Whether you see them as a piece of history or a contemporary solution to alternative living, shepherd’s huts offer a unique and appealing option for those looking for a mobile and self-sufficient lifestyle.
A shepherd’s hut is a small, portable cabin or dwelling. As their name indicates, shepherds in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe originally used them.
The huts were originally designed to provide basic shelter and a place for shepherds to rest and sleep. They often had a stove and other essential supplies.
Their use declined in the mid-20th century as shepherding wasn’t as necessary. However, in recent years, shepherd huts have begun to become popular again.