Abbots Reading Farm

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  • Glamping pods on a working farm in the Lake District National Park
  • A 10-minute drive to the Lakes Aquarium; 20 to South Lakes Safari Zoo
  • Football field and communal barn; barbecue and firepit per pod
Like the sound of a really rather special glamping experience in the Lake District? Give Abbots Reading Farm a go. Their octolodges – natty camping pods sleeping up to six people – are well-insulated and cosy whatever the weather, and have spectacular views of the Rusland Valley and Coniston foothills. Based on a South Lakes farm, the lodges have lots of home comforts, such as beds with memory-foam mattresses, plenty of storage for your gear, a fridge, kettle and microwave for making simple meals and a TV for your downtime. Electricity keeps all your devices powered up as well as heating the units. All you need to bring is sleeping bags and pillows, cooking equipment and eating utensils – and an all-important torch for finding the loos after dark. Camping chairs will also come in handy if you like the idea of having outdoor seating. Family-friendly and communal facilities include a heated shower block, pot-washing and laundry areas, a barn (covered for wet-weather days) with picnic tables and benches for barbecues, and ping pong tables. Outside there’s a large play area with a toddler climbing frame and a soccer field with nets. Each pod also comes with its personal charcoal barbecue and firepit. Get out and about in the Lake District National Park by day, and come back on clear evenings to watch the sunset from your balcony and look out for birdlife including frequent visitors curlews, kingfishers, herons, red kites and owls. Around the hills and fields of the farm you may also spot otters and red or roe deer. The local town of Ulverston (10 minutes’ drive) has everything you need for stocking up on provisions.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open now
Opens 17 July
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Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

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What customers say

This campsite offers an excellent location with stunning views, popular with families. Pods are described as clean, warm, and well-equipped, with many guests highlighting the exceptionally friendly and helpful owner, Tony. Facilities are generally clean, though some older reviews mentioned a need for exterior painting of lodges. Activities like a football pitch and table tennis are enjoyed by children. The site is praised for its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to local attractions.

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Would recommend going for a relaxing stay

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 Elizabeth G. 1 review

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Lovely cabins with amazing views spotless clean and so peaceful and relaxing. Tony was very helpful in telling us places to go and explore. Would recommend to friends and will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing

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Jennifer H. 2 reviews

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Great location, not overly populated due to amount of pitches on site. Clean toilet and shower areas. The barn is useful to cook in when it's pooing down. The pods are clean with everything you could need. Tony was super helpful

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would defo book again if in the area.

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Sharon D. 7 reviews

Camping pod (two person)

Liked had a really fab time, lovely little site, Tony and his mum were great, and could not do enough for us.
Tony was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us some great places to go and visit

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Tony was a very lovely person.…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (five person)

Liked Tony was a very lovely person. Kindly give us all the information we needed to see the area and visited famous places. The accommodation was fantastic as well. Excelling view. Overall, very relaxing experience of spending time in the country side.

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Excellent weekend break

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 Sonia S. 1 review

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Simplistic back to nature approach. Tony was amazing with his knowledge of farming and the area, his enthusiasm was infectious and he allowed the kids to experience a working farm close up

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Clean and warm pod, quiet location,…

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ILLYA N. 1 review

Camping pod (four person)

Liked Clean and warm pod, quiet location, everything available and hassle free check in/check out. The host was very friendly and attentive. It is perfect for small kids. Highland cows tour is worth going to. Would recommend to everyone!

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The hosts were amazing, incredibly friendly…

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 George T. 1 review

Camping pod (two person)

Liked The hosts were amazing, incredibly friendly and had the best recommendations of local areas to visit. I’ll definitely be returning!

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Highly recommend Abbots Reading Farm, we…

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 Charlotte E. 1 review

Camping pod (five person)

Liked Highly recommend Abbots Reading Farm, we stayed as a family of 5, cabins are nice and spacious, clean shower and toilet facilities, football pitch, table tennis and table football for the kids; fire pits and bbq area next to each cabin, table and chairs on the decking and Tony the farmer is a great guy really helpful and accommodating - we’ll be back!

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Shereen A. 1 review

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Tony was great, it was a lovely location clean and delightful!

