Shepherds huts

Shepherds hut holidays are hard to define – not quite camping or glamping, not quite a holiday cottage either, but a thoroughly bijou back-to-nature experience with some cosy comforts and luxury extras thrown in for good measure. Today's shepherds huts are more about a good night's sleep than counting actual sheep, with many featuring artisan handmade furniture, toasty little log-burners, pretty throws and curtains, and a porch to watch the starry dark skies. You may have to tramp across the fields for the bathroom or breakfast, but even so, this makes it a pretty romantic shepherds hut – ideal for couples who want to get away from the city lights. Our guide to the best shepherds' hut holidays in the UK puts you on the right track for a night or two of romantic glamping, whether you stay on a farm or campsite – it's as close to nature as you can get without actually sleeping outside!