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The Ash Shepod - Smardale Mill - Fabulous glamping pod/shepherds hut, sleeps 4 guests in 1 room

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Smardale Mill, Smardale Shepods Glamping - Herdwick Cottages
Smardale Mill, Smardale Shepods Glamping - Herdwick Cottages
Smardale Mill, Smardale Shepods Glamping - Herdwick Cottages
Smardale Mill, Smardale Shepods Glamping - Herdwick Cottages
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

En-suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Ash Shepod - Smardale Mill - Fabulous glamping pod/shepherds hut, sleeps 4 guests in 1 room

Situated on a working farm, surrounded by superb views, The Ash Shepod is one of two Smardale Mill Shepods, the other named The Elm. The Shepod is a hybrid between a traditional shepherd's hut and a larger glamping pod. With a double bed and an optional double sofa bed, each pod is ideal for up to two adults and two children.

These Kirkby Stephen glamping pods have been designed to a high spec comprising underfloor heating, a fully equipped kitchen, open plan sleeping/sitting area and a mains-plumbed bathroom with a full-sized shower, loo and basin.

5-minutes drive away is the Smardale Nature Reserve. A must-visit if you fancy a walk through some of the finest Yorkshire Dales. The circular route that follows the former railway line will take you past the historic Smardale Gill Viaduct (15 minutes). If you fancy fishing, the nearby Scandal River offers a mile of private fishing, so do bring your fishing rods. The Market town of Kirkby Stephen is a 10-minutes drive away where you will find a selection of shops and grocery stores and there is also a choice of nearby pubs, such as The Kings Head at Ravenstonedale (3-Miles) that offers great food and real ales.

Accommodation Summary
Fixed double bed with fabulous bedding.
Optional double sofa bed for children (additional charge applies)
En-suite shower and toilet
Fully equipped kitchen with crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, cooker, fridge and breakfast bar
Living area with Freeview TV

Things To Note
Bedding for the double bed and towels for two guests are provided.
WiFi is available
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.
A BBQ is available on request. Charcoal and wood aren't provided.

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About the area

Kirkby Stephen

Located in Kirkby Stephen, this cabin is in a rural area. Lesley Rowe and Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverside Public Golf Course and Appleby Golf Club. Eden Valley Railway and Appleby Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ullswater - 47 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Lake Windermere - 51 min drive - 63.8 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 54 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 6 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sixty Six - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pennine Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The La'l Nook - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bay Horse Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Nateby Inn - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

Great for a weekend break, good location for walking or travelling to see other places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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