A shepherd's hut is basically a mobile home that was used by shepherds to provide shelter as they herded their flocks across the land. The first evidence of a shepherd's hut dates from 1596 and became a common sight in Southern England in the 1800s as sheep were moved across the light chalky soils to fertilise the land.

The shepherd's hut was their kitchen, bathroom, dining room and storeroom all rolled into one. A 19th century shepherd would never have imagined the luxurious grandeur of modern shepherd's huts with their own bespoke electrical and plumbing systems.

Blackdown Shepherd Huts exude quality. Custom designed and built to order the two cousins, both qualified carpenters with over 20 years’ experience, use seasoned oak locally sourced from F.S.C. registered companies and the skills of a local blacksmith to forge bespoke metal components to fit their unique designs.

At Blackdown Shepherd Huts we have created a blend of traditional beauty and modern day luxury to manufacture solid, stylish and durable shepherd huts, as versatile and practical as they always have been.

We can deliver your personalised hut anywhere in the UK, where possible placing it into position for you. We look forward to creating a stunning shepherd hut to suit your precise requirements, using traditional materials in the time honoured way.

We look forward to being of service.

Blackdown Shepherd Huts

NEW!  See our 24ft long shepherd hut built for Wilton Windmill Society.