Annie and Clarabel
Annie and Clarabel were made by PLANKBRIDGE in Piddlehinton, Dorset
“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” (John Ruskin)
For over two decades Plankbridge have been creating a workshop facility that keeps craft skills and quality at the core of what they do. The best way to learn has been by doing, and to love doing it. Plankbridge has honed their craft and carved their niche, building well over 600 huts to date and are widely regarded as the shepherd’s hut pioneers.
They are rightly proud of their endorsement from the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society). Their huts have been chosen by leading hotels, nature reserves and The National Trust – and have been shipped across the UK, Europe, USA and beyond. Quality you can count on; which is why we chose Plankbridge.
The Lodge shepherd’s huts at Cockerdale are named after the two coaches that were pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine in the much loved childrens’ stories by the Rev’d W. Awdry.
Annie and Clarabel are identical in almost every way, the main difference being that they are mirror images of each other so as to give guests privacy and space. Their shape is echoed by the curved roof of a 19th century heritage Dutch Barn under which they are housed. Their key features are as follows:
- Each lodge sleeps two
- Oak stable door
- Oak double and single windows
- Oak folding shutters
- Hand forged iron work by in-house blacksmith
- Kingsize bed with italian Orthosoft mattress
- All bedding, towels and robes provided
- Under-bed cupboards
- Fully equipped handmade kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, Belfast sink and solid oak worktop.
- Toaster and electric kettle
- Wood-burner
- Cast-iron electric radiator
- Wardrobe storage
- Seats/table combination
- Shower room with basin, shower, WC and heated towel radiator
- Shaker pegs
- Sweet chestnut steps
- Electrics including indoor and outdoor lights, sockets and charging points
- DVD player with wall mounted screen, Roberts radio
- Wood fired hot-tub and BBQ pit
- Guide books binoculars, games and cards, DVD’s
- Essentials – bread, butter, jam, biscuits, milk, tea and coffee
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