Shepherds Bield - UK1349
ID: S1328182
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Shepherds Bield is a charming cottage in Penrith, praised for its stunning location and suitability as a base for walkers. Guests appreciate the property's beautiful views and the inclusion of a hot tub, though some have reported it requires maintenance. The cottage's cleanliness and state of repair have received mixed feedback, with several guests suggesting that attention to detail could enhance the overall experience.
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with some guests finding the cottage immaculate and others noting issues with dirt, mould, and a lack of thorough cleaning in the hot tub area.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and convenience for walkers and those wishing to explore the nearby town of Keswick, with easy parking mentioned by one reviewer.
Comfort is compromised by reports of squeaky floorboards and beds, broken furniture, and a sagging mattress, though the property is still considered good value by some.
Facilities are in need of maintenance, with several guests reporting broken blinds, lights, and issues with the hot tub. Despite this, the property is seen as functional.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
After a busy day exploring the local fells, relax in your own private hot tub and admire the night sky.. 4 steps to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Ground Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included.. Small enclosed garden with terrace and garden furniture. Hot tub for 4 (Private). Private parking for 1 car; additional parking on request. No smoking.. Situated on a working beef and sheep farm, this cute apartment with an upside down layout is connected to the owner’s farmhouse with a private entrance. It is well equipped and comes complete with its own private hot tub, so you can take a dip underneath the night sky. This property is just perfect to ease those aching muscles after a day of fell walking on the adjacent Blencathra. The property has a small enclosed garden area with artificial grass and patio furniture so you can sit out and relax. On the ground floor you will find a comfortable bedroom and a shower room, whilst on the lower ground floor, there is an open plan living/dining room featuring an electric recliner sofa and armchair with views across to the northern Lake District Fells, great to relax in after a day of adventure. The kitchen has been finished to a very good standard and offers everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Threlkeld is a small village just off the A66 which is the main route between Penrith and Keswick. Almost directly opposite is Keswick Golf Club, so if you fancy a round while you are away, you couldn’t be much closer. The quaint villages of Threlkeld and Scales, along with a couple of local pubs offering great food and local cask ales, are both just a mile away. The property is 5 miles from the vibrant Lake District town of Keswick, which is brimming with great restaurants, pubs serving local craft ales, an excellent range of shopping experiences and some memorable tourist attractions. If you fancy something a bit different, then why not visit the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil. The Puzzling Place, which is full of mind-boggling optical illusions, is also worth a visit. If you like culture, you could try the Theatre by the Lake, with its enviable position on the shores of Derwentwater, which offers award winning performances in drama and arts.
If you like walking or cycling, you are surrounded by some of the most challenging and iconic fells in the area, as well as a number of less challenging walking routes suitable for people who like sightseeing without the strain. Keswick is at the northern end of Derwentwater, one of the area’s iconic lakes offering watersports, and is a great base and starting point for many an adventure. You can tick off a few of Wainwright’s 214 Lakeland Fells, including Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn within a few miles radius. For your next Lake District escape, with your own private hot tub, look no further than Shepherds Bield. Shop 4½ miles, pub ¾ mile and restaurant 1¼ miles.
Shepherd’s Bield can be booked together with Harrison’s Lodge (UK1259), Lucy’s Lodge (UK1260), Grajo Lodge (UK1284), Darci’s Lodge (UK1297), Derwent Dale Cottage (UK1334), Brackendale (UK1335), Doddick Chase Cottage (UK1363), The Rocking Lodge (UK11517) and Danika East (UK32363) to accommodate up to 32 guests.
The door to the property will be open and the key in the back of the door. Just replace the key in the door as you leave.
The property is located on a working farm.
Due to cleaning and maintenance, hot tubs may not be up to temperature on the first night of your stay.
There are steps to the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Reviews (6)
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Sam Cornell
Second visit to this lovely little cottage..It is in an amazing location plenty of great pubs which have great food and plenty of walks straight from property. Keswick is a short drive away which makes it ideal for exploring plenty more places to eat and lots of shops…however the cottage is in desperate need of some TLC. Water doesn’t stay in sink in bathroom as plug seal broken…floor boards squeak bed squeaks and creaks…kitchen blind broken and light bulb out in lounge. Recliner chair in lounge broken. Hot tub area has cigarette butts and needs a general sweep and tidy…all these issues were raised at our last stay a year ago and not been looked at which is a shame…if some care and attention to detail was given this cottage is a real gem.
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Confirmed Guest
Good cottage, with a personal outdoor hot tub. Located on a working farm, but easy parking outside the cottage.
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Confirmed Guest
Unfortunately, as many have said in the guest book previously. It's a great location, but the property is tired. it's dirty. The sofa is broken, and the amount of dirt in the sofa is awful. Only one set of lights works in the lounge. Black mould in the shower. Old crusty blood on the bedding. Cobwebs in the bedroom. Floorboards loose on the landing. Bathroom carpet gripper sticking up and is a trip hazard. Blinds in both the kitchen and bathroom dont work properly, leaving you with no privacy. The hot tub is broken, and only 2 jets work at full function. Lid is too big and heavy and isn't keeping the heat in. The outside light is broken. Privacy fences around the pool are broken with gaps and holes. The outside seating area is 2 chairs and a broken table squashed in next to the oil boiler, so you get gassed out by the fumes whilst supposedly relaxing. Needs a roof over the top to protect from weather and pine needles, as the garden has not seen a hoover in quite some time.The hot tub had lots of needles in before we even got in, which is a slight indication that perhaps it hadn't been cleaned before we got there. Dog barks continuously. No directions, and as it's hidden round the back, after walking past what looked like a tip, it eventually was found. Parking is not the best, and no contact number was provided. I am very disappointed with the property, and repairs need to be done. There is no point leaving feedback in the guestbook if they aren't going to fix the problems that were highlighted in 2018.