When I recently rebuilt the rotten door frame for our old grain store I discovered this bit of history etched into the walls. I assume these related to the sacks or loads entered on this date, October 2nd 1945. With its corrugated sides, timber frame, interior tng cladding and being raised off the ground on granite it's not dissimilar in build to a Shepherd's hut. It's always been very dry so I hope this bodes well for our huts lasting a lifetime.
After a productive morning on Thursday whilst the Farrow and Ball paint dried, we decided to head off and meet Mark for a 30th birthday surf in the sun.
Rolo and Tamar play whilst Mark has a post surf shower
Paint drying on the bespoke bed- a perfect excuse to sneak off for a surf.
Mike and I managed to get a quick break from the workshop on Monday to witness Hurricane Imogen truly showing her face on the Cornish Coast.
Photo by our good friend Mark Williams. Stay in one of his amazing summer lets at Port Quin Farm Holidays (http://www.portquinfarmholidays.co.uk/)
Mike and my first hut has been very busy on Airbnb over the winter. Lots of guests have been enjoying the cosiness of 'Primrose Shepherd's Hut' whilst listening to the therapeutic crackling of the log burner. Primrose Shepherd's Hut is located in the Cornish village of St Mabyn, just a quick drive from the surrounding towns of Polzeath, Port Isaac and Padstow. If you would like to stay, here is the link:
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/Primrose_shepherds_hut
The next Shepherd's hut Mike and myself are making is going to be as rustic, reclaimed and traditional as possible. We are searching reclamation yards and auctions high and low to find used, high quality timber. Our first call is with our friends at Eden Reclamation. www.edenreclamation.co.uk
