Shepherd's Hut Cumbria
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Add your business details- 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
1Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Leave the car at home Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Shepherd's Hut Cumbria
1 Railway Cottages
Blencow Station
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0DE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.66599°N
-2.8308°W
Nearest transport
Coach4.7 km Rail Station
21.3 km Bus Station
26.2 km Bus Station
Rail4.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
11.2 km Langwathby Rail Station
12.5 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry6.2 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
10.7 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
15.4 km Glenridding Ullswater 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
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 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 40.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
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, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)
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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- 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?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.