The Stag | Shepherd's hut in Cumbria | Canopy & Stars
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It’s always lovely to visit the Lake District, but it might just be even more lovely to take a bath in the middle of it. Down a gravel track from the farmhouse at this cosy space, you’ll see soak under the trees, watching the light change on the peaks and a few distant rooftops, with the sounds of sheep and cows drifting over as you bathe. From this remote spot, you can hike an almost endless selection of trails, spotting wildlife from badgers to buzzards. There are warming climbs and stunning views up Blencathra and Skiddaw to the north or Helvellyn to the south, and more gentle strolls down the old railway line into Threlkeld and Keswick, a mile or so away. In this lovely village you’ll find The Horse and Farrier, where you can enjoy local ales, spirits from the nearby distillery and hearty meals of locally-sourced pub classics, although Luke, the owner of The Stag, strongly recommends making the 15-minute drive to Grasmere and checking out the family-owned, cow-themed restaurant The Jumble Room.
As well as being a great source of local knowledge, Luke is also the creator of the space you’re staying in and the other cabins that share the field, but are positioned for privacy. The Stag is constructed to his own design using almost entirely local materials. Most of the wood comes from a sustainable sawmill a mile away, the slate from Honister and there’s a douglas fir tree stump from up the valley holding up the bathroom sink. Even the coffee was locally roasted and the vintage tractor seats at the breakfast bar haven’t travelled far. You’ll find the king-sized bed wonderfully comfortable, the hobbit stove in the corner backed up by underfloor heating, the kitchen equipped with kettle, toaster and gas hobs and the en suite bathroom all modern and excellently finished. Outside, the wood-fired bath makes a perfect spot for lying back and looking at the hills you’ve been walking through or, with the light pollution so minimal, the glorious night skies.
Please note The Stag has moved approx. 40m in the same field, and the positioning is slightly different to the images shown.
Experience the joy of e-biking this summer! From 15th July - 16th September, Birkett Mire will be offering two e-bikes for hire and is also part of our Green Travel collection. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: 4 PM - 10 PM
Check out: 11 AM
Please bring a torch, walking boots/wellies and flip flops to wear on your way to the wood-fired bath tub
There are other spaces at Birkett Mire so whilst you may meet other guests on site, The Stag sits in it’s own field with it's own private facilities
The wood-fired bath tub is included in the cost of your stay - guests will need to fill, light and heat up themselves. Instructions provided and it usually takes approx.3hrs to heat ready for use
The car park is approx. 80m from the hut
The hut is approx. 35-40m from the nearest cabin (The Fawn)
Unlimited firewood
Strong phone signal
No wifi
Plug sockets with USB are available
Please note The Stag has moved approx. 40m in the same field, and the positioning is slightly different to the images shown.
Sleeping arrangements
One king-size bed
Extra space available
Space
for 1 baby
no charge.
Please bring your own baby equipment
Cooking
Kitchen equipped with a double gas hob, kettle, toaster, and an electric fridge with an ice box
Cooking utensils, crockery, and glassware provided
Firepit with BBQ grill
Washing
Private bathroom with a shower, flushing toilet and basin
Bathroom toiletries provided
Heating, lighting & bedding
Bed linen, towels and bath robes provided
The main source of heat comes from the wood burner
Underfloor heating
Electric lighting
Hot water throughout the hut
Entertainment
Wood-fired bath tub
Firepit area with two deck chairs
Books
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Getting there
Birkett Mire, Threlkeld, Keswick CA124TT
///rucksack.withdrew.basics - What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to where you need to park so we recommend using this in your Sat Nav, but always remember to look at the owners’ directions too!
By public transport
Arrive by train and experience the joy of e-biking this summer! From 15th July - 16th September, Birkett Mire will be offering two e-bikes for hire and is also part of our Green Travel collection. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
The nearest train station is in Penrith (15 miles).
The nearest bus stop is Threlkeld (1.2 miles / 10 minute walk to Birkett Mire). Timetable available online.
Taxis are available to/from Penrith train station and must be booked in advance. There is a local taxi service called Davies Taxis, based in Keswick.
By car
Following directions for CA12 4TT from the A66, approximately 1 mile from your destination you will turn off the A66 heading onto station Rd/B5322, signposted St johns in the vale and Threlkeld Mining Museum. Once on this road you should look for the first farm on your right (Birkett Mire sign at the top of the track).
If you are arriving from the south via the lakes, follow directions for CA124TT or Threlkeld. There are a couple of addresses that share this postcode so when in a 1 mile radius look for a farm on your left hand side (Birkett Mire). If you get to the junction for Threlkeld Quarry and mining museum you've gone roughly 50m too far.
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Food & Drink
At Birkett Mire
The coffee and tea supplied is from a coffee roasting company in the Village (Carvetii Coffee). A small jar of milk and home made cookies will be provided.
Local shops
Keswick is home to multiple shops for basics which is 4 miles away.
Pubs & restaurants
The Jumble Room (11.2 miles) - Grassmere is a must and the owners really do recommend making time to visit. The small cosy restaurant is cow themed and is family owned.
The Horse and Farrier (15 minute walk) - this local pub offers a wide range of delicious food, local Lakeland ales and spirits from the Lakes Distillery.
The Yan (10 miles) - serves delicious rustic Cumbrian dishes, nostalgic British classics, and exciting modern flavours all inspired by the farm’s history. Everything is made from fantastic quality local Cumbrian ingredients.
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Activities
At Birkett Mire
There are 2 e-bikes available for hire on site. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
Walking around the farms grounds and the local peaks can entertain you from 1 hour to a full day.
There are two rivers nearby that you can swim in.
You can walk to Threlkeld or Keswick via the old railway line, straight from the farm.
The farm is a fully working farm so guests can expect to see the full works from lambing time in spring to tupping season in autumn; there will almost always be some sort of livestock in the near vicinity of The Stag, The Fawn and The Fallow.
During the summer months you can pick your own potatoes from the potato patch.
Places to visit
Keswick market (4.5 miles) - The place to find local products and local crafts.
Lingholm kitchen and walled garden (7.2 miles) - Home to fantastic breakfast and brunch, you can also find Quad treks and Alpaca walking here.
The Puzzle Place (5.2 miles) - spend a rainy day exploring a world of optical illusions.
