Once Upon a Fell

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Peaceful site on a family-run Cumbria working farm
Between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks
Next to Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott; easy access from the M6

On the side of a fell between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District national parks is a splendid place to be – and that’s exactly where you’ll be spending time if you bed down at Cumbria site Once Upon a Fell. And there’s another bonus with this location too, as it’s only 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 for easy get-ins and get-outs. This site is based on a working dairy and sheep farm, with gorgeous views out over hills and farmland stretching over to Ingleborough, the Howgills and the fells of the Lake District. Getting out to see more of that scenery is easy too, as there’s pretty much instant access to public footpaths and bridleways just outside the farm. Farleton Knott and Hutton Roof Crags are within walking distance, so many folk simply park up on site and spend their stay walking, climbing or riding bikes in the immediate surrounds (or relaxing… that’s allowed too…) If you do want to explore more widely, that’s easily done too: get into either of the national parks with a drive of 15-20 minutes, or head over to the coast around the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with just a slightly longer journey. Keen to keep the countryside as it should be, the owners have set up their place as an eco-responsible site that has minimal impact from its facilities (which include showers, compost loos and a washing-up area). Barbecues and campfires are allowed at this spacious site, but please note that dogs can’t come along to stay here as there’s livestock next to the pitches.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

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

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

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

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

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

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Once Upon a Fell

Whin Yeats Farm

Hutton Roof

Cumbria

England

LA6 2PJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.20659°N
-2.68715°W

Route directions

Satnavs are likely to take you to the wrong place and/or direct you down small country lanes. From the south: come off the motorway at J35, then take the A6070 through Burton in Kendal. Turn right just before Clawthorpe Business Centre and follow the lane all the way to the very top of the hill. Turn left down the Whin Yeats Farm track, then turn left just before you get to the first house. Coming from the north: come off the motorway at J36, then take the A6070 past the J36 auction mart and towards Holme/Burton in Kendal. Turn left just before Clawthorpe Business Centre then proceed as above.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.4 mi New Street

8.2 mi St Michaels Lane

Rail

5.4 mi Silverdale Rail Station

5.7 mi Arnside Rail Station

6.3 mi Carnforth Rail Station

Ferry

11.8 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing

11.9 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

14.2 mi Bowness Ferry Nab 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hutton Roof Crags SSSI: adjacent to the site - Farleton Knott SSSI: adjacent to the site - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 10 minutes' drive - Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway: 10 minutes - Ruskin’s View: 15 minutes - Levens Hall: 15 minutes - Sizergh Castle: 15 minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 15 minutes - Silverdale & Arnside AONB: 25 minutes - Ingleton Waterfalls Trail: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	11.4 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	12 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Fleetwood	23.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Haverigg	24.3 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walney Biggar Bank	24.4 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Levens Hall & Gardens 5.1 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.3 mi

Lancaster Castle 11.8 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 12 mi

Holker Hall and Gardens 12.1 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.3 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 10.8 mi

Fell Foot Park 11.7 mi

Hill Top 15.2 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 15.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burton-in-Kendal - Holme - Lancaster Canal 2.2 mi

Burton-in-Kendal - Hutton Roof 2.2 mi

Burton-in-Kendal - Hutton Roof - Lancaster Canal 2.2 mi

Kirkby Lonsdale - Casterton - Kirkby Lonsdale 3.6 mi

DALLAM TOWER 3.8 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 27.5 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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Absolutely loved our weekend at Once Upon a Fell! We stayed with…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Natalie H. May 2023

The Sheep Pen cabin

Liked: Absolutely loved our weekend at Once Upon a Fell! We stayed with our two children and in the little cabin on site. The cabin itself had a little sitting area, which we used for our kid’s beds, and the bed. It’s all in one room, but it was spacious and kept warm with the wood stove. The bed was really comfy and there were really nice warm comfy blankets and a ton of pillows. It was so cozy and welcoming! We also had a toilet, little sink, and shower which was really nice for not having to leave the cabin to get ready in the morning. There is shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided and they smelled lovely! You’ll need to bring your own towels though. Outside there is a little kitchen just off to the right of the door. They have provided dish soap and hand soap by the sink. They also have pots, pans, and some basic dishes (cutlery, cups, and mugs), a can opener, etc. there is also a cooler provided to keep things temporarily cold, however there is also a exclusive fridge up the path towards the campsites. It’s not too far away. The area we stayed in was also fenced so our dog was able to run around off lead which was amazing. We also had the sheep come up to the fence with their little lambs as well as being able to see the horses grazing. Absolutely amazing experience. I would highly recommend this beautiful place to anyone!

Disliked: Nothing

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Does Once Upon a Fell have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Once Upon a Fell dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Once Upon a Fell? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hutton Roof Crags SSSI: adjacent to the site - Farleton Knott SSSI: adjacent to the site - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 10 minutes' drive - Cinderbarrow Miniature … Read more