📍Pink Beach, Komodo Islands 📍Pink Beach, Komodo Islands
🐕Unfortunately, there are over 3 million stray 🐕Unfortunately, there are over 3 million stray dogs in Sri Lanka. 

🇱🇰This is because owning a dog in Sri Lanka is not the norm thanks to economic issues 

🐶Pretty much all the dogs I encountered over there were sweet, calm and just after a bit of attention (and food). Although rabies in Sri Lanka is on the rise. 

😇Also from what I saw it seemed as though the strays were treated quite well (although I know this is not always the case). 

📖If your interested in learning more, or want to support the cause then give these following charities a follow @wecare_srilanka @animal_sos_srilanka @themightyroarproject

Are you a doggo lover?
Tattoo Story time📖 Basically this was my fault Tattoo Story time📖

Basically this was my fault as I had a little twitch and I moved ever so slightly which is when he said “oh no”. I asked my friend to film some tattoo videos and she caught this gem on camera 😂

The tattoo turned out absolutely fab though and I loveeee it 🐘❤️

Does anyone have any tattoo tales? 

PS when I moved my neck here the needle was very much off me 💉
👩🏽‍🦱Rarely post my TT content on here b 👩🏽‍🦱Rarely post my TT content on here but this video seemed to create some conversation so I thought I would share ✌🏽

Also just want to caveat that I personally don’t think this is unconventional at all, hence why in my voiceover I say “what some people might call” … to confirm some people is not me 😂
I had a couple of comments like this on some of my I had a couple of comments like this on some of my TikToks a few months back when I said I was going on a long trip without my BF. 

🧡One thing I’m super grateful for is my supportive boyfriend no matter how ludacris my ideas.

✈️He loves to travel and explore new places but it’s definitely not on the same scale as me! 

💻 He also doesn’t have a job that gives him the same freedoms as mine does 

🌎we were meant to be apart for 6 weeks but I told him I was extending by a week and it was absolutely fine 

❤️Despite the fact we miss each other he’ll always support my travels whether he can come with me or not.

🍉 If your partner doesn’t support or trust you are they really the one?
Nothing compares to being by the sea 🌊 📍@c Nothing compares to being by the sea 🌊 

📍@carrie.ahangama
🌊🐚Ultimate room views for just £22 a night 🌊🐚Ultimate room views for just £22 a night @pelicanbayahangama  above the @pickledpelican restaurant where you can get very decent burgers🍔

📍Ahangama, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
A little insta VS reality. Exploring days look v A little insta VS reality. 

Exploring days look very different from travel days. And you best believe I spend 99% of my days in my frizzy bun 😅

Anyone else like this?
📍Udawalawe National Park Can never have to muc 📍Udawalawe National Park

Can never have to much elephant content right? ✌🏽🍃🐘
Coming to terms with the fact I’ll never be a cu Coming to terms with the fact I’ll never be a cute insta girl 😂✌🏽

FYI the train was stationary in the second pic of me 😂

Also think I need to say that the first few pics are not mine… but I think that’s pretty obvious right? ©️
🏄🏽‍♀️Sri Lanka’s Surf Towns are call 🏄🏽‍♀️Sri Lanka’s Surf Towns are calling… are you going to answer? 🏄🏽‍♀️

🌊Whilst I didn’t get to surf in Sri Lanka due to a broken toe, I absolutely love watching surfers as a pastime. I think it’s such a cool and impressive sport.🌊

🏄🏼Here are the best places to surf (or surf watch👀)

South Coast (November to April) 

🏄🏽‍♀️Hiriketiya 
🏄🏽‍♀️Matara
🏄🏽‍♀️Ahangama 
🏄🏽‍♀️Midigama
🏄🏽‍♀️Thalpe
🏄🏽‍♀️Mirissa 
🏄🏽‍♀️Hikkadawa
🏄🏽‍♀️Unwatuna 

There are also some smaller beach towns in between the above 

East Coast (May-October) 

🏄🏽‍♀️Arugam Bay 
🏄🏽‍♀️Pottuvil Point 
🏄🏽‍♀️Panama 

Do you fancy trying the surf in Sri Lanka?
🚂The most beautiful train ride the in the world 🚂The most beautiful train ride the in the world 🚂🍃

🇱🇰🚂Tips for the Ella-Kandy/Kandy-Ella train ride in Sri Lanka 

🎟️First Class Ticket = 3000lkr (£7.90)
🎟️2nd Class Ticket = 900lkr (£2.40)

🚂You can buy your tickets from the station the night before but the pre book shuts at a certain time, however you don’t need to worry you can easily buy or tickets on the day just make sure to come at least 30 mins before departure 

🚂I would highly recommend booking 2nd class over 1st 

🚂In 1st the doors should open but all the windows will be shut 

🚂In 2nd the windows will be open and the doors will be shut HOWEVER all you need to do is politely ask the ticket collector and they should open these up for you. (We had such a nice guy on our train who was opening up all the doors for us). 

🚂2nd is WAYYY more fun you can hang your head out the window, everyone is super friendly and you end up getting chatting with all the other passengers on the train. I don’t think we sat down once on this train because of all the socialising 

📸PS A lot of my pics turned out blurry because of how much this train moves. I honestly don’t know how some people have the guts to hang right out of it whilst its moving
🔉Sound On 🔉 The only time is Brits can trus 🔉Sound On 🔉

The only time is Brits can trust the governments advice 😅😅
This was my last sunset in Sri Lanka before I head This was my last sunset in Sri Lanka before I headed to the airport and what a nice little goodbye it was 🧡🍑🍊🦁🌅🌇 @lighthouse_ahangama
🐘Sri Lankan Safari’s🐘🇱🇰 🍃Sri Lan 🐘Sri Lankan Safari’s🐘🇱🇰

🍃Sri Lanka has a number of national parks where you can go on a safari experience🍃

Some of these include

🐊Yala National Park (This is the most popular NP in Sri Lanka for Safari) 
🐊Udawalawe National Park
🐊Minneriya National Park
🐊Wilpattu National Park
🐊Wasgamuwa National Park
🐊Gal Oya National Park
🐊Kumana National Park
🐊Bundala National Park

🐆🧸On the Safari you can expect to see elephants, peacocks, water buffalos, crocodiles and if you are really lucky; leopards and sloth bears!🦚🐘

🚗🍃I have been to both Yala National Park (back in 2016) and Udawalawe (this year). I’d say I much preferred the Udawalawe Safari.

🐆WHY DID I PREFER UDAWALAWE?🐘

🐾It felt more natural 🍃

🟢In Yala the drivers would walkie-talkie each other then there would be a rush of all these jeeps trying to crowd around an animal. My experience in Udawalawe wasn’t like that at all. The only time the drivers would communicate is if they passed each other on a track. 

🧘🏽‍♀️It was a lot quieter in Udawalawe 🤫

 🟢This might have been to do with the time of day (we set off at 6 am) but most of it felt like we had the whole park to ourselves. At one point we were at a huge lake with water buffaloes, two elephants and crocodiles and we were the only jeep there. It was Magical. 

TIPS/RECOMMENDATIONS 💁🏽‍♀️

🦎I would really recommend booking a Stay at Lizard Safari Point in Udawalawe. The rooms are just £15 a night and we booked the tour directly through them and it was the best experience. 

🦎The tour cost about £35-£40 which included 4 hours of safari and entrance to the park. 

🌅Wherever you choose to do your safari make sure you go early morning! 

☔️Also, avoid booking on days when it’s going to rain as apparently the animals will hide!
The 20’s where for budgets and the 30’s are fo The 20’s where for budgets and the 30’s are for Boujee’s ✌🏽

I occasionally will try and share budget tips on here but just know I’m bad at it 😅 the important thing is trying though right?
🌊🏄🏽‍♀️Welcome To Hiriketiya 🏄🏽‍♀️🌊

🌴🇱🇰 Hiriketiya is a small beach town located in Southern Sri Lanka and I fell in love as soon as I stepped on the beach

🎥✌🏽(fun fact: I saw a reel about Hiriketiya on Instagram back in January and instantly knew I had to visit. Sometimes you have to take Insta with a pinch of salt but for some reason, I just knew this would be the place for me and I wasn’t wrong) 

☀️Best things to do in Hiriketya ☀️

Do 

🏄🏽‍♀️Surf Lessons 
🌊Have a chilled day @laplaya.hiriketiya
Swim with Turtles at Batheegama Beach (6 mins drive away)
🤫Visit Silent Beach (20 mins drive away) 
🏖️Visit Dickwella Beach (15 mins walk away) 
🧘🏽‍♀️Do some Yoga @saltypelican 