Force Crag mines (9.3 miles) - the last working metal mine in the Lake District, prior to its final abandonment in 1991. The site was mined for lead from 1839 until 1865, and for zinc and barytes from 1867.
Outdoor & active
Tick off the wainwrights by hiking up to Striding Edge leading up to Helvellyn, or the highest mountain in England, Scarfell Pike.
Derwent water (7 miles) - hire an e-bike wander around Derwent water.
Keswick Climbing Wall (2.6 miles) - this climbing wall prides itself on providing visitors with stunning panoramic views through its large double doors that are open throughout the year, allowing you to revel in the beauty of the Lake District’s stunning landscape.
Whinlatter Forest (9 miles) - assortment of mountain biking trails, walking trails and café with an osprey zone.
Honister Slate Mine (14 miles) - located at the very top of the Borrowdale valley hosting a wide range of outdoor activities from Mine Tours to the Via Ferrata and infinity bridge.
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Meet your hosts
Meet Luke, Wendy, Ellie and Jack
The Birkett family has farmed on these hills for generations. Eldest son Luke is the craftsman who has handmade each of the luxury hideaways. Daughter Ellie is the baker responsible for fresh farmhouse treats you will find inside your accommodation on arrival. The youngest son Jack is on hand to make sure there’s plenty of wood for the log burning stove and the hot tub. Finally, you will see the loving crafted finishing touches throughout the cabins, put in place by Mum Wendy.
The Birkett’s are traditional Lake District sheep farmers and their flock of 350 fell sheep spend most of the year roaming free on the side of Clough Head. When they come home to lamb - from March to May – you might see their Swaledale ewes and lambs close by. Their friendly herd of Belted Galloway cattle slowly roam around the fields beside the farmhouse, setting the pace of life for visitors. These girls, gentle in nature and clearly marked with a wide white band around their middle, enjoy the lush green pastures of Birkett Mire.
Wildlife & the environment
Birkett Mire is located in the heart of the Lake District National Park which has recently become a World Heritage Site. Throughout the grounds of Birkett Mire guests can expect to see foxes, red squirrels, hares, badgers, owls, buzzards, kestrels, salmon, trout and the occasional osprey.
It’s always lovely to visit the Lake District, but it might just be even more lovely to take a bath in the middle of it. Down a gravel track from the farmhouse at this cosy space, you’ll see soak under the trees, watching the light change on the peaks and a few distant rooftops, with the sounds of sheep and cows drifting over as you bathe. From this remote spot, you can hike an almost endless selection of trails, spotting wildlife from badgers to buzzards. There are warming climbs and stunning views up Blencathra and Skiddaw to the north or Helvellyn to the south, and more gentle strolls down the old railway line into Threlkeld and Keswick, a mile or so away. In this lovely village you’ll find The Horse and Farrier, where you can enjoy local ales, spirits from the nearby distillery and hearty meals of locally-sourced pub classics, although Luke, the owner of The Stag, strongly recommends making the 15-minute drive to Grasmere and checking out the family-owned, cow-themed restaurant The Jumble Room.
As well as being a great source of local knowledge, Luke is also the creator of the space you’re staying in and the other cabins that share the field, but are positioned for privacy. The Stag is constructed to his own design using almost entirely local materials. Most of the wood comes from a sustainable sawmill a mile away, the slate from Honister and there’s a douglas fir tree stump from up the valley holding up the bathroom sink. Even the coffee was locally roasted and the vintage tractor seats at the breakfast bar haven’t travelled far. You’ll find the king-sized bed wonderfully comfortable, the hobbit stove in the corner backed up by underfloor heating, the kitchen equipped with kettle, toaster and gas hobs and the en suite bathroom all modern and excellently finished. Outside, the wood-fired bath makes a perfect spot for lying back and looking at the hills you’ve been walking through or, with the light pollution so minimal, the glorious night skies.
Please note The Stag has moved approx. 40m in the same field, and the positioning is slightly different to the images shown.
Experience the joy of e-biking this summer! From 15th July - 16th September, Birkett Mire will be offering two e-bikes for hire and is also part of our Green Travel collection. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
Please bring a torch, walking boots/wellies and flip flops to wear on your way to the wood-fired bath tub
There are other spaces at Birkett Mire so whilst you may meet other guests on site, The Stag sits in it’s own field with it's own private facilities
The wood-fired bath tub is included in the cost of your stay - guests will need to fill, light and heat up themselves. Instructions provided and it usually takes approx.3hrs to heat ready for use
The car park is approx. 80m from the hut
The hut is approx. 35-40m from the nearest cabin (The Fawn)
Unlimited firewood
Strong phone signal
No wifi
Plug sockets with USB are available
Please note The Stag has moved approx. 40m in the same field, and the positioning is slightly different to the images shown.
Sleeping arrangements
One king-size bed
Extra space available
Space
for 1 baby
no charge.
Please bring your own baby equipment
Cooking
Kitchen equipped with a double gas hob, kettle, toaster, and an electric fridge with an ice box
Cooking utensils, crockery, and glassware provided
Firepit with BBQ grill
Washing
Private bathroom with a shower, flushing toilet and basin
Bathroom toiletries provided
Heating, lighting & bedding
Bed linen, towels and bath robes provided
The main source of heat comes from the wood burner
///rucksack.withdrew.basics - What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to where you need to park so we recommend using this in your Sat Nav, but always remember to look at the owners’ directions too!
By public transport
Arrive by train and experience the joy of e-biking this summer! From 15th July - 16th September, Birkett Mire will be offering two e-bikes for hire and is also part of our Green Travel collection. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
The nearest train station is in Penrith (15 miles).
The nearest bus stop is Threlkeld (1.2 miles / 10 minute walk to Birkett Mire). Timetable available online.
Taxis are available to/from Penrith train station and must be booked in advance. There is a local taxi service called Davies Taxis, based in Keswick.
By car
Following directions for CA12 4TT from the A66, approximately 1 mile from your destination you will turn off the A66 heading onto station Rd/B5322, signposted St johns in the vale and Threlkeld Mining Museum. Once on this road you should look for the first farm on your right (Birkett Mire sign at the top of the track).
If you are arriving from the south via the lakes, follow directions for CA124TT or Threlkeld. There are a couple of addresses that share this postcode so when in a 1 mile radius look for a farm on your left hand side (Birkett Mire). If you get to the junction for Threlkeld Quarry and mining museum you've gone roughly 50m too far.
The coffee and tea supplied is from a coffee roasting company in the Village (Carvetii Coffee). A small jar of milk and home made cookies will be provided.
Local shops
Keswick is home to multiple shops for basics which is 4 miles away.
Pubs & restaurants
The Jumble Room (11.2 miles) - Grassmere is a must and the owners really do recommend making time to visit. The small cosy restaurant is cow themed and is family owned.
The Horse and Farrier (15 minute walk) - this local pub offers a wide range of delicious food, local Lakeland ales and spirits from the Lakes Distillery.
The Yan (10 miles) - serves delicious rustic Cumbrian dishes, nostalgic British classics, and exciting modern flavours all inspired by the farm’s history. Everything is made from fantastic quality local Cumbrian ingredients.
There are 2 e-bikes available for hire on site. With around 3-4 hours of battery life, explore the stunning scenery right from your doorstep. Please speak to the owners for more info and how to book. Rental is £35 per day, per bike, plus insurance. If you're not already covered, you can find specialist e-bike insurance via our partners, Laka.
Walking around the farms grounds and the local peaks can entertain you from 1 hour to a full day.
There are two rivers nearby that you can swim in.
You can walk to Threlkeld or Keswick via the old railway line, straight from the farm.
The farm is a fully working farm so guests can expect to see the full works from lambing time in spring to tupping season in autumn; there will almost always be some sort of livestock in the near vicinity of The Stag, The Fawn and The Fallow.
During the summer months you can pick your own potatoes from the potato patch.
Places to visit
Keswick market (4.5 miles) - The place to find local products and local crafts.
Lingholm kitchen and walled garden (7.2 miles) - Home to fantastic breakfast and brunch, you can also find Quad treks and Alpaca walking here.
The Puzzle Place (5.2 miles) - spend a rainy day exploring a world of optical illusions.
Force Crag mines (9.3 miles) - the last working metal mine in the Lake District, prior to its final abandonment in 1991. The site was mined for lead from 1839 until 1865, and for zinc and barytes from 1867.
Outdoor & active
Tick off the wainwrights by hiking up to Striding Edge leading up to Helvellyn, or the highest mountain in England, Scarfell Pike.
Derwent water (7 miles) - hire an e-bike wander around Derwent water.
Keswick Climbing Wall (2.6 miles) - this climbing wall prides itself on providing visitors with stunning panoramic views through its large double doors that are open throughout the year, allowing you to revel in the beauty of the Lake District’s stunning landscape.
Whinlatter Forest (9 miles) - assortment of mountain biking trails, walking trails and café with an osprey zone.
Honister Slate Mine (14 miles) - located at the very top of the Borrowdale valley hosting a wide range of outdoor activities from Mine Tours to the Via Ferrata and infinity bridge.
The Birkett family has farmed on these hills for generations. Eldest son Luke is the craftsman who has handmade each of the luxury hideaways. Daughter Ellie is the baker responsible for fresh farmhouse treats you will find inside your accommodation on arrival. The youngest son Jack is on hand to make sure there’s plenty of wood for the log burning stove and the hot tub. Finally, you will see the loving crafted finishing touches throughout the cabins, put in place by Mum Wendy.
The Birkett’s are traditional Lake District sheep farmers and their flock of 350 fell sheep spend most of the year roaming free on the side of Clough Head. When they come home to lamb - from March to May – you might see their Swaledale ewes and lambs close by. Their friendly herd of Belted Galloway cattle slowly roam around the fields beside the farmhouse, setting the pace of life for visitors. These girls, gentle in nature and clearly marked with a wide white band around their middle, enjoy the lush green pastures of Birkett Mire.
Wildlife & the environment
Birkett Mire is located in the heart of the Lake District National Park which has recently become a World Heritage Site. Throughout the grounds of Birkett Mire guests can expect to see foxes, red squirrels, hares, badgers, owls, buzzards, kestrels, salmon, trout and the occasional osprey.
A perfect break. Very comfortable and luxurious accommodation. The owners could not have been more helpful. Top quality everything in the Stag. Beautiful location, short walk to Threlkeld and an enjoyable 4 miles to Keswick along the old railway line
07/02/2024
Lynn
Wonderful!! Beautiful Shepherds hut in a beautiful location with privacy and amazing views. Very peaceful.
09/10/2023
Lynn
We had an amazing stay at The Stag. From the welcome bottle of Prosecco to the amazing wood burning hot tub. The views from The stag and the tub were beautiful and constantly changing. The privacy and peace made it a relaxing the stay. The Stag was set up to a vey high standard and felt luxurious. The hosts were amazing always on hand to answer any questions and help in any way. The location was great for being able to take many walks direct from the accommodation including into the town of Keswick and the local village Threlkeld cafe.
31/07/2023
Tracey
We had a brilliant time at The Stag, great location with gorgeous views and complete luxury. Loved the cabin and the massive outdoor bath and so many lovely touches to make it feel special including the robes, prosecco, coffee and cookies down to the unlimited wood and very friendly hosts. Despite not being too far from the other cabins it felt very private and like we had our own space. The cabin was beautifully made but also large enough for a rainy day and had everything we needed with the kitchen, bathroom and giant and comfy bed.
10/07/2023
Megan
Our stay was amazing in every way. Beautiful accommodation in the most stunning location looking out at Blencathra in the Lake District. Our host met us with a friendly greeting on our day of arrival and gave us some really useful information on where to walk and places we could eat. We were then left to enjoy our stay knowing we had privacy but our friendly hosts were on hand if we needed anything. We didn't end up eating out other than fish and chips in Keswick as we decided to stay in and soak up the beauty of the place instead.
30/06/2023
Leanne
Wow. We were totally blown away by The Stag, the location is beautiful and the accomodation is gorgeous with every little detail considered from the wonderful toiletries to the thoughtful welcome drink/cookies and tea and coffee. I couldn't have asked for me. We loved watching the lambs playing in the field and found the location perfect for walks and day trips. thank you we will be back again :)
08/05/2023
Hannah
On arrival we had the friendliest welcome. The Shepard Hut was divine, PERFECT infact
The Hot Tub was well worth the wait and the finishing touches were much appreciated. It was my birthday balloons and Prosseco on arrival was awesome. We WILL be back
24/02/2023
J
We had a wonderful time at The Stag! It’s a little bit of luxury in the Lakes. Amazing location with incredible views. Gorgeous shepherds hut with some many lovely touches. We had a couple of rainy days but staying cosy by the fire, drinking hot chocolate was heaven. The hot tub looked amazing but the rain had other ideas for us!
