Woodman's Huts
UK England North West England Cumbria Ulverston
Woodman's Huts, Lanes End, Haverthwaite, Cumbria, LA12 8AB
In the small village of Haverthwaite, where trains whistle to a halt outside the quaint old station, Woodman's Shepherd’s Huts is a glamping site lucky enough to enjoy the same quintessentially English setting. Ensconced in their own private woodland enclave, the site is made up of just two wooden shepherd’s huts, insulated with sheep’s wool and furnished inside to a seriously comfortable standard. Through gaps in the trees, views south reveal the Holker Valley and across to 16th century Bigland Hall while, closer to home, fledgling birds enliven the surrounding trees.
Inside, the shepherds hut are as ergonomic as you could ask for. One sleeps two, the other four, and each have their own en suite luxury bathroom with a powerful shower, sink and toilet and a few toiletries provided. There’s a well-equipped kitchen space, complete with an oven and fridge, and ample storage, plus – perhaps most impressive of all – under-floor heating! A real godsend if the weather turns all English on you.
Together the huts make for a wonderfully exclusive holiday for a small group, or you can book just one hut for an individual stay, socialising with your neighbours in the communal ‘Arctic Hut’ – a hexagonal, pine lodge with an indoor BBQ and fire pit in its centre. The Scandinavian feel of its interior is only enhanced by the reindeer skins and throw around the benches.
For most, though, the comforts of glamping remain a side note to the setting. The postcard panorama of Lake Windermere is just a few minutes away in the car, or you can set off into the national park right from the sites doorstep, with several excellent walking routes nearby. To the south, cross the River Leven and climb your way to Bigland Tarn, a pool of hilltop water just below a shallow summit. It’s a very gentle route but rewards you with some of the best views of the coast and Morecambe Bay. If you look carefully you can also make out your cosy shepherd’s hut back down in the valley too.
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In the small village of Haverthwaite, where trains whistle to a halt outside the quaint old station, Woodmans Shepherds Huts is a glamping site lucky enough to enjoy the same quintessentially English setting. Ensconced in their own private woodland enclave, the site is made up of just two wooden shepherd’s huts, insulated with sheep’s wool and furnished inside to a seriously comfortable standard.
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Beautiful huts!
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Love shack!
After a nice day looking around the lakes, we were greeted by a friendly face, a fired up barbeque conveniently located in an arctic hut and a beautifully decorated yet functional Woodman's hut. We were the only guests on the night that we stayed and so we had the barbeque to ourselves for a romantic evening with a few drinks sitting around the fire. The hut itself, although cozy, had all of the appliances and home comforts you'd expect and more. Quintessentially English in style, situated in a peaceful countryside retreat, we'd recommend the huts to anyone looking for a romantic getaway or a lovely family holiday if staying in the larger hut. We met Liz on the morning that we left and she couldn't have made us feel any more welcome. All in all a great stay and the only downside was that we forgot to buy anything the put on the barbeque. A definite 5 stars! :)
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