June 2017 | 41
Huts and tree houses
Millstream Camp , Shropshire , England :
The �illstream Cam� is a �uirky off-grid site offering Shepherd ’ s Hut accommodation for two on the borders of north Herefordshire and south Shropshire where England greats Wales . As its name suggests , the camp sits beside an ancient millstream which is recorded in the 11th Century Domesday Book and the surrounding settlements date from Roman times . The babbling brook that meanders through the site provides shady spots for chilling out and the fenced-off grassy site has south-westerly views across the horse paddocks . There are riverside walks to village pubs and , of course , quiet lanes to explore by bike . In-camp hut facilities consist of a five-foot wide double bed with luxury linen and a wood-burning stove , while an outside fire-�it warms those slee�y nights and a wood-fired bath soothes those tired muscles . A compost loo provides … well you know what . Safe bicycle storage available . ( www . lowerbuckton . co . uk )
Outlandish Holidays , Cornwall , England :
The aptly named “ Jack Sparrow ” and “ Treehouse ” are certainly uni�ue . ���earing as if �art of a set from a fantasy film , the charismatic properties are surrounded by wide-open hillsides , lush forests and the sea . There are footpaths in every direction , birds constantly chirping and stars bright enough to easily point out constellations . With the curved teardrop-shaped structures , the cottages look almost animated in a fantastical way , yet they still manage to fit everything you need for a ��st century stay inside their unusual walls . Both houses have two levels , with a kitchen , couch and toilet on the bottom level and a bed on the top . The treehouse was built around the tree , so not only was the tree not damaged in the process , it is incorporated into the structure of the house , with branches running through the interior . ( www . outlandishholidays . co . uk )
Hill View Farm , Oxfordshire , England :
Hill View Farm is , as the name would suggest , situated on a hill with spectacular views . Although not particularly high , the surrounding area is nearly all lower , hence the panoramic views across the Aylesbury Vale . It is thought that Poundon Hill is where the Anglian glacier came to a halt around 400 thousand years ago and the views from the shepherd hut would have been across a huge lake . However , the huts have not been left in the past and have many modern conveniences such as solar power , king-size beds , eco loos and an outside shower . A welcome hamper awaits cyclists from the nearby route 51 , ensuring that they can settle in without having to make a dash to the shops straight away . Eggs and bacon are supplied for either a simple supper or breakfast , together with essentials such as bread , butter , milk , tea and coffee . �ood and kindling are provided so guests can light the little wood burner and ensure they are warm and cosy for the night . ( www . hvfarm . co . uk )