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Reviews of The Dragonfly Shepherds Hut

South Heath Barn, south heath road, Colchester, CO7 8RD, United Kingdom

#1 of 17 hotels in Colchester

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 87 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Was a perfect get away! X

    I like that the whole space was your own, feel shut off from the world!, hot tub amazing, facilities in hut great,. Spotlessly clean and fresh!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The stay was so peaceful and the lodge location was absolutely beautiful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Fantastic brilliant wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing Oh the wasps

    It was brilliant

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfectly peaceful , clean and comfortable , hot tub was fab

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    Definitely coming back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The hit was just great. It was super clean, very comfortable and the host was very communicative. It was secluded with utmost privacy. The hot tub was dreamy and you are not far from town. The host gave us good recommendations which we utilised. Will definitely come back.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Absolutely recommend the property 10000% perfect little getaway with a partner to de stress
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing that we didn’t enjoy

    Everything about it was amazing

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    Perfect location, great views, lovely place to stay to get away from the work life! Definitely will be coming again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was a bit hard but that’s jt!

    The hut was brilliant! Nothing bad to say about it. The wildlife was one of the best parts. The ducks made our stay!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    10
    everything was amazing, the views was incredible, the details in the hut were lovely! i really recommend
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing xxx

    absolutely perfect, everything was so detailed and it was the best

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    BEST STAY!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was amazing, we loved every minute just what we needed the hot tub and the quiet location Cute little pond with duck waddling around

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was abit temperamental but over all really lovely

    Views lovely very clean and tidy nice little get away

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    9.0
    10/10, Heather was amazing, really exceeded expectations.. would love to come back one day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was all superb but potentially the shower cut in and out of heat but again it wasn't a problem, excellent stay

    Hot tub was amazing but most of all I was so surprised with how comfy the bed was. Such a relaxing stay, haven't slept as good in a long time, 10/10

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    10
    Beautiful and relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The most relaxing and romantic stay. We loved being in the hot tub, it super hot especially in the cold weather and over looks the most lovely view. Listening to the birds and nature was so relaxing. Heather thought of all the little details in the hut, it was clean and comfortable to stay in. Heather was so lovely too! So nice to talk to and very helpful. We hope to be back soon x

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was very clean and tidy and had a beautiful view from the hot tub!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    9.0
    Perfect,peaceful break away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like.

    Located by a beautiful wildflower field and situated around so much nature. So beautiful and all the accessories complimented.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More lights outside

    How lovely Heather was and how amazing she’d decorated the place

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    10
    We needed a relaxing couple of days to get away and this certainly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not a single complaint we could make!

    Stunning place with stunning views! Every detail was thought of with everything you needed to enjoy the stay. The hot tub is the selling point and did not disappoint, even in the cold weather it was great to spend time in there

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    A little piece of heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Absolutely loved our stay away. lovely and peaceful place to stay and the hot tub was amazing. Cannot wait to come back again. Heather is an amazing host and so helpful and informative. A little piece of heaven.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely little getaway for a couple will definitely be going back would highly recommend

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    10
    Really good first holiday!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hob The shower

    The location The view How private it was

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing beautiful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the location of the hut. The fields, the lake, the bridge was stunning. Watching the sunset each evening was so lovely. The hut it self was clean and fresh. Fully equipped with everything you may need. The hot tub was so relaxing, it was clean and ready to use.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    Such a beautiful short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like how close it was to the main road, it wasn’t necessarily that busy on that road but when we were sitting in the hot tub a few tractor/trucks went past which were quite loud.

    The hut is gorgeous and I really liked the decor and the bed. The little extras Heather puts there for you is so cute, as well as the welcome pack with all the information is extremely helpful. The hot tub was so cosy and we got to see a lovely sunset whilst sat in it. We ate at the barn cafe and it was the best breakfast I’ve ever had! Lots of butterflies to see too from the field opposite :)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing!

    The location and the whole hut were so perfect and idyllic. The garden was so gorgeous and obviously cared for very well - and we loved seeing the ducks! Sitting in the hot tub under the stars at night was absolutely amazing. We were so sad to leave after our two day stay. Will definitely be back to stay again!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Beautiful and Tranquil
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Went for a couple of days rest and relaxation and that is exactly what we got. Location was beautiful and tranquil. Lovely little touches to the Shepherds hut mske ot besutiful. Would highly recommend a stay here

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    10
    Very relaxing stay 2 nights stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything we didn't like.

    We liked everything. We had a peaceful and relaxing stay. Everywhere was very clean. We had everything we needed for a most perfect stay. The hot tub was wonderful to relax in under the stars. The grounds, pond and ducks all added to the charm of the place.

    Stayed in July 2024

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