If you’re after something a little different for a garden retreat, home office or business venture, look no further than a beautiful Blackdown Shepherd Hut
While we may not all have a flock of sheep to tend to, a traditional shepherd hut can still provide a practical addition to your home, as well as a touch of luxury and escapism from the humdrum of life. Whether you’re after somewhere to retreat to at the bottom of the garden to watch the fruits of your labour grow, a peaceful sanctuary from which to work, or an additional living space where you, or others, can rest, the team at Blackdown Shepherd Huts can turn your dreams into reality.
ROOTED IN HISTORY
Established in 2011, it’s been over a decade since Will and his cousin George built their first shepherd hut in Will’s garage in Ilminster, Somerset. Inspired by the Victorian origins of these structures and with backgrounds in farming, they were both captivated by the heritage of these discerning spaces and the flexibility that they can bring to peoples’ lives. Mentioned as far back as the 16th century, shepherd huts were originally built as a mobile shelter so that the shepherd could tend to their flocks. They included a fire for warmth, a bed to rest in and wheels to move base whenever they needed. Nowadays, our needs may have changed, however the craftspeople at Blackdown Shepherd Huts are able to tailor your ideas to create a bespoke garden room, home office, overspill accommodation, relaxation retreat or glamping business.
QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP
Once you have the initial seed of inspiration for your design, the next step on your Blackdown journey is to contact the team and to join them for a chat over a cup of tea at their display garden and workshop, still located in Ilminster. There, you’ll see the heart and passion that they put into making each hut, fully aware that they’re producing a beautifully bespoke piece of design, built to withstand the test of time, and which, one day, will surely become an beloved heirloom of the future.
Seven steps to shepherd hut heaven
From those first sparks of inspiration to enjoying your bespoke design, there are several steps on the Blackdown journey
1 Visit blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk or follow on social media – watch their videos and gather inspiration.
2 Drop the team an email or give them a call to chat about your ideas. They can also pop a beautiful brochure in the post to help your thinking process along.
3 Join the team for a cuppa and to chat through your ideas. You can also have a nosey around the workshop and see first-hand the craftsmanship that goes into every hut.
4 If you need any further convincing, why not road test a Blackdown shepherd hut at Dimpsey Glamping, just down the road from HQ, in Somerset (dimpsey.co.uk).
5 When you’re ready to take the next step, the team will draw up your plans. They may even pop over to visit the spot that you have planned for your hut.
6 Once completely happy with the plans, place your order . You can now sit back and relax while the team build your dream space. They’ll send regular photos and updates throughout.
7 Delivery day! Have your bubbles at the ready – your hut will be delivered on its due date and placed in exactly the right spot. Congratulations, you are now officially part of the Blackdown flock!
For more information and inspiration, visit blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk or follow on Instagram: @blackdownshepherdhuts.
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