Shabby Shepherds

Wetheral House Great Salkeld, Penrith, CA11 9NA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>94</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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94 reviews

If your life is as busy as ours, then this is for you. The epitome of peace and tranquillity! From the secluded location (a field all to yourself), with the best neighbours I have ever encountered: some ryeland sheep, horses, and a trio of alpacas that all greet you in the morning. If that isn't enough, you get the most beautiful breath taking landscape. A sky full of stars, blankets, and a fire pit only gets better with the marshmallows included. The hut is just wonderful. Every little detail is thought about, from the decor to the fresh eggs and bread when we arrived. This place was a real haven to gather our thoughts, relax, and embrace some quality time away from life. I couldn't recommend Shabby Shepherds enough!

Zoe United Kingdom
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Shabby Shepherds

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Offering barbecue facilities and mountain view, Shabby Shepherds is located in Penrith, 43 km from Derwentwater and 13 km from Brougham Castle. Set 17 km from Askham Hall, the property offers a garden and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the campground's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The campground consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the campground. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like cycling and hiking. Whinfell Forest is 19 km from Shabby Shepherds, while Brough Castle is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 95 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
10.0
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  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “If your life is as busy as ours, then this is for you. The epitome of peace and tranquillity! From the secluded location (a field all to yourself), with the best neighbours I have ever encountered: some ryeland sheep, horses, and a trio of alpacas...”
  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The host was amazing. We got freshly baked bread and free-range eggs, and they were more than helpful in anything we wanted. The accommodation was spotless and very well kept.”
  • Bronowicki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “There wasn’t anything not to like. Had an amazing time over new year period. Was cosy and warm inside with an amazing view. Would recommend who is wanting to stay in a Shepards hut near the lakes to stay in shabby Shepard's.”

Hosted by Simon and Viv Purdy

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Simon and Viv Purdy
Shabby Shepherds is located on the edge of Great Salkeld, a conservation village in the Eden Valley. We are a 15 minute hop from the Lake District National Park. With stunning, unbroken panoramic views of the River Eden, the Pennines and the historic Settle to Carlisle railway our shepherd's hut sits in one of our grass meadows. The views from the hut have been described as 'totally unbelievable'. Our guest reviews say it all! The hut features an en-suite shower room, a kitchenette with electric hob, microwave/grill combi oven, kettle, toaster and fridge/freezer. Egyptian cotton towels and 100% cotton bedding is provided. The seating/dining area features hand made soft furnishings and the king-sized bed (which is made up on arrival) easily folds down from the wall. Outside is a seating area set around a fire pit with BBQ grill and logs are available free of charge. There is also an outdoor dining area. Our 14 acre smallholding is home to Ryeland sheep, alpacas, hens and a horse. You are free to roam around our land and feed the alpacas with the food provided. Our aim is to provide a tranquil environment where you can relax, unwind and take in the natural beauty of our small piece of Eden.
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to Shabby Shepherds. We bought our smallholding in 2018 and have slowly grown our menagerie of animals. We both have busy and stressful day jobs and our home life provides us with the peace and relaxation we need to balance this. It was a natural progression for us to share what we have with guests. Having both lived in Cumbria for most of our lives we have an extensive knowledge of the Lake District and the Eden Valley. We are both outdoor enthusiasts ourselves and are keen to help you get the very most out of your stay with us. We are always happy to point you in the right direction, be it recommending a walking route to finding the very best places to eat! We do our utmost to protect the environment. We use no herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilisers on our land. We use eco-friendly cleaning and laundry products. Pure Lakes toiletries (a Cumbrian company) are here for you to use. The bottles are taken back to the workshop to be refilled once empty thus reducing plastic waste. We have an electric car charging point on the premises for you to use for a small fee. We really hope you enjoy your stay with us. Follow us on Instagram @shabbyshepherds to keep up with our latest news. Viv and Simon x @shabbyshepherds
The main attraction for visitors is our proximity to the Lake District National Park with all that has to offer. Lake Ullswater is a 20 minute drive and Keswick a 30 minute drive. However, the Eden Valley, with its chocolate box villages, country pubs, lovely walks and stunning scenery is much quieter. We have walking guides for the area available for you to use. Lacy's caves next to the River Eden and Long Meg, a neolithic stone circle are right on our doorstep. The market town of Penrith is 10 minutes away and has an abundance of supermarkets, individual shops, pubs, restaurants, takeaways, a leisure centre, parks, a cinema and railway station (on the west coast main line). The Chopping Block is a butchers/deli/cafe which is a particular favourite of ours. It won the best new butchers award in 2020. His Westmorland sausage are to die for! Our neighbouring village of Lazonby (2 miles) has a Co-op/Post Office, an outdoor swimming pool, a railway station on the historic Settle-Carlisle line and riverside walks. Pubs! The Highland Drove in our village and only a 3 minute walk/stagger away. They serve amazing food and drinks. Booking is essential (@highlanddrove) Alternatively, The Fetherston Arms and The Crown in Kirkoswald (3 miles) also serve excellent food and beer.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shabby Shepherds
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Radio
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shabby Shepherds in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Shabby Shepherds

  • Yes, Shabby Shepherds is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Shabby Shepherds is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Shabby Shepherds may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Shabby Shepherds is 4.3 miles from the centre of Penrith. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Shabby Shepherds offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horse riding