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Gary Armstrong

You can stay in a cute hut at a vegan animal sanctuary and pet chickens on the sofa

Animal lovers can be transported to their paradise - and even stay the night there - just a short drive from Glasgow.

In the Clyde Valley, near to Lanark, you can find Tribe Animal Sanctuary Scotland (or TASS), which is home to cows, cats, dogs, donkeys, hens, goats, pigs, sheep and turkeys, all looked after under the care of TASS staff.

The family-friendly TASS was started by its owners, 'to share compassion and respect for the beautiful creatures'.

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They say on their website: "We decided to put our beliefs into action and to create a space where animals are cared for and humans can connect with them. We want to challenge the cultural construct whereby some animals are lavished with love and affection (pets) and some are not shown a basic level of compassion because they are considered 'food animals'.

The animals are very friendly to their visitors (Facebook - The Hut at TASS)

"We would like to bridge that gap by showing that 'food animals' can be as loving, funny, engaging and communicative as any other animals, and hope to foster a better understanding of our relationship with our fellow creatures.

"Every animal in our sanctuary has a story, and we would like to tell you about them."

Inside the cosy hut (Facebook - The Hut at TASS)

And you can support the work of the sanctuary by donating to the cause - or by staying at the site itself overnight.

There they have a cute blue hut where you can bed down for the night, before being greeted by the sight of dozens of majestic animals as you open the curtains in the morning.

You might get the occasional friendly visitor (Facebook - The Hut at TASS)

What's more, you might even get the occasional guest, with TASS having recently shared a photo of one of their resident hens getting comfy on the sofa.

The owners shared a photo of the friendly farm animal and said: "Little Alice spends a fair bit of the day at the Hut whether it's just being cleaned or folk are staying.

You can spend the evening by the fire pit at the picnic table (Facebook - The Hut at TASS)

"She loves being held and petted and will usually nod off."

As well as enjoying a stay with a difference, for £65 a night you'll also be supporting the welfare of the animal with all of the profits going towards their care.

The sanctuary has a variety of different animals for kids to meet and greet (Facebook - The Hut at TASS)

Just a short taxi ride from Carluke, the cute self-catering setup sleeps 2-3 people, with one double bed and a pull-out settee. It has running water and electricity and has its own toilet and shower in a separate hut.

Meanwhile outside the hut you can enjoy dinner at the picnic table around the fire pit.

The double bed inside the hut (Facebook - The Hut at TASS)

And people who have stayed at the unique accommodation have been full of praise, with it gaining an average 5 star rating from its reviews.

One recent guest said: "The hut was fantastically equipped and hosts were brilliant spending time with us letting us meet all the animals. Our wee visit from Francisco in the morning made it extra special!"

Another added: "What a wonderful experience. The hosts are passionate and kind. The animals are characters. The tiny house is special, cosy and so well equipped. Thank you. Highly recommended for a really unique and special night away."

This is certainly a night away with a difference and a must for animal lovers!

To find out more about the hut and the excellent work of the TASS team, make sure to visit their Facebook here and their website here.

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