Have you ever wondered why Shepherd’s hut wheels are placed on the outside of the hut body? A question we sometimes get asked is “Why are shepherd’s hut wheels outside of the hut body as opposed to the wheels being under the hut body?” Shepherd’s huts traditionally have a smaller front wheel that are on […]
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A question we get asked by nearly every customer is “What do you use as insulation?” There is only one answer… British Sheep Wool Insulation. There are many different types of insulation on the market in our modern-day world, but very few with connections steeped in history.Everyone knows what insulation does, it keeps you warm
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So, you might be wondering, what do I need to know before contacting a shepherd’s hut company for the first time? I’m quite confident that when you, the customer, get to the point of wanting to start the enquiry process with your chosen shepherd’s hut companies, you will have a fairly good idea of how
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When researching a Shepherd’s hut, one of the questions you may be looking to have answered is “How long does it take to build a Shepherd’s hut?” Well, this answer will differ from company to company depending on a number of factors. So, the company size is one as a larger company will have greater capacities than smaller
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What do the words ‘cost’ and ‘value’ really mean? And I’m not talking about market value here. Some of you may be thinking, well they mean the same thing. Some of you may be thinking that cost is what a product costs a company to make, and the value is what a company charges with
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This is a question we get asked a lot and it is an important one too. There is no one or easy answer to this. Shepherd’s huts themselves don’t need planning permission, or do they? Right, before we dive in here you need to sit down comfortably with a brew because some of this might
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That is the million-pound question, folks. This is one of the first questions anyone shopping for a shepherd’s hut will ask when researching their shepherd’s hut options – and for good reason! We get it. Price matters. It’s not the only consideration, but it’s up there when it comes to important questions. Price often dictates what style, size, type of shepherd’s hut and any hut options and accessories you might get. An important
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Today, we got the chance to speak to our local Young Farmer’s group about what we do at Well’s Shepherd Huts. It was great to be asked intelligent, thoughtful questions from the next generation of farmers as we shared what our shepherd huts could do to help diversify not only current farmlands but also how
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We have had the opportunity to create shepherd’s huts for a wide variety of customers and settings. A recent project was with Claire and Michael. Claire and Michael are the proud owners of Woody’s Retreat, a shepherd’s hut created to make a peaceful space within the tranquil setting of Bolton by Bowland for visitors to
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Creating a beautiful outdoor space can help to both relax and energise you throughout the year. Our shepherd huts are crafted with great care and attention to detail because we want you to be able to enjoy them for many years to come. While at the Westmorland Show earlier in the year, we met the
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We are excited to be part of the Westmorland Show this year! We will be here for the two days (Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th September) and today is looking like its going to be beautiful with the temperatures set to hit 28C! This would definitely be an ideal day to relax outside with your
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Shepherd huts are synonymous with spending a few days out in nature and a great alternative to a caravan or camping holiday. It’s great for a getaway, but could it also be used as a tiny house? The tiny house movement has been gaining interest for several years. There have been many creative ways of
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We know Shepherd huts as a glamping staple. The beautifully crafted little home away from home with a stable-style door, kitchen with running water, a toilet and even electricity. Although there are increasingly more modern styles of shepherd hut being introduced with features that would never have been imagined at the start of the shepherd
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As the largest and longest-running independent flower shower in the UK, we have been excited to be part of the Southport Flower Show since we were asked in 2020. Unfortunately, it has been postponed again, but we are looking forward to being part of it in Summer 2022.
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There are many uses for a shepherd hut and the great thing is, they can be tailored to reflect your vision. Whether you want a personal space where you can get back to nature, relax in the garden, or have a quiet place to work from or concentrate on your hobbies, we can help to
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Insulation is one of the best ways to increase energy efficiency to any structure like a Shepherd’s Hut or Living van. It is an important element to insulate well as it can count for up to 35% of heat loss. For thousands of years sheep have been using their wool coats to survive the harsh
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Wells Shepherd Huts displayed at Country Fest 2019. Take a look inside one of our bespoke shepherd huts.
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We will be showing off our shepherd huts at Country Fest 2019, on the 1st and 2nd June 2019. Along with other venders in the farming industry. Both you and your family can also enjoy the pets corner, companion dog show, sheep dog trials, terrier show and racing. All this is alongside music, quality food
