Set in an idyllic location overlooking Cumbria’s lakes, fells and rolling hills, this exceptional property offers an unforgettable base for outdoor adventure. This bespoke shepherd’s hut has been designed with comfort and quality in mind, providing a welcoming home-from-home to return to after days filled with rewarding walks and wildlife-spotting excursions. Compact yet cleverly designed, this bijou retreat accommodates one or two guests – ideal for solo travellers or couples seeking uninterrupted peace. It’s also pet-friendly, happily welcoming one or two small dogs to join you in this cosy, characterful escape.
Light-filled and charmingly decorated, the wooden lodge exudes rustic charm throughout. A few steps lead up to the living area, where the kitchenette, dining space and sleeping area are neatly combined. Perfectly positioned for breakfasts you won’t soon forget, the dining bar features high stools facing a picture window that frames an incredible view – the ideal spot to start any day. Beside it, the double bed invites relaxation, with a TV mounted above for lazy evenings in. Completing the interior, a modern shower room offers that all-important hot running water. Outside, you’ll find private parking for one car and an enclosed garden with outdoor seating and a fire pit – perfect for morning coffees or evening stargazing in the peace of the countryside.
Whether you’re seeking easy-going walking trails or challenging hikes, this corner of Cumbria has it all. Follow a footpath from the site directly onto Skiddaw (4.5 miles), one of the National Park’s highest peaks, or stroll down to Bassenthwaite Lake (2.5 miles) for a gentle circuit along the water’s edge. Spend an afternoon in the village of Bassenthwaite (1 mile), rounding off your adventures in a welcoming country pub, or head to Keswick (6.5 miles), where museums, outdoor activity centres, restaurants and a lakeside theatre await.