07/11/2022
Katherine
Had a wonderful, relaxing couple of nights at The Stag to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday. Beautiful, comfortable, cosy hut with the most fantastic views, lovely luxury touches with bathrobes, Prosecco, homemade cookies, fresh coffee, tea and flowers. All logs for the log burner, hot tub and fire pit included. Made some new friends ( the cows ) who always came to see us when we went in the hot tub! Lovely, friendly welcome at check in. Thank you for the surprise birthday balloons. We’ll hopefully be back soon!
29/08/2022
Kim
Our stay at the stag was wonderful. It's a beautiful hut, seculded but still close to both the farmhouse and easily walkable to town (4 mile but flat). The welcome we had from the birkett family was great and the welcome drink and cookies a lovely touch!
I would recommend the stag to anyone looking for a relaxed break!
25/07/2022
Jessica
The Stag was an absolutely beautiful place to stay. The views of Blencathra and the surrounding hills and fields were stunning. The facilities were excellent with everything we needed. The family were friendly and helpful.
13/07/2022
Catherine
We had a fabulous time staying at The Stag. Stunning setting and beautifully decorated shepherd’s hut. Couldn’t have asked for more. Wonderful holiday, we would love to come back.
08/07/2022
Olivia
Heavenly! Just the most beautiful, comfy and luxurious place to stay. It was secluded and peaceful but we knew if we needed anything the hosts were immediately contactable. Such a lovely, friendly welcome from Luke and his family, it was perfect.
29/06/2022
Coralie
We had the most amazing time at the Stag, the most gorgeous shepherds hut in a secluded spot in beautiful countryside and the hosts were lovely and had left everything we could need.
20/06/2022
Lizzie
Absolutely beautiful stay, a little piece of paradise.
Hosts were impeccable .. could not recommend more highly
23/05/2022
Natalie
Incredible location with outstanding views. The walk to Keswick along the old railway line is worth it.
The accommodation is second to none. Beautifully handcrafted, top specification and and outside wood fired bath, a must!
Very warm welcome, they couldn’t do enough for us.
As a couple who work in the hospitality and entertainment and arts industry, we were very impressed with the thought and detail that has gone into building the Stag. Very impressed.
27/04/2022
Nige
The Stag was a beautifully finished Sheppards hut with every detail high quality and thoughtful. The setting was outstanding, private, amazing views and tranquil and close to lots of stunning walks and lakes. The hosts were very welcoming and went above and beyond with restaurant recommendations and welcome gifts for a special occasion.
18/04/2022
Faye
We had a great stay. The location was wonderful our hut was ideal and the hosts were very hospitable.
11/04/2022
David
Wonderful place, and lovely hosts. The accommodation was exquisite, super quiet and withdrawn. Clean, well equipped, cosy, and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again. The wood fired tub was excellent too and surprisingly hot! Pro tip; ask for help getting the fire started and save yourself some frustration.
25/02/2022
Oliver
We had an excellent stay at the Stag. The hosts were very welcoming and made the stay even more special with complimentary prosecco, chocolates and they put up birthday balloons for my partners birthday! It was lovely and clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The surroundings are beautiful and we couldnt have asked for more.
08/12/2021
Chloe
Really enjoyed our couple of nights despite rainy weather that turned into a storm. Cute and well presented cabin with cosy couch to curl up on while munching the yummy welcome biscuits. We had fun building the fire in little stove. Nearby pub very nice (needs booking) and we cooked the second night as didn't want to leave, kitchen has a couple of hobs. In an amazing part of the world near some beautiful walks/drives, aira falls nearby was busy but a nice excursion.
25/10/2021
Fiona
It was great! The owners were very helpful and the set up some great surprises for us as we got married during our stay!
18/10/2021
Helen
Warm welcome from Wendy on to this working farSpotlessly clean, surrounded by the beautiful countryside and wildlife of the Lake District. Everything we needed and very comfortable bed. Using the outdoor bath was great fun, a test of patience and I'm sure very puzzling for the watching sheep.
20/09/2021
Julie
We had a wonderful stay at The Stag! Very luxurious and relaxing, owners had thought of everything.
01/09/2021
Deb
What a stay! The location is stunning the details of the place are tiny and beautiful. The owners couldn’t be more helpful and friendly!
The stag is a stunning cabin with all the mod cons and homeliness you could imagine. Spotlessly clean, looking like new with plenty of essentials like toaster, hob and decent knives.
It appears the grass was cut the day we arrived and enough wood to heat the tub daily with plenty to spare. The view from the cabin was outstanding and with a pub not far away we settled with one meal out and warm nibbles of an evening!
We walked from the hut through lovely valley path up Hall’s Fell, down Blease fell and back home with a stop at the community cafe across the main road!
We used it as a base also to take the motorbike over Hardknott Pass. It’s so nicely situated that you don’t need to drag yourself through busy roads in the heart of the lakes but still can explore everything if you have transport.
A huge shout out to the Birkett team for this get away. I mentioned to them that it was expensive (definitely for us) but I have no regrets for spending it to stay there! Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend!
27/08/2021
Alex
Staying at The Stag was beautiful! The surroundings were amazing, the hut extremely comfortable, clean and well equipped. It all felt very special!
06/08/2021
Hannah
An amazing Shepherds Hut with amazing views , we had a relaxing few days in our own field, the wood fired outdoor bath was a relaxing experience,simply laying in the bath with steamy water with a perfect view of the hills listening to birds singing was perfect, have already recommended the stag to family and friends, will be back soon , luxury ,relaxation and much more
25/06/2021
Andrew
I took my husband on a surprise weekend away and he loves being in the countryside in the middle of nowhere and The Stag was exactly that. Although it was on a farm, you walked through a field to get to the hut and it really felt like you were in the middle of nowhere. The views were amazing and the hut was super clean, kitted out and beautifully designed.
