In this episode, Natalie explores the charming coastal area of Calshot in Hampshire, England, and the beach huts that can be found there. She takes listeners on a tour of the area, highlighting the unique features of Calshot Beach and its surroundings. From the historical significance of Calshot Castle to the diverse wildlife at the tidal marshes, she delves into the rich history and natural beauty of the region. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Located on the eastern end of Calshot Spit, offering multiple vistas of both land and sea, including views of Southampton Water, the Solent, Cowes on the Isle of Wight, and Southampton.

Calshot Beach has a rich history, including being used for war efforts during World War II and having a castle built by King Henry VIII in 1540.

Calshot Beach features around 200 privately owned beach huts on leasehold basis to the New Forest District Council, while the Cadland Estate owns a section with larger huts that can accommodate overnight stays.

The beach huts at Calshot have unique and creative names, such as "Calshot Candy," "Deja Vu," "Bedlam," "The Mad Hutter," and "Shingle Shacks," reflecting the owners' personalities and lifestyles.

Recent sales of beach huts at Calshot Beach ranged from £40,000 to £45,000 for day huts on the New Forest District Council side, while the Cadland Estate side offers luxury huts for rent at over £20,000 for the season or £40,000 for a month.

BEST MOMENTS
"Calshot Beach is a shingle beach located on the eastern end of Calshot Spit, offering multiple vistas of both land and sea."
"The area has a rich history, with beach huts being knocked down during World War II to make space for an RAF base, later reinstated."
"Owners on the private side pay ground rent to the Cadland Estate on a two-year lease, with restrictions on overnight stays and hut hiring."
"The private side of the beach features large huts with running water and solar power, blurring the line between beach huts and beach houses."
"Calshot Beach boasts a variety of creatively named beach huts, from 'Calshot Candy' to 'Shingle Shacks,' adding charm to the seaside experience."
HOST BIO
My name is Natalie Young. I bought a beach hut to bring joy into my life after escaping an abusive relationship and a difficult divorce.  Based in Christchurch, Dorset, my beach hut is affectionally called the Salty Seagull and is located on Friars Cliff beach with sea views to the Needles on the Isle of White. It is my slice of heaven. 
Owning and hiring a beach hut is more complicated than I realised and I am on a constant mission to discover the best ways to manage and care for your hut. I have researched the pros and cons of renting and the best ways to market and host.
The beach, the sights and the sounds of the sea bring me huge joy. I hope this podcast will bring you smiles, laughter and joy too!
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PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the Bonkers about Beach Huts podcast, the show that's all about beach huts!
Whether you are thinking of buying a beach hut and don’t know where to begin or if you have had a beach hut in your family for generations this podcast is for you.
As I travel across the UK exploring these coastal retreats and sharing personal stories of how the humble beach hut has shaped lives, I will also be creating the UK's first beach hut map. I will give tips on where and how to buy a beach hut. And share everything you need to know about beach hut maintenance plus advice on hiring a beach hut.
We will be chatting with special guests from estate agents to lock specialists, beach hut associations to beach hut builders, and artists to interior designers. 
If you don’t know what all the fuss is about, join us every week and you too will become a little bit Bonkers Bbout Beach Huts.

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