Lakeside Tranquility
Cann, Shaftesbury, Dorset
- Glamping
- Walks from the door
- Hot tub
- Wood-burner
1 bedrooms
2
Handcrafted shepherd’s huts and a cosy bell tent, tucked into 25 acres of downland meadows at Cann, near Shaftesbury in Dorset. Lakeside Tranquility is a peaceful 5-star glamping site for adults, with a small fishing lake, a bubbling brook, no close neighbours and a warm welcome for dogs.
Pet Perks
- 25 acres of peaceful downland meadows around you
- A private plot with no close neighbours, for a quiet stay with your dog
- Local footpaths and bridleways to explore, including the Wessex Ridgeway
- A 20-minute country walk into Shaftesbury
- Firepit evenings outside your hut or tent
Facilities
For your dog
- Walks from the doorLocal footpaths and bridleways
For you
- Hot tubPrivate outdoor jacuzzi bath
- Wood-burner or open fireIn The Melbury, with plenty of logs
About Lakeside Tranquility
If your idea of a perfect break is a firepit, a good view and your dog snoozing at your feet, Lakeside Tranquility is well worth a look. This luxury dog-friendly glamping site sits in 25 acres of downland meadows at Cann, just outside Shaftesbury in North Dorset, with a small fishing lake and the Sturkel Brook running through it. Each spot has its own private plot, so you really can enjoy the peace.
The Melbury is a bespoke shepherd’s hut on the edge of the lake, looking out to Melbury Hill. Designed and built by the owners, it sleeps two, with a king-size bed, underfloor heating, a wood burner with plenty of logs, its own toilet and shower, and a fridge, single hob, kettle and air fryer. There’s decking for watching the wildlife, and a little bridge leads over to your own island, with a firepit, BBQ and seating area. Book The Melbury and you’ll also get exclusive access to the lake, which is stocked with carp, so it’s a treat for anglers at any time of year.
The Bell Tent is glamping at its cosiest. It’s set in a private spot at the bottom of the meadows, a few metres from the stream, with a double bed, rugs, cushions and throws to keep the two of you warm. Outside there’s a firepit, a BBQ and your own seating area, and you’ll have use of indoor luxury toilets and showers, plus a fridge, kettle and microwave in the shared kitchen.
Dogs are welcome at both, for an extra £20. There’s also a private outdoor bath with a jacuzzi and a built-in heater, so you can soak beneath the stars once the walking’s done.
And the walking is very good. There are plenty of local footpaths and bridleways to explore, including the Wessex Ridgeway, and the Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury is a 20-minute country walk away. That’s where you’ll find the famous Gold Hill, the abbey ruins, independent shops, cosy coffee shops and pubs. Salisbury, Stonehenge, Wardour Castle and Longleat are all within reach for days out, and the Dorset coast is about an hour’s drive away.