Burneside, Lake District

Shepherd’s View

Sleeps 2

1 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

A romantic hideaway in a quiet part of the Lake District, inspired by a Lakeland shepherd’s bothy to offer a cosy space with plenty of home comforts.

Shepherd's View is an easy choice for a romantic break in the Lake District. Designed with a shepherd’s bothy in mind, it is cosy, warm and inviting. As part of a luxury cottage complex (there are just four other boutique-style properties here) with three acres of tranquil gardens, Shepherd's View is an idyllic base for country walks from the door, connecting with nature, stargazing and snuggling up together in front of the log-burner. With an on-site spa and swimming pool available for your exclusive use, and massage treatments and a private chef service on request, Shepherd's View is a place for total indulgence.

Why we love this

Rural, peaceful Lake District location
One of just five boutique-style properties on a luxury cottage complex
Spa and swimming pool access and a personal chef available

Key Features

Dog-friendly

Heated indoor pool

Parking

Sauna

Luxury spa complex

Spa

Gym

Ground floor shower room

Balcony

BBQ - charcoal

Children welcome

Extensive gardens

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Full of character, Shepherd's View features exposed stone walls, natural woods, muted tones that reflect the natural landscape outside and details including sheepskin throws to snuggle up under.

On the ground floor, there’s the open-plan kitchen and living area. The bespoke kitchen has everything you’ll need to self-cater with ease, including a double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, pots and pans, plus a peninsula with stools where you can enjoy a quick bite.

The lounge has a stylish leather sofa, a Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix built-in, and a log-burner to make chilly evenings even more romantic. The cottage also features music control pads and Bluetooth technology so that you can play songs from your own collection, or stream music.

The lounge area leads to the dining area with table and chairs and from there you can step through the glass bi-fold doors onto the patio where you can dine alfresco.

There are two bathrooms at Herdwick Cottage; one on the ground floor that is a wet room with monsoon shower, whilst upstairs there’s a bedroom with a king-size bed, TV and an en-suite with a bath. The bedroom also has a private balcony with a small table and chairs which is a wonderful spot for morning coffee.

For nature-lovers, there’s a ‘nature spotter diary’ for noting sightings of wildlife, drawing pictures, or adding photos or pressings. You’ll also find bird and nature guides to help you identify species. On a clear night, we recommend requesting some stargazing equipment to be dropped off at the cottage, wrapping up warm and seeing what magical things you can spot in the night sky.

If you arrive before 7pm you will be met by a member of staff who will show you to your cottage and how everything works. For later arrivals, there is self-check-in, but a member of staff will welcome you the following morning. Parking is available on-site, near to the cottage.

The complex on which Shepherd's View is situated is committed to minimising its environmental impact and caring for the surrounding countryside. It has a private water supply, while renewable biomass and solar power is generated on site. Recycling facilities include guest composting bins for food waste, while bark chippings are created in the grounds and used in the garden borders. There’s also a tree-planting programme, whilst nature is encouraged to thrive through measures like adding plants and wildflowers that attract pollinators including bees and butterflies. Meanwhile, eco-friendly cleaning products are used where possible and items included in welcome hampers are sourced locally.

We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.

Check-in: from 15:00
Check-out: by 10:00

Deposit: Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees with the balance payable 60 days before the date of travel.

Accidental Damage Deposit: To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive the requirement.

Strictly no smoking on all the premises or grounds
No parties and events
Please keep noise to a minimum
You will be asked to pre-book a time slot for your exclusive use of the spa facilities, including the swimming pool·
Spa treatments can be arranged on Tuesday and Sundays only and are subject to availability
One well-behaved dog permitted by prior arrangement at an additional fee of £30 per dog..
Dogs must be kept on a lead in the gardens and also on the walking routes that enter farmland. However, dogs can run free in a field opposite the cottage complex

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The neighbourhood

There are also three acres of gardens and an arboretum for nature-lovers to explore. Birdwatchers in particular will enjoy looking for the many garden species, as well as trying to spot woodpeckers and owls. The pond attracts frogs, newts and ducks, while bats are frequently seen, and on occasion so are wild deer.

The neighbourhood

Shepherd's View is set in a quiet corner of the Lake District, on a small, luxury cottage complex with an on-site gym and a spa area with Jacuzzi, sauna and a heated 16-metre swimming pool. The pool and spa facilities are made available to one cottage at a time, so that you can experience having them all to yourself for the ultimate pampering treat (you will be asked to pre-book time slots). For an extra cost, spa treatments including aromatherapy and sports massages can be booked.

There are also three acres of gardens and an arboretum for nature-lovers to explore. Birdwatchers in particular will enjoy looking for the many garden species, as well as trying to spot woodpeckers and owls. The pond attracts frogs, newts and ducks, while bats are frequently seen, and on occasion so are wild deer.

Within a 15-minute drive of the cottage are the popular towns of Kendal and Windermere, so supermarkets for stocking up aren’t far, but there is a local shop within 5 minutes’ drive for those urgent essentials. When you’d prefer to eat out, there are a variety of pubs and restaurants within driving distance. However, if you want to work up more of an appetite first, walk to the pretty village of Staveley, which takes just under an hour, for a choice of dining at the pub or the Hawkshead Brewery, or enjoying a cake or pie from the coffee shop or the artisan bakery.

You can also take advantage of the private dining service (extra cost) where a local chef will prepare a delicious, multi-course dinner in your cottage for you to enjoy without having to lift a finger.

Whilst there are plenty of walks to soak up the scenery directly from the cottage door, if you fancy a day out in the car there are many attractions in the region, including the Lakeland Motor Museum, the Lakes Aquarium and pleasure boat cruises on Lake Windermere.

Getting around

Due to the semi-remote, rural location, we recommend arriving at Shepherd's View by car and the M6 is only a 15-minute drive away. The nearest mainline train station is Oxenholme where there are connections to London, Manchester and Glasgow. From Oxenholme a local train service runs to Burneside where a pre-booked taxi can be arranged to pick you up and take you to the cottage.

Once you’ve settled in, you can enjoy several great walks from the door which will take you across scenic countryside, through farmland and along riverside trails. The walk to the nearby beauty spot of Potter Tarn can be incorporated with a trip to a local brewery for a refreshing pint, or try the walk to Gurnal Dubs which involves some steep hills that will reward you with stunning views over the Lake District.

You can also enjoy days out by bike. If you’ve brought your own with you, there is bike storage available on site, or bikes can be hired from a rental shop in the village nearby. Popular places for two wheels include Grizedale Forest and the Langdale Valley which both offer gorgeous scenery for leisurely bike rides, as well as several thrilling mountain bike routes.