Welcome to The Love Shack, an exquisite
hideaway nestled in its own private woodland overlooking Lake Windermere.

This award-winning architect-designed home offers exceptional comfort and privacy - with wild swimming, lakeside walks and cosy pubs all within a short walk from the front door. Understated, impeccable taste in furnishing and interior design singles us out from every other holiday property in the Lakes, making The Love Shack an unforgettable place to relax or celebrate. With its snug woodburner, record-filled garden room and hot tub you may never want to leave the house, but if you do, rest assured that the Lakes' iconic fells are within easy reach - as are picturesque villages, good eateries and lakeside attractions.

Highlights of a stay at The Love Shack include:

• Soaking in our bespoke, outdoor wood-fired hot tub, set in a tranquil private spot under the trees & stars
  
• Waking up from one of the best sleeps of your life to take in a lake view, framed by trees and a sumptuous green roof
  
• Beautifully designed outdoor living spaces crafted from premium FSC certified larch
  
• Naturalistic planting, designer furniture and features including an iconic Big Green Egg barbecue
  
• Ruark premium music system & rare soul vinyl to soothe and revive
  
• Fresh flowers
  
• A generous and quirky welcome tray of local produce

One of the best cabins in the world

The Guardian

Originality is what we’re about: Enjoy a soak in a Japanese style bath tub (vintage wine glass in hand), a movie from the comfort of a bespoke sofa, or just watch the red squirrels from the garden hammock, whilst listening to our rare vinyl collection. Offering exceptional seclusion and privacy with stunning views of the lake and open fields, this acclaimed contemporary house is still just a ten minute walk from a characterful local pub and the shores of Lake Windermere, where a wild swim can be enjoyed. As well as being a ground-breaking, sustainably constructed home, clad in larch timber grown just one mile away, the Shack’s interior is finished and maintained to an impeccably high specification – furnished with the best kitchen and home entertainment appliances, many vintage / design classics and bespoke art and crafts.

Since 2009, The Love Shack has been managed by us, Karen & Adam (film maker / artist & curator respectively) – the same people who poured our hearts into building this extraordinary house on a magical plot we found in 2003. We don’t use letting agencies or casual / underpaid staff. We know best what our guests need, and assisted by our dedicated housekeeper, we are proud to offer holidays so wonderful that two out of three of our guests return year on year to enjoy the tranquility and architectural beauty of this award-winning gem of a house.

But don’t just take our word for it. The likes of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Conde Naste World Traveller, The Guardian, Wallpaper and The Sunday Times have all sung the praises of The Love Shack. The house has now inspired a fair few imitations locally, and we’re very flattered. But no off-the-peg wooden cabin at the bottom of a garden can compare to the real thing.

SWOON. This place is even more beautiful than in the photos. It’s like a mini Frank Lloyd Wright! We never want to leave.