Guards Farm Hidden Huts

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Shepherd's hut and sheep
Shepherd's hut and sheep
Shepherd's hut
Shepherd's hut
View looking down onto the farm
Shepherd's hut
Steps leading up into the hut
The view from the hut looking towards the lake district
Kirami wood-fired hot tub, firepit and griddle
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Shepherd's hut
Shepherd's hut
View looking down onto the farm

  • 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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 March
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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to

Reviews

10

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Wonderful Visit to a Beautiful Shepherd's Hut

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Phil A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut (hot tub)

Liked: My wife and I were fortunate enough to be the very first guests in this lovely shepherd's hut.
The hut itself was perfect, we had a lovely night's sleep in the very comfy bed. The kitchen was well equipped, we easily made our evening meal and breakfast using the hob. The owners had provided the essentials like tea and coffee which was a nice touch.
The bathroom had a lovely, warm shower.
There was WiFi and a television in the hut which both worked perfectly.
The outdoor, wood fired hot tub was absolutely great and very peaceful.
We went for an evening walk down to the beach to do some stargazing which wasn't far.
The field opposite the shepherds hut has some beautiful sheep in it. The location was unbelievably quiet and peaceful.
The owners were really lovely and very accommodating. We certainly hope to be able to visit again in the future.

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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
26.3 km Bus Station
26.3 km Bus Station
27 km Tourist Information Centre
Rail
2.2 km Askam Rail Station
2.8 km Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
4.8 km Millom Rail Station
Ferry
12.3 km Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
12.9 km Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
14.3 km 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 6.3 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 10 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 10.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 12.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Biggar Bank 13.2 km Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 4.8 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 14.1 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 14.7 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 17.4 km

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 21.5 km

National Trust

Dalton Castle 6 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 15.8 km

Fell Foot Park 17.6 km

Gondola' 19.2 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.8 km

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) 4.5 km

Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 6.8 km

Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 9.9 km

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 12.5 km

Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 13.1 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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 $202.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.