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Shepherd's hut
From £330 3 nights, 2 adults
3 people maximum Please bring your own towels.
1 room
Open space 1 x Triple sleeper bunk
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Bed linen 3 included, 3 max. Car 1 included, 1 max. Duvets and pillows 3 included, 3 max. Barbecue grill Beds made up Campers' kitchen Car parking by site/unit Stove Cooking equipment Fire ring Firewood provided Gas and electricity included Heating Kettle Lanterns/fairy lights Outdoor furniture Picnic table Wood-burning stoveAvailability
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Well appointed shepherds hut with wood burning stove and a gas hob for cooking. Very cosy and comfortable, we had a lovely stay.
Disliked: The shower facilities were quite far away but not too much of a problem.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Wild swimming
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Hikers’ paradise
Lake and/or mountain
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Herdwick Huts
Rydal
Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 9LX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.44927°N
-2.98178°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Seascale | 33.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Silecroft | 35.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 35.1 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| St Bees | 40.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 41.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rydal Mount and Gardens 0.2 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 2.4 km
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.9 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 8.3 km
The World of Beatrix Potter 10.3 km
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 2.9 km
Townend 6.1 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 8 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 8.3 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 9.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
RYDAL MOUNT 0.2 km
RYDAL HALL 0.8 km
Ambleside and High Sweden Bridge 2.1 km
Ambleside and Lily Tarn 2.2 km
Ambleside, the Kirkstone Pass and Red Screes 2.3 km
Local events
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday, May 17, 2024 – Friday, May 17, 2024)
Keswick, England 20.4 km
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Penrith, England 24.3 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does The Herdwick Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Herdwick Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Herdwick Huts? Strap on your boots and get walking… for a waterfall, museum and Windermere ferry terminal, take off to Ambleside (40 minutes’ walk). Here, the stunning Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is 70 feet … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Herdwick Huts?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Herdwick Huts? From $569.76 (for 3 nights, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.