self catering accommodation

Self Catering Accommodation Cumbria in a Peaceful Rural Setting 

Holme Head Holiday Homes presents The Old Hemmel as a spacious and well positioned Cumbrian holiday cottage near Lanercost and Carlisle. surrounded by countryside views and close to Hadrian s Wall and its attractions. The property offers comfortable self catering accommodation that Cumbria’s visitors can use for family holidays, group breaks, and rural escapes.

For guests looking at The Old Hemmel and our Shepherd Huts in Lanercost , Cumbria, the location combines countryside privacy with practical access to walking routes, heritage landmarks, and the near-by Lake District with local travel connections.

Spacious Shared Living 

Large communal areas create a comfortable setting for family meals, group conversations, and relaxed evenings indoors. 

Peaceful Rural Environment 

The countryside location supports quieter stays away from heavily crowded tourist centres and busy accommodation areas. 

Flexible Self Catering Comfort 

Guests can enjoy independent travel schedules with access to kitchen, dining, and living facilities throughout their stay. 

Convenient Attraction Access 

The property provides excellent connectivity to Carlisle, Hadrian’s Wall, Lanercost, and surrounding walking routes. 

Suitable For Group Breaks 

The accommodation layout supports families, friendship groups, and visitors seeking 2 bedroom holiday cottage Cumbria access nearby. 

Comfortable Year-Round Stays 

The property remains suitable for seasonal breaks including summer holidays, autumn escapes, and winter countryside retreats. 

Spacious Shared Living 

Large communal areas create a comfortable setting for family meals, group conversations, and relaxed evenings indoors. 

Peaceful Rural Environment 

The countryside location supports quieter stays away from heavily crowded tourist centres and busy accommodation areas. 

Flexible Self Catering Comfort 

Guests can enjoy independent travel schedules with access to kitchen, dining, and living facilities throughout their stay. 

Lanercost Priory

Convenient Attraction Access 

The property provides excellent connectivity to Carlisle, Hadrian’s Wall, Lanercost, and surrounding walking routes. 

Twin bedroom

Suitable For Group Breaks 

The accommodation layout supports families, friendship groups, and visitors seeking 2 bedroom holiday cottage Cumbria access nearby. 

Open plan living area

Comfortable Year-Round Stays 

The property remains suitable for seasonal breaks including summer holidays, autumn escapes, and winter countryside retreats. 

Family Holiday Accommodation 

The property offers comfortable layouts suitable for families travelling together for countryside holidays and seasonal breaks. 

Countryside Walking Access 

Nearby walking trails and rural routes allow guests to explore Cumbria’s natural surroundings directly from the property location. 

Heritage Tourism Stays 

Visitors exploring Hadrian’s Wall, Lanercost Priory, and Carlisle attractions can enjoy convenient accommodation access nearby.

Group Stay Convenience 

The spacious property supports group travellers requiring a practical and comfortable luxury cottage close to Hadrian s Wall. Larger groups wanting extra accommodation can include the Shepherd Huts if available.

Extended Self Catering Breaks 

Longer countryside holidays become more convenient with independent cooking, dining, and shared living facilities available onsite.

Lake District Travel Position

The location provides a quiet alternative for visitors wanting to access the Lake District, or other Cumbrian areas, without staying in the more crowded and expensive Lake District area.

Family Holiday Accommodation 

The property offers comfortable layouts suitable for families travelling together for countryside holidays and seasonal breaks. 

Countryside Walking Access 

Nearby walking trails and rural routes allow guests to explore Cumbria’s natural surroundings directly from the property location. 

Heritage Tourism Stays 

Visitors exploring Hadrian’s Wall, Lanercost Priory, and Carlisle attractions can enjoy convenient accommodation access nearby.

Group Stay Convenience 

The spacious property supports group travellers requiring a practical and comfortable luxury cottage close to Hadrian s Wall. Larger groups wanting extra accommodation can include the Shepherd Huts if available.

Extended Self Catering Breaks 

Longer countryside holidays become more convenient with independent cooking, dining, and shared living facilities available onsite.

Lake District Travel Position

The location provides a quiet alternative for visitors wanting to access the Lake District, or other Cumbrian areas, without staying in the more crowded and expensive Lake District area.

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Seasonal Nightly Rates 

Nightly pricing changes throughout the year depending on season and travel demand: 

From £90 per night during quieter winter periods  
Around £110 to £130 per night across spring and autumn seasons  
Up to £150 per night during peak summer and festive travel dates  

Minimum Stay Requirement 

A minimum stay of 3 nights applies to all bookings to support relaxed countryside stays and group accommodation planning. 

Outside Patio

Discounts For Longer Stays 

Guests booking extended countryside breaks can benefit from reduced rates: 

4 to 5 nights: 10% discount  
6 to 7 nights: 15% discount  

Additional Stay Charges 

Cleaning and laundry fee: £60 per stay  
Pets allowed (maximum 2): £10 per pet per stay 
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This is a wonderful place to stay and well setup for our cockapoo. It was incredibly peaceful and secluded with a river running next to us, yet had a Coop less than 10 minutes drive away. We did a few local walks which had great views and even took a photo of an original bit of Hadrians wall! Other guests have mentioned there is “no internet”, there is some 5G signal on EE if you sit on the patio area outside the Hut if you really want it!
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Joy
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I booked this break for my son and his girlfriend, they absolutely loved it,they loved how peaceful the place was,we are all going to come back through our sons recommendation, thanks micheal
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Michael
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Such a lovely, quiet location. Nice seating area outside with a little river just meters away.
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Katie
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Amazing! 100% recommended and I would happily go back. Lovely views.
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Megan
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Location and convenience checking in was fantastic.
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Sarah
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Very cosy shepherds hut with all you could need - stayed with 2 dogs so was great to have an enclosed area for them to relax in too!
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Kelly
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Beautiful place and attentive host. Thanks
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Dawn
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We were walking the Hadrians Wall Path, the shepherds hut was a little way off the path but not too far. As we had no food we placed an order with Sainsbury’s using a food delivery app and it was delivered relatively quickly. The shepherds hut had everything we needed for a restful night.
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Wonderful place to stay and the country around is so picturesque! Very easy stay and everything went as planned! Would happily stay again!
Living area in The Old Hemmel, Brampton
Ground Floor Kitchen Area
lake of Ullswater

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