Buck's Coppice
Dorset, United Kingdom
- Cabin for 2 from £145 per night (read our low price promise)
- One king-sized bed and sofa bed suitable for two children
Overview
Ramble through ancient woods on the miles of the Jubilee Trail that crosses at the top of the country lane, then come home to lie on the suntrap deck and slide into the lake whenever you get too hot. The only visitors to this secluded spot, hidden in the depths of Dorset countryside, are a huge array of bird life, maybe deer, wild boar and if you're super lucky, visiting otters.
Mix up the walks in Hooke Woods and even a visit to the Hooke Park Architecture Centre, with trips to market towns and the cliffs and coves of the Jurassic coast, with beaches at Eype and Seatown overlooked by great pubs.
The chance to stay in the middle of a Site of Scientific Interest is rare, but after over 20 years living on the site in a caravan, Sid was granted permission to build this fabulous forest retreat. He did so with a considerate balancing of the comfort of nature and that of humans. The off-grid space draws its water from the lake with solar power and gas taking care of lighting, cooking and water heating. Any sense that this is “roughing it” is dispelled by the smart, understated style of the interior and the swish kitchen space, an aspiring chef’s dream. All this looking out upon the tranquility of the lake and the sea of greenery on your doorstep.
Essentials
The important stuff
- Check in: 3 pm
- Check out: 10 am
- Buck's Coppice is self-check in. The owners will send detailed instruction prior to arrival with how to access the cabin
- Bring wellies, a torch, slippers and a swimming costume for wild swimming in the lake. Swimming is at your own risk! The large deck is fully fenced off from the lake with a swimming pool fence for safety
- In summer, on especially hot days, horseflies, midges and mosquitoes can be a nuisance around the lake. There is insect repellant in the bathroom cabinet you are welcome to use
- Kindling provided to get the fire going and a bucket of smokeless ovals
- Please take off your shoes at the door of the cabin
- 4G mobile phone signal outside cabin. No WiFi
- Sleeping arrangements
- One king-sized bed and sofa bed suitable for two children
Extra space available
Space for 1 baby no charge. please bring your own travel cot and equipment
Space for 2 children no charge. on a double sofa bed in the living room
Cooking
- Oven and gab hobs
- Fridge
- Kitchen sink for washing up
- Pots, pans, crockery and cutlery provided
- Drinking water is filtered from the lake and safe to drink
Washing
- Bathroom with flushing toilet and hot shower (water can take a minute to heat up)
Heating, lighting & bedding
- Woodburner (in colder, winter months may take a while to heat up the cabin)
- Free wood, kindling and fire lighters are provided
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Solar powered lighting inside the cabin. Motion sensor outdoor lighting
- 240v plug sockets
Entertainment
- Cards, Banagrams and Backgammon
Getting there
Buck's Coppice, Beaminster, Hooke, Dorset
Coordinates: 50.785611, -2.669389
Main entrance: ///floating.grit.reconnect
Please use the coordinates above or directions below to reach Buck's Coppice as there is no post code that can be used to reach the cabin.
By car
Head to Beaminster, Dorset. Upon arrival in Beaminster, reset your satnav for DT8 3PH. This will take you to the entrance of Hooke Park Architectural College. There is a red sign in the entrance. Do not enter Hooke Park, but carry on driving past this entrance on your right-hand side. You will pass two left hand turnings to Hooke.
You will now start to go down a hill. Take the first right, half way down this hill. Keep your eyes peeled as it isn’t signposted. It is almost like a slip way road that lifts off the road that you are travelling down. This is around half a mile from Hooke Park entrance. There is a house on the corner here. Keep going - it is now about a third of a mile to Buck’s Coppice. You will pass one gateway on your left after 100m. The road curves to the left and there is a forestry gateway on your right. Carry on. The road will enter the woods and go down into a dip. On the other side of the dip keep your eyes open for a gateway on your left-hand side. This is Buck’s Coppice. The gatepost is painted white on the top. If you reach a T Junction you have gone too far by about 100m or so.
