Birkenshaw - Beautiful Shepherd’s Hut in the Highlands.

Unique place to stay and it was just perfect and beautiful. Scenic views are breath-taking. We were meet by Anna and Steve who took us through everything and all the facilities that they have to offer and it was nice to be 'Off Grid' with no phones to hand as they were charring in the Sun Room where all the electric is and the use of the kettle. Sun Room was fully stocked with everything you need and Anna made sure there was fresh milk in the fridge. Sun Room had so much with games and information in it. The views again were spectacular from there, but we didn't really spend much time in the Sunroom as we only had a night and wanted to make full use of the Sheppard's hut. Just beautiful to be able to sit outside with a log fire burning away wrapped in blankets (plenty of blankets in the sun Room) watching the sunset with no light pollution and chickens running about outside around you. Anna even came down and spoke to us about the northern lights making an appearance and they did!! We were so lucky to see the northern lights. Lovely to wake up in the morning to birds feeding on the bird feeder. Everything is self catering so make sure that you bring breakfast with you. Anna left us some lovely little treats include Local Gin and the home made shortbread was delicious we could of just eaten that!! We are looking to re visit in a couple of years time and and see how Anna and Steve adventure is going.

Everything was just perfect, I suppose the only thing I would add maybe a bit more cutlery down at the Sheppard's hut and possible a couple of branches cut so when you look at the window you can get a clear view of the breath taking scenic views

The Shepherd’s hut itself was lovely. Very comfortable especially when we lit the log burner. The views were stunning.

There was no warning about the lack of facilities. No running hot or cold water! The composter toilet was in another hut a little way off in the woods which was OK but difficult to find in the dark! BUT the so called shower was in the corner of a roofless walled vegetable plot. It consisted of a plastic bowl to stand in, a jug to fill with cold water and a piece of hosepipe. We had use of the summerhouse. This has a sink but still no hot or cold running water. If we had been warned about this fair enough but there is no mention of it in the description. Needless to say we didn’t use the shower!

Really enjoyed staying here, very peaceful and beautiful. The outdoor shower was great fun.

Absolute brilliant night away, everything is eco and environmentally friendly which is amazing. The location is superb and perfect if u want a night or two away from the hussle of city life.

Nothing. It was perfect

Anna and Steve really thought about everything, the place is absolutly beautiful with a stunning view over the mountains and the sea. Close to nature and cozy in once. The hut - made with love, details, very comfortable bed, sweet welcome, warm light, you can see the stars at night, very good isolation. The „bathroom“ - it was very interesting to use the compost toilet, its super easy, like using a „normal“ toilet but better for the environment. As someone who likes it warm I was absolutely fine using the outdoorshower. I liked it alot. The sun room- absolutely beautiful, with everything you need to cook and relax. We didnt use the outdoors but the fireplace has a nice view and comfy chairs.

We enjoyed it all.

The location is definitely the best but - it was so peaceful. The hut was beautifully decorated with really nice added touches.

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