DORSET shepherd hut designer Plankbridge has won high praise for its outstanding trade stand at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The firm, based at Piddlehinton, has scooped four gold stars from the judging team at RHS Chelsea.

The award is bestowed on exhibitors that offer customers creative ideas and solutions beyond the flora and fauna typically associated with the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship gardening show.

Plankbridge showcased its their new copper clad shepherd hut, an industry first.

The firm creates contemporary living spaces from traditional shepherds huts.