Guards Farm Hidden Huts

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Exterior
Exterior
Shepherd's hut
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Around the site
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Shepherd's hut and sheep
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Shepherd's hut
Around the site
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  • Adults-only luxury shepherd's hut on a Cumbria working farm
  • Beach five minutes' walk; 15 minutes' drive to southern Lake District
  • Kingsize bed, firepit and wood-fired hot tub; dogs welcome
When you fancy a walk from the shepherd’s hut at Guards Farm Hidden Huts, you’ll face a choice – should you take the short five-minute stroll out to the local beach, or turn the other way for an equally lovely wander on the moors? If that sounds like the sort of dilemma you could probably cope with, plot a stay at this cosy and luxurious adults-only glamping hut in the Cumbria countryside about five minutes’ drive south of Kirkby-in-Furness. Although kids aren’t allowed here, dogs are very welcome. As well as having a couple of lovely places within walking distance, this location is also handily placed for jaunts into the Lake District National Park – the southern edge of the park is about 15 minutes’ drive away for walks and other outdoor activities. The town of Ulverston is handily also about 15 minutes’ drive away for shops, pubs and places to eat. Before you do any of that, of course, you’ll have to manage to get yourselves off site – and that could well prove to be tricky, as it’s very easy to feel settled here. For starters, this is a working farm so you’ll have a whole lot of livestock to greet before you go anywhere. And you’ll also no doubt have to dedicate some time to looking out of the window at the stunning views. The hut’s setup is equally enticing – it’s got a kingsize bed, a sofa and a TV for chillout time, an ensuite bathroom and a well-equipped kitchen (with a fridge, induction hob and handcrafted solid oak worktop). Outside, there’s a seating area with firepit and griddle, and the crowning glory: a gorgeous wood-fired hot tub.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens 14 February
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 14 Feb 2026 to

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Reviews

9.9

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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Visitors consistently praise the immaculate, well-equipped, and beautifully decorated Shepherd's Hut, highlighting its peaceful location with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and animals. The owners, Emma and Paul, are frequently commended for their exceptional hospitality, helpfulness, and welcoming nature. The wood-fired hot tub and private, secure garden areas are particularly popular features, with many guests highlighting the dog-friendly nature of the accommodation. The proximity to a beautiful, quiet beach and the ease of access to explore the Lakes are also frequently mentioned. Guests express a strong desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Emma and Paul are excellent hosts. The hut is fabulous

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Timothy L.

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Liked Everything

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exceptionally clean, fantastic hosts and everything we could wish for

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Robert B.

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Liked Great location and fantastic hosts. What an amazing place

Disliked Sorry but there was nothing to dislike

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Perfect winter stay.

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Amy R.

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Liked Everything! The farm was beautiful, it was so peaceful waking up and watching the sheep graze on the field next to us. Emma & Paul were incredible hosts. They made our winter stay so comfortable. We will definitely be back to this little hidden gem.

Disliked Nothing!

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Everything about our stay was perfect!…

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Rachel W.

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Liked Everything about our stay was perfect! Emma and Paul were extremely helpful with anything we needed and also decorated the hut beautifully for my birthday! Super relaxing and peaceful. Our dog Maggie also had the best time with the hut being nice and dog friendly!

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Everything was perfect the location and…

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David h.

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Liked Everything was perfect the location and Emma and Paul were great hosts

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Guards Farm Hidden Hut is beautifully…

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Jayne S.

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Liked Guards Farm Hidden Hut is beautifully furnished with an enormous comfy bed. So much thought has been put into it and it has everything you could want. It is in its own private fenced off area, so is secure for dogs. We spend our evenings in the hot tub gazing at the stars and cooked our tea over the fire pit. Emma and Paul are so warm and friendly and even showed us round the farm. The views are stunning and it is so peaceful We will definitely be back.

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The hut was absaloutly Beautiful out…

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Natasha H.

