The Herdwick Huts
The Herdwick Huts
4.73 /5
The Herdwick Huts have their own site within the magnificent grounds of Rydal Hall, in the heart of the Lake District. Nestled beneath the Fairfield Horseshoe, the location is hard to beat. A walk through a stunning woodland sculpture path takes you to Rydal Hall and its extensive 34 acre grounds. There are also paths which lead past cascading waterfalls and secret pools - perfect for wild swimming.
Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park close to waterfalls and wild swimming spots
Cosy shepherd's huts with wood-burning stoves and lovely views
Just 30 minutes from England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike
About The Herdwick Huts
Located in the heart of the Lake District, The Herdwick Huts enjoy an exclusive site within the magnificent grounds of Rydal Hall. The five shepherd's huts are beautifully equipped with everything you will need for a comfortable stay. Each one sleeps up to three people in a double bed and single bunk bed, complete with hypoallergenic memory foam mattresses and fresh, colourful duvets and linen. The views from the stable door and windows are amazing, and the wood burning stove will keep you toasty warm. Each shepherd's hut has its own outside brazier and bench, and one well behaved dog can also stay. A maximum of one dog is allowed per each of the pet friendly huts at an additional cost of £20 per stay. Campfires are welcome in the raised fire pits only, please keep them raised off the ground.
The Herdwick Huts is open from 01/01 to 31/10.
Facilities include showers and toilets, a compostable toilet and a tea room.
The Badger Bar pub and restaurant offers full English breakfasts and a badger watching location - just a five minute walk away. Grocery shops are conveniently nearby including Spar, Co-op and Tesco within a ten minute drive.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 5 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
4 x Shepherd Huts (Pet Friendly)
Max 3 people
Each has a double bed with memory foam mattress and a small single bunk bed, bedding provided. Cosy inside with the wood burning stove and complimentary firewood. One dog welcome. Shared site facilities nearby.
Shepherds Hut (Pet Free)
Max 3 people
Luxury shepherd huts on their own exclusive site at Rydal Hall. The shepherds huts have a double bed and a small single bunk bed, bedding provided. One infant allowed, please bring cot and bedding. Sorry, no pets. Shared facilities nearby.
4.73 /5
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Recommend
Lovely family holiday in the lakes!
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Mark F
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It was our first visit to Herdwick Huts and will not be the last, we had a lovely holiday from start to finish. The huts were lovely and clean and enough space between them so it was quiet and private. The views were amazing looking out over the fells of an evening with a cold beer, BBQ and fire going - you couldn't ask for anymore. It was only a 2 minute walk to the clean toilet block and a further 2 minutes to the shower block, which again was spotless. Excellent pub 'The Badger' at the bottom of the road and also a bus stop so very easy to get around. I would definitely recommend Herdwick Huts and we will be back again very soon, possibly in October when it's colder and we can try the wood burner in the hut!
Cozy huts in a great location
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Elisabeth S
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We enjoyed our stay at the Herdwick Huts very much. The huts are cozy, comfortable and a good size for a couple. We enjoyed the central location in the Lake District, the surrounding area with the waterfall and the sheep, the Tea Shop and the proximity to many hiking trails. The facilities were modern and mostly clean. The huts are near a bus stop with a good connection to Ambleside and Windermere. The walk to the showers is quite long and it would be nice to have a proper reading lamp in the hut, but everything else was great.
Great place for couple and a dog
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Thomas H
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Excellent cabin with lots of amenities located at the starting point for some of the best walks in the lakes. No need to drive and park. Ambleside and Grasmere are also within walking distance of shops and the pub 😊
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Things to do on site and in the Ambleside area
The Hall's extensive 34 acre grounds include ornate gardens, a Grotte, and a superb tearoom. The huts are positioned a short walk from Rydal Water and many classic valley and high level walks, including the Coffin Trail to Grasmere and the famous Fairfield Horseshoe.
The small town of Ambleside is within walking distance, with amenities such as shops, restaurants and a five-screen cinema. From this central location you have great access by road, public transport and bicycle to explore most parts of the Lake District.
Two lakes on the doorstep give access to wild swimming, canoeing and fell walking. You'll also be just 30 minutes from England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
Attractions include:
- The Coffin Route Walk (adjacent)
- Rydal Mount (adjacent)
- Wordsworth's House (adjacent)
- Rydal Water (5 minute walk)
- Ambleside (25 minute walk)
- Grasmere (30 minute walk)
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