The host was helpful but gave us our privacy. The location is great as it's a walk from the local village and a great Mountain to climb - Blencathra.
We had the most amazing, relaxing weekend and would definitely recommend The Stag to anyone who wants to get away from it all.
04/06/2021
Hanna
We had a wonderful stay at The Stag on our honeymoon. The hut was beautifully decorated and was lovely and comfortable with stunning surrounding scenery. The hosts were really friendly and provided us with tea, coffee, milk and amazing cookies when we arrived. We told them that it was our honeymoon so when we returned from our day trip, they had put up a 'just married' banner and balloon which was a lovely surprise. On a day when we had booked a late evening meal, the owner gave us freshly baked brownies to keep us going till tea time.
We really loved our stay and would certainly stay again.
31/05/2021
Lorna
We loved it thank you. The outside area felt nice and isolated and not overlooked but was close enough to the main roads that it was easy to find and get to where we needed to be. The hut itself has a really luxury finish, very comfortable bed, bathrobes and lots of finishing touches like homemade cookies and prosecco. It was very special
12/05/2021
Sophie
The tag was ACE! Everything about it was really really good! We used all the potentials it offer - from the kitchen (cooked meals and breakfasts) to the outdoor fire pit with BBQ and also the hot tub although this requires a long wood burning time! We loved it!
10/05/2021
Andrea
Amazing remote location, luke couldn't do enough for us, definitely highly recommend
07/05/2021
Claire
From the moment we arrived we were in love! Beautiful views, beautiful cabin! The hosts were fantastic, before hand I contacted them to tell them it was a getaway for my boyfriends 30th birthday, they left balloons and a banner up and a bottle of Prosecco out for us to celebrate! The place itself is stunning and the hut is so spacious and the comforts like the huge sofa are lovely after a long walk, like home from home! The bathroom is gorgeous and the way the windows serve as picture frames for the backdrop of the mountains is so cleverly done! The hot tub outside is lovely and when the weather starts to go dark very romantic! Would certainly be coming back.
05/05/2021
Charlie
We absolutely loved our stay at The Stag. The hosts were incredibly helpful, kind and hospitable. It felt like the whole cabin and amenities had been built and made just for us. Everything was super clean, fresh and there were extra details from the host that made it the most wonderful stay.
I could not praise this enough and it was easily one of the most memorable getaways we’ve had. It didn’t matter that the weather was bad or we were terrible at getting a fire going. We were well looked after and as comfortable as could be!
03/05/2021
ashley
Absolutely fantastic break away for my fiance's birthday. Beautiful views, lovely accomodation and the host couldn't have been more helpful. I contacted them in advance of our stay to ask if they knew anywhere that could arrange an afternoon tea. They offered to provide one and it was beautiful with all local produce. It really helped get our break off to a good start. The outside bath was a lovely experience, very romantic!
21/04/2021
Amanda
We returned to The Stag for a couple of nights to experience being somewhere other than home!
Yet again we had a marvellous stay, made even better by the sunny, blue skies (our previous trip in October was wet and windy) so this time we could sit outside and enjoy the occasional sound of a sheep, whilst
watching the lambs playing in the adjacent fields.
14/04/2021
Sarah
Our stay was absolutely perfect. After a long time at home (lockdown) it was just amazing to get out into nature. The hut was spotless, unique and modern! The hot tub was lovely, we enjoyed having to light the firewood to heat it up!! There are plenty of local walks you can do from the hut including the walk from Threlkeld to Keswick and to Castlerigg Stone Circle. We would recommend this place to anybody and in the future we will come again.
12/04/2021
Jessica
Absolutely beautiful space in the lake district, we have been here twice now and have another stay booked next year for our anniversary. It is spotless with amazing views over Blencathra and the surrounding hills. Walking down the gravel path from the car feels like you're leaving everything behind and you can see the beautiful glow of the Fairy lights and it feels so cosy. We had some awful weather this time round but the sound of the rain on the roof was so calming and the hut was really warm with a huge comfortable bed. We managed to get the bath up to temperature despite the wild rain and cold and we sat in there for hours 2 out of 3 nights listening to the wind and rain and stargazing when it finally cleared up. The owners were happy to help us getting the bath set up the first time as the weather was pretty wild and we were struggling! They also left us complementary milk, tea, coffee, mince pies and prosecco with some Fudge! We had another amazing stay, truly luxurious and one of the best places we have stayed. Thanks again!
18/12/2020
Rebecca
The most idyllic place we have ever stayed in and we are well travelled! Loved the hot tub and the 360 views you get of the mountains even on a gloomy wet day. The placed was equipped with everything we needed. The bed, WOW, just WOW! Everything about the build, design and interior was perfect. We loved the little touches with the rustic. Popped our complimentary bubbly in the hot tub on my partners birthday. We will 1000% be returning. Thank you! :)
09/12/2020
Phatcharee
Brilliant views and a lovely cabin!
02/12/2020
Paige
We agree with all previous reviews on here - this place was wonderful and had everything you needed for a secluded break in the lakes. We struggled to get the hot tub going but Jack was more than helpful to get it going for us. Unfortunately the weather just wasn’t on our side so didn’t get chance to use it! We want to return next year in the warmer weather to make use of the bbq and get the hot tub going!
02/11/2020
Stacey
We had a wonderful stay at The Stag! The weather wasn't on our side but the cabin made for a cosy hideout from the rain. It was very thoughtfully decorated and everything was to a very high standard. The views were spectacular even through the clouds! We loved the idea of an outside bath but the elements were against us and we couldn't get it warm enough despite trying for over three hours. We had a throughly relaxing time and would definitely recommend!
26/10/2020
Beth
What an amazing place. We had clear directions for how to get there which meant our trip there was easy to achieve. The shepherd's hut is on its own in the corner of a field and looks and is gorgeous.
The work that has gone into this place is evident, it is beautifully finished with a high spec. From the steps up to the front door with their small plants placed there, outside lighting by the hot tub, bathroom fittings of local wood and stone, tractor seats on the bar stools, massive and very comfortable bed; it's all designed to make your stay very enjoyable and an easy place to relax.
We loved the Prosecco left for us to drink and had this in the hot tub! The dark skies where we hoped to see a skyful of stars didn't happen because it was too cloudy/raining.
