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Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge

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Luxury glampsite on a sheep farm in the Lake District National Park
Half an hour to Ullswater; 35 minutes to Derwentwater and Siloth beach
Cattle and sheep on site, plus a pizza oven and honestly shop

For a dose of comfort on your outdoor adventure in Cumbria, take a look at Feather Down Farm – Howbeck Lodge at Hesket Newmarket in the Lake District National Park. This family-friendly glampsite serves up spacious and stylish safari tents on a traditional upland sheep farm. Inside the tents, all is warm and cosy, with comfy sofas, a dining area and kitchen with everything you need to conjure up camping suppers. Beds come with quality mattresses and feather duvets, and each unit has access to exclusive-use toilets and hot showers. There is no electricity (or wifi, better prepare the kids) in the safari tents, and light is supplied by candles and oil lamps. Heat comes from woodburning stoves, which also double down as cookers. Outside, covered decking acts as a shelter if the weather turns nasty, and for clement days there’s a firepit for alfresco dining around the picnic table. Expect pizza nights from time to time, and if you run out of basics, head for the honesty shop, which also stocks local produce for tasty Lake District souvenirs. You’ll have plenty of time to take in the spectacular hill views as you potter around the glampsite. If you have questions about farm life, or would like a tour, just ask the Stobarts – the owners of Howbeck – who will be happy to oblige. If you want a change of scenery, the village of Hesket Newmarket (five minutes’ walk) has a welcoming pub, one of the first in the country to be bought and run by the community.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs 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

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups 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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge

Hesket Newmarket

Pasture Lane

Wigton

Cumbria

England

CA7 8JN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.73701°N
-3.01764°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.6 mi Bus Station

11.4 mi Bus Station

11.6 mi Rail Station

Rail

7.6 mi Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station

8.7 mi Wigton Rail Station

11 mi Armathwaite Rail Station

Ferry

11 mi Keswick Ferry Landing

11.3 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing

11.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater 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

Up for exploring the Lake District National Park on foot? Some serious hikes are within half an hour’s drive of Howbeck Lodge, including Great Sca, High Pike and Lowthwaite fells, all with stunning views over moorland and mountains. If you’d rather do your exploring on two wheels, quiet country lanes and dedicated bike paths make Lake District cycling a breeze. If the kids are demanding days at the beach, the Solway Firth coastline has sandy strips at Silloth (35 minutes) and Maryport (40 minutes) among several others. Alternatively, head for the lakes of Ullswater (half an hour) and Bassenthwaite (20 minutes) for dips on balmy days. If that doesn’t appeal, discover Windermere (50 minutes) aboard a vintage steam boat, or navigate Derwentwater (35 minutes) by kayak or canoe. If you’ve got younger children on board, take them to watch eagle owls in flight at the Lakeland Bird Of Prey Centre (half an hour), interact with the cute bunny rabbit exhibits at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (an hour) or spot flamingos and lemurs at The Lake District Wildlife Park (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Allonby	16.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southerness	25.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
St Bees	29.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandyhills	29.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.4 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 10.8 mi

The Rheged Centre 11.2 mi

Carlisle Castle 11.4 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 14.9 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 17.8 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 20.7 mi

Townend 23 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 24.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

High Pike, Fellside 2.7 mi

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 5.2 mi

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 7.2 mi

HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 7.5 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 8.1 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 15.2 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The safari tent was so cosy and the beds were comfortable. Staff…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Paul J. Jul 2023

Canvas Hideaway 3 bedroom safari tent

Liked: The safari tent was so cosy and the beds were comfortable. Staff were welcoming and friendly.

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Does Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge? Up for exploring the Lake District National Park on foot? Some serious hikes are within half an hour’s drive of Howbeck Lodge, including Great Sca, High Pike and Lowthwaite fells, all with … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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