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A beautiful, peaceful place with everything you need for a short stay

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Philip W. 1 review

Camping pod (two person)

Liked Owner is very friendly and accommodating. Site has everything you need, even a cart to wheel your luggage up to the lodges. it's quiet and peaceful and the views are beautiful. Stayed for 2 nights with my 8 year old who adored the place.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Abbots Reading Farm

Haverthwaite

Ulverston

Cumbria

England

LA12 8JP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.25746°N
3.00778°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.5 mi Rail Station
9.5 mi Tourist Information Centre
11.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.7 mi Cark Rail Station
5.8 mi Ulverston Rail Station
6 mi Grange-over-Sands Rail Station
Ferry
2.6 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
2.6 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
4.5 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Lakeland Motor Museum: five minutes’ drive - Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (steam trains): five minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 10 minutes - Holker Hall and Gardens: 10 minutes - Roudsea Wood and Mosses National Nature Reserve (walking): 10 minutes - South Lakes Safari Zoo: 20 minutes - World of Beatrix Potter (stories brought to life): 20 minutes - Windermere Lakes Cruises: 20 minutes - Go Ape Grizedale (treetop courses): 20 minutes - Grizedale Forest (cycling and mountain biking): half an hour.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Anglers Arms Pub 0.7 mi
  • White Hart Pub 1 mi
  • Manor House Pub 2.1 mi
  • Royal Oak Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Brittania Pub 2.5 mi
  • Farmers Arms Pub 2.6 mi
  • Red Lion Pub 3.3 mi
  • Heft Restaurant 3.8 mi
  • L'Enclume Restaurant 4.4 mi
  • Cavendish Arms Pub 4.4 mi

Groceries

  • Broughton Bank Perry & Cider Off-licence 3.4 mi
  • Booths Supermarket 5.1 mi
  • Gather Off-licence 5.5 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 5.9 mi
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 5.9 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 5.9 mi
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 6 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 6 mi

Parks and play

  • Fell Foot park 2.5 mi
  • Ford Park 5.2 mi
  • Yew Tree Green park 5.3 mi
  • Mill Dam Playground 5.4 mi
  • Lightburn Park 5.7 mi
  • King George Vth Jubilee Children’s Playing Field Playground 5.8 mi
  • Normandy Gardens park 6 mi
  • Promenade Play Area Playground 6.1 mi
  • Park Road Gardens 6.1 mi
  • Cox's Corner park 6.1 mi

Family days out

  • Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway Visitor attraction 0.6 mi
  • Cliffhanger Rooms Visitor attraction 0.8 mi
  • Old Hall Farm Visitor attraction 1.2 mi
  • Millerbeck Light Railway Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Fell Foot Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
  • Lakes Aquarium 2.5 mi
  • Go Ape Visitor attraction 5.8 mi
  • Lakeland Miniature Village Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • Ornamental Gardens Visitor attraction 6 mi
  • Sizergh Castle 9.7 mi
  • Gleaston Castle 9.9 mi

Public transport

  • The Coach House 0.6 mi
  • Railway Crossroads 0.6 mi
  • A590 junction (E bound) 0.7 mi
  • A590 junction 0.7 mi
  • Railway Station L&HR 0.7 mi
  • Levens Valley Post Office 0.7 mi
  • Leven Valley Post Office 0.7 mi
  • By-pass Northbound 0.8 mi
  • Levensgarth (E bound) 0.8 mi
  • Levensgarth (W bound) 0.8 mi

Other nearby

  • Otter Tarn Fishing 1.6 mi
  • Grange Fell Golf Club Golf course 5.3 mi
  • Grange-over-Sands Golf Club Golf course 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Haverthwaite Surgery Doctors 0.7 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 1.9 mi
  • Newland Service Station Fuel station 4.3 mi
  • Cartmel Surgery Doctors 4.7 mi
  • Canal Head Services Fuel station 5 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 5.1 mi
  • Shell Oubas Hill Fuel station 5.1 mi
  • Chargemaster Charging station 5.2 mi
  • Chargemaster Charging station 5.2 mi
  • Furness Renal Centre Clinic 5.3 mi

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Must see

Lakeland Motor Museum 0.7 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 2.5 mi

Holker Hall and Gardens 4.9 mi

Hill Top 6.7 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7 mi

National Trust

Fell Foot Park 2.5 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 4.5 mi

Hill Top 6.7 mi

Gondola' 7.7 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 8.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 1.1 mi

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 4.9 mi

HOLKER HALL 4.9 mi

Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 5.6 mi

Winster circular 6.7 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Abbots Reading Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Abbots Reading Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Abbots Reading Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Lakeland Motor Museum: five minutes’ drive - Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (steam trains): five minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 10 minutes - Holker Hall and Gardens: 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Abbots Reading Farm?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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