The setting is wonderful - parking just for you and a footpath to the site, sheep in the adjacent field, views of field and mountains. It's a fabulous, relaxing place to stay.
21/10/2020
Sarah
We had a fantastic stay at The Stag and would happily recommend it to anyone. The room was clean and comfortable and the location was perfect, just a short drive from Keswick and with access to the surrounding lakes and peaks.
09/10/2020
Callum
My husband and I booked this holiday as it was our first one in 9 months (and we were celebrating our first wedding anniversary) and WOW! The Stag was just what we needed. It was easy to navigate to the hut which was clean and a joy to step into. Every detail had been thought through and we loved sitting on the sofa watching the changing scenery of the clouds going past the hill tops!
The owners were wonderful in staying in touch and really making us feel at home!
We loved the outside hot tub and used it one evening to sit outside under the stars!
My husband and I are already planning our next visit as it was such an amazing place to be!
02/10/2020
Letty
We had an amazing stay, the location was amazing, views out to blencathra, short drive from Keswick and we did Helvellyn from Swirls car park which was 5-10mins away. The place itself was really nice, brand new, with everything you need (except a corkscrew) there was plenty of logs for the log burner and for the hot tub, this takes a while to heat up but to be expected with all log burning hot tubs (around 2.5/3hrs). Luke went above and beyond to help us bringing more kindling and even started the hot tub for us knowing our aching legs would need it after a hike up Helvellyn! Couldn’t fault the place, but the only thing I would recommend Is a lid and a paddle to stir the water in the hot tub to speed up the process. Unreal stay, have already recommended it to friends and family
28/09/2020
Jonny
It was just what we needed. The lodge itself was so clean and just perfect, you can see every detail has had love and thought put into. The outside hot tub and firepit/ grill made for some relaxed and perfect evenings. The views from waking up I will miss so much just looking at the clouds going past the mountain/hill tops. The most relaxed I've been in years and it's thanks to this place. The family is honestly just so friendly and lovely too, being it our honeymoon they went the extra mile...I'll honestly never forget staying here and hope to back in the future.
11/09/2020
Jemma
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A perfect break. Very comfortable and luxurious accommodation. The owners could not have been more helpful. Top quality everything in the Stag. Beautiful location, short walk to Threlkeld and an enjoyable 4 miles to Keswick along the old railway line
07/02/2024
Lynn
Wonderful!! Beautiful Shepherds hut in a beautiful location with privacy and amazing views. Very peaceful.
09/10/2023
Lynn
We had an amazing stay at The Stag. From the welcome bottle of Prosecco to the amazing wood burning hot tub. The views from The stag and the tub were beautiful and constantly changing. The privacy and peace made it a relaxing the stay. The Stag was set up to a vey high standard and felt luxurious. The hosts were amazing always on hand to answer any questions and help in any way. The location was great for being able to take many walks direct from the accommodation including into the town of Keswick and the local village Threlkeld cafe.
31/07/2023
Tracey
We had a brilliant time at The Stag, great location with gorgeous views and complete luxury. Loved the cabin and the massive outdoor bath and so many lovely touches to make it feel special including the robes, prosecco, coffee and cookies down to the unlimited wood and very friendly hosts. Despite not being too far from the other cabins it felt very private and like we had our own space. The cabin was beautifully made but also large enough for a rainy day and had everything we needed with the kitchen, bathroom and giant and comfy bed.
10/07/2023
Megan
Our stay was amazing in every way. Beautiful accommodation in the most stunning location looking out at Blencathra in the Lake District. Our host met us with a friendly greeting on our day of arrival and gave us some really useful information on where to walk and places we could eat. We were then left to enjoy our stay knowing we had privacy but our friendly hosts were on hand if we needed anything. We didn't end up eating out other than fish and chips in Keswick as we decided to stay in and soak up the beauty of the place instead.
30/06/2023
Leanne
Wow. We were totally blown away by The Stag, the location is beautiful and the accomodation is gorgeous with every little detail considered from the wonderful toiletries to the thoughtful welcome drink/cookies and tea and coffee. I couldn't have asked for me. We loved watching the lambs playing in the field and found the location perfect for walks and day trips. thank you we will be back again :)
08/05/2023
Hannah
On arrival we had the friendliest welcome. The Shepard Hut was divine, PERFECT infact
The Hot Tub was well worth the wait and the finishing touches were much appreciated. It was my birthday balloons and Prosseco on arrival was awesome. We WILL be back
24/02/2023
J
We had a wonderful time at The Stag! It’s a little bit of luxury in the Lakes. Amazing location with incredible views. Gorgeous shepherds hut with some many lovely touches. We had a couple of rainy days but staying cosy by the fire, drinking hot chocolate was heaven. The hot tub looked amazing but the rain had other ideas for us!
07/11/2022
Katherine
Had a wonderful, relaxing couple of nights at The Stag to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday. Beautiful, comfortable, cosy hut with the most fantastic views, lovely luxury touches with bathrobes, Prosecco, homemade cookies, fresh coffee, tea and flowers. All logs for the log burner, hot tub and fire pit included. Made some new friends ( the cows ) who always came to see us when we went in the hot tub! Lovely, friendly welcome at check in. Thank you for the surprise birthday balloons. We’ll hopefully be back soon!
29/08/2022
Kim
Our stay at the stag was wonderful. It's a beautiful hut, seculded but still close to both the farmhouse and easily walkable to town (4 mile but flat). The welcome we had from the birkett family was great and the welcome drink and cookies a lovely touch!
I would recommend the stag to anyone looking for a relaxed break!
25/07/2022
Jessica
The Stag was an absolutely beautiful place to stay. The views of Blencathra and the surrounding hills and fields were stunning. The facilities were excellent with everything we needed. The family were friendly and helpful.
13/07/2022
Catherine
We had a fabulous time staying at The Stag. Stunning setting and beautifully decorated shepherd’s hut. Couldn’t have asked for more. Wonderful holiday, we would love to come back.
08/07/2022
Olivia
Heavenly! Just the most beautiful, comfy and luxurious place to stay. It was secluded and peaceful but we knew if we needed anything the hosts were immediately contactable. Such a lovely, friendly welcome from Luke and his family, it was perfect.
29/06/2022
Coralie
We had the most amazing time at the Stag, the most gorgeous shepherds hut in a secluded spot in beautiful countryside and the hosts were lovely and had left everything we could need.
