Jabba, The Hut

The accommodation accompanied the beautiful picturesque setting perfectly. The hut had everything we needed and more. We had champagne and flowers apon arrival as it was our wedding day! It was very much appreciated by us both.

As it was our first time visiting the directions weren't very clear how to find the hut. The sat nav kept taking us on a u turn. As wasn't sure exactly where it was located. Wasn't sure if we had to provide our own wood for the wood burner.

If you want the quintessential English country vibe, this is it. The view is really beautiful from this lovely shepherds hut (aka a portable cabin). Plenty of light (and view) comes in through the large picture window and smaller windows next to the bed and over the kitchen sink. If the weather is kind, you can use the small deck and fire pit out the front. The hut is definitely small but the windows and view make it seem larger. It’s clean, newly finished and well laid out - we managed to fit in two large suitcases and two small ones as well as ourselves without too much trouble. It has a couple of lounge chairs and a bench overlooking the little deck and the fields with bar stools. It’s cosy, warm, well-sealed and has a small wood-burning stove (we didn’t use it as it just wasn’t that cold). The kitchen area is quite large, full sized sink, good cupboard space, a coffee machine (Nespresso pod compatible), and a combo microwave oven which works well when you can work out how to use it. There was an initial bottle of milk supplied. Bathroom has a closeable door, with a loo, small sink, couple of shelves and a shower with glass door. Shower hot but not too strong. Towels provided. Queen bed, comfy and warm. We didn’t see our hosts at all as the key is in a key safe but they were contactable by phone if needed. Fine with that, the various people working on the farm said hi, and the goats were very sociable. Although it is obviously a working farm, the hut is very private and quiet, although the cows come and have a bit of a look when you first arrive. It’s on a very narrow single width lane so just take care coming in – there’s lots of lay-bys to dodge into though if someone is coming the other way. The road on the farm is well compacted so no worries with hire cars (I asked beforehand and was reassured). We drove down it, turned right at the llamas and found parking right in front of the hut, tucked in off the farm track.

I did look it upon Google maps before we went but it must have been moved to this location after the photo was taken. Surrounding walks would be great, it’s very beautiful countryside. The local pub round the corner is expensive but has great meals on weekends, and a cut-down menu during the week that is good but not as good as the weekend. It isn’t open every day so check before you go. Winchester is a short drive away, not really walkable unless you really like to walk. We tried the park-n-ride which was not the greatest, so we ended up paying for parking in the city centre and it was well worth it (carry cash change, the online system didn’t work for us). Do the cathedral belltower climb, it was squashy but really enjoyable. Minor things, and not really problems, just good to know: Oven is not intuitive, we had to look it up on the internet. Turn the device on by pressing and holding it the power button till it beeps. Then select the mode by turning the dial around and you’ll see display on the left showing different things – the one that looks like curtains is the microwave. Press the dial button again to select the mode. The power level will show on the numerical display so select what you want and press the dial again. Now choose the time and press the dial again to start. Obvious really. The bed can be awkward to get in and out – it necessarily placed across the hut so it’s surrounded on three sides, and the person on that side has to crawl across the other person to get out for any necessary visits during the night. But overall this is a great place to stay. The view was all I wanted and more, and it was so quiet and relaxing.

Very well equipped. Great location.

No pods for the coffee maker. So many different ones. Maybe specify on your Web site so guests can come prepared.

Really lovely location also very private, I would highly recommend.

My only recommendation would be if a hot tub was available here.

A relaxing get away in a peaceful setting, with everything we needed for a self catering break. Beautiful Winchester is just down the road and Salisbury is close by too. Simply perfect.

Lovely location on a well kept farm, close to everything you need such as Winchester, a pub and supermarkets.

No issues at all.

View amazing, very well equipped. Cosy little hut perfect for our short break.

The one small addition required to make our holiday perfect ......... idiot proof instructions for the induction oven !!!!

Beautiful, countryside location with lovely views from every window. Very comfortable and surprisingly roomy.

Some welcome information would have been helpful, i.e., nearest pub, shop etc. Also some (dry) firewood and kindling would have been useful.

Everything we liked, location, rural, quiet, space, luxury. The best we have been to, a home away from home and compact. Wished we would have booked the whole week

Nothing to put- only small issue was the shower door not closing all the way, so water spilled out onto the floor, small towel took care of that, so no big issue