The Original Hut Company

Heavenly hand-built huts in magically secluded Bodiam woodland, the perfect setting for a unique and refreshingly sustainable stay on a friendly family farm.

The Original Huts are very aptly named, with each one providing an enchanting setting for a delightfully unusual glamping experience in the heart of East Sussex. 

Your lovingly hand-built hut is surrounded by acre after acre - 200 to be exact - of stunningly secluded countryside that will soon have you feeling relaxed and revived, far away from the stresses of everyday life as you surround yourself with fresh air, wild flowers and joyous birdsong.

Each Original Hut, accredited by Quality in Tourism, has been crafted from reclaimed, recycled and locally sourced materials - so they're not just beautiful places to stay, they're sustainable too, with each hut housing a solar panel for lighting.

You'll find the site's friendly family owners are never far away, and always willing to share their extensive experience in sustainability and rural life - and they're also full of ideas for local activities and entertainment!

Choose from a selection of homely, electricity-free huts in two farm sites, The Orchard Huts and Hop Pickers Wood Huts, both featuring accommodation that sleeps five people.  Fully equipped for a five-star living experience in the great outdoors, you'll also discover a wealth of clever features inside your hut, including a dining table that transforms into a double bed!

Whip up a selection of tasty feasts on the gas hob - or if you prefer, stoke up the fire pit and enjoy your meals al fresco as you watch the golden sunset, before returning to your hut to snuggle around the cosy gas heater.

A hamper packed with delicious local produce can be arranged for your arrival - a wonderful treat for a celebration. A linen service is provided, and you'll find a sink with running water inside your hut for an extra touch of convenient luxury. The nearby wash hut situated in both sites provides communal hot water washing facilities and toilets. A starter pack of kindling, logs and firelighters is also provided on arrival.

If you'd rather bring your own tent along, there is a beautiful campsite called Gabil Meads available to pitch up in, offering conveniently-placed washing facilities, cosy covered areas...and exceptional countryside views to wake up with. There are also two private hire campsites available, enquire for details on these.

On site, enjoy discovering The Hub - a shop, meeting place and spa all rolled into one!  Showcasing all things local, you'll find it a treasure trove of food and drink, arts and crafts, activities and experiences that are especially unique to the area.  Arrange a pottery lesson, or learn bushcraft or archery while you're away, and return home with a brand-new skill!

Continue exploring the local area by taking a stroll along the wildlife-strewn River Rother, which flows through the bottom of the family farm and offers an ideal place to fish. 

National Trust-owned Bodiam Castle is a grand setting for a romantically picturesque visit and is just a short walk away.  While you're there, catch the Kent and East Sussex Railway line through the Rother Valley to beautiful Tenterden, bursting with historic buildings, shops and restaurants.

Slightly further away, enjoy a family day out at Go Ape! - or perhaps visit the sandiest of soft sandy beaches at Camber, just a short drive from the site.

With so very much to offer, you'll discover a break with The Original Hut Company more than lives up to its name...so come and experience its uniqueness for yourself and become part of the friendly farm community for a while! 

Things to note

Huts are eco-friendly and not connected to electric supply, guests should bring their own towels, torches, lighter, car phone charger, wellies and marshmallows.  A starter pack of kindling, logs and firelighters is provided on arrival. Pets not permitted. Larger groups of 20 may be possible across both locatons with Bell Tents provided by The Happy Glamper.