The gate is secured by a padlock. Please use the tie/hook provided as when you let go of the gate it will slam shut very quickly which may damage your car. The owners will provide the combination for the padlock prior to arrival.
Parking is right next to the cabin.
On leaving Buck's Coppice, stop the engine when you are at the gate to listen for cars as visibility left and right is not amazing.
By public transport
Your own transport is advisable at Buck's Coppice due to the remote location, however the nearest train stations are in Maiden Newton and Crewkerne, with more frequent services from Crewkerne, a 20 minute drive away.
Food & Drink
Tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper and oil provided.
Local shops
The nearest shop is a Co-op in Beaminster, a 10 minute drive away and is open from 7 am to 11 pm daily. There are local shops here too.
Places to eat
Brassica - situated in Beaminster and according to the owners, the best restaurant in the area, using the finest of local produce. They do a brunch as well as dinner and it’s best to book.
Dorshi - located in Bridport and hidden down an alleyway in the centre of town, this has been getting good word of mouth locally for its adventurous Japanese fusion food.
Riverside Cafe - well known upmarket fish restaurant in West Bay.
The Three Horseshoes - situated in Powerstock in an idyllic Dorset valley and serving local food. The views from the rear terrace are superb.
Spyway Inn - on the slopes of Eggardon Hill in Askerswell, this is a really friendly local pub with home cooked good value, simple food and lovely views from the beer garden.
Wynyard’s Gap - pub particularly recommended for the view from the garden on a fine day.
The Lord Poullet Arms - located in Hinton St George, which is a little further afield. The village is stupidly picturesque and so is the pub with a delightful garden and fantastic food.
The Anchor Inn - in Seatown (7 miles away) two bars, outside terraces and cliff seating provide the perfect opportunity to come and enjoy the tranquility and views offered by this heritage coastline. Seafood, fresh local foods and ales. Excellent gastropub food.
The Hive Beach Café - in Burton Bradstock (on the beach) and 8 miles away from Buck's Coppice. Very popular seafood/fish café, ideal for coffee or lunch after a walk. On a sunny holiday day it gets extremely busy as it overlooks the beach – be prepared to queue or go early.
Watch House Café - located in West Bay, this used to be a greasy spoon but has been remade into a great café serving seafood and pizza (cooked in its own pizza oven) plus yummy cakes. It’s right on the beach but there are no views as such.
Rachel’s Kiosk - there are loads of kiosks serving seafood/burgers etc in West Bay but we particularly recommend Rachel’s for fresh fish/seafood dishes. It’s on right hand side of the pier close to the seaside car park (harbour side).
Seaside Boarding House - near Burton Bradstock, this is a more formal restaurant in the hotel of the same name just up the cliff from the Hive Beach Cafe. It’s owned by the former owners of the Groucho Club so attention to detail is obvious. A fun place to eat and drink cocktails. Their terrace looks directly out to sea – divine!
Soulshine Café -a really good place for brunch, excellent coffee and reading the papers in Bridport.
Red Brick Café - recommended locally for really good coffee and home cooked food. Located in the far corner of the Bridport antiques and vintage market on the Saint Michaels Trading Estate.
The Ollerod - located in Beaminster, upmarket restaurant serving small plates and an A La Carte menu which has been getting good reviews.
Activities
At Buck's Coppice
Go wild swimming in the lake.
Explore local footpaths. You can connect with the Jubilee Trail at the end of the lane which goes for miles across the county of Dorset.
Places to visit
Beaminster - Charming little town 10 minutes drive away. Your nearest place to get supplies. There is a post office, chemist, bakery, excellent butcher, fruit and veg shop (very fresh local produce), florist, hardware shop and a few boutiquey places for gifts. There is also a French patisserie!
Bridport is a bustling market town with a regular market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. There is also a popular Farmers' Market on the second Saturday each month. Bridport is also known for its antiques and artistic community.
West Bay - Popular seaside village with a working port and shingle beach with the stunning Jurassic cliffs. People do swim but the drop off in the water is quick. Peregrine falcons can be spotted here. Please heed the warning signs and do not picnic/walk beneath the cliffs as they are constantly eroding and there have been numerous recent cliff falls! You may recognise the beach from the TV series Broadchurch.
