Hut Ava is the first of twelve beautifully designed shepherds huts in the LincolnshireWolds. She combines rustic charm with modern comforts, offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by wildflower meadows and native woodland.

At Hut Ava you can enjoy the rare luxury of having the entire site to yourself, with the reassurance that the owners’ cottage is just a field away if needed. 

As owners, we’ve stayed in the shepherds hut several times to make sure that simplicity meets comfort.

 (Sometimes, we just stay to treat ourselves!)

Inside Hut Ava

The interior has been thoughtfully planned to provide everything you need for a comfortable stay. 

There’s a full-size double bed, hot and cold running water, a flushing toilet, and a proper shower. The well-equipped kitchen includes a gas oven, hob, and fridge, with a breakfast bar for two offering lovely views across avenues of native trees. 

For cooler evenings, a log burner provides cosy warmth. Outside, you’ll find a seating area with chairs and a Kamado BBQ - perfect for enjoying relaxed meals while soaking in the views across the meadow.

Treading Lightly

Whilst not completely off grid, we are as close as we can be whilst providing a comfortable stay. 

Hut Ava runs on a low-impact solar-charged battery system that provides power forlighting, refrigeration, 

USB charging, and a heated towel rail.

 Hot water, cooking, and theoven are powered by LPG gas, while the log burner uses locally sourced recycled hardwood

briquettes. Each hut comes with bedding, towels, a hairdryer, and a Bluetooth speaker, plus a welcome

pack with tea, coffee, sugar, and milk - all you need to bring is good company or a good book. 

Locally sourced breakfast, BBQ, or meal packs are also available by request.

Beyond the Hut

Guests have access to woodland trails, a fire pit for evening gatherings, and a converted silo which is being upcycled into a quiet reading room and book exchange. For walkers and cyclists, there’s a secure cycle store and a heated “Boot Box” to dry boots and coats after a day exploring Skendleby and the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Parking is located away from the huts to minimise light and noise pollution for both wildlife and guests. Luggage is transported to your hut by the on-site all-terrain vehicle, so you can settle in and relax from the moment you arrive.