Our family has lived in this valley since the 1850s. Today, we're proud to share a piece of that history with guests from all over the world.
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The Shepherd's Cottage used to be part of a working sheep farm. Over the years, the building became run down, but our family always did our best to maintain it.Eventually, we decided to fully restore the cottage and open our doors to guests to help fund the renovation. Today, it stands as the very last house in the Gap before you reach the Black Valley.
When we restored the Shepherd's Cottage, we wanted to do things the right way using traditional methods. We sourced old slate from another building and used traditional lime plaster for the walls.
The cottage is completely off-grid, with a gas-powered cooker, shower, and heating. The only modern touch we added was underfloor heating, which is essential to keep an old stone cottage dry and comfortable for our guests.
"I love welcoming people from all over the world and giving them a cozy place they can call home for a few days. I really wanted to build something I could be proud of.This valley was carved by ice thousands of years ago. It’s a completely unique place, and I love being able to share it with our guests."