The picturesque seaside town of Lyme Regis (11 miles away) is dominated by the Cobb - its famous 13th century harbour. It is the perfect place to visit for a day – browse the local shops, eat at one of the many restaurants, relax on the beach, take a fishing trip or play crazy golf.
Hooke Park Architectural College - Woodland site in Dorset and presents a 30 year history of experimental timber construction and rural architecture. The 150 hectare working forest is owned and operated by the AA and contains a growing educational facility for design, workshop, construction and landscape-focused activities. The Hooke Park woodland is open to the public through its rights-of-way. (Westminster Lodge was one of Sid’s first ever building jobs!)
Powerstock Common and Nature Reserve - This gem of a nature reserve supports an impressive list of rare and protected species amongst the intricate mosaic of unimproved wet and dry grassland, scrub, ancient woodland and small copses.
Kingcombe Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre - The nature reserve is managed as a traditional working farm, grazed by cows and sheep, without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilisers and other modern agricultural practices. The result is a patchwork of fields of unimproved flower-rich grassland, broken up by thick hedges, streams, ponds, ancient green lanes and wooded areas spreading up the valley either side of the River Hooke.
Mapperton House and Gardens - Wonderful Elizabethan stately home a 5 minute drive away with gorgeous gardens and a lovely café. Featured as Bathsheba’s home in the recent film adaption of Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd.
Eggardon Hill - A 10 minutes drive on the way to the coast. Iron Age hillfort with magnificent views across the Marshwood Vale to the coast. A fantastic walk can be made across the battlements.
Abbotsbury - Home to the stunning Abbotsbury Sub-tropical Gardens, a Swannery, Chesil Beach and St Catherine’s Chapel as well as the largest Tithe Barn in England and a children’s zoo and play area.
Outdoor & Active
Jubilee Trail - trail has paths nearby and criss-crosses the Dorset countryside from border to border. There are OS Maps in the cupboard next to the bathroom.
The Jurassic Coast covers 25 miles of coastline and has been designated a World Heritage Site – ranking it alongside the Grand Canyon and Great Barrier Reef as one of the natural wonders of the world. The 190 million year old rocks and cliffs ensure fantastic fossil hunting opportunities, with the beaches around Charmouth (8 miles) and Lyme Regis (11 miles) providing the ideal location.
Over 40% of Dorset has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In West Dorset you can lose yourself among the peace and tranquility of this unspoilt part of the country. There are nearly 300 coast and countryside guided walks to choose from and numerous leisurely pub strolls. If you choose to walk some of the South West Coast Path you'll be rewarded with some breath-taking coastal views.
Seatown - A lovely shingle beach, quieter than West Bay with fewer facilities although there is a fantastic pub recently voted Best Pub in England in The Independent.
Eype - A much more secluded beach accessed by a narrow road. No facilities at the beach although there is a pub 5 minutes uphill.
Meet your hosts
Meet Sid & Sandra
Sid was born in Dorset and is a carpenter by trade. He lived on the site of Buck's Coppice in a caravan for over 20 years, now living in London with his partner Sandra, who works in documentary film, and their son. His parents and family all live locally to Buck's Coppice and he and his family enjoy use of the cabin when it's not booked by guests. The stunning interiors of the cabin are down to Sid's craftsmanship!
Wildlife & Environment
Buck’s Coppice is situated in the heart of Hooke Woods, a forest which was historically a deer-hunting enclosure and is designated as ancient woodland. It forms part of Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is sited within an English farming landscape close to the market towns of Beaminster and Bridport and is a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast – a UNESCO world heritage site.
The cabin is set in 6 acres of mixed woodland, with the Jubilee Trail, which goes for miles across Dorset, right opposite the end of the lane. The space is set on the side of a swimmable lake with a large deck built over the water. Local bird life include Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Goldfinch, Great Tit, Black Cap, Flycatcher, Kingfisher, Tawny Owl, Jay and at the right time of year visiting waterfowl including Tufted Duck, Mallard, Little Grebe, Coot and Moorhen. You may also be lucky enough to spot deer, wild boar, foxes, badgers and even otters!
