Stybeck Farm
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- Lake District working farm two miles from Thirlmere
- A 10-minute drive to Derwentwater, Keswick and Grasmere
- Adult-only dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk to the local pub
Site type
6
A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Adults only 2 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 3.5m width x 6.0m depth (11.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 21.0m² (226.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 1 night, 2 adults
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Birchell’s summer house microlodge
Adults only 2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 4.6m width x 4.6m length (15.0ft width x 15.0ft length) Calculated area: 20.9m² (225.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £55 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 61% of visitors View breakdown
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Small campsite on a working farm in beautiful surroundings
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Very nice hosts. Direct access to walks (although strenuous ascent to Sticks Pass). Beautiful surroundings.
The services are basic and the shower costs 1£ extra, but was worth it.
Farm eggs and homemade marmelade for sale.
30 metres from a hotel with a café.
Expect a working farm: noises and smell of animals, dogs and chicken running around, people starting work very early in the morning.
Disliked: The road from Kelswick to Ambleside is about 200 metres away, there will be car noise.
Book direct, it's cheeper.
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Laid back set up on the farm , back to basics facilities,…
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Liked: Laid back set up on the farm , back to basics facilities, very friendly & helpful owner of the farm .
Handy location for getting to Keswick by road or bus & to explore around Thirlmere
Disliked: Noisy traffic at times from the A591
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Lovely small, basic site.
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Liked: Loved the peace and quiet without the loud groups/ball games etc that you find on some of the bigger sites. The hosts were very friendly and although the facilities were basic they were clean and perfectly adequate for a small site.
Disliked: Nil
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A good place to stay and feel welcome.
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Liked: Small, welcoming farm site with well spaced pitches for camper vans/motorhomes.
Very clean facilities
Disliked: In late April no sun in the early morning. It slowly creeps across the valley to the site.
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Fabulous location, level pitch and friendly hosts
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Really good layout for the campers all with EHU points, I managed to get one next to a bench which was handy. The pitch was nice and flat too. The best location for exploring the high fells on the Helvellyn massif as the track up to Sticks Pass is directly at the side of the farm. The hosts are extremely friendly, plenty of animals around as Stybeck is a busy working farm and loved seeing all the new lambs and chicks. Facilities include toilets and showers
Disliked: Nothing. It was exactly what I wanted in the location I wanted, I will be returning!
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Farmyard camping in the heart of the Lake District - brilliant.
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Loved Stybeck Farm. If you enjoy a simple campervan experience then book. An amazingly busy working farm (we visited during lambing season), but the owners still find time to be so helpful and up for a chat.
The views are 10/10, you are right in the middle of the Lakes, we walked from the van straight up to the hills and did a big loop finishing with a climb up Helvellyn - wow.
Decent shower and loo facilities.
You can sit and watch the busy farm, especially the cheeky donkey, buy fresh eggs for breakfast.
We did 2 nights up in the top yard and a third night down along the fence right next to the fields - both spots had amazing views - we will definitely be back.
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Simple and easy stay with electric, very friendly owner,m
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Simple and easy hook up, perfect location for Helvellyn hike
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Gem of a place for getting away
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Birchell’s summer house microlodge
Liked: We had a lovley stay in the cabin. Its so cosy with the log fire and set in such a lovley location. It's perfect for getting away from the busy life. The owner was excellent, and could never do too much for us. Its a very basic cabin, however that's exactly what we wanted. The location is slap bang in the middle of the lakes making it the perfect base exploring both the southern and northern lakes without too much of a drive. While this is a fully operational farm, this didn't affect our stay. It was lovley seeing the animals, and quite eye opening to how busy the life of a farmer can be. I'll more than likely return.
Disliked: Nothing
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Lovely location and people very peaceful.
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Liked: Beautiful location and welcoming host. All you need for this type of site. We did undertake a hike which we didn't plan for from Stybeck. Just loved it and will be going back if any vacancies on our return trip South. Easy to find and easy access to some fