Whether you’re after a holiday in the garden or maybe even a holiday business, Blackdown Shepherd Huts might just have the solution for you
Home is where the heart is – and over the past year, our homes have been so much more than we could ever have imagined. They’ve been our sanctuaries as well as being an expression of who we are and what we love.
With many of us having spent more time at home than ever recently, we’ve found ourselves pottering and rediscovering the joys of a simpler lifestyle. And as we head into summer, any time spent tending to the garden over the winter and spring is now paying dividends. So when it comes to enjoying the fruits of your labour, what could be better than a beautiful shepherd’s hut in which to enjoy the views? The team at Blackdown Shepherd Huts know how special our homes and gardens are, so have created a range of traditional shepherd huts that can be tailored to your needs. Whether you’re after a home office, extra space for yourself or guests, a business venture or simply somewhere to retreat to when you need a little ‘me’ time, Blackdown has the answer.
Escaoe the masses
Lovingly built at their workshop in Ilminster, Somerset, each bespoke hut is designed to utilise every last inch of space, offering style, craftsmanship and flexibility. In fact, Blackdown customers have often described their shepherd hut as ‘a holiday at the end of the garden.’
And with that in mind, a Blackdown hut may also offer the ideal opportunity for a new enterprise, with many huts having taken up residence as luxury glamping or bed & breakfast businesses, delighting guests with their quirky designs and modern comforts.
Not that you need any further convincing, but should you fancy road testing a Blackdown hut, you can find glamping locations throughout the UK on its sister site: shepherdhutbreaks.co.uk. Or perhaps experience them in the luxurious settings of The Fish hotel in the Cotswolds or overlooking the Exe estuary at Lympstone Manor, in Exmouth. And, as you unwind beneath the stars, be inspired by where a Blackdown shepherd hut could take you.
What’s your style?
From a bespoke design created to suit your needs to a ready-to-go turnkey hut, Blackdown Shepherd Huts are all built with the same passion and craftsmanship
1 The hotel lover You can explore Blackdown’s Brace Huts at beautiful hotels, like The Fish Hotel in the Cotswolds or in the grounds of Lympstone Manor in Exmouth.
2 The glamping enthusiast Escape in style with a shepherd hut staycation. Find sites and experiences throughout the UK at shepherdhutbreaks.co.uk.
3 The green-fingered grafter Whatever the weather, create a cosy retreat or sun-soaked garden room to sit back and enjoy the spoils of all your tender loving care.
4 The social butterfly For a dinner party or barbecue with wow factor, gather your loved ones to eat, drink and makes memories in a classic Blackdown Brace Hut.
5 The family timer Host family and friends throughout the seasons in a Turnkey hut that’s ready and waiting to delight your guests.
6 The DIYer Love a project? Awaken your inner artisan with a Blackdown Self Build Hut and revel in the satisfaction of really turning your dream into a reality.
7 The work bee Be it a home office or business space with a difference, there’s a shepherd hut set to inspire
For more information and inspiration, visit blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk or follow on Instagram: @blackdownshepherdhuts
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