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Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm

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Marina
Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bassenthwaite, England
  • Place, Mirehouse & Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bassenthwaite Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake District Wildlife Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm

Welcome to Barkbeth Farm Shepherd's Huts. We are set on a working farm located in Bassenthwaite in the heart of the Lake District. We offer a relaxing glamping experience with stunning views right at your feet.
Set in it's own peaceful compound away from the sounds and smells of the farm is Croft Head
Open plan living/dining/double bed with plenty storage underneath with bespoke moodlit headboard carved to form the 3 mountains within walking distance from Croft Head, Ullock pike, Skiddaw and Bakestall.
Our hut has everything you need for an enjoyable stay, double electric hob, full size undercounter fridge with an ice box, even an airfryer!
Outdoor fire pit and picnic bench for you to make the most of the amazing views. Bbqs welcome but are not provided.
We are dog friendly but can only accommodate 1 and kindly ask guests to keep them off the bed.
Why not follow us on facebook to keep up to date with life on the farm.... Barkbeth farm shepherds huts
All dog's must be checked in and payed for when you book your stay with us due to security measures against our livestock, failure to do so could result in termination of your stay with us.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Church Bay. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a TV and a fridge
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Mirehouse & Gardens and a few minutes from Church Bay
Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Keswick cabin.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking only permitted outside

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking only permitted outside

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cabin! Will definitely be booking again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vickie

Everything about our stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hut, great views and location, plenty to do around the area and quick drive to Keswick for dinner and walks. Recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A rainy weekend in the Lakes

The hut is as described on the website - no nasty surprises. Views are stunning even in the rain. Plenty of space to bbq / camp fire outside. It is quite remote spot which is what we were looking for and if there had been no cloud I’m sure the star show would’ve been spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shepherd's Hut

Has everything you could possibly want or need.In a beautiful location, set up on a hill with panoramic views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

We were looking for a quiet and relaxing couple of days and the Shepherds hut gave us just that. It was small and very cozy. It was warm on arrival which was very welcoming. If i were to give some feedback i would say that a couple of side lamps would be helpful. Overall an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway spot

Brilliant place to get away from it all for a couple of days. Great base for Gill walking adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect escape

Fabulous little getaway. A beautiful, well thought out location where you can truly unwind and explore the outstanding local area. Refreshing to get 'what it say on the tin' so to speak. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking right next to the hut. Clean and very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk G.

Liked: Cleanliness

what a view!!

Great location, great views, friendly sheep as neighbours. Just perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs Whitmarsh

Perfect location. Enjoyed my walks to the friendly village pub the sun inn where I was made to feel very welcome as a single traveller. Coffee and Tea facilities but no milk. Tidy clean and Matthew even lent me a uk charger. I left mine in Australia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Miss

We had an amazing stay! Everything was perfect.. beautiful area and the Shepard's hut had everything we needed, sadly there was another shepherds hut next to us and we was under the impression we would be totally alone BUT overall gorgeous place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Croft Head

As advertised Lovely little place in a gorgeous location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Star

Can’t fault it! Great place to stay, pretty views and Matt was great with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in small but perfectly formed hut

We really enjoyed this property. For a cozy space it’s very well equipped and is so well designed it felt spacious. It was so peaceful we loved waking up next to the sheep and enjoying morning coffee outside with views of the lake. Our host was very helpful with showing us a short cut through his property to start a walk. Check in and out very easy. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good times

All very good , Huts were exceptional and host was very friendly and welcoming. It was a great base for peace quiet and relaxation exploring the area. Would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay at the Shepherds hut. A fantastic location, so peaceful and beautiful. Watching the sun set over the water each evening was fantastic. The shepherds hut was really clean and had everything we needed and the bed was very comfy. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning hut in stunning location

Just returned from couple of nights in Matthew's Shepherd Hut. Stunning location, breathtaking views, immaculate accomodation, first class host. What's not to love. Cant wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Campbell H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pewce and quiet

We'd just had a couple of days in Manchester and I wanted the exact opposite experience and this delivered. Totally peaceful and isolated. The only noise was sheep, birdsong and a river or stream in the distance. The hut was clean with a fridge, wifi, microwave and hob but most importantly a teapot! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Amazing views and gorgeous cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

The shepherd’s hut exceeded my expectations. It had everything we needed. The views were spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anette K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

So happy with the hut where we stayed for 2 nights! The location is just magical! Super romantic place and it offers everything you need! Matt was super accommodating, provided everything we asked for (we needed some kindle for fire) and kept the communication going at all times. The hut is small but so practical and cute and clean and modern! Perfect for a couple! You are surrounded by sheep which I loved and you have the perfect sunrise and sunset views! Close to Derwent water and CatBells walk! Thanks so much, Matt! And I would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful little cabin!

Stayed here for 2 nights while in the Lakes, absolutely stunning views and location while just a short drive to Keswick. The cabin is clean and well presented and Matt, the host is welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended watching the unset from here on an evening and then watching the Lambs bounce around the field in the morning. We will most likely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tom

A great few days away in the lakes. The property was well presented and is in the perfect spot to really switch off. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Chloe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!!!

What a perfect break away. Spotlessly clean shepherds hut. Facilities as described. Dog friendly owners. Miles of walks and a short drive to the town. 1000% will return. Perfect get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023