Woodman's Huts
North West England Cumbria Ulverston
- From £80 a night
- Shepherds Huts & Cabin
- Shepherd’s huts
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the South Lakes
In the small village of Haverthwaite, where steam trains whistle to a halt outside a quaint old station, Woodman's Huts is a glamping site with a quintessentially English setting. Ensconced in a private woodland enclave in the South Lakes, the site is made up of two wooden shepherd’s huts (Birch and Ash), insulated with sheep’s wool and furnished inside to a seriously comfortable standard and a Woodman’s Cabin called Oak with a Japanese-themed garden, water feature and private decking. Rough and ready camping this is not – they even have underfloor heating!
Inside, the shepherd's huts are beautifully planned, exceptionally cosy spaces. Ash sleeps two in a double bed, while Birch houses four in a double plus bespoke single bunks. Each has its own well-equipped kitchen and a luxury en-suite bathroom with a powerful shower, sink and toilet and a few toiletries provided. Woodman's Cabin is a romantic retreat for two, featuring a separate bedroom with a double bed, an en-suite and a kitchen. You can book just the one hut or cabin of course, but many people book the site exclusively, socialising with friends and family in the communal ‘Arctic Hut’ – a hexagonal, pine lodge with an indoor BBQ and fire pit in its centre. Or, if you want to keep yourselves to yourselves, each has its own private garden furniture and seating area too.
For all its glamping supremacy, though, it's the location that really makes this place a cracker. Through gaps in the trees, views south reveal the Holker Valley and across to 16th-century Bigland Hall while, closer to home, fledgling birds enliven the surrounding trees. The postcard panorama of Lake Windermere is just a few minutes away by car, as is the coast, and there are wild swimming spots close by. Historic Cartel is within easy reach too, famous for its sticky toffee pudding and three Michelin-starred restaurant L'Enclume. Or, you can set off into the Lake District National Park right from the doorstep, with several excellent footpaths nearby. Walking is, after all, the best way to bring out your inner shepherd.
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Huts are fully insulated with sheep's wool. Inside, the huts feature quality fitted kitchens with fridge, oven, hobs, sink and all the utensils and crockery, an en suite bathroom, underfloor heating, BOSE sound, TV/DVD, bedding and linen. The huts are also accompanied by an arctic cabin for indoor cooking or gas BBQ with chiminea, where guests can congregate and cook their dinner/hang out around a the fire. This comes with sheepskin rugs and throws. Logs are provided free for the chiminea too! There's a cul de sac approach to the huts, offering plenty of parking space and private, gated access for guests.Suitable For
The facilities can be let individually or as a group. Glamping only, so no tents, campervans, caravans, pets.Nearby
It's a 15-minute walk to Haverthwaite Railway Station through the woods from your front door, guests comment they feel like the Railway Children! (015395 31594), you can hop on a steam train and chug your way to Lakeside (via Newby Bridge) and then step onto the majestic Steamers on Lake Windermere and you continue your journey by water. Steamers of Windermere Lake Cruises (015394 43360). The cruises cover the entire lake (the longest in England) from top to bottom. Alternatively, Windermere town is just 15 minutes in the car. You can also paddle board, swim and sunbathe on warm summer days. There's also a special discount on boats for guests!Food & Drink
Plenty of good pubs within a few miles – though the kitchen in the huts means you may just want to stay in! After a day in the lakes you can enjoy a hearty meal at the The White Hart (01229 861229; 1 mile) in Bouth, which also offers beautiful woodland views. The pub's horseshoe-shaped bar boasts 6 well kept cask conditioned real ales and 3 changing guest beers from around the UK. Also in Bouth, Old Hall Farm (01229 861993) has a lovely tea room offer coffees, cakes, lunches and their famous cream tea. The fabulous Drunken Duck Inn (015394 36347), in Barngates at the north of Lake Winderemere , only a short drive away. It won the Best Pub Restaurant Award 2019 and not only has excellent food but also its own micro brewery producing some seriously good beers. The views from its front door really seal the deal. The nearest sizeable town (6 miles away) is charming Ulverston, with beautiful cobbled streets and a market twice a week. There is also supermarket and plenty of small independent eateries and shops.Open
Open all year. Click here to search availability.
Pricing
Two-berth hut £80 a night, fur-berth hut £95 a night.
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The site is just off the A590, 15 minutes from Junction 36 of the M6. If you are using a SatNav, it's postcode LA12 8AB.
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