Eat & Drink 

🧄Garlic Cafe - For the best local food (I think we ate here 10 times in total 😂)
🌊@Mond.Hiriketiya - For good coffee with incredible views 
🇱🇰Dunni’s - To try traditional Sri Lankan Hoppers 
⚪️@Dotsbayhouse - Nice food and a social atmosphere 
🎶@laplaya.hiriketiya - For delish pizza, nice wine and amazing music
🐟Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant - For a V cheap and nice rice and curry buffet 
🍣@Malupoke_SL - Build your own poke bowls and so so good 
☕️@bahia.srilanka - For good coffee and brunch food 
🚬@smoke.bitters -  Voted one of Sri Lanka’s best restaurants. The food is smoky and the cocktails are bitter… But the prices are very London

Play 

🎸@Dotsbayhouse on a Tuesday and Saturday night 
🕺🏽Zing Bar on a Friday night 

Co-work 
👩🏽‍💻@Verse_collective
🧑‍💻@clicscoliving
👨🏼‍💻@Dotsbayhouse

👩🏽‍🦱All great coworking spots - My personal fave was @clicscoliving just because it was super chilled and had no distractions 

✌🏽😎Hiriketiya is one of those super chilled places where you never want to leave We loved in so much we came back twice. Have I convinced you to visit Hiriketiya? 🌊🌴🏄🏽‍♀️
🌊🏄🏽‍♀️Welcome To Hiriketiya 🏄🏽‍♀️🌊

🌴🇱🇰 Hiriketiya is a small beach town located in Southern Sri Lanka and I fell in love as soon as I stepped on the beach

🎥✌🏽(fun fact: I saw a reel about Hiriketiya on Instagram back in January and instantly knew I had to visit. Sometimes you have to take Insta with a pinch of salt but for some reason, I just knew this would be the place for me and I wasn’t wrong) 

☀️Best things to do in Hiriketya ☀️

Do 

🏄🏽‍♀️Surf Lessons 
🌊Have a chilled day @laplaya.hiriketiya
Swim with Turtles at Batheegama Beach (6 mins drive away)
🤫Visit Silent Beach (20 mins drive away) 
🏖️Visit Dickwella Beach (15 mins walk away) 
🧘🏽‍♀️Do some Yoga @saltypelican 

Eat & Drink 

🧄Garlic Cafe - For the best local food (I think we ate here 10 times in total 😂)
🌊@Mond.Hiriketiya - For good coffee with incredible views 
🇱🇰Dunni’s - To try traditional Sri Lankan Hoppers 
⚪️@Dotsbayhouse - Nice food and a social atmosphere 
🎶@laplaya.hiriketiya - For delish pizza, nice wine and amazing music
🐟Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant - For a V cheap and nice rice and curry buffet 
🍣@Malupoke_SL - Build your own poke bowls and so so good 
☕️@bahia.srilanka - For good coffee and brunch food 
🚬@smoke.bitters -  Voted one of Sri Lanka’s best restaurants. The food is smoky and the cocktails are bitter… But the prices are very London

Play 

🎸@Dotsbayhouse on a Tuesday and Saturday night 
🕺🏽Zing Bar on a Friday night 

Co-work 
👩🏽‍💻@Verse_collective
🧑‍💻@clicscoliving
👨🏼‍💻@Dotsbayhouse

👩🏽‍🦱All great coworking spots - My personal fave was @clicscoliving just because it was super chilled and had no distractions 

✌🏽😎Hiriketiya is one of those super chilled places where you never want to leave We loved in so much we came back twice. Have I convinced you to visit Hiriketiya? 🌊🌴🏄🏽‍♀️
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🇱🇰 Postcards Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 7 years aft 🇱🇰 Postcards Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

7 years after my first visit and Sri Lanka still remains one of my favourite places. The beautiful landscapes, nature, wildlife and the people make it one magical Island 🇱🇰🌴

I can’t wait to share with you all my Sri Lanka recommendations but for today here are a collection of my favourite shots 📸
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Hotel Reviews, UK · May 21, 2023

Luxury Cabins in the UK: Tor View Shepherds Huts

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High up on the Mendip Hills, overlooking the majestic Glastonbury Tor lies Tor View Shepherds Huts. Tor View Shepherds Huts is home to two beautifully designed eco-friendly cabins, perfect for the ultimate British countryside escape. 

