Title: Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74900000/74890200/74890163/3ac2ca0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74900000/74890200/74890163/2644c67e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74900000/74890200/74890163/ce5b403e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74900000/74890200/74890163/041e1f39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74900000/74890200/74890163/fda50d28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bassenthwaite's scenic beauty sets the tone for a peaceful retreat at Barkbeth Farm Shepherd's Huts. With an outdoor fire pit and picnic bench, take in the breathtaking views or enjoy a BBQ under the stars. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. 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. 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: 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 - 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 ### 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.668358,-3.177811&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ihulIhtkR%3FY%3F%5B%3F%5B%40Y%3F%5B%40Y%40%5B%40Y%40%5BBY%40Y%40%5BBYBYBYBYBYDYBYDYDYBWDYDWFWDYFWFWDWFWFUFWFUHWFUHUFUHUHSHUHSHSHSJSJSHQJQJSHQJOJQLOJQJOJOLMJOLMLMLMJMLKLMLKLINKLILKLINGLILGNGLGNGNELENELENCNENCLANCNANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNDNBNDLDNDNDLFNFLFNFLHLFLHNJLHLJLHLLLJLJLLLLJLLLLNJLLNJNJPJNJPJNJPJRJPHPJRHRHRHRJRHTHTFRHTFTHTFVFTHVFTFVDVFVDVFXDVDVDXDXDVBXDXBXBXBXBXBXBXBZ%40X%40X%40ZBX%3FZ%40X%40Z%3FX%40Z%3FZ%3FX%3FZ%3FXAZ%3FXAZAX%3FZCXAZAXAXCZCXCXCXCXCXCXEXCXEXEVEXEVEXGVEVGVEVGVGTIVGTGVITGTITGTIRITKRIRIRIRKRIPKRKPKPKNKPKPKNKNMNKLMNMLKLMLMLMJMLMJMJMHMJOHMHMFMHOFMFOFMFODODMDODODOBMBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCOEMEOEMEOEOGMGOGMGMGOIMIMIMKOIMKMKMMMKKMMMMMMMKMMOKOKOKOMQKOKQIQKQKSIQKSKSISISISIUISIUGUIUGUIWGUGWGUGWEWGWGWEWGYEWEYCWEYEYCYEYCYCYCYCYCYA%5BAYCYA%5BAYA%5BAY%3F%5BAY%3F%5B%3FY%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nIzsREryZsVBwMHQlWzmOrNFT3c=) Bassenthwaite, England #### What's nearby - Mirehouse & Gardens - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles - Lake District Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles - Bassenthwaite Lake - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles - Derwentwater - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles - Lodore Falls - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles #### Getting around - Aspatria Station - 24 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bassenwaithe Lake Station - ‬8 min drive - ‪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 ## 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Croft head Shepherd's hut on traditional Lakeland farm Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 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. ##### Matt T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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 ##### Holly W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine B. 1 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb Clean quirky stunning location amazing host ##### Elaine B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 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. ##### Ben W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca H. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Amazing views and gorgeous cabin ##### Rebecca H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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! ##### Natalie P. Stayed 2 nights in May 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! ##### Dirk G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven M. 21 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay The shepherds hut was perfect lovely and clean well equipped and amazing views Communication from Matt was spot on We really enjoyed are stay and will return in the future ##### Steven M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol H. 8 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very quaint. Great location. Lovely outlook. Very cute. Great location. ##### Carol H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark P. 15 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location superb with great views. When you arrive there you just go......ahhhhhh...... If you’re looking for peace and quiet away from the madness....this is the place for you 👍🙂 ##### Mark P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 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. ##### Tom B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dave l. 12 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous location! We had a great stay in Croft Head, the views are amazing, and it was lovely to see the lambs every morning! The hut had everything we needed for our short stay and we probably would have used the fire pit on an evening if the weather had been kinder. ##### dave l. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine J. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shepherd hut Lovley scenery al though a little small ##### Elaine J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 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. ##### Leanne M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 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. ##### Julia W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Parking right next to the hut. Clean and very peaceful. ##### Louise Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 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. ##### Pamela D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jul 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 ##### Keith H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larissa H. 8 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little getaways with fabulous views We were lucky to spend the bank holiday weekend in this little gem of a find - amazing views down to bassenwaithe, so quiet and peaceful - and the hut was so lovely. Would absolutely recommend and will be back! ##### Larissa H. Stayed 2 nights in May 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! ##### Claire B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle W. 6 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a perfect stay Beautiful views , all the essentials you require , really couldn’t fault this little hut . Will most certainly be back again . ##### Michelle W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip S. 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful and unique stay in a first class shepherd's hut This shepherd's hut is a delightful place to stay. Every detail was perfect and everything that you could possibly need was available inside the hut. The view to the lake was delightful with a bench outside to sit on and relax. Good facilities, hot water, heaters if you need them, and a very comfortable bed. Really enjoyed my stay, thank you! ##### Philip S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 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. ##### Julie M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon H. 8 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy little pod with stunning views This property was all that we expected. Clean, beautifully decorated and had all the amenities we could need. And on top of that the stunning setting. Just a short drive to lots of beautiful walks and Keswick town centre. We will be back. ##### Shannon H. 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