The British Love Affair
with the
BEACH HUTS
beach hut
What is it about brightly painted beach huts that capture the British popular imagination ? Well I for one love the sea and the beach and long hot summers paddling , making sand castles and eating ice cream , so I am already a convert . I think most people have fond memories of beach holidays and always want to try and recapture some of their childhood or at least pass it onto their own children and beach huts are a lovely way to do that .
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Beach huts have become incredibly popular in the last few years with some changing hands for many thousands of pounds . In June 2012 it was reported that a beach hut at Mudeford Spit near Christchurch , Dorset had sold for £ 170,000 . This 18ft long wooden hut had no running hot water or washing facilities and required a 30 minute walk to get there . However , there are stunning views of the harbour and The Solent and it can sleep up to six people . This is of course the exception and many beach huts can be acquired for much more modest prices ( typically between £ 9,000 to £ 35,000 depending upon location and amenities ). Most beach huts are not designed for overnight accommodation and their use is limited to days at the beach ; those that allow ‘ overnighting ’ can certainly command a premium price . Beach huts are usually
There are believed to be around 20,000 beach huts in the UK in premium beach locations such as Southwold , West Wittering , Wells next to the Sea , Walton-on-the-Naze , Abersoch , Langland Bay , Isle of Wight , and Mersea Island . Historically beach huts were a carryover from the ‘ bathing machines ’ of the Victorian era where a lady ’ s modesty had to be protected as she bathed . Eventually these seaside huts captured the popular imagination and evolved into the summer residence of the less well off . However following World War II , a time when all beaches were closed , the beach hut became popular for everyone both rich and poor . The Royal Family itself owned a beach hut in Norfolk for over 70 years ( sadly it burned down in 2003 , something to be aware of because these buildings are mostly wooden construction ). 12 www . creative-crafting . com