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Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm

Lakefront cabin in Keswick with kitchen

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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Place, Skiddaw
Place, Lake District Wildlife Park
Place, Bassenthwaite Lake
Airport, Carlisle (CAX)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

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.
Our hut has everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
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.
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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.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking only permitted outside

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.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Lodore Falls and Dubwath Silver Meadows reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake District Wildlife Park and Womenrock. Go Ape Whinlatter and Raw War Paintball Games are also worth visiting.

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Bassenthwaite, England

What's nearby

Mirehouse & Gardens - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
Lake District Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
Bassenthwaite Lake - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
Derwentwater - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
Lodore Falls - 20 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

Aspatria Station - 24 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min drive
‪Snooty Fox - ‬10 min drive
‪The Filling Station Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Royal Oak - ‬12 min drive
‪Relish - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bassenthwaite Lake, Church Bay and Mirehouse & Gardens. Skiddaw is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

27 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Holly W.

17 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Croft Head

As advertised Lovely little place in a gorgeous location

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

3 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Julie E., Gateshead

28 Apr, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place

Had a great stay at the hut, everything you could possibly need, very clean, cosy, fabulous views and piece & quiet. Host came to say hello, lovely & friendly .. will definitely be back Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

2 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Natalie P.

20 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Tom B.

4 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

8 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Claire B.

16 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Dale L.

13 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Chloe S.

31 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Anette K.

16 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Victoria H.

11 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vickie

Everything about our stay was great

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence K.

7 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

29 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

11 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

31 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Louise

28 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Parking right next to the hut. Clean and very peaceful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk G.

3 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

what a view!!

Great location, great views, friendly sheep as neighbours. Just perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

12 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Leanne M.

13 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Keith H.

20 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

7 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Campbell H.

28 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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