Leonora
Cranborne Chase
Cranborne Chase International Dark Sky Reserve · Inside
Overview
Leonora is a heavenly little cedar-clad shepherd's hut set at the bottom of Alder wood, right in the heart of Ash Farm's 120 acres of Dorset countryside. Cosy, characterful and quietly romantic, she's the cutest of the farm's four huts, with a big, soft double bed dressed in crisp white linen and a snug insulated interior warmed by a wood burning stove. The little kitchen is smartly kitted out with twin induction hobs, a full-size fridge, a Nespresso machine and plenty of vintage china. Her real magic is outside: a deck with a firepit BBQ set right beside the wood-fired hot tub, looking out over a breathtaking view down the valley. Rugs are tucked under the bed to carry outside while the tub warms. Dogs are genuinely welcome too, making her perfect for a getaway with your four-legged friend.
- Stargazing from hot tub
- Yes
- Southern aspect
- Clear
- External lighting
- Low Impact
- Other buildings
- Partial
Stargazing guide
Leonora looks straight down the valley, giving you a lovely open sweep of sky from the deck, all within the Cranborne Chase International Dark Sky Reserve. Slip into the wood-fired hot tub with a rug round your shoulders and watch the valley darken and the stars multiply. Once the firepit dies down and your eyes adjust, moonless nights reveal the Milky Way arching overhead in summer, with shooting stars a real possibility during the August Perseids. The valley outlook keeps the view low and wide, so you catch constellations as they rise.
Moon conditions
Waxing Gibbous · 92%
Cloud forecast
Checking tonight's sky…
Next 7 nights
Practical information
- Mobile signal
- Patchy
- Winter access
- Yes
- Nearest pub
- The White Horse
- Nearest shop
- On-site honesty shop
- More about this stay
- Visit
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