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Finnish Sauna vs. Infrared Sauna: What’s the Difference?
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....
The Timeless Strength of Oak: A Heritage in Shepherds’ Huts
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...
New Year, New Turnkey
As we step into 2025, we're excited to share something truly special with you. This year promises fresh beginnings and innovative designs—and we're kicking things off with the launch of our first new release of the year: the latest evolution of our Turnkey hut. Months...
Meet Our Invigorating Range of Saunas
Saunas have long been celebrated for their wellness benefits, offering a tranquil space to unwind and rejuvenate. At Blackdown, we’ve combined traditional Finnish design, modern craftsmanship but always with a nod to the heritage of shepherd huts, to bring you a range...
Finding Christmas Calm: The Magic of a Shepherd’s Hut
The festive season can feel like a whirlwind—glittering lights, wrapping paper mountains, and the endless hum of Christmas songs. Amid the hustle and bustle, wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a sanctuary? Enter the shepherd’s hut or cabin: your festive retreat,...
A Taste of the 1970s: Remember These?
We recently had so much fun styling one of our show garden Blackdown Turnkey huts with a 70’s vibe. The bright patterns, retro decor, and nostalgic touches brought back memories of a time when bold choices defined not just fashion but food as well. The 1970s was more...
Refresh Your Senses: 5 Surprising Benefits of Outdoor Showers
Splish splash and splash a little more. There’s something magical about showering outdoors—whether it’s in your back garden or in the middle of nature. At Blackdown Shepherd Huts we love to add them to your outdoor space, whether thats under a canopy or not. Outdoor...
The Glamping Show 2024
Very soon, several of our fabulous Blackdown Team will be getting ready to welcome you to The 2024 Glamping Show, held at the NAEC Stoneleigh, between the 19th and 21st of September. The Glamping Show is not a new endeavour for us, in fact we have been attending for...
Making the most of The Melplash Show
Shortly approaching is another fun event in the Blackdown Shepherd Huts calendar – The Melplash Show. Held on 22nd August in Bridport, Dorset, The Melplash Show is a celebration and the South West’s Premier Agricultural Exhibition. Whilst we are of course looking...
Back to Basics with Blackdown
In a busy world, it is sometimes a struggle to go back to basics and enjoy the little things the world around us has to offer when you a have a million and one things left on your never-ending to do list. With each hut we design, build and deliver, we put our heart...