Mark and Jonathan, who each have backgrounds in fine art, embarked on their entrepreneurial journey nearly seven years ago with a vision to create a bespoke luxury glamping retreat. After years of meticulous planning and hand-building each hut, their dream became a reality in November 2021 with the opening of Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts.
Discreetly tucked away on the picturesque Llŷn Peninsula near Snowdonia National Park, Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts offers a quiet rural escape with stunning uniterrupted views of the Yr Eifl mountains. Mark and Jonathan’s artistic skills are on full display, from the huts’ sleek and cozy interiors to the idyllic landscaped lake setting, Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts offers guests an opportunity to unplug in comfort and style and a chance to reconnect with nature.
Since opening, Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts has already garnered 18 awards, including being named the “Tourism & Leisure Start Up of the Year” in The Start Up Awards 2023. For Mark and Jonathan, the biggest rewards are welcoming guests and sharing their enthusiasm for the beauty of the Welsh countryside. They have many exciting plans to expand with a range of unique bespoke experience breaks, including history hiking, yoga workshops, smallholding courses and dark skies photography weekends, to name just a few.
After years of dedication, Mark and Jonathan have created a multi-award winning retreat that is a peaceful paradise for guests. Their vision, hard work, and attention to detail at every step of the journey have paid off in creating a luxury glamping destination like no other. For two founders following their passion, Brook Cottage Shepherd Huts is a dream come true and an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. The coziest getaway, indeed.
Visit their website to learn more about the Tourism & Leisure StartUp of the Year Winner at the Wales StartUp Awards 2023!
