Shack dweller’s journal. Your source for musings, reflections, and practical wisdom on embracing the art of essential living.
A Weekend in Sussex: The Best of East Sussex from a Shacks Cabin
Looking for a weekend in Sussex that gives you a little bit of everything, without trying to cram every minute of your trip? From the chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters and…
Nature This Month: What’s Happening in Nature This August
August is one of the most magical months to experience nature. The countryside is bursting with life, hedgerows are heavy with blackberries and butterflies drift through wildflower meadows. Then, as…
Partial Solar Eclipse UK 2026 | Stargazing at Shacks
On 12 August 2026, people across the UK will have the chance to witness a partial solar eclipse as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. While it…
Things to Do on Holiday That Don’t Include Your Phone
Be honest, when was the last time you picked up your phone without actually meaning to? You sit down to take in the view, and thirty seconds later you’re three…
Things to Do in Llangollen in Summer
Tucked into the Dee Valley in North Wales, Llangollen is one of those places that genuinely earns its reputation. Summer here is a particular kind of abundance – foxgloves along the…
Taking Your Baby Off-Grid: Everything You Need for a Stress-Free Cabin Stay
We’d love to give a huge thank you to Sophie @wherethewildlingsroam_ for sharing her brilliant ‘taking your baby off-grid’ tips from her recent stay with us – we’ve put them…
Simple spring cooking (two hobs, no fuss)
Cooking in spring feels different. Doors wide open, letting the air drift in, and you find yourself taking your time without really meaning to. With just two hobs and a…
How nature resets your circadian rhythm
Modern life has a way of blurring the line between day and night. Artificial lighting, late-night screens, and long hours indoors can quietly pull our internal clocks out of sync.…
The Most Romantic Cabins in the UK, with nobody else around
Romance doesn’t need dinner reservations or carefully chosen outfits. Sometimes romance is simply having nowhere else to be – no clocks to watch, no plans to keep, no interruptions pulling…
Cooking at a Slower Pace: Cabin Recipes We Love
When you’re staying in a cabin, cooking becomes part of the experience. You cook a little slower, eat a little better, and somehow enjoy it all more. These are the…
