famous from appearing on the TV show Monkey World - a documentary about this place. Open year round we think this is one of best attractions in Dorset and you even get the chance to adopt a monkey if you choose.
Royal Victoria Country Park - SO31 5GA
about 20 Miles
Royal Victoria Country Park is highly recommended for a day out in the summer and has lots of things for children to do. There are woodland trails to explore with free maps and guides available. There are also several play areas, one for older children, one for the little ones and one for disabled children so no one is left out of the fun. Within the grounds there is also a heritage site, a tea room and a formal garden.
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum - SP1 2EN
about 20 Miles
The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum is located in the Salisbury area of Wiltshire and will appeal to those looking for an educational and cultural day out.  The exhibits are centred around the history of Salisbury and South Wiltshire from prehistoric times to now. There are plenty of activities on for families and children during school holidays so don't forget to check ahead to see the latest events. There are a gift shop and a cafe on site.
Go Ape -
about 22 Miles
Go Ape in Hampshire offers a unique opportunity for energetic adults and children over 10 to let off steam. The fun packed tree top adventure involves swinging through trees, climbing cargo nets, descending down zip wires and trekking through the canopies. Only for those with a good head for heights!  The longest Zip wire is a staggering 165m providing adrenaline boosting fun! The site also has a picnic area and kids playground.
Robin Hill Country Adventure Park - PO30 2NU
about 24 Miles
This is an award winning attraction on the isle of wight with so much to see and do.  From thrilling rides for the whole family to challenging play for younger kids they have thought of everything.  One of the highlights is the Falconry where you can see some of the most breathtaking displays in the UK.  You can also get a taste of nature and history here from red squirrels to romans.  The great value freedon tickets are well worth the money allowing you to return to the park as often as you like for 7 days.
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens - PO30 2NU
about 24 Miles
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens is an award willing attraction offering an amazing experience which includes thrilling rides, exciting shows and animal experiences. The park also offers excellent value as one ticked gets visitors in to 2 parks and you can come back as many times as you wish within 7 days. Rides include the family friendly Toboggan Run and Colossus Swinging Galleon but one of the parks most popular attractions is the Falconry where visitors can enjoy some of the finest flying displays in the UK. The park also has a fantastic nature area where Red squirrel safaris are just one of the attractions.
Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park - DT2 8PY
about 27 Miles
Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park is a magical place to visit with grand gardens and plenty of animals to meet.  From goats and ponies to alpacas and pot bellied pigs this attraction is excellent value for money.  You can feel free to explore the grounds too which are especially lovely on sunny days.  You will see majestic floral displays, stone terraces, a temple and even a lake.
Appley Park - PO33 1ND
about 27 Miles
Appley Park is a great place for families with young children to spend the day and is especially popular during the summer months. Within the park is a playground with pirate ship, a selection of slides and swings and a pathway leading down to a lovely sandy beach. The nearby seafront also has many attractions including a paddling pool and a 9 hole Pitch and Putt course as well as a water play area.
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - DT1 1JU
about 28 Miles
This family orientated museum is dedicated to Teddy Bears both old and new Edward Bear and his family of people sized bears are one of the main attractions.  You can buy teddy bear gifts from the quaint shop including top notch brands.  The Steiff Teddy Bear and Merrythought bears are very popular.  Open 7 days a week all year round (except 25th and 26th December) this is a perfect all weather place to visit.
The Isle of Wight Zoo - PO36 0LT
about 29 Miles
The Isle of Wight Zoo a firm favourite with holiday makers on The Isle Of Wight. The Zoo aims to offer visitors a fun and educational experience with a more hands on approach than many other zoos. The onsite educational team are always on hand to help visitors get as much from their visit as possible. Playful Monkeys, adorable Lemurs and White Tigers are just some of the animal which can be seen. Younger children will also love the Zoolittle Farm area where they can meet some of the zoos more affectionate residents and even get to hold them.  At only £26.00 for a family of 4 the Zoo is excellent value for money too.