Hut in the Sheep Wash

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  • Beautiful, traditional shepherd's hut set in private, secluded field.
  • Riverside location in very rural area. Only the one hut - no neighbour
  • Short drive to Coniston Water Southern Fells..
Ideal for a romantic break or retreat from the rat race(no phone signal or WiFi). Great place to watch wildlife. Fully equipped kitchenette with tea.,coffe etc and breakfast provisions.Compact bathroom with sink, toilet and shower. Bedding and towels provided. Off grid with solar panels for lighting, and gas for cooking/hot water. Hobbit stove to keep the hut cosy year round. On site parking.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hut in the Sheep Wash

Ben Cragg Farm

Newland

Ulverston

Cumbria

England

LA12 7PZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.2201°N
-3.08678°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 mi Tourist Information Centre
13.3 mi Rail Station
13.5 mi Bus Station
Rail
2 mi Ulverston Rail Station
4.2 mi Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
5.2 mi Askam Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
6.7 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Walking. Cycling. Water based activities on Coniston. Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston. Lakeside Steam Railway and Windermere Steamers. Fell walking on Southern Fells. Just relaxing and recharging!

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 8.4 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 10.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Silecroft 10.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney Sandy Gap 10.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Biggar Bank 11.1 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Holker Hall and Gardens 4.7 mi

Lakeland Motor Museum 4.8 mi

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 5 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 6.6 mi

Hill Top 10.2 mi

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 5.5 mi

Dalton Castle 6 mi

Fell Foot Park 6.6 mi

Gondola' 10 mi

Hill Top 10.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 1.7 mi

Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 3.6 mi

Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 4.2 mi

HOLKER HALL 4.5 mi

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 5.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hut in the Sheep Wash have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hut in the Sheep Wash dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Hut in the Sheep Wash? Walking. Cycling. Water based activities on Coniston. Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston. Lakeside Steam Railway and Windermere Steamers. Fell walking on Southern Fells. Just relaxing and recharging! Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hut in the Sheep Wash?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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