Set on an idyllic working farm with direct access to the Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, this homely shepherd’s hut is the ultimate romantic retreat for couples craving a Cumbrian adventure.
Featuring natural materials that echo the colours of your surrounding scenery, the studio-style open-plan living/kitchen/dining/sleeping layout of this shepherd’s hut has been designed with warmth and comfort in mind. Delightful underfloor sets a wonderfully homely ambience that beckons weary walkers to unwind. The plush sofa and breakfast bar are perfectly placed for enjoying your favourite programme on the Smart TV; offering versatility, the sofa also converts into a sofa bed to cater for two children. The compact kitchen is equipped with everything you need to rustle up hearty breakfasts and perfect picnics. Tucked in a quiet corner, the blissful double bed offers idyllic rural views to wake up to before freshening up in the en-suite shower room. Take in the glorious views from the small, raised deck, picnic table on the gravel area below or the enclosed lawn beyond. Private parking for one car is available.
From the doorstep, head down to the Smardale Gill Nature Reserve to spot red squirrels and rare butterflies, before leading the way across the old railway track to the enchanting Smardale Gill Viaduct (1.5 miles). The iconic Coast to Coast walk is just half a mile away, perfect for keen walkers and cyclists. The historic buildings, cobbled yards, hidden corners and bespoke shops of the charming market town of Kirkby Stephen can be reached within 2.5 miles. History lovers cannot miss a visit to the 17th-century castle in Appleby-in-Westmorland, 14 miles away. The extraordinary limestone pavements of Great Asby Scar, the Great Shunner Fell, Wild Boar Fell, Nine Standards Rigg and Sunbiggin Tarn can all be reached within 10 miles.