At Glampified, we believe the best glamping experiences are rooted in a deep appreciation for nature, craftsmanship, and place. That’s why we love working with suppliers who don’t just build beautiful spaces, but also share a passion for the countryside that inspires them.
One of those suppliers is Blackdown Shepherd Huts. Based in the heart of rural Somerset, their team draws daily inspiration from the rolling hills, hedgerows, and wildlife that surround their workshop. In this lovely blog post, they share what the countryside means to them – and how it influences everything from their designs to their values. It’s well worth a read for anyone who believes, like us, that the land itself plays a central role in the glamping experience.
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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 countryside offers a slower rhythm, a chance to breathe differently. It holds stories – old and new – and invites us to be part of them.
At Blackdown Shepherd Huts, the countryside isn’t just our backdrop. It’s our beginning, our inspiration, and our heart.
A land shaped by hands and history
Across the hills and hedgerows, generations have worked the land, their knowledge passed down through seasons and soil. The shepherd hut was once a modest, practical shelter – a wheeled home for those tending flocks through long, changeable days. It was designed with care, crafted for purpose, and moved with the rhythm of rural life.
Today here at Blackdown we honour that heritage with every hut we build, combining traditional materials and time-tested techniques with modern comforts and considered details.
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Source: Blackdown’s Love for the British Countryside
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