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Liked The hut was absaloutly Beautiful out of this world. Very very clean and attention to detail was amazing! Everything you need in there. Secure Garden for the dog.. Lovely owners very helpful and location was perfect for exploring the Lakes..we will be back!! Amazing!!!!

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Lovely, clean and perfect for anyone who wants some peace and quiet.

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Rachel J.

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Liked Beautiful surroundings and very peaceful looking out at sheep, cows and the cheeky goats.
Was made to feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble for us.
The hut was perfect with everything on hand. Clean,cosy and comfortable.
The hot tub was amazing and looked over the beautiful countryside and view of the beach.
Our dog was made welcome and he loved that he could roam in our own area fenced off although he could not understand why the cows were not playing with him.
The beach was out of this world and went on for miles, one day it was just us walking on it.

Disliked Having to come home!

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Idyllic in every way possible. Highly recommended.

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Lisa F.

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Liked Me, my partner and our Frenchie stayed here mid September for 4 nights.
The hut is an absolute delight. The location was perfect for us to visit a few lakes. The cleanliness was great and it is equipped with everything you could possibly need and the icing on the cake was the wonderful hospitality of Emma & Paul, they couldn't do enough for us.
We was a bit unfortunate with the weather for a couple of days but the beauty of the hut, the hot tub and its picturesque surroundings totally took the edge off of that for us. So despite the weather we had an amazing stay and we are planning to return in the future to do some more exploring of the lakes.

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Beautiful place for a quiet relaxing break!

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Farideh M.

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Liked Everything! Could not fault it at all. The hut is amazing and has everything you need. It’s beautifully decorated and designed well. The views from the hot tub and the hut are breathtaking. It’s only a short walk to a beautiful and quiet beach. Easy access to any part of the lakes. The site is beautiful and clean. Great for dogs too. The owners are so lovely and are so helpful. I cannot recommend this place enough. We will definitely be back. Thank you Emma and Paul for a lovely weekend 🥰

Disliked Going home 😞

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby

Location

Guards Farm Hidden Huts

Guards Farm

Kirkby-in-Furness

Cumbria

England

LA17 7TU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.20854°N
3.19763°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.3 mi Bus Station
16.3 mi Bus Station
16.8 mi Tourist Information Centre
Rail
1.4 mi Askam Rail Station
1.7 mi Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
3 mi Millom Rail Station
Ferry
7.6 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
8 mi Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
8.9 mi Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This location may technically be just outside the Lake District National Park but it shares many of the same landscape features without having quite as many visitors. Close by you can wander straight out onto the moors, walk to the sands of Dunnerholme beach (about five minutes’ walk) or get your clubs in the car for a round at Dunnerholme Golf Club (10 minutes’ drive). Looking a little further afield, you can explore the wilds of Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve (10 minutes) or South Walney Nature Reserve (35 minutes), or head to Ulverston (15 minutes) for a wander along the canal towpath. And of course there’s the Lake District National Park, where you might choose to head to Coniston Water (20 minutes), ride the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (25 minutes), visit Grizedale Forest (35 minutes) for the mountain bike trails, outdoor sculptures and Go Ape course, or find one of the multitude of scenic walking trails.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 3.9 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 6.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 6.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 7.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Biggar Bank 8.2 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 3 mi

Holker Hall and Gardens 8.8 mi

Lakeland Motor Museum 9.1 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 10.8 mi

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 13.3 mi

National Trust

Dalton Castle 3.7 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 9.8 mi

Fell Foot Park 10.9 mi

Gondola' 11.9 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 2.8 mi

Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 4.3 mi

Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 6.2 mi

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 7.8 mi

Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 8.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Guards Farm Hidden Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Guards Farm Hidden Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Guards Farm Hidden Huts? This location may technically be just outside the Lake District National Park but it shares many of the same landscape features without having quite as many visitors. Close by you can wander … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Guards Farm Hidden Huts?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Guards Farm Hidden Huts? From £240 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.