Blog
Introducing the Blackdown Fusion Brace Hut
Our first Brace shepherd hut arrived in the Display Garden in 2016 and since thentwo further display huts have been in occupation. Each time, we’ve pushed thebrace concept a bit further, with the second design being a family brace and then anoutdoor bathroom brace,...
Our Wool Lining
Wool as a Natural Insulation Insulation in homes, whether they are made from bricks and mortar or not, is a vital part of life. Designed to fit in various roof, wall and floor cavities, this material has been part of our life for what feels like forever. But did...
A Work Space to Call Your Own
A space to call your own In today’s ever-busy, always-on, life, the desire for a space to call your own is like an ever-present backing track, playing away and, now and again, subtly bubbling to the front of your consciousness. For some of us, that much-needed respite...
Colours and all things fabric related
Colours and all things fabric related When you buy a Blackdown Shepherd Hut, we weave all our years of experience into bringing your hut dreams to life, and one of the most enjoyable parts of planning your shepherd hut experience is planning the colours and fabric. We...
Design to Delivery
One thing we've always prided ourselves with here at Blackdown Shepherd Huts is that we will not send your hand crafted, bespoke new hut to a third party delivery team. Personal delivery is very much part of our service to you. It's such a vital part of our values...
The Glamping Show
3 Reasons to visit our stand at The Glamping Show- 15th, 16th & 17th September We are really excited to be exhibiting our shepherd huts at The Glamping Show again from the 15th September 2022 We will be at Stand 60 this year, come along and see us if you're going....
Creating Outdoor Experiences with Another Place
Nestled in the rugged but tranquil landscape within the Lake District sit six Brace Shepherd's huts, forming part of Another Place's recently launched 'Outside' experience. A location full of space, intrigue and incredible views. With options for couples or families...
It’s all in the tread tales you see…
We snapped this in the entrance lobby at Another Place, The Lake on our recent visit to stay in one of the shepherd huts we supplied for their recently launched Outside experience. But why a photo of wellies? Because, well firstly, those encaustic tiles are just...
Collaboration
Collaboration… “The action of working with someone to produce something” When all parties come to the table with the aim of producing something exceptional for their customers, magical things happen. We’re really pleased to have been a part of the next phase of...
Cultivating the calm with hobbies in your hut…
After those long periods of lockdown in the Winter and Spring, Summer brought us a welcome release. Many of us embraced the natural world and our gardens when we looked to the outdoors to bring balance, peace, and joy back into our lives. From enjoying the delightful...