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
Site type
6
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Camping pod (five person)
5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 2.5m length (16.4ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 12.5m² (134.5ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site-
Camping pod (four person)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 2.5m length (16.4ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 12.5m² (134.5ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site -
Camping pod (two person)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 2.5m length (16.4ft width x 8.2ft length) Calculated area: 12.5m² (134.5ft²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
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Stunning scenery, peaceful and very clean
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Liked: The setting was beautiful - just a few minutes from the main road, but absolute peace and quiet. Tony was very friendly and helpful. We loved the camp fire and the games barn for the kids. Everything was clean. We would definitely return.
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Excellent site
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Liked: Friendly, quiet, peaceful setting everything we needed on site would highly recommend to anyone to stay. Close to lake Windermere and other activities
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Fabulous Farm
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Liked: Me and my sister absolutely loved it here. The cabins were basic but perfect for our short trip and very clean. The owner Tony was great. So friendly and although he was clearly busy he still made time to show us his Highland Cattle.
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We love it ❤️
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Camping pod (four person)
Liked: An amazing place to visit. We had pod #5. Large clean wood pod with microwave, fridge, kettle and TV. Plenty of space under the beds to store clothes and personal belongings. There is even a bottle rack. Bathroom in a separate building clean, cleaned daily by the owner. Next to it is a car park. From the terrace there is a beautiful view of the nearby mountains. Children can play football on the field and later in the evening you can sit next to fire pit listening to nature. The owner very nice, passionately telling about the area. We had the chance to see the owner Scottish cows during sunset. We are a family that loves to hike and walks so we spent most of our time in the nearby area exploring the mountain trails, waterfalls, caves, lake cruise as well as the seaside beach. The location gave us so much satisfaction that we will definitely come back to this place. Thank you, kind regards. Izzy
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A great site, clean facilities and a fantastic & friendly host.
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Camping pod (four person)
Liked: The host - Tony is so welcoming and friendly. Very knowledgeable about the area and best places to visit. The farm - Beautiful landscape and fantastic views from the pods. The pods - Cosy and comfortable. Facilities - Toilets and showers were immaculate. The big barn with ping pong table and the field was great for the kids to run about.. But most of all they loved rolling down the hills!! Harris - Amazing Harris the Highland Bull was very entertaining amd Tony the host took us up to the field to see him and the kids got to brush his fabulous hair
Disliked: Had to come home!!
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Excellent site with clean facilities and great owners
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Camping pod (four person)
Liked: Loved our 3 nights staying in the octolodges. Great clean facilities and the lodges were spacious with plenty storage for our things. Tony the owner was great and gave us lots of information about the local area. Our highlight was Tony taking us up to the see the Highland cattle and the children were able to pet and brush the Bull. We will definitely be back
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An amazing place to stay, highly recommend to everyone no matter what…
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Camping pod (five person)
Liked: An amazing place to stay, highly recommend to everyone no matter what you are looking for. Peaceful place, lovely walks around and close enough to shops for you to be able to pick up any necessities. Tony was the nicest person you could meet going above and beyond to make sure not only your stay with them is perfect but also your days out. Tony also took time out of his busy day to take us to see his Highland bull and highland cows, we were mesmerised and will forever remember this experience. 10/10 for cleanliness for both the octolodges and the toilet/shower facilities. Perfect for families that would like to enjoy a getaway, plenty to keep the children entertained in the barn! Thank you Tony for a wonderful stay which was much needed before the start of another school year!
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Great location with clean facilities and friendly owner.
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Liked: Location and view are wonderful. Cleanliness of pods and toilet facilities are definitely very positive point. The owner is friendly, approachable and always happy to help.
Disliked: N/A
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Staying in the octolodge was great, kids didn’t want to leave. Site…
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Liked: Staying in the octolodge was great, kids didn’t want to leave. Site was always spotlessly clean. Owners were friendly and well informed on things to do in the local area. Will definitely be booking again.
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Great site, amazing views.
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Camping pod (four person)
Liked: We liked everything about Abbots Reading Farm. There was plenty of open space for the children to play. There were chickens and sheep in the neighbouring fields. The lodges themselves were excellent. Well equipped with everything you need. The views from the lodges were amazing with picturesque scenic views. The showers and toilets block were excellent kept spotless. The owner couldn't have been more helpful and always had time to chat. He even took us to see his Highland cows in a nearby field. We will be booking again shortly as we have never found a tranquil well equipped site like this.
Disliked: I couldn't find anything we disliked about this site.
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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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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 GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.25746°N
-3.00778°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Haverigg | 12.3 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Morecambe North | 13.8 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 13.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Silecroft | 14.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 14.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 26.7 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- 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?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.