Handcrafted by local Somerset craftsmen, and meticulously designed down to the finest details, Tor View Shepherds Huts have left no stone unturned. From the luxury Nordic wood-fired hot tub to the vintage record player. Everything has put in place to ensure that you have the cosiet and most comfortable stay. 

One of my favourite things to do whilst i’m not travelling abroad is exploring the UK, finding unique and off-grid places to stay. Over the last few years, I have been lucky enough to stay in some incredible cabins, and Tor View Shepherds Hut certainly makes it on to that list. And don’t just take my word for it. Tor View Shepherds hut has been awarded the prestigious Visit England Gold Award and featured in both The Sunday Times and Conde Naste Traveller. 

Are you craving a romantic couple’s escape? Or even a wholesome weekend with your baby or best friend? Then a luxury mini break at Tor View Shepherds might just be the one for you! 

So, what can you expect from a stay at the wonderful Tor View Shepherds Huts, read on below to find out!

Tor View Shepherds huts

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1 Where are Tor View Shepherds Huts Located?
2 What is the Accommodation like at Tor View Shepherds Huts?
2.1 Len
2.2 Ted
3 What is there to do at Tor View Shepherds Huts?
3.1 Wells
3.2 Cheddar Gorge
3.3 Lunch at the local pub
3.4 Frome
3.5 Shepton Mallet
3.6 Glastonbury
3.7 Wookey Hole Caves
3.8 Go on a local hike
4 How much does it cost to stay at Tor View Shepherds Huts?
5 What are the pros and cons of staying at Tor View Shepherds Huts?
5.1 Pros
5.2 Cons
6 Would I stay here again?

Where are Tor View Shepherds Huts Located?

Tor View Shepherds Huts is located in the stunning Somerset countryside, in the South West of England. It is conveniently situated close to the quaint villages of Glastonbury, Wells, Frome and Shepton Mallet, but far enough away to ensure that you have a peaceful, off-grid experience away from the rest of the world.

Tor View Shepherds huts

What is the Accommodation like at Tor View Shepherds Huts?

Tor View Shepherds huts have two huts available to book, Len and Ted.

Len

Described as  ‘The Luxury Glamping Shepherds Hut’ Len offers mains electricity and central heating, along with the following: 

Features of Len Hut 

  • Private Exclusive Hot Tub
  • Sleeps: 2 Adults & 1 Infant or 1 Child
  • Outdoor Dutch Oven (heavy-duty pot)
  • Fire Pit
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Mains Electric with Central Heating
  • Wi-Fi, TV & DAB Radio
  • Glamping Experience
  • Stunning views over towards Glastonbury Tor

(List provided by https://torviewshepherdshuts.co.uk/|)

Tor View Shepherds huts
Ted

Ted is described as “The Luxury Off-Grid Glamping”. Powered by solar energy, Ted is the more eco-friendly cabin of the two. You can expect to find the following features in Ted:

Features of Ted Hut

  • Private Exclusive Eco Hot Tub
  • Sleeps: 2 Adults & 1 Infant
  • Outdoor Wood Fired Pizza Oven
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Off Grid with Hybrid Solar Power
  • Glamping Experience
  • Stunning views towards Glastonbury Tor & Somerset Levels

(List provided by https://torviewshepherdshuts.co.uk/|)

What is there to do at Tor View Shepherds Huts?

You could probably spend most of your day at Tor View Shepherds Huts, admiring the view, chilling in the hot tub, and reading lots of books (which is what I did). However, there are still a host of activities nearby for those who are up for some adventures.  

Wells

Head to the historic city of Wells, which is also England’s smallest cathedral city (pretty cool eh?) Stroll along the river, explore the cathedral and take a walk down Vicars Street (allegedly Europe’s oldest residential street). Remember to go to the local farmers market on a Saturday. Taste-test some West-country cider and pick up some sausages for the BBQ back at the hut.

Cheddar Gorge

Just a 20-minute drive from Tor View Shepherds lies the famous Cheddar Gorge (AONB). Cheddar Gorge offers beautiful hilltop views of the local area, making it an ideal destination for the avid hiker. As well as hiking through the hills, you can also crawl through the impressive subterranean stalactite Cheddar Caves. Fun Fact: This gorge is home to Britain’s oldest complete human skeleton, Cheddar Man, estimated to be 9,000 years old. Don’t forget to book a ticket.

