Title: 'Diddylake' A pair of shepherd huts in the wild. 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 # 'Diddylake' A pair of shepherd huts in the wild. ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89479300/89479246/be4ddc9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89479300/89479246/961600dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89479300/89479246/1831d564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89479300/89479246/0d8fbc00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89480000/89479300/89479246/a60bb0fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a tranquil retreat on Bodmin Moor at Diddylake, where two handcrafted shepherd huts offer a cozy and homely ambiance with logburner and comfortable bed. The spring fed hot/cold shower is next to a compost loo, while the kitchen hut features hobs and dining table with BBQ facilities outside. ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### 'Diddylake' A pair of shepherd huts in the wild. Two handcrafted shepherd huts in a very private, tranquil location on Bodmin Moor. The huts are off grid and have a low environmental impact. We're 3.5 miles away from the picturesque village of St Neot and 8 miles away from the historic market town of Liskeard. The North and South coasts are easily accessible offering some of the best surfing, swimming and cliff walks. The huts are cosy and homely with logburner and comfortable bed! The spring fed hot/cold shower is next to a compost loo The space It’s not often you get to live in the heart of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a Dark Sky Reserve, but Diddylake is in the middle of all three. The two huts set by Diddylake house (the ruin) on the rolling moors feel a world away from just about anything. One hut is your bedroom, with wood-burning stove and thick blankets keeping it cosy in any weather, and the other is your kitchen with hobs and a dining table and the BBQ and fire pit just outside. The shower and compost loo are in their own wooden hut down by the old house. The whole site has been done out by Jackson with recycled finds and local timber, giving the spaces a soft woody smell and a homely feel. There might be a chilly stroll to the loo or a dash between the huts here and there, but it all gives you a sense of living in a different age and in real wilderness. Jacksons home is a few hundred metres away, and doesn’t intrude on you at all, but it’s still close enough that you can wander up for assistance or to visit the livestock. The rest of your time you have the whole of Bodmin Moor on your doorstep and the coast within easy reach. Split your days between rambling in the hills, trips to surfing beaches or the marked hiking trails round nearby Colliford Lake. Even lounging at the huts you’ll not want for wildlife encounters. There's lots of wildlife to observe, birds include buzzards, duck, swallows, skylarks and cuckoos just to mention a few. Listen carefully and you could hear a red kite. Deer and fox are frequent visitors and keep an eye open for butterflies, dragonflies, newts and frogs. Keep your camera to hand! At night, the seclusion is brought home by spectacular starry skies. Guest access Guests are welcome to make use of the field and area by the huts. The marshy area to the right of the track leading down to the huts is best avoided after rain. It can get quite boggy and is fenced off. Other things to note Extra guests are welcome to stay there is plenty of room for tents or camper vans. Please bring your own tents and bedding. There will be a few logs supplied to get you going. More can be bought. The shepherd huts are powered by a 12 volt solar system for lighting and phone charging. The kitchen Shepherd hut has a four ring gas hob for cooking. pots, pans, cooking utensils, crockery & cutlery are also provided. There are lots of information leaflets for local attractions, activities and events, Carnglaze caverns, Siblyback lake, Caradon Heritage Mining trail to mention just a few. ## Property amenities ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69334200/69334118/3c93d237.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin set in the village of St Clether an area of outstanding natural beauty. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.51427%2C-4.53982&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WNMo9tA3kpHT7sS0mkPdHofcLa0=) Liskeard #### What's nearby - Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Golitha Falls - 18 min drive - 5.1 miles - Jamaica Inn - 24 min drive - 6.0 miles - Bodmin Jail - 33 min drive - 15.1 miles - Looe Beach - 33 min drive - 18.1 miles #### Getting around - Bodmin Parkway Station - 34 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jamaica Inn - ‬29 min drive - ‪London Inn - ‬25 min drive - ‪Inkie’s Smokehouse BBQ - ‬30 min drive - ‪Crow's Nest Inn - ‬30 min drive - ‪The Highwayman - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 'Diddylake' A pair of shepherd huts in the wild. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). ### What time is check-in at 'Diddylake' A pair of shepherd huts in the wild.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 'Diddylake' A pair of shepherd huts in the wild.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 'Diddylake' A pair of shepherd huts in the wild. located? > Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dozmary Pool and Carnglaze Caverns. Daphne du Maurier's Smugglers Museum and Jamaica Inn are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 'Diddylake' A pair of shepherd huts in the wild. 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