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

We had a lovely stay at the Shabby Shephards hut. The facilities in the hut are great, it’s a beautiful and private location, plus the owners are lovely and helpful! We had some freshly baked bread and some eggs on arrival and they were both great. We also loved the opportunity to meet and feed the animals on site. We would love to come back again in the future!

Amy United Kingdom
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Shabby Shepherds

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Offering a garden, Shabby Shepherds provides accommodations in Penrith. The property is around 11 miles from Askham Hall, 26 miles from Derwentwater, and 8.1 miles from Brougham Castle. The property offers barbecue facilities, private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. 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. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like hiking. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Whinfell Forest is 12 miles from Shabby Shepherds, while Brough Castle is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 59 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • 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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1 queen 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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  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had a lovely stay at the Shabby Shephards hut. The facilities in the hut are great, it’s a beautiful and private location, plus the owners are lovely and helpful! We had some freshly baked bread and some eggs on arrival and they were both...”
  • Laurie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything, it exceeded all expectations and was absolute perfection! The beautiful furnishings, the generous, homely touches - fresh eggs from the chickens, freshly baked bread, the whole thing was just fantastic and exactly what we needed for...”
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely amazing stay can't fault anything! Simon was so welcoming and gave us fantastic recommendations of where to visit! The accommodation is stunning and all heated nicely! All facilities you could want - even had vegan bread and wine...”

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

Area info

Amenities of Shabby Shepherds
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Radio
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

In response to the 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Shabby Shepherds

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

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

  • The prices at Shabby Shepherds may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Shabby Shepherds is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horseback riding