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History, nature and places to go

Gilpin Cottage

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The house was built in 1914 as ‘Gilpin Cottage’. In the 1940’s it was renamed 'Shepherds Rock’. Whether the ‘rock’ was for one shepherd or more, we do not know - the search of its apostrophe continues! The 2024 renovation was all about creating a sustainable and tranquil home, furnished with skills and materials from the north of England.

'The Gilpin Annex' was built in 2024, with two bedrooms and 'Jack and Jill' shower room.

Owls

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If you are lucky, in the early morning or at dusk you might see one or more owls, hunting over the field which surrounds Shepherds’ Rock.

 

The Cumbrian Wildlife Trust helps with identification via the link button below:

'....it will never leave you'

Visit Cumbrian’s site is rich with ideas and inspiration for a lifetime of fun and relaxing in the Lake District.

Golf

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Windermere Golf Course is just down the road.

Weather

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Lakeland Weather - our 'go to' for planning the day

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For more information, images, availability & to book your stay, visit Laik and give their friendly folk a call

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Discover our favourite eateries, pubs, suppliers, and places of natural history.

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