The Beginners Guide to Poacher Huts

Arriving on a hot summer’s day to chilled champagne and a bubbling Jacuzzi and the promise of a cosy and comfortable king-size bed may well be some couples’ idea of Heaven. To others, a winter break snuggled up in a log-fired shepherd’s hut or warming through in a steaming Jacuzzi and toasting marshmallows on the fire, may epitomise perfection. To others, a winter break snuggled up in a log-fired shepherd’s hut or warming through in a steaming Jacuzzi and toasting marshmallows on the fire, may epitomise perfection. Whatever the season, the sound of the sea and the fresh salty air give these idyllic holiday huts the perfect balance of natural appeal and material indulgence.

Two blissful boltholes for those who like to get back to nature without sacrificing comfort, are now residing at Atlantic Coast Holiday Park. These handcrafted shepherd huts are the first of their kind with masses of space to relax and recharge, in luxurious surroundings. Lovingly built by craftspeople to our own specifications, these bespoke self-contained creations by the Shepherd’s Hut Company provide the perfect romantic retreat for glamping couples.

Each chalky blue hut nestles near the dunes in a private garden with an outdoor space for alfresco dining and a secluded decked area with a hot-tub. A landscaped oasis provides the perfect backdrop for each timber-clad hut, with painted shutters and French doors adding to the rural charm. Indoors, each has an atmospheric cast-iron wood-burning stove, a bespoke fitted kitchen with oak worktops, a Belfast sink and a full range of modern appliances. The King-sized bed, en-suite, under-floor heating and wall-mounted Television create a self-contained romantic retreat with a vintage, rustic ambience, all within the beautiful coastal surroundings of this park.