Interiors
Select one of our Signature models, and choose your colours, or specify your own design.
The Snug
The Snug is based on the traditional proportions of the Victorian originals. This is the one most true to the heritage of the shepherd’s hut, dating back to the mid 1800’s. It is suitable for a wide range of uses from garden office, spare bedroom, home studio. The Signature model design has a single stable door, wood burner(or cast iron radiator), day bed, knee-hole desk and bookshelves. 240v electrics or off-grid 12v solar can be fitted if required. If the Signature design doesn’t suit, then get in touch and we can work things up from a blank canvas. The floor is engineered European oak, the doors and windows are durable, seasoned oak, hand made and oiled here in Dorset. Pricing includes delivery. Siting by crane etc is extra.
The Cabin
The Cabin is an expanded version of the traditional shepherd’s hut, and is wider and often longer. Plankbridge Cabins are in use as offices, studios and extra accommodation in the garden. The Signature Cabin design has half-glazed double doors, cast iron radiator, bench seat / table / bed combination and a small kitchen.Choosing the Signature design is the most straightforward way to commission a shepherd’s hut. You just choose the colours and cladding. We can also work up a design from a blank canvas to suit you.
All huts come with 240v electrics, with the alternative option of ‘off-grid’ 12 volt if required. The floor is European oak, the doors and windows are in durable, seasoned Oak handmade and oiled here in Dorset. Pricing includes straightforward delivery. Siting by crane etc is extra.
Fittings & Fixtures
We choose fixtures and fittings from leading brands such as lighting from the Wall Lighting Company, and customers often specify brands such as Rocket St George and Jim Lawrence. The furniture is all designed and made in our own workshop. Our furniture makers have experience working in several of the famous Dorset workshops. We use only sustainable, temperate hardwoods and softwoods. Oak, ash and Douglas fir are favourites, and usually oak for worktops, although other timbers are available.
Light switches and sockets are from Elesi.
Options to consider: double bed, bunks, sofa bed, shutters, desk, table, dresser, bedside table, wood burner, radiator, kitchen unit, shower room.