Buck's Coppice is built on a Site of Scientific Interest and is completely off-grid building. The cabin was completed in February 2016 with power generated by solar panels and stored in batteries for use when required. The cabin also has a diesel generator for times when excess electricity is required and features a wood burning stove for sustainable heat. Water is drawn from the spring-fed lake and filtered for washing and drinking (certified 100% safe to drink).
Our guests say...
Spent a lovely few nights at Buck's Coppice. Very peaceful and tranquil. Enjoyed listening to the owls in the evening. Lovely open plan place, but cosy at the same time.
26/09/2019Tracy
We stayed 3 nights at Buck's Coppice - what a fantastic location, and a lovely luxury off-grid experience.
21/09/2019Richard
Accurate directions made a good start to 5 days of glorious sunshine in an idyllic location. The accommodation is spacious for us as a couple with the expanse of decking and v comfortable outdoor settee making an additional room overlooking the lake. The little boat is a bonus though the short rope meant it shot off during launch and someone had to do some unplanned wild swimming to retrieve it! Followed by a hot shower ...excellent spacious modern bathroom. No compost toilet here! Kitchen similar with all facilities except high electricity draw equipment like kettle or dish washer but a kettle on the gas hob worked fine. The environs and weather meant we stayed on the site 3 days exploring the Jubilee trail.overgrown in places, watching variety of birdlife during the day and the stars at night while being slightly spooked by slashing from lake edges - deer, otter or something larger?!! Heard the owl at 2.30 to 3am! For townies the isolation may take a day to get used to but then the beauty of the place takes over. Lots of interesting books and games available and we didn't miss TV or wireless. Mobile reception was strong on the deck.
16/09/2019Eric
My husband and I, and our 2 children (9 & 7), had a wonderful week at Bucks Coppice. The cabin is very nicely done, and is set in the most idyllic surroundings. We loved the lake, and the children found the boat really fun. They caught crayfish, and relaxed in the hammock. So peaceful and wonderful. Highly recommend.
03/08/2019Anna
Bucks Coppice is a very special place. It is tucked away off its own lane, and once you arrive you feel like you have left the rest of the world behind you. The cabin is built to a high spec, and the interior is very modern and stylish. Although technically off the grid - you almost don’t notice it. The bathroom is better than many hotels, the kitchen is well equipped, the bed is fantastic, and the cabin is warm and cosy at night. Having your own lake which you can row the boat or swim in is really cool, and the surrounding woodland gives a great sense of privacy. We were there in July and saw tons of wildlife; dragonfly’s, crayfish, frogs, blue tits, great tits, moorhens, woodpeckers, wood pigeons, lizards, and even had some racing pigeons visit for a pit stop for a few hours of respite!
20/07/2019Sorrel
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2.3.1 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your deposit being forfeited, as all deposits are non-refundable.
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2.3.3 Cancellation of any holiday after it has been paid in full and at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, will result in forfeiture of your deposit (or an amount equivalent where one was not paid as the holiday was paid in full) and the balance being returned to you.
2.3.4 Cancellation insurance is available but will be a third party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way.
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2.4.1 Alterations to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time alterations will be treated as cancellation. All alterations are subject to availability and may incur a £30 adminstration fee.
2.4.2 Differences in the total amount payable resulting from alterations will be refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price and paid by you in the case of increases in price.
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Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
8. Pets
Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply.
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Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the Arrangements you chose to purchase. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday.
11. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance you purchase is adequate and appropriate for your particular needs. Please read your policy details and take them with you on holiday.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of booking is permitted.
14. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
15. Your Responsibilities
Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their property. You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners will also require damage deposits. You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner. In addition, the Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
17. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
18. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
Spent a lovely few nights at Buck's Coppice. Very peaceful and tranquil. Enjoyed listening to the owls in the evening. Lovely open plan place, but cosy at the same time.
26/09/2019