The Hobby Hut- Lake District Glamping Retreats

05/05/2026

23/03/2026

Compost toilet looks like a mini shepherds hut 😀
Just the shower to sort and open for business!

06/03/2026

Looking forward to sharing this truly peaceful site. Just sunsets and birdsong.

03/03/2026

Love it! ❤️

03/03/2026

What a morning here in Witherslack!

26/02/2026

New logo 😀
Homemade of course ❤️

25/02/2026

19/02/2026

Watch this space!
Coming to Witherslack soon…….
*Just one solitary hut with expansive views.
*No other campers or glampers
*Just birdsong and sunsets
*Exclusive use and off grid.

Yes 🙌 I kept just one of my beautiful huts and am setting up somewhere rather special.
I have decided to call it the Hobby Hut after the bird of prey that is back in Witherslack. This hut and location is perfect for those wanting to escape busy campsites and have a break that is captivated by birdsong, peace and sunsets.
Taking bookings from May for 2 night weekends so I have time to give it a make over.
Put your name down quick!
You can contact me on: 07800577616 to reserve.

29/12/2025

It is time for me to close ‘The Herdwick Huts’ @ Rydal.
I have met some truly wonderful people and am so grateful to all that have stayed.
The huts were never a business to me. I always referred to my work as a livelihood. It felt more honest and alive. I have thoroughly enjoyed cleaning and preparing them for all the many guests I have met over the years. I have also thoroughly enjoyed working alongside all the wonderful friends who have helped me clean them.
My idea all those years ago was originally in response to the housing crisis in Ambleside as there are so many second homes. I thought to myself, what do people exploring this stunning landscape need for a weekend?
A comfy bed, inspiring scenery and a wood burning stove to stay warm. My aim was to give people the exquisite experience of simplicity. Nothing complicated or distracting. The term ‘Glamping’ didn’t exist back then.
My little huts have been a wonderful livelihood that have allowed me to stay in the Lakes and raise my boys. I have truly loved every minute!
My heart now wants a new adventure……..moving my full energy into offering well being and yoga in my forest yurt. ‘Moved By Life’ is appropriately the name of this next venture.
Change certainly feels a little more scary as I get older, however by honouring ourselves, we honour others, and I’m too old school to operate in the modern day ways of the Glamping industry.
Here’s to endings and new beginnings and the inevitability of change.
Have a fantastic New Year!