
This 1-bedroom hot tub shepherd's hut in Watermillock, Cumbria is made up of two huts joined by a hallway, sitting quietly among rolling hills at the northern tip of Ullswater. You get double the space of a standard shepherd's hut, with superior-feel décor throughout. It sleeps two and is perfectly set up for couples or solo travellers.
This part of Cumbria is serious walking country. Pooley Bridge is 3 miles away. Glenridding and Patterdale, both starting points for Helvellyn, are under 10 miles. Ullswater boat cruises are close by. The views down the valley are genuinely spectacular.
Inside you'll find a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room in the rear hut.
This 1-bedroom hot tub shepherd's hut in Watermillock, Cumbria is made up of two huts joined by a hallway, sitting quietly among rolling hills at the northern tip of Ullswater. You get double the space of a standard shepherd's hut, with superior-feel décor throughout. It sleeps two and is perfectly set up for couples or solo travellers.
This part of Cumbria is serious walking country. Pooley Bridge is 3 miles away. Glenridding and Patterdale, both starting points for Helvellyn, are under 10 miles. Ullswater boat cruises are close by. The views down the valley are genuinely spectacular.
Inside you'll find a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room in the rear hut. The front hut holds a living and dining space with a wood burner and Smart TV plus a fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave and fridge.
Lowther Castle and Gardens is 8 miles away. Ullswater Way walking trails start nearby. Derwentwater is under 20 miles. Aira Force waterfall is roughly 4 miles away (10 minutes by car).
The private hot tub and a high-point seat with valley views make the shepherd's hut a genuinely special base. One dog welcome. Book it for a proper Lake District escape.
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Watermillock, Cumbria5°C
Clear sky
Updated: 8 Oct 2026, 2:47am
Windermere Lodge is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
242m
(794 feet above sea level)
Windermere Lodge sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.6063900° N | Longitude: 2.861813° W
Today's sun times for Watermillock (Thursday, 8 October 2026):
6:25am
Sunrise
4:32pm
Golden Hour
5:32pm
Sunset
This month in Watermillock, you have approximately 11.12 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Windermere Lodge.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to this shepherd's hut
Soak in the private outdoor hot tub after a day on the fells. It's one of the standout features of this shepherd's hut stay.
Walk up to the private seated high point and take in a majestic view down the Ullswater Valley. Few stays offer this.
Two huts joined by a hallway means far more room than a standard shepherd's hut. Superior décor makes it feel genuinely special.
Pop a log on the wood burner and settle into the living space. Perfect for cool Cumbrian evenings after a day outdoors.
The front garden has a multi-stove and seating area. Great for cooking and eating outside on a fine evening.
One dog is welcome at The Woolmere. With fells and lakeside paths on the doorstep it's a great base for dogs too.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Woolmere by car, head to Watermillock in Cumbria near the northern tip of Ullswater. The property is in Bennethead and has onsite parking for one car on arrival.
The nearest mainline station is Penrith, which sits on the West Coast Main Line and is well connected from London and Manchester. From Penrith it's approximately 8 miles to The Woolmere a taxi or hire car is the best way to complete the journey.
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Postcode: CA10 2NN
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