Tor View Shepherds huts
Lunch at the local pub

If you don’t fancy cooking for yourself back at the hut, then you can head to one of the local village pubs for a bite to eat. I’d highly recommend visiting the traditional Geroge Inn Pub for a roast on Sundays. The pub is a 7-minute drive or a 45-minute, very picturesque walk.

Frome

Visit the town that’s been hailed as one of the best places to live in Britain. Cobbled streets, historic buildings, markets, Independent stores and a diverse food and drink scene. You’ll be sure to find something you like in this quintessentially English town.

Shepton Mallet

Explore yet another quaint village in this area (somerset is certainly not short of these). Visit the ex-oldest prison in the country. Once home to the Kray Twins, the Domesday Book and the Magna Carta.

Glastonbury

Why not make the 25-minute drive to Glastonbury? Explore the quirky spiritual shops in the local village, visit King Arthurs’s tomb and get a closer look at Glastonbury Tor (the one you can see from your hut 😉).

Tor View Shepherds huts
Wookey Hole Caves

Find out all about the magic of Wookey Hole. Wookey Hole Caves can be traced back millions of years. Over these years it has been home to pre-historic Mammoths, worshipped by the Romans and given shelter to Celtic Farmers. One of the most popular legends of the caves is of the Wookey Hole Witch who lived over 1000 years ago and was said to have cursed the local village.

Go on a local hike

From the grounds of Tor View Shepherds Huts, you will find lots of lovely local walking routes. Click here to find out more about the different walking route options.

How much does it cost to stay at  Tor View Shepherds Huts?

To stay at Tor View Shepherds huts you must book a minimum of 2 nights stay. Prices start from £258 for a 2-night stay during the week and go from £278 for a 2-night stay at weekends. 

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What are the pros and cons of staying at  Tor View Shepherds Huts?

Pros
  • The location 
  • Comprehensive facilities 
  • Picturesque scenery 
  • Proximity to nature 
  • Proximity to famous British Landmarks 
  • Reasonable distance from London
Cons 
  • None
Tor View Shepherds huts

Would I stay here again?

I would stay here again and again and again (I loved it that much). I was gifted this stay by my dad for my 30th birthday and it was honestly one of the best presents. We booked the Len hut, for that extra bit of luxury, and a luxurious stay it was. 

The hut was full of so much charm and character that we didnt want to leave. For that reason we decided not to do too much exploring of the local area. This way we could really immerse ourselves in the hut experience and truly switch off. Apart from popping to wells to pick up some BBQ bits from the local market, and grabbing Sunday lunch from the George Inn, we did not leave the hut. 

Tor View Shepherds huts

We spent our days drinking coffee, reading our Kindles, listening to music and munching on snacks. We spent our nights cooking up a storm, drinking processco, making smores on the firepit and completely relaxing in the woodfired hottub.

My favourite thing about our stay was waking up to the stunning green view in the mornings and gazing up at the clear star-filled night sky in the evenings. 

I hope this post inspired you to book a stay at Tor View Shepherds Hut for yourself or a loved one. If you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Looking for more UK cabin inspiration? why not check out my review of Unplugged Rest or The Box BNB

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🐕Unfortunately, there are over 3 million stray 🐕Unfortunately, there are over 3 million stray dogs in Sri Lanka. 

🇱🇰This is because owning a dog in Sri Lanka is not the norm thanks to economic issues 

🐶Pretty much all the dogs I encountered over there were sweet, calm and just after a bit of attention (and food). Although rabies in Sri Lanka is on the rise. 

😇Also from what I saw it seemed as though the strays were treated quite well (although I know this is not always the case). 

📖If your interested in learning more, or want to support the cause then give these following charities a follow @wecare_srilanka @animal_sos_srilanka @themightyroarproject

Are you a doggo lover?
Tattoo Story time📖 Basically this was my fault Tattoo Story time📖

Basically this was my fault as I had a little twitch and I moved ever so slightly which is when he said “oh no”. I asked my friend to film some tattoo videos and she caught this gem on camera 😂

The tattoo turned out absolutely fab though and I loveeee it 🐘❤️

Does anyone have any tattoo tales? 

PS when I moved my neck here the needle was very much off me 💉
👩🏽‍🦱Rarely post my TT content on here b 👩🏽‍🦱Rarely post my TT content on here but this video seemed to create some conversation so I thought I would share ✌🏽

Also just want to caveat that I personally don’t think this is unconventional at all, hence why in my voiceover I say “what some people might call” … to confirm some people is not me 😂
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