When can I check in and check out of Holmehead?

On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. The hut is left open, ready for you to access easily upon arrival. Read more

Holmehead

The Pheasant Shepherd's Hut (added by manager 29 Aug 2023)

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Peaceful Cumbria shepherd's hut on the banks of the Irthing river
Hadrian's Wall and Lanercost Priory within 20 minutes' walk
Insulated hut with woodburning stove and private bathroom

Heading out to explore Hadrian’s Wall? Holmeshead is in an excellent location less than a mile from some of the wall’s top spots (Hare Hill, East Turret and Pike Hill Signal Tower), and with easy access via National Cycle Route 72 (known as ‘Hadrian’s Cycleway). And although Hadrian’s Wall is one of the big draws around here, it’s not the only thing you can explore when staying at Holmeshead. This quiet rural Cumbria location, on the banks of the Irthing river a mile from Lanercost, is also well set for heading north to Scotland, hitting the seaside at Solway Firth or walks in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The nearest town is Brampton, four miles away and a useful source of shops and places to eat; it’s also got a train station for services to Carlisle, Hexham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Carlisle is about 25 minutes away if you’d rather drive (and it’s mostly an easy drive along the A69 – handy news for those navigating from the M6 as well). Your base for all of this? A cosy larch-clad shepherd’s hut for two in its own little grass paddock. The hut is fully insulated, so it stays at a comfortable temperature in all seasons. Inside, there’s a double bed, a woodburning stove, a TV and a galley kitchen with two-ring hob, oven and fridge. It’s also got a separate compartment housing a toilet and hot-water shower. Outside, a barbecue and brazier are on hand to sort out cooking and keeping warm on outdoor evenings; for more outdoor adventures, you can take a swim in a wild pool a couple of minutes’ walk away if you’re feeling hardy…

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Location

Holmehead

Holmehead Farmhouse

Brampton

Cumbria

England

CA8 2JQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.96768°N
-2.67323°W

Nearest transport

Bus

11.5 mi Bus Station

18.1 mi High Street

21.4 mi Rail Station

Rail

2.7 mi Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station

8.3 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station

8.6 mi Wetheral Rail Station

Ferry

15.9 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing

16.4 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

16.8 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Lanercost Priory: 20 minutes’ walk - Hare Hill - Hadrian’s Wall: 20 minutes’ walk - Talkin Tarn Country Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Haltwhistle Golf Club: 15 minutes (with many more golf courses nearby) - Solway Aviation Museum: 15 minutes - Roman Army Museum: 15 minutes - Housesteads Roman Fort: 20 minutes - Gretna Green: half an hour - Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre: half an hour - South Tynedale Railway: 35 minutes.

Must see

Birdoswald Roman Fort 3.2 mi

Carlisle Castle 11.8 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 12.6 mi

Housesteads Roman Fort 14 mi

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 15.6 mi

National Trust

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 13.6 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 14.4 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hadrian's Wall Part 3 - Lanercost Priory to Walltown Army Museum 1 mi

Hadrian's Wall 2.3 mi

Birdoswald - Gilsland Circular 3.2 mi

Talkin Tarn Country Park Circular 3.4 mi

Gilsland - The Popping Stone Circular 4.3 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Penrith, England 25.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Does Holmehead have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Holmehead dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Holmehead? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Lanercost Priory: 20 minutes’ walk - Hare Hill - Hadrian’s Wall: 20 minutes’ walk - Talkin Tarn Country Park: 10 minutes’ drive - Haltwhistle Golf Club: … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Holmehead?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

The hut is left open, ready for you to access easily upon arrival.
Read more