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On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Hillside Hut

10 3 reviews

Luxury shepherd’s hut 10 minutes’ drive from Cockerham, Lancashire
Half an hour’s drive to the Lake District; 20 minutes to Morecambe Bay
Private shower hut and terrace; pubs and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive

Sitting on farmland with lovely views to the Lancashire Pennines, Hillside Hut is a luxurious – and adults-only – sanctuary for couples seeking adventure in the Lake District National Park (half an hour’s drive) or the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (20 minutes). Peace and quiet it has in spades, yet it’s also mighty convenient to get too, being just 10 minutes’ drive from Cockerham and Junction 33 of the M6. The carefully hand-crafted shepherd’s hut is fully insulated and heated by a woodfired log burner (you can buy firewood on site) to keep you toasty warm on even the coldest of winter days. A cosy double bedroom has views out on to the fields and lots of under-bed storage for all your bits and bobs, there’s a compact seating area and a kitchen with all the gear needed to rustle up something tasty for supper. Right next-door is the exclusive-use shower room, reached via a private terrace with up-cycled barrels as seating and a firepit for barbecues on warmer evenings. Prefer eating out? The market town of Garstang (10 minutes) has lots of pubs and restaurants to keep you happy.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hillside Hut

Hillside Bungalow

Cockerham Road

Bay Horse

Cockerham

Lancashire

England

LA2 0HB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.96112°N
-2.80305°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.6 km Crossroads

5.6 km University Underpass

9.9 km Bus Station

Rail

9.8 km Lancaster Rail Station

10.8 km Heysham Port Rail Station

12.8 km Bare Lane Rail Station

Ferry

10.8 km Heysham Ferry Terminal

13.2 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing

13.8 km Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing

Airport

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

A stay at the Hillside Hut puts you in pole position for visiting the stunning coastline of Morecambe Bay (20 minutes’ drive). Take the binoculars to watch out for plovers, curlews and oystercatchers on Duddon Estuary (an hour), have a gentle ramble (looking out for rare wild orchids in summer) on the ancient woodlands in Arnside and Silverdale AONB (half an hour), and stroll along the promenade in Morecambe (20 minutes) itself for spectacular views to Lakeland mountain peaks. Make for Blackpool (35 minutes) to spend an afternoon on thrill rides at the Pleasure Beach, see stingrays and reef sharks in the tanks at SEA LIFE Blackpool, or have a jolly night out at the circus in The Blackpool Tower. For a more sedate urban day out in Lancaster (15 minutes), take a guided tour of the castle to hear about the trial of the Pendle Witches in 1612 and have a poke around the dank prison cells. Learn all about the seafaring past of Morecambe Bay at the Maritime Museum, and trace the region’s history with interactive exhibits at the City Museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe South	13.3 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe North	13.5 km	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Fleetwood	14.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Cleveleys	18.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Bispham	20.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lancaster Castle 9.8 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 13.1 km

The Blackpool Tower 23.1 km

Blackpool Illuminations 23.3 km

Central Pier 23.5 km

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 28.4 km

Dalton Castle 33 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 35.9 km

Rufford Old Hall 36 km

Fell Foot Park 36.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockerham - Glasson - Lancaster Canal - Cockerham 0.9 km

Scorton - Bowland - Nicky Nook 4.2 km

Garstang and Calder Vale 6.8 km

Garstang and Lady Hamilton's Well 6.8 km

Fluke Hall - Pilling - Presall - Knott End - Fluke Hall 8.6 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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Perfectly peaceful place

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Emma H. Aug 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: We loved the incredible views, the wood fired hot tub kept us warm while we gazed at the stars and the breakfast hamper gave us a brilliant start to the day!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We loved everything about the hut, the stay was brilliant. We had such…

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Emma F. Jul 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: We loved everything about the hut, the stay was brilliant.
We had such a great time, being around nature away from city life.
The hosts were amazing and did everything to make our stay welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic place for a relaxing break.

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Anonymous May 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Liked everything about Hillside Hut. It was beautifully designed and presented, with great style, but also providing all the essentials we didn't expect to necessarily find in a compact holiday unit, as well as extras.
The situation of the Hut gave privacy and peace and quiet, making it a really relaxing break.
The hosts Steve and Jo were very friendly and helpful, and the countryside around the buildings was lovely.
The facilities provided i.e. the Hut and adjoining bathroom , were fantastic, however this is not a camp site, it is a solo hut, so there are no facilities such as entertainment to comment on.
Definitely recommend a visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hillside Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hillside Hut dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Hillside Hut? A stay at the Hillside Hut puts you in pole position for visiting the stunning coastline of Morecambe Bay (20 minutes’ drive). Take the binoculars to watch out for plovers, curlews and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Hillside Hut?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more