Guards Farm Hidden Huts

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Shepherd's hut
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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
Open now
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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What customers say

Guests consistently praise the beautiful, well-equipped, and immaculately clean shepherds huts. The tranquil surroundings, stunning views, and the hot tub are frequently highlighted as exceptional. Hosts Emma and Paul receive widespread commendation for their warm welcome, attentiveness, and going above and beyond to ensure a comfortable and special stay. The accommodation is noted as ideal for dogs, with secure enclosures. The proximity to the beach and ease of exploring the Lakes are also popular features. No negative feedback was reported, with many guests eager to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Liked Had a fabulous stay here, the hut is gorgeous, clean and well equipped for what you need to make your stay comfortable. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful and it is so lovely to watch the farm animals grazing in the fields .The hot tub is super cool too! The owners Emma & Paul are so lovely and greet you with a very warm welcome and offer any assistance should you need it. We certainly will be recommending to family and friends and certainly will be returning ourselves 😊🥰

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Liked Absolutely amazing, beautiful location, the hosts have thought about absolutely everything. The hut is sparkling clean, we used the tub a lot, luckily had great weather. We can't wait to book again, I have nothing negative to say at all. Perfect for dogs as they have their own enclosure to run free.

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Liked Absolutely everything. Guards Farm is a perfect place for a 'get away from it all' break. The views from the shepherds hut are amazing and everything is so peaceful. Emma and Paul are the nicest people and really helpful and go above and beyond to make your stay just right with special little touches here and there. The hot tub is spot on, we stayed out in it until 12.40am watching a spectacular storm head out to sea. All in all, a perfect break.

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Liked Just back from our 2nd visit to Guards Farm Hidden Huts and it won't be our last! We love everything about this place. It is so peaceful and relaxing. The hut is spotless and has everything in it you need, including an extremely comfortable kingsize bed. The weather for us was brilliant and we made full use of the hot tub and cooked steaks over the fire pit. What makes this place so special though, are the owners, Emma and Paul. They genuinely want you to have the best time, and are always around if you need suggestions on places to visit. They are the loveliest people.

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Liked It was a great area very clean and quiet the hosts was amazing very welcoming and kind. The hot tub was so good with the clear sky at night.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent shepherds hut, on a lovely site, lovely views,

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Liked We really enjoyed our stay at the shepards hut, beautiful furnished, exceptionally clean, very spacious, everything you need was inside, Emma and Paul were amazing ,the wine and snacks even the dog biscuits were a lovely touch.
Great location, peaceful and the views were amazing, watching the sun go down in the beautiful wood fired hot tub .would definitely return.

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Liked Stunning views, very peaceful location, great hosts, well equipped hut, beach 10-15 minute walk. Would definitely return.

Disliked Nothing.

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Perfect shepherds hut and hot tub, would definitely stay again

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Liked We throughly enjoyed our stay on the farm, the hosts were so friendly and attentive and the views were perfect. The beach being a 5 minute walk down the track was a bonus!

Disliked There was nothing we disliked about our stay

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Excellent cabin and lovely family

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Liked Super lovely hosts and the hut had everything you could need inside! Great information booklet in the hut with walks/recommended places to eat etc was really useful. Hot tub great and honesty shop had lots of things in case you needed!

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Lana D. 1 review

Shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked The owners are amazingly welcoming. A beautiful spot, perfect for a hot tub. The wine and snacks were a lovely touch on arrival.

Would recommend this to anybody fancying a trip away. It’s much more spacious and well-equipped than others we’ve stayed in.

It’s definitely on our ‘return to’ list.

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Features

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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.