20/06/2022
Lizzie
Absolutely beautiful stay, a little piece of paradise.
Hosts were impeccable .. could not recommend more highly
23/05/2022
Natalie
Incredible location with outstanding views. The walk to Keswick along the old railway line is worth it.
The accommodation is second to none. Beautifully handcrafted, top specification and and outside wood fired bath, a must!
Very warm welcome, they couldn’t do enough for us.
As a couple who work in the hospitality and entertainment and arts industry, we were very impressed with the thought and detail that has gone into building the Stag. Very impressed.
27/04/2022
Nige
The Stag was a beautifully finished Sheppards hut with every detail high quality and thoughtful. The setting was outstanding, private, amazing views and tranquil and close to lots of stunning walks and lakes. The hosts were very welcoming and went above and beyond with restaurant recommendations and welcome gifts for a special occasion.
18/04/2022
Faye
We had a great stay. The location was wonderful our hut was ideal and the hosts were very hospitable.
11/04/2022
David
Wonderful place, and lovely hosts. The accommodation was exquisite, super quiet and withdrawn. Clean, well equipped, cosy, and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again. The wood fired tub was excellent too and surprisingly hot! Pro tip; ask for help getting the fire started and save yourself some frustration.
25/02/2022
Oliver
We had an excellent stay at the Stag. The hosts were very welcoming and made the stay even more special with complimentary prosecco, chocolates and they put up birthday balloons for my partners birthday! It was lovely and clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The surroundings are beautiful and we couldnt have asked for more.
08/12/2021
Chloe
Really enjoyed our couple of nights despite rainy weather that turned into a storm. Cute and well presented cabin with cosy couch to curl up on while munching the yummy welcome biscuits. We had fun building the fire in little stove. Nearby pub very nice (needs booking) and we cooked the second night as didn't want to leave, kitchen has a couple of hobs. In an amazing part of the world near some beautiful walks/drives, aira falls nearby was busy but a nice excursion.
25/10/2021
Fiona
It was great! The owners were very helpful and the set up some great surprises for us as we got married during our stay!
18/10/2021
Helen
Warm welcome from Wendy on to this working farSpotlessly clean, surrounded by the beautiful countryside and wildlife of the Lake District. Everything we needed and very comfortable bed. Using the outdoor bath was great fun, a test of patience and I'm sure very puzzling for the watching sheep.
20/09/2021
Julie
We had a wonderful stay at The Stag! Very luxurious and relaxing, owners had thought of everything.
01/09/2021
Deb
What a stay! The location is stunning the details of the place are tiny and beautiful. The owners couldn’t be more helpful and friendly!
The stag is a stunning cabin with all the mod cons and homeliness you could imagine. Spotlessly clean, looking like new with plenty of essentials like toaster, hob and decent knives.
It appears the grass was cut the day we arrived and enough wood to heat the tub daily with plenty to spare. The view from the cabin was outstanding and with a pub not far away we settled with one meal out and warm nibbles of an evening!
We walked from the hut through lovely valley path up Hall’s Fell, down Blease fell and back home with a stop at the community cafe across the main road!
We used it as a base also to take the motorbike over Hardknott Pass. It’s so nicely situated that you don’t need to drag yourself through busy roads in the heart of the lakes but still can explore everything if you have transport.
A huge shout out to the Birkett team for this get away. I mentioned to them that it was expensive (definitely for us) but I have no regrets for spending it to stay there! Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend!
27/08/2021
Alex
Staying at The Stag was beautiful! The surroundings were amazing, the hut extremely comfortable, clean and well equipped. It all felt very special!
06/08/2021
Hannah
An amazing Shepherds Hut with amazing views , we had a relaxing few days in our own field, the wood fired outdoor bath was a relaxing experience,simply laying in the bath with steamy water with a perfect view of the hills listening to birds singing was perfect, have already recommended the stag to family and friends, will be back soon , luxury ,relaxation and much more
25/06/2021
Andrew
I took my husband on a surprise weekend away and he loves being in the countryside in the middle of nowhere and The Stag was exactly that. Although it was on a farm, you walked through a field to get to the hut and it really felt like you were in the middle of nowhere. The views were amazing and the hut was super clean, kitted out and beautifully designed.
The host was helpful but gave us our privacy. The location is great as it's a walk from the local village and a great Mountain to climb - Blencathra.
We had the most amazing, relaxing weekend and would definitely recommend The Stag to anyone who wants to get away from it all.
04/06/2021
Hanna
We had a wonderful stay at The Stag on our honeymoon. The hut was beautifully decorated and was lovely and comfortable with stunning surrounding scenery. The hosts were really friendly and provided us with tea, coffee, milk and amazing cookies when we arrived. We told them that it was our honeymoon so when we returned from our day trip, they had put up a 'just married' banner and balloon which was a lovely surprise. On a day when we had booked a late evening meal, the owner gave us freshly baked brownies to keep us going till tea time.
We really loved our stay and would certainly stay again.
31/05/2021
Lorna
We loved it thank you. The outside area felt nice and isolated and not overlooked but was close enough to the main roads that it was easy to find and get to where we needed to be. The hut itself has a really luxury finish, very comfortable bed, bathrobes and lots of finishing touches like homemade cookies and prosecco. It was very special
12/05/2021
Sophie
The tag was ACE! Everything about it was really really good! We used all the potentials it offer - from the kitchen (cooked meals and breakfasts) to the outdoor fire pit with BBQ and also the hot tub although this requires a long wood burning time! We loved it!
10/05/2021
Andrea
Amazing remote location, luke couldn't do enough for us, definitely highly recommend
07/05/2021
Claire
From the moment we arrived we were in love! Beautiful views, beautiful cabin! The hosts were fantastic, before hand I contacted them to tell them it was a getaway for my boyfriends 30th birthday, they left balloons and a banner up and a bottle of Prosecco out for us to celebrate! The place itself is stunning and the hut is so spacious and the comforts like the huge sofa are lovely after a long walk, like home from home! The bathroom is gorgeous and the way the windows serve as picture frames for the backdrop of the mountains is so cleverly done! The hot tub outside is lovely and when the weather starts to go dark very romantic! Would certainly be coming back.
