"Arkle" A rural cosy glamping Pod near village Inn

A fully insulated and heated detached larch built glamping Pod. ‘Arkle ’ is one of our four 'cosy' Pods, which are just as luxurious as our two ‘posh’ pods, but not as spacious. It has its own private terrace as well as TV and free Wifi. The private bathroom is located in our exclusive Pod Hub. Situated in a stunning rural location in West Dorset, just a short walk from the local thatched village Inn and striking distance of the Jurassic Coastline (aka Broadchurch!). The space Located at The Paddocks, which is a glamping holiday destination with Park, Pods and Pad. Our six newly built Pods are located in their own private paddock with exclusive facilities from the rest of the Park. Our pods are fully heated, so are available all year round at a fixed rate. Our prices do not fluctuate throughout the year and we offer discounts for stays longer than 4 days. Offering all year-round comfort ‘Arkle' is one of just four cosy Pods, which have been designed with utter relaxation in mind and very little “slumming it”. Your drinks will be perfectly chilled for sundowners and all that fresh Dorset air will ensure the perfect night’s sleep. Arkle measures 4.2 metres long by 3m wide, with a fitted double bed measuring 4’6” x 6’6”. There is an indoor seating area by the glazed double entrance doors with a double bean bag sofa, perfect for chilling inside or out. Or if you are a group, this bean bag sofa can double up as an extra sleeping space, accompanied by one of our optional roll out single beds if required. We ask that guests kindly bring their own bed linen and towels. The Pod has a kitchen unit with worktop, fridge/freezer tray, kettle, toaster, water jug and television. Cutlery and crockery is also provided. All pods have their own wonderful private decked terraces. Each have a useful storage box (for boots, coats etc), outdoor lighting, table and chairs and a charcoal barbeque/fire pit. We provide you with enough charcoal to get you going for your first night, and you can then either bring your own, by locally, or buy from us. Also for your arrival, we provide a complimentary hamper which will include, tea, coffee, sugar, fresh milk, bottle of fizzy, a couple of beers and a loo roll! We’ll even throw in a washing up bowl, washing up liquid, tea towel and sponge for you to use. We’re just spoiling you! Just 20 meters away is the communal Pod Hub, solely for the exclusive use of our Podders. It’s here that each pod has their own lockable private shower room (measuring 2m x 1.7m). Each fully fitted with a shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin and vanity unit, electric towel rail, electric hand dryer, sanitary bin, vinyl floor and storage area. So, on arrival you can simply unpack all of your toiletries and leave them safely in situ for the duration of your stay. The Pod Hub also has a large covered communal kitchen area with lots of extra touches to help make your stay and comfortable one. For you to use as and when you please we have a microwave, worktop oven/hob/grill, sink, clothes airers, outside tap and bike racks. Parking is a hardstanding area at the entrance to the park. Vehicular access to Pods for drops off only. Social Distancing Measures Social distancing is very achievable at The Paddocks, as each pitch, Pod and Pad is well distanced from each other. • The Paddocks is in a rural location, four miles from the nearest town. Social distancing is well respected in local shops and supermarkets. • We operate a self-check-in and self-check-out system, so arriving and leaving can be done with ease. • Shared spaces, including the communal facilities will be regularly sanitised. • The Pod Hub is essentially a covered, outdoor space, so plenty of fresh air. • We have implemented detailed cleaning procedures to ensure that our pad, pods and tents are deep cleaned and sanitised before each new guest. • Each pod has its own designated lockable shower room and toilet, all fully sanitised between bookings.