Woodmans Shepherd's Huts
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Add your business details- Stay at a handmade shepherd's hut in the Lake District National Park
- Set in Haverthwaite, a five-minute drive from Lake Windermere
- Units each have an ensuite, equipped kitchen and underfloor heating
Huddled in a private woodland garden on the edge of Haverthwaite, Woodmans Shepherd's Huts make a stellar choice for a stay in the southern Lake District National Park.
Stays at this Cumbrian site are in hand-built accommodation, insulated with sheep’s wool and furnished to a high standard; each unit has a comfy bed (with non-allergenic bedding, and non-feather pillows available on request), an ensuite bathroom with a power shower (plus toiletries and fluffy towels) and a well-equipped kitchen area with a combo microwave/oven, fridge and hob. The underfloor heating is a happy extra if the weather decides to turn British on you…
And when temperatures are high enough? Settle in outdoors to gaze at the views of Holker valley and across to the 16th-century Bigland Hall through the gaps in the trees, or ask the folk on site to point you towards places to swim, fish or pootle about in boats.
Once you’re feeling rested and ready to explore, walk the 15 minutes to Haverthwaite’s railway station and chug your way to Lakeside (via Newby Bridge) on a steam train, then continue the journey by water on one of Lake Windermere’s classic steamers. If you’d prefer to drive, the southern part of this famed body of water is five minutes from the site by car. Rather roam? Right outside the huts is a series of top-notch trails known as Haverthwaite Heights.
Come back to the park after strolling around the stunning South Lakes scenery, perhaps once you’ve had a meal in the pub 15 minutes’ walk away. Alternatively, bring along food and fizz to use the barbecue cabin for flame-grilled meals (fuel, champagne flutes and toasting marshmallows provided free of charge… how handy…) .
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2Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Woodmans Shepherd's Huts
Haverthwaite
Newby Bridge
Cumbria
England
LA12 8AB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.25031°N
-3.01179°W
Nearest transport
Bus10 mi Rail Station
10 mi Tourist Information Centre
12.1 mi Bus Station
Rail5.2 mi Cark Rail Station
5.4 mi Ulverston Rail Station
5.8 mi Grange-over-Sands Rail Station
Ferry3 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
3 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
4.8 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
You won’t be short of things to do during hols in the lovely Lake District. Amble to the ancient settlement of Cartmel (20 minutes’ drive), known for its 12th-century priory as well as a square clustered with shops and pubs, and make sure to try the village's famed sticky toffee pudding if you have a sweet tooth.
After indulging, walk off the dessert on Grizedale Forest’s leafy cycling and hiking trails (20 minutes) or get active with a bit of stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing at a watersports centre on Lake Windermere (25 minutes).
An ace attraction to stop off at enroute is The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere (20 minutes), an interactive exhibition that details the tale of the author’s writing and her dedication to conserving the Lake District’s nature.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 12 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Morecambe North | 13.4 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 13.4 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 13.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Silecroft | 13.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lakeland Motor Museum 1.1 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 2.9 mi
Holker Hall and Gardens 4.4 mi
Hill Top 7.2 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7.5 mi
National Trust
Fell Foot Park 2.9 mi
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 4.1 mi
Hill Top 7.2 mi
Gondola' 8.2 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 8.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 0.6 mi
HOLKER HALL 4.4 mi
Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 5.1 mi
The Beacon and Blawith Fell 5.1 mi
Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 6.7 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 27.2 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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- Does Woodmans Shepherd's Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Woodmans Shepherd's Huts dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Woodmans Shepherd's Huts? You won’t be short of things to do during hols in the lovely Lake District. Amble to the ancient settlement of Cartmel (20 minutes’ drive), known for its 12th-century priory as well … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Woodmans Shepherd's Huts?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.