For those who love the outdoor life but seek something more luxurious than nights under canvas, Wriggly Tin Huts is the ideal weekend getaway. We stayed in Boundary, a large green shepherd’s hut spacious enough to accommodate a family. It is cleverly designed with a double feather bed at one end, bunks at the other and a sweet kitchen area in the centre, equipped with a wood-burning stove and an enviable collection of enamelware. Situated in the midst of an ancient bluebell wood in the South Downs, the hut is cheerfully painted and impeccably presented, with clever vintage touches.

After some peaceful, late-night stargazing, we awakened to the sound of birdsong and the scent of woodsmoke. For our morning cuppa we boiled a kettle on the stove, then cooked our breakfast over an open fire. Rabbits hopped around the edges of the meadow and the grass sparkled in the dew. The magic of the wilds, the charm of the rustic and the comforts of home. For us, it was the perfect combination for a dreamy weekend away.

Wriggly Tin Huts is open until the end of October, then opens again in March.