Wildlife Glamping

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Adults-only glamping in the south of the Lake District National Park
Five minutes' drive from Colton; Hawkshead 20 minutes
Furnished bell tents pitched 60 metres apart

Looking to mix it up a bit? Come to Cumbria, where wild camping meets glamping at this small-scale, secluded site in Lake District. Set on the edge of Rusland Moss National Nature Reserve and five minutes' drive from the hamlet of Colton, Wildlife Glamping is a peaceful spot where you'll be pitched up at least 60 metres from your nearest neighbour. The site's sturdy canvas bell tents sleep up to two guests, making it well-suited for couples' getaways. Things are very laidback and quiet here – something helped by the fact that this adults-only spot only caters for guests over the age of 18. These spacious tents measure three metres by five and come equipped with two single mattresses, two bean bags and a coffee table (please bring your own linen, bedding and pillows). All are set in peaceful meadows where wildflowers grow (depending on the season). All tents have a firepit outside with a trivet for cooking over. Wood is for sale on site – just contact the manager by phone and then call at the Old Vicarage if you need more. There's also a shared camp kitchen with two gas rings, a kettle, a sink and a covered food prep area, plus access to composting toilets and showers. Wildlife Glamping recommends packing insect repellent before heading here. Need to pick some up locally? The nearest pharmacy is in Hawkshead (20 minutes' drive).

Site type

Please note

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
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

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

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Bell tent

Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

2 people maximum No dogs allowed

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

16.4ft width × 16.4ft length

1 room

Open space 2 x Z-bed or foam mattress

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Bean bags
Campers' kitchen
Cooker
Dining table and chairs
Dry toilet / eco toilet
Firepit
Gas and electricity included
Kettle
Kitchen corner or kitchenette
Microwave
Picnic table
Power socket(s)
Smoking allowed

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Car parking by pitch not allowed
Bed linen not provided

Extras

Log basket (max unlimited) £12 (£12) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Adults only

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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Naturist (nudist) Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest 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

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Wildlife Glamping

Old Vicarage

Rusland

Cumbria

England

LA12 8LA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.29586°N
3.02285°W

Route directions

Follow your satvav to LA12 8LA and within 100 yards from the gate there will be a traffic bollard. Open the gate and drive into the field.

Nearest transport

Coach

7.5 mi Tourist Information Centre

7.6 mi Rail Station

9.6 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library

Rail

7.5 mi Windermere Rail Station

7.8 mi Ulverston Rail Station

8 mi Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station

Ferry

2.7 mi Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing

2.8 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing

3 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Starting locally, take the time to explore the diverse and rare habitats on display at Rusland Moss National Nature Reserve (a few minutes' walk), where you can stroll along boardwalks in search of birdlife, red deer and rare invertebrates like the large heath butterfly. (You might also spot dormice, doves, frogs and newts here, depending on the hour you visit and on the time of year.) Next, you could take yourself off for woodland strolls in Grizedale Forest (20 minutes' drive), for wild swimming in the gorgeous (if somewhat chilly) waters of High Dam Tarn (15 minutes), or for fell walks overlooking Coniston Water (approximately half an hour). Want a chance of seeing ospreys catching fish? Head to Esthwaite Water (15 minutes) with your binoculars, or hire a boat for a laidback few hours on the water. Towns and villages worth visiting include Ulverston (20 minutes), home to the Laurel and Hardy Museum, and Grasmere (40 minutes), the long-term home of famed Romantic poet William Wordsworth. Wildlife Glamping is also just under 20 minutes from Hill Top in Sawrey, Beatrix Potter's well-preserved rural retreat.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Haverigg	13 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Silecroft	14.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walney West Shore	15.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Morecambe North	16.5 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	16.5 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lakeland Motor Museum 2.8 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 2.9 mi

Hill Top 4.4 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 5.3 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 5.6 mi

National Trust

Fell Foot Park 3.2 mi

Hill Top 4.4 mi

Gondola' 5 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 5.6 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 3.1 mi

Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 3.8 mi

Near Sawrey and Lake Windermere 4.4 mi

Claife Heights and Lake Windermere 5 mi

BLACKWELL 5.2 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Penrith, Cumbria 24.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £20.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Wildlife Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wildlife Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Wildlife Glamping? Starting locally, take the time to explore the diverse and rare habitats on display at Rusland Moss National Nature Reserve (a few minutes' walk), where you can stroll along boardwalks in search … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Wildlife Glamping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Depart by: 12:30 p.m.

Find your wheelbarrow at the parking location and pick up the key from the key safe.
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Wildlife Glamping

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Pitch types & availability

Bell tent

Dimensions

1 room

Features

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