Hillcrest Shepherds Hut in Chipping, sleeps five guests over a bedroom and a sofa bed.

This single-storey Hillcrest Shepherds Hut has one bedroom with a double bed and a mezzanine single, along with a shower room and an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed and electric flame-effect stove. Appliances include an electric oven, halogen hob, fridge/freezer, toaster and a kettle, and for entertainment there is a TV and WiFi. Outside, there is off-road parking and a patio with a hot tub and a bench. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent. Sorry, this is a pet-free, smoke-free property. You can find a shop within 2.5 miles and a pub within 2 miles. Please note that though the property is single-storey, there are steps to get inside and a ladder to the single bed, which may not be suitable for some guests. Enjoy a countryside retreat at Shepherd’s Hut.

Amenities: Electric Heating. Electric oven, halogen hob, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle. TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for two cars. Patio with hot tub and bench. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2.5 miles, pub 2 miles. Note: Though the property is single-storey, there are steps to get inside and a ladder to the single bed, which may not be suitable for some guests

Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: Chipping, in the Ribble Valley, has a gorgeous church, a haunted Inn, and one of the longest continuously operated stores in England, a village shop and post office. The Ribble Valley is a rural haven of breathtaking beauty, various natural habitats, and historical legend, a place of almost unequalled serenity where adults and children can enjoy the simple pleasures of the outdoors. Nearby Clitheroe has many speciality stores, including a sausage shop with 75 varieties. This great area has award-winning restaurants and country hotels around the valley, as well as agricultural exhibitions and day festivals.