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Shepherds Hut at Maes Uldale

Shepherds Hut at Maes Uldale

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 4 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.5
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.5
Customer
Service
5.0


Uldale nestles in the Caldbeck Fells, 5 miles south of Caldbeck, 10 miles north of Keswick and 4 miles from Bassenthwaite Lake. This quieter corner of the National Park is the perfect base from which to relax and unwind, with walking from the door, wander over the back of Skiddaw, take in the breathtaking views of Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater as you head to Keswick where you can spend the day exploring the towns shops, bars and restaurants. If the walk back seems to much, return on one of the many buses servicing the area. Within a short drive there are popular attractions waiting for you to explore including Dodd Wood, Ashness Bridge, Whinlatter Forest mountain bike trails and Go Ape along with the watersport opportunities on the lake itself.

Mae’s Shepherds Hut sits in the grounds of Mae’s Tea Room and Art Gallery and provides a warm and cosy base for a couple looking for a romantic getaway with stunning views. Guests can enjoy delicious freshly baked treats or pre order an evening meal to be enjoyed on the decking.

With heating throughout and a wood burning stove the compact open plan living area has seating, wood burning stove and TV. The kitchenette has a sink, hob, toaster, fridge and microwave. King size bed. Shower room with hand basin and WC.

All logs, electric, bed linen and towels included. Private parking for 1 car. There is a raised decking area to the front of the shepherds hut and a viewing platform offering panoramic views over the Caldbeck fells.

Long Weekend Break

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Aug 2024
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Shepherds Hut is very cosy and great for getting away from it all. Maes Tearoom next door is fabulous and serves amazing food. I tried the bacon roll which was fully loaded plus the Sunday lunch which was truly wonderful. The welcome victoria sponge and rocky road were also to die for. The hut is compact so I was glad fo stay there alone as I personally feel it would have been cramped for 2 but then again I know some people would love it and find it very romantic. I absolutely love the area hence choosing to stay here and it did not disappoint. The only glitch was Storm Lilian but you can never predict the weather especially in The Lake District.

Dawn from Redditch stayed at Shepherds Hut at Maes Uldale for 4 nights in August 2024


Gail replied 12 days ago
Thank you for a lovely review of Shepherds Hut at Maes, the cafe next door is a bonus, the sweet treats are delicious.

Somewhere I would thoroughly recommend to anyone!

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The property is a very comfortable and cosy, with all basic things covered. In a quiet, peaceful area, but not to far from civilization (Keswick is about 30 mins drive away). Good views, cafe next door is also recommended. I would advise anyone though to buy some supplies before arriving.

Gareth from Chorley stayed at Shepherds Hut at Maes Uldale for 4 nights in July 2024


Gail replied 35 days ago
Thank you for a lovely review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back.

Lovely Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
All round lovely stay for a very fair price. Great views from the hut and the log burner makes it extra cosy. The complimentary bottle of wine, cake when we arrived and the fruit scones on the Saturday was greatly appreciated and unexpected.

We would definitely stop here again


Matthew from Bishop auckland stayed at Shepherds Hut at Maes Uldale for 2 nights in July 2024


Short break at the Lakes

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Jun 2024
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Shepherds Hut is in an ideal location for touring the lakes. It is very compact but big enough for two. Lovely surprise with cake, Prosecco etc. Excellent shower in small bathroom. The bed was comfortable but looked like it hadn’t been made as the quilt was just thrown on. There is a fridge/freezer and a two ring stove although the larger ring didn’t not stay lit but we only used it to make tea so not a problem. Lovely decking outside with views to die for.

Guest from Peterlee stayed at Shepherds Hut at Maes Uldale for 2 nights in June 2024


Gail replied 72 days ago
Thank you for your review of the Shepherds Hut at Maes, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. The Shepherds Hut is 'compact' which is typical of this type of accommodation, but despite being small and cosy it is fully self contained and has everything needed to enjoy a romantic get away. We will look into the gas hob and get that sorted for future guests, thanks for letting us know of the issue. Finally we 100% agree, the view really is something special. We hope we can welcome you back again in the future.