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Te UK’s shepherd hut specialists


Greendown Shepherd Huts was set up by Harry Long and Richard Hodges in 2017 and was initially based out of a workshop on a farm in Saltford


Harry is the craftsman who has made it all possible; his skills compliment those of Richard, who manages all other aspects of the business with his finance skills . After 18 months on the farm, Greendown Shepherd Huts has moved to bigger premises in Keynsham, where production has been ramped up to meet the increasing demand. In the beginning, quality was the


key word, and it remains the compa- ny’s mantra to this day. Its huts have evolved to become some of the best- quality on the market and, increas- ingly, Greendown Shepherd Huts has begun to specialise in producing huts for the hospitality market with its Bed and Breakfast Hut With a lifespan of 20 to 40-plus years,


one of these huts could be earning you money for years. Te company has found there’s a niche market emerging with people looking for alternative ways to earn income on the side. So, if you a have a small piece of land, owning a Bed and Breakfast Hut could be the perfect solution. Plus, given that the huts are mobile, some plan- ning rules can be avoided (although the company always advises speaking to an expert about planning). In a Bed and Breakfast Hut, your guests can eat, sleep and wash with full bathroom facilities. Te standard model comes fully furnished with blinds, oak steps, log burner, underfloor heating (suit- able for all-year-round use). Within hours of delivery, it could be earning you money. If you’re thinking of branching out


into running a bed-and-breakfast offering, this is the perfect vehicle. In the new world that’s emerging, a hut can enable couples to go on holiday and maintain social distancing with


“Greendown Shepherd Huts offers bespoke builds, so your hut can be truly unique. It could be a sauna hut, steam room, garden room or simply an additional space in which guests can sleep”


others. As an investment, payback can be less than two years. Greendown Shepherd Huts also


offers bespoke builds, so your hut can be truly unique. Te huts are available in a variety of dimensions and can be tailored to different uses. Greendown Shepherd Huts can create a sauna hut, steam room, garden room or simply provide additional space for guests. One advantage is that if you move home, you can take it with you. Visitors are welcome to head to the


company’s workshop and office to view the latest shepherd hut models and see first-hand the quality craftsmanship . Historically, shepherd huts would


have consisted of four walls, a bed, a stove and a medicine cabinet. Teir traditional purpose was to provide shelter for shepherds during the lambing season, allowing them to move from field to field while keeping an eye on their flock. However, in recent years, shepherd huts have become a top choice for holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts. Tis explo- sion in popularity has spurred a new market for creative carpentry and shepherd hut designs. From independent living spaces


equipped with all the amenities to garden studios that provide a place of calm, shepherd huts can have a variety of uses and facilities. However you decide to use your shepherd hut, one thing will never change — the impressive skill it takes to create one. With stunning oak exteriors, beautiful iron chassis and intricate detailing, creating a shepherd hut is no mean feat. Handcrafting a shepherd hut is an art. Te difference between a skilled craftsman and a hobbyist is huge and the overall care and detail brought by


years of experience will add extra flare to the overall finish of the product. Greendown Shepherd Huts can


tailor huts to accommodate all your needs: power sockets, lighting, bath- rooms, kitchen units and more. When you choose to go down the route of a handcrafted shepherd hut, all you’re limited by is your own imagination.


T: 01179869685


E: info@greendownshepherdhuts.co.uk Greendownshepherdhuts.co.uk


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