We now have three Shepherd’s Huts at Free Range Escapes. Both set on the re-wilded Railway Line at Cornish Tipis also known as Tregildrans Quarry. The site is unique. A woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old quarry. The huts are at the top of a secret 20 acres clothed in ferns and bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Undisturbed by modern agrochemicals and herbicides the natural ecosystem has flourished, providing a thriving habitat for flowers and butterflies, birds and mammals.
It’s a place a world apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat.
The Shepherd’s Hut themselves are situated in a recently reclaimed part of the site on the old railway line which was taken out in the 60’s, reclaimed by nature until now!
Guests will have full access to the whole site & all its faculties. 20 acres of woodland to explore and a freshwater lake to swim, boat and fish in. As well as your own secluded garden space complete with an open fire and garden furniture.
The huts have their own private compositing loo and wooden safari style shower both outside. Guests are of course allowed full access to any of the other loo/shower blocks on site.
There is also electricity in the huts!! Solar powered lights & sockets make it easy to charge items or read a book after the sun goes down. However please be aware that the electricity system in the huts only powers the lights and USB sockets. The only sockets in the huts are USB sockets. All huts are fully equipped with a comfy double bed, a kitchen area complete with cutlery and kitchen equipment, there is no fridge just a cool box – ice blocks can be collected daily.
The aim is to have created spaces which make you feel like you are out in nature & the elements but with more comfort than basic camping.
Elderflower Hut
Our original hut is called Elderflower and is still looking as beautiful as ever, with vintage curtains and old fashioned lanterns this hut has a certain country chic to it as well as its own woodfired hot tub;
BlueBell Hut
Our second hut is called Bluebell and has all the same charm as our original hut. With its own individual character and unique features such as reclaimed scaffold board shelves, Salamander wood burner and custom made elm windowsills. This hut also has a romantic couples woodfired hot tub, perfect for relaxing evenings enjoying the dappled sunlight through the trees;
Dandelion Hut
Our first re-claimed hut and the last one along the railway line. This hut really has a character of its own, with its high ceilings and stained glass windows you get a real feeling of light and space. Decorated inside with a unique scandi/African/boho chic vibe, soft blues and natural wood really make for a romantic, relaxing environment. Of course this hut like the other two also has it’s own private woodfired hot tub outside underneath a wild apple tree;
Guests should note
Guests should also note that the Shepherd’s Huts have no fridge. There is a cool box under the sink – fresh frozen ice blocks can be collected daily from the main car park just outside the wood clad reception/little shop. There are also only USB sockets in each hut. Only a starter amount of wood is provided stored under the wood burners, so more wood maybe required. This can be purchased on site or you can bring some with you or you can really get back to basics and forage in the woods!