The Shepherd's Hut, Kendal.

Hut in Kendal, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Susan
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Inside Lake District National Park

This home is near the national park.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
South facing, small, traditional Shepherd's hut with views, internal shower, compost toilet, log burner, electric heater, kitchen area. 2 mins by car to Kendal. Scenic walks over limestone Scars from the doorstep.
Comfortable double bed, single bunk above with limited head space.
Kendal is an attractive market town with an eclectic range of shops, cafes, restaurants.
There is a designated parking space for one vehicle beside the hut
Bikes can be secured in the log shelter.

The space
Please note we are NOT on a bus route. You must have a car or rely on taxis into town (2 mins). NO PETS ALLOWED! NO FIREWORKS!
Our Shepherd's Hut is a unique place to stay: It is situated on the junction between the rural road to Underbarrow and a bridle-way named Gamblesmire Lane which leads to Cunswick Scar and Scout Scar, so it's ideally situated for country walks. Please note that the hut is close to the rural road to Underbarrow.

It is fully insulated with sheep's wool so is snug, comfortable and warm. There is a microwave, electric kettle, toaster, indoor shower and a compost lavatory. There is a thermostatically controlled electric heater and a Hobbit wood burning stove for cosy evenings in.

The stove heats the hut up very effectively . A good tip is to open the little window above the top bunk as this created a cooling draught of air without being too cold.

You can walk out of the door and along Gamblesmire Lane, a footpath that leads to Scout Scar and Cunswick Scar.

There is a hot electric shower, cold water in the bathroom sink and hot water in the kitchen area. There is bottled water in the hut for drinking.

There's a small seating area outside the hut with a table and chairs and a cast iron chimenea. It is situated in it's own little garden, quite near to the bungalow which is let through Laik Ltd based in Windermere. The hut is a good base for exploring the wonderfully green, gentle hills of the Lyth and Winster valley with their numerous green lanes and lovely views.

The hut is next to the fell footpath/ bridleway gate and there are horse riders, mountain bikers, trail bikes and walkers going by at times, so expect to enjoy saying hello and having a pleasant chat. In summer, there are Lakeland Hound Trail races up the fell. This is a traditional Lakeland sport and very exciting to watch if you get the chance. (It has nothing to do with fox hunting, by the way).

The living space in the hut is 7 feet by 16 feet, so it's about the same size as a small towing caravan but with much more charm and character! Shoes off indoors, please! Don't drain crockery on the lovely wooden sink top. Please dry up with one of our best tea towels instead!

Guest access
Extra logs and an axe for cutting kindling are available from the communal log store beside the bungalow.

Other things to note
The shepherd's hut is a unique, simple but cosy place to stay. It's a chance for you to experience simple living suited to adventurous people who enjoy camping and the outdoors and aren't fazed if there is a power cut or a hard frost that freezes the water supply or if there is a heavy snowfall. However....
If you need anything, please ask. We want you to have a pleasant and enjoyable stay here in Cumbria.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Free parking on premises
Private patio or balcony
Private back garden – Not fully fenced
Indoor fireplace: wood-burning

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 787 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Please note, that WE ARE NOT ON A BUS ROUTE and you will need a car to get here from Kendal. There is a car rental next to Kendal station.
Public transport will take you to the main tourist areas, but not to the most beautiful and scenic. It is also very slow and frustratingly infrequent. Convenient as a base for the southern Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, our hut is in a secluded position in our garden with easy parking on the driveway. There is a scenic footpath beside it named Gamblesmire Lane that leads to Cunswick Scar, Scout Scar and footpaths to Underbarrow and Crook.
Kendal market town is a 2 minute drive by car. It has lots of interesting small shops, a market on Wednesday and Saturday, a fabulous Climbing Wall, the Brewery Arts Centre, interesting historic buildings and yards and excellent cafés.
Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall are a few miles to the south of the town.
There are 5 award winning country inns that serve great food within a 10 to 20 minute scenic car journey of the hut. The nearest, at Underbarrow 10 minutes away is The Black Labrador.

Meet your host

Superhost
983 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Ulverston Victoria High
My work: Jack of all Trades
Although it relies heavily on the tourist industry, there are still many wild and wonderful places you can roam in the Lake District without seeing another person! It also has more Michelin starred restaurants than London and has a plethora of fantastic, ambient pubs, cafes, cocktail bars and restaurants. There are numerous festivals throughout the year and lots of guided adventure activities. I really enjoy living here because life is slow, travel is scenic and each valley has it's own, unique atmosphere. I enjoy helping guests make the most of their time here and can recommend great places to explore, eat and relax. I've lived here all my life so know all the best places to visit and am happy to be contacted by guests for information and advice.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 16:00 – 23:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants