Greenfields Forest

Greenfields Forest is a 65 acre private woodland near Middlemarsh, between Sherborne and Dorchester in Dorset, offering two secluded self-catering cabins rather than open camping. The cabins, Kingfisher and Woodpecker, sit in their own clearings deep in the trees (postcode DT9 5QN), each fully equipped with a kitchen, modern conveniences and WiFi, and Kingfisher looks out over a private pond. This is quiet, escape-from-it-all accommodation for couples and small families who want woodland seclusion, not a facilities-led campsite: there are no touring pitches and phone signal is patchy, which is part of the appeal. A highlight is the wildlife. The owners keep a herd of fallow deer plus two rescue muntjac that guests can help hand-feed, usually around late afternoon, and the woods draw kingfishers, woodpeckers and owls. The Hunters Moon pub is about a 10 minute walk or short drive, Sherborne is roughly 10 minutes away by car, and the Jurassic Coast at Durdle Door and Lulworth is around a 45 minute drive south. Reviewers consistently praise the peace, the clean, well-kept cabins and the friendly, hands-on hosts. Greenfields Forest can be booked through Airbnb for each cabin or direct with the owners, who welcome enquiries about dates and availability.