Shepherd's Hut Cumbria

Exterior of shepherd's hut
Exterior of shepherd's hut
Stable door to make the most of the fresh air
The shepherd's hut
Exterior of shepherd's hut
Seating area
Outdoor seating
Stunning views
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  • Peaceful site in Cumbria with views over the North Pennines
  • A 10-minute drive from Penrith or Ullswater; 20 minutes from Keswick
  • Next to a shop selling dairy produce and five minutes' walk to a pub
While Cumbria's Eden Valley isn't quite heaven on earth, it comes pretty close (especially if you're a fan of the Lakes and the Pennines). About 10 minutes' drive from the shores of Ullswater and 20 from Derwentwater, Shepherd's Hut Cumbria near Penrith is a fab base for all manner of outdoorsy explores, with hiking, canoeing and kayaking all on the cards. This site is on the C2C bike route, too, making it a smashing stopover for those touring these parts on two wheels. Shepherd's Hut Cumbria backs onto a disused train line (good news for visitors looking to get a good night's sleep), and there's plenty of outdoor space for guests and their gear, including a private lawn, firepit, picnic table and bike storage space. Anne and Mark also leave a basket containing oodles of info about the local area to help newcomers get their bearings.  Guests looking to stock up on local produce can head to the farm shop next door for eggs, spuds, cheeses and unpasteurised milk (if that's your thing). For a bigger shop, head into Penrith (10 minutes' drive) for supermarkets; there are also gourmet options here, including a food hall serving local, seasonal produce. Stays at Shepherd's Hut Cumbria are well set up for indoor and outdoor self-catering, but if you want the cooking to be taken care of, take a five-minute stroll for a meal at the nearest pub.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home

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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Shepherd's Hut Cumbria

1 Railway Cottages

Blencow Station

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0DE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.66599°N
-2.8308°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.7 km Rail Station
21.3 km Bus Station
26.2 km Bus Station
Rail
4.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
11.2 km Langwathby Rail Station
12.5 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
6.2 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
10.7 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
15.4 km Glenridding Ullswater 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 site is well located for day trippers: the speedy M6 is three miles away, making it a breeze to zoom around the surrounding countryside. Close to Junction 40 at Penrith is the Rheged Centre (five minutes' drive), a distinctive grass-roofed building with soft play, art exhibits, cafés and souvenir shops. Just on the other side of Penrith, Brougham Castle (10 minutes) has medieval heritage in a riverside setting (it's also a top spot for picnics).  Guests heading for the Lakes can hire kayaks and canoes in Pooley Bridge (10 minutes) for self-powered paddles on Ullswater or head to Keswick (20 minutes) for vistas over equally scenic Derwentwater. Trips to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty can also be sorted: the trail that runs from Ashgill Force waterfall (45 minutes) is particularly pleasing. The tracks at Shepherd's Hut Cumbria may have fallen silent long ago, but visiting train fans shouldn't be too disheartened – the nearby Eden Valley heritage line (25 minutes) has plenty of retro locos (on some days it's even possible to have a go in the driver's cab).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 40.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Rheged Centre 3.7 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 3.9 km

Ullswater Steamers 15.4 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 18.6 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 23.1 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 15 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 28.2 km

Townend 29 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 31.2 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 34.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

DALEMAIN 3.9 km

HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 5.6 km

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 6 km

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 6 km

ASKHAM HALL 8.3 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    Penrith, England 10.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Shepherd's Hut Cumbria have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Shepherd's Hut Cumbria dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Shepherd's Hut Cumbria? This site is well located for day trippers: the speedy M6 is three miles away, making it a breeze to zoom around the surrounding countryside. Close to Junction 40 at Penrith is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shepherd's Hut Cumbria?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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