All about Lincolnshire Shepherd Huts

Hi, I’m Jamie.

“I have over 20 years of carpentry experience, learning all there is to know from my father, Piers, helping him build things in the workshop from the age of four. Being creative and designing come naturally to me.

I’m always willing to try something new. I love making ideas a reality. Off-grid living is a passion Karly and I have always shared, and this was how Lincolnshire Shepherd Huts was born.”

Hi I’m Karly.

I have a strong background in design and marketing. Im responsible for managing your complete hut build, from start to finish. I’ll ensure all your requirements are met and every detail is accounted for.

I get the fun part, helping you choose your colour schemes, fixtures and fittings and of course the intricate, personal details that make your hut your own.

We are based in the heart of Lincolnshire, offering an abundance of natural resources for us to use while making our Shepherd Huts. Lincolnshire is a beautiful and varied county with a bright future and a fascinating past. It’s also one of the largest in England, stretching almost 100 miles from the magnificent Humber Bridge in the north to Georgian Stamford in the south. Lincolnshire is imbued with history, dating back to before the arrival of the Roman Empire.

Lincolnshire is genuinely one of the nation’s best-kept secrets, and we’re proud of our heritage and committed to spreading the word about our grand county. If you’re not familiar with what Lincolnshire has to offer, we thoroughly recommend a visit.

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The shepherd’s hut has been used since the 15th century, primarily in the UK and France, for sheep raising and lambing.

Use of shepherd’s huts by farmers reached a peak in the late 19th century. It dwindled in the 20th century with the advent of mechanised farm machinery and electric power reaching even remote farms.

The shepherd’s hut was a kitchen, dining room, bedroom, sitting room and storeroom all rolled into one. They provided the shepherd with practical and durable accommodation.

The old huts had a stove in one corner for warmth and cooking, and a window on each side so the shepherd could see the flock.

A hinged stable door, which was always positioned away from the prevailing wind, enabled him to hear the flock, and strong axles with cast iron wheels were used to withstand the constant movement from field to field.

Traditional, it’s how we like it

Here at Lincolnshire Shepherd Huts, we pride ourselves on customer service and do things the old-fashioned way. We invite you to visit us, enjoy a cup of English tea (or coffee), and chat with us face-to-face in one of our beautiful huts and surroundings. We might even offer you a Lincolnshire-made biscuit! And have a treat ready for the little ones should they be joining you.

We’re here to help turn your dream into a reality, and this is where it starts. Your Shepherd’s Hut can be a luxury living space for you or to rent out, perhaps a little retreat to escape the rat race or a space to set up office. The choices are endless, and we are here to help.

We understand that your needs and requirements can change at short notice, and we’re ready to adapt our services quickly to ensure you are happy. Lincolnshire Shepherd Huts has earned its positive reputation because we go out of our way to provide a genuinely exceptional and individual service to each of our customers.