Choose whether to unwind out in the glorious sunshine of your private meadow or to bask beside the wood burner when you stay at this Cumbrian shepherd’s hut. Sleeping two guests, the enchanting, one-bedroom glamping retreat near Lanercost, 3.5 miles from Brampton, is ideally located for visits to Hadrian’s Wall and forays into the North Pennines and Northumberland National Park.
Open the gate in the picket fence and climb three steps up to enter the cosy hideaway. Discover exquisite, open-plan, country cottage-style accommodation that has been arranged for your comfort and convenience as a lounge/kitchen/diner/bedroom. Toss a log or two onto the wood burner to bring a warming glow to the space or keep the door open so you can continue to enjoy the rural views. Make a cup of tea or prepare a light meal in the kitchen area, then pull a chair out from under the table to enjoy it. Stretch out on your inviting double bed to watch TV or savour a perfect night’s sleep. There is also a shower room cleverly fitted within the hut. Appreciate the opportunities for outdoor living as much as possible. Play fetch with any canine companions in your private meadow. Cook on the BBQ, dine under the stars and stroll beside the river. Guests benefit from private parking for one car on the site.
Stroll less than 1 mile to pick up the long-distance Hadrian’s Wall Path and see the remains of the famous landmark. Venture 15.5 miles to Housesteads to visit Britain’s most complete Roman fort. Talkin Tarn Country Park, with its glacial lake, woodlands and water sports, is 4.5 miles from the shepherd’s hut. Venture a little further to find yourselves in the rolling North Pennines National Landscape. Plan a day trip to the Lake District, 25 miles away.