05/05/2021
Charlie
We absolutely loved our stay at The Stag. The hosts were incredibly helpful, kind and hospitable. It felt like the whole cabin and amenities had been built and made just for us. Everything was super clean, fresh and there were extra details from the host that made it the most wonderful stay.
I could not praise this enough and it was easily one of the most memorable getaways we’ve had. It didn’t matter that the weather was bad or we were terrible at getting a fire going. We were well looked after and as comfortable as could be!
03/05/2021
ashley
Absolutely fantastic break away for my fiance's birthday. Beautiful views, lovely accomodation and the host couldn't have been more helpful. I contacted them in advance of our stay to ask if they knew anywhere that could arrange an afternoon tea. They offered to provide one and it was beautiful with all local produce. It really helped get our break off to a good start. The outside bath was a lovely experience, very romantic!
21/04/2021
Amanda
We returned to The Stag for a couple of nights to experience being somewhere other than home!
Yet again we had a marvellous stay, made even better by the sunny, blue skies (our previous trip in October was wet and windy) so this time we could sit outside and enjoy the occasional sound of a sheep, whilst
watching the lambs playing in the adjacent fields.
14/04/2021
Sarah
Our stay was absolutely perfect. After a long time at home (lockdown) it was just amazing to get out into nature. The hut was spotless, unique and modern! The hot tub was lovely, we enjoyed having to light the firewood to heat it up!! There are plenty of local walks you can do from the hut including the walk from Threlkeld to Keswick and to Castlerigg Stone Circle. We would recommend this place to anybody and in the future we will come again.
12/04/2021
Jessica
Absolutely beautiful space in the lake district, we have been here twice now and have another stay booked next year for our anniversary. It is spotless with amazing views over Blencathra and the surrounding hills. Walking down the gravel path from the car feels like you're leaving everything behind and you can see the beautiful glow of the Fairy lights and it feels so cosy. We had some awful weather this time round but the sound of the rain on the roof was so calming and the hut was really warm with a huge comfortable bed. We managed to get the bath up to temperature despite the wild rain and cold and we sat in there for hours 2 out of 3 nights listening to the wind and rain and stargazing when it finally cleared up. The owners were happy to help us getting the bath set up the first time as the weather was pretty wild and we were struggling! They also left us complementary milk, tea, coffee, mince pies and prosecco with some Fudge! We had another amazing stay, truly luxurious and one of the best places we have stayed. Thanks again!
18/12/2020
Rebecca
The most idyllic place we have ever stayed in and we are well travelled! Loved the hot tub and the 360 views you get of the mountains even on a gloomy wet day. The placed was equipped with everything we needed. The bed, WOW, just WOW! Everything about the build, design and interior was perfect. We loved the little touches with the rustic. Popped our complimentary bubbly in the hot tub on my partners birthday. We will 1000% be returning. Thank you! :)
09/12/2020
Phatcharee
Brilliant views and a lovely cabin!
02/12/2020
Paige
We agree with all previous reviews on here - this place was wonderful and had everything you needed for a secluded break in the lakes. We struggled to get the hot tub going but Jack was more than helpful to get it going for us. Unfortunately the weather just wasn’t on our side so didn’t get chance to use it! We want to return next year in the warmer weather to make use of the bbq and get the hot tub going!
02/11/2020
Stacey
We had a wonderful stay at The Stag! The weather wasn't on our side but the cabin made for a cosy hideout from the rain. It was very thoughtfully decorated and everything was to a very high standard. The views were spectacular even through the clouds! We loved the idea of an outside bath but the elements were against us and we couldn't get it warm enough despite trying for over three hours. We had a throughly relaxing time and would definitely recommend!
26/10/2020
Beth
What an amazing place. We had clear directions for how to get there which meant our trip there was easy to achieve. The shepherd's hut is on its own in the corner of a field and looks and is gorgeous.
The work that has gone into this place is evident, it is beautifully finished with a high spec. From the steps up to the front door with their small plants placed there, outside lighting by the hot tub, bathroom fittings of local wood and stone, tractor seats on the bar stools, massive and very comfortable bed; it's all designed to make your stay very enjoyable and an easy place to relax.
We loved the Prosecco left for us to drink and had this in the hot tub! The dark skies where we hoped to see a skyful of stars didn't happen because it was too cloudy/raining.
The setting is wonderful - parking just for you and a footpath to the site, sheep in the adjacent field, views of field and mountains. It's a fabulous, relaxing place to stay.
21/10/2020
Sarah
We had a fantastic stay at The Stag and would happily recommend it to anyone. The room was clean and comfortable and the location was perfect, just a short drive from Keswick and with access to the surrounding lakes and peaks.
09/10/2020
Callum
My husband and I booked this holiday as it was our first one in 9 months (and we were celebrating our first wedding anniversary) and WOW! The Stag was just what we needed. It was easy to navigate to the hut which was clean and a joy to step into. Every detail had been thought through and we loved sitting on the sofa watching the changing scenery of the clouds going past the hill tops!
The owners were wonderful in staying in touch and really making us feel at home!
We loved the outside hot tub and used it one evening to sit outside under the stars!
My husband and I are already planning our next visit as it was such an amazing place to be!
02/10/2020
Letty
We had an amazing stay, the location was amazing, views out to blencathra, short drive from Keswick and we did Helvellyn from Swirls car park which was 5-10mins away. The place itself was really nice, brand new, with everything you need (except a corkscrew) there was plenty of logs for the log burner and for the hot tub, this takes a while to heat up but to be expected with all log burning hot tubs (around 2.5/3hrs). Luke went above and beyond to help us bringing more kindling and even started the hot tub for us knowing our aching legs would need it after a hike up Helvellyn! Couldn’t fault the place, but the only thing I would recommend Is a lid and a paddle to stir the water in the hot tub to speed up the process. Unreal stay, have already recommended it to friends and family
28/09/2020
Jonny
It was just what we needed. The lodge itself was so clean and just perfect, you can see every detail has had love and thought put into. The outside hot tub and firepit/ grill made for some relaxed and perfect evenings. The views from waking up I will miss so much just looking at the clouds going past the mountain/hill tops. The most relaxed I've been in years and it's thanks to this place. The family is honestly just so friendly and lovely too, being it our honeymoon they went the extra mile...I'll honestly never forget staying here and hope to back in the future.
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1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
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