Hamlet of luxury shepherd’s huts offers a taste of Tiny House living
As the Tiny House Movement gathers momentum, a hamlet of shepherd’s huts in Lancashire is proving the perfect try out ground for those keen to experience amazing small space living.
Recent US and UK-based TV shows have offered a tantalising glimpse into the simple life in a cosy downsized home.
Now, the boss of historic Samlesbury Hall near Preston has claimed a development of modern luxury huts on site is the perfect solution for anyone hoping to enjoy a short stay in a dwelling with a difference.
Samlesbury Hall director Sharon Jones said: “There is lots of interest and intrigue about tiny house living at the moment with tv shows devoted to those who have created a home in a small space or even a quiet place to retreat to in the garden.
“Our shepherd’s huts are the perfect way to test out life in a tiny house - even if it’s just for a night or two.
“They are small but perfectly formed and we think they prove the best things come in small packages.
“They each have European oak-framed beds, memory foam mattresses and most importantly, the chance to escape the stresses and complexities of everyday life.”
The Hamlet, completed earlier this year, contains 28 wooden shepherd’s huts set in the idyllic and peaceful grounds of Grade I-listed Samlesbury Hall, one of Lancashire’s oldest properties.
They are clustered together in twos and threes around a fire pit so guests can enjoy time outdoors with toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate before bed.
Each comes complete with double bunk beds, an ensuite, space to sit down and sockets to charge phones and devices.
Guests can also treat themselves to locally produced food at the hall’s restaurant and Dottie’s Wafflery, soak up the history of Samlesbury Hall and learn about nature’s vital pollinators at The Bee Centre.
Sharon added: “The shepherd’s huts have been hugely successful so far. They give people the chance to try out small space living and to benefit from a change of scenery and a slower pace of life, even if it’s just for a couple of days.
“We hope more people will come to stay to experience it for themselves.”
For more information or to book a stay in The Hamlet please visit www.samlesburyhall.co.uk
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Editor’s notes
Samlesbury Hall is a magnificent, half-timbered black and white medieval house built in 1325 as a family home. The Hall is beautifully maintained for the enjoyment of today's visitors and sits just five minutes east of junction 31 of the M6.
The current building and grounds are administered by a registered charity known as the Samlesbury Hall Trust (Charity number 526052), whose aim is to preserve the Hall for the people of the area and visitors to Lancashire.
The Trust was founded in the 1920s when the Hall was about to be demolished. Since then the Hall has been a museum and Gallery, and host to many grand functions.
The Hall is open to the public every day, except Saturdays and occasional Fridays, when it is closed for weddings.
On this site today, you will discover an ancient, magnificently preserved manor house and gardens, with a colourful history and a wide-ranging programme of year-round events and activities.
Press trips may be available to visiting journalists with commissioned pieces.
This press release is sent on behalf of Samlesbury Hall by 32West Ltd. For more information please contact Caroline Barber on 07711 820 944.