Lakeside Shepherds Hut

This was the 5th year of returning to Sumners Pond. It has become an annual tradition with five families and we are already booked for next year. I am not an enthusiastic camper as I hate tents but the fact that there are options that include huts and pods has meant I... This was the 5th year of returning to Sumners Pond. It has become an annual tradition with five families and we are already booked for next year. I am not an enthusiastic camper as I hate tents but the fact that there are options that include huts and pods has meant I am able to continue to join our group each year. There are usually 21 in our group and all of us are able to choose what’s best for our budget and enjoyment. The bathroom facilities are great- which has been a very important deciding factor! The chilled atmosphere around the site and great cafe with its helpful staff makes it a place where even the most unenthusiastic camper returns year on year!

Sumners pond is our go to place when we need to unwind and relax. We have been coming back for years and have seen the progression and changes being made to the site … friendly, helpful staff and brilliant clean facilities breakfast is always excellent and enjoyed a... Sumners pond is our go to place when we need to unwind and relax. We have been coming back for years and have seen the progression and changes being made to the site … friendly, helpful staff and brilliant clean facilities breakfast is always excellent and enjoyed a couple of days around the farm pond fishing … thanks for an enjoyable stay

Perfect in every way for a nice holiday break. All staff wonderful. Best breakfast ever'

Fantastic stay! We stayed in the Shepherds hut Gabriel. It was clean, cosy, with great facilities, showers, bar, restaurant etc . Staff were very friendly, full English breakfast was amazing. Fishing lakes were great, caught a 19.5 pounds carp in Betty's pond !... Fantastic stay! We stayed in the Shepherds hut Gabriel. It was clean, cosy, with great facilities, showers, bar, restaurant etc . Staff were very friendly, full English breakfast was amazing. Fishing lakes were great, caught a 19.5 pounds carp in Betty's pond ! Excellent value for money. Would highly recommend!

Sumners ponds loverly peaceful place to be I would highly recommend to everyone. Lovely scenery villages and good fishing and the staff are very friendly there is something for the whole family

Had a lovely, relaxing stay in one of the shepherds huts for 2 nights. It is starting to look a bit tired now, we had mentioned the fridge issues and the kettle being to small, the lead attached is dangerous, on the last stay but they were still the same on the... Had a lovely, relaxing stay in one of the shepherds huts for 2 nights. It is starting to look a bit tired now, we had mentioned the fridge issues and the kettle being to small, the lead attached is dangerous, on the last stay but they were still the same on the visits. We have stayed in nearly all of the Sumner Ponds Accommodation now except for ‘Robins Nest’ (as it is just to over priced for us). The cafe has lovely food and is reasonably priced but the opening hours are not good (closes way to early and stops serving food at a ridiculous times - i understand in winter but not in summer). The deposit being 50% of the stay when booking in advance is ridiculous- we don’t mind paying 3 months before but I believe you should put a £100(for huts) & £200(safari tents) & £500(for lodges) as it’s hard to find half of the amount so far in advance. Also, actually taking the actual money when you check in for a deposit incase of breakages is also becoming an issue for guests (extra payout).

Nothing not to like. A superb chillout. What a view from my bed every morning over the lake! Welcoming staff, clean facilities and interesting local walks. No need to fish but that adds to the whole experience.

We really enjoyed our stay in Old George. Thankfully the shepherds hut was located under a tree canopy so it kept it quite cool during the hot weather. It was furnished very nicely with adequate facilities. The toilets/showers were immaculately clean. The use of... We really enjoyed our stay in Old George. Thankfully the shepherds hut was located under a tree canopy so it kept it quite cool during the hot weather. It was furnished very nicely with adequate facilities. The toilets/showers were immaculately clean. The use of fridges and freezers provided by the site was an added bonus. The whole site is kept very clean and tidy but still kept its relaxing touch. We visited The Queens Head local pub for dinner on Saturday evening, which was very reasonably priced and all the food was freshly cooked to a very high standard. The food in the Cafe was very good too. The only criticism would be the Cafe area be kept a bit cleaner as the tables seemed very sticky from the tree sap, and the decking should be swept more frequently. We did use the blue roll and spray cleaner provided in the green hut for our so it wasn't a great issue. Amelia was very friendly and worked really hard whenever we saw her and she was friendly and smiling.

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We love staying here as we always have a relaxing stay and my partner does a bit of fishing which he loves. The only down fall was that that the branches of the tree were banging on the shepherds hut so if they were cut back it would be perfect. I did report this... We love staying here as we always have a relaxing stay and my partner does a bit of fishing which he loves. The only down fall was that that the branches of the tree were banging on the shepherds hut so if they were cut back it would be perfect. I did report this back and they advised that they would ask maintenance to cut them back. We love it here and would definitely recommend it 😀