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Choosing just where to place your shepherd hut is one of the most exciting (and important) parts of the whole experience. Summer is a wonderful time of year to explore the land, watch how the light moves, and allow you to imagine how your hut might sit within the...

Planning a Visit to Blackdown? Here Are 6 Local Gems to Make a Day (or Two) of It If you’re travelling to see our huts in our show garden in person, why not make the most of your visit? Nestled on the Somerset–Devon border, Blackdown Shepherd Huts is surrounded by...

It’s easy to picture a shepherd hut bathed in summer light, doors open to birdsong and bees. But what many people don’t realise is that a well-built hut isn’t just for the warmer months,  it’s a snug and stylish retreat in every season. Thanks to thoughtful...

There’s something quietly magical about the British countryside. It’s in the soft undulations of a green and gold landscape, in the lichen-covered stone walls, and in the long shadows cast by oak trees as the sun begins to dip behind a hedge-lined lane. The...

Introducing the Blackdown Swinging Day Bed If ever there was a place designed for slow afternoons, warm conversations, and a well-earned moment, it’s here, beneath the hand-crafted Green Oak Canopy of our Blackdown Swinging Day Bed. Created for those who value...

Naturalmat is a Devon-based company dedicated to creating high-quality, organic mattresses and beds using only the finest natural materials. With a firm commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and ethical sourcing, they have been redefining sleep since 1999. By...

For centuries, sauna bathing has been a cherished ritual in Nordic and Eastern European cultures, offering deep relaxation and numerous health benefits. A key element of this tradition is the use of sauna whisks, also known as vihta in Finland or venik in Russia....

We are delighted that we have a new Maker in our line-up for 2025.  Our latest Turnkey hut features Piglet in Bed linen and we abolutely love how it looks and the feeling the linen has helped us create inside this hut. Piglet in Bed has a wonderful story - founded by...

Saunas have long been associated with relaxation, wellbeing, and a touch of luxury. But if you’re considering adding a sauna to your shepherd’s hut, should you opt for a traditional Finnish sauna or an infrared sauna? Here’s a quick guide to the key differences....

Step inside a well-built shepherd’s hut, and you’ll notice the solid craftsmanship, the warmth of natural materials, and, more often than not, the presence of oak. It’s a wood that has stood the test of time in buildings, furniture, and even folklore. But why has oak...