Herdwick Shepherd Huts near Ambleside Lake District
At The Herdwick Huts you will not find a more stunning place to go glamping in the Lake District. Set on own exclusive site we are perfect for a small family holiday, a trip with friends, a romantic break or honeymoon.
Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. With the best wild swim spots, waterfall walks, lakes, caves and dark skies.
Our beautiful huts are nestled underneath the Fairfield horseshoe mountain range and Nab scar, so there is no need to drive anywhere for the finest mountain hikes. With Rydal Lake, a wild swimmers hot spot, and waterfalls and plunge pools on site, it really is hard to beat.
You can walk straight from the huts through a stunning woodland sculpture path to access historic Rydal Hall. Great for exploring, the Hall’s extensive 34 acre grounds has ornate gardens, a Grotte, and superb tearoom. Elsewhere on site there are paths which lead past cascading waterfalls and secret pools.
Ambleside and Grasmere are both walking distance for cafes, restaurants and cinemas.
Our huts are beautifully equipped with everything you will need for a comfortable stay. The views from the stable door and windows are amazing and the wood burning stove will keep you toasty warm and now with solar panels for lighting and USB charging ports.
HUT FACILITIES include
- Double bed with memory foam mattress (sleeps two adults)
- Single bunk with memory foam mattress (sleeps one child)
- Fresh linen and duvets on the beds
- Fabrics and cushions
- Wood burning stove and oven (with wood, newspaper and kindling)
- Solar powered lighting and USB charging point
- All Kitchen and cooking utensils provided
- Cast iron gas hob stove
- Drop leaf oak table and chair
ON SITE FACILITIES
- Fresh Water Tap (2 mins walk)
- Woodland Toilet Block (2 mins walk)
- Modern Toilet / Showers (3 mins walk)
- Washing-Up Area (3 mins walk)
- Old School Room Tea Shop and Toilet (2 mins walk)
ON SITE ATTRACTIONS
- Rydal Hall and Grounds (adjacent)
- Woodland Walks from your Door (adjacent)
- Sculpture Woodland (adjacent)
- Ornate Gardens (2 mins walk)
- Old School Room Tea Shop (2 mins walk)
- Grotto waterfall viewing point (3 mins walk)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Our central location means great access by road, public transport and bicycle to explore most parts of the Lake District including
Rydal Water (5mins)
The Coffin Route Walk (Adjacent)
Rydal Mount (Adjacent)
Wordswoth’s House (Adjacent)
The Badger Bar – pub / restaurant offering full English Breakfast and badger watching location (5mins walk)
Ambleside (25 mins walk)
Grasmere (30 mins walk)
PRICES
3 Night Weekend or 4 Night Mid Week and Week Long Breaks available from £80 per night
Changeover Days are Fridays and Mondays
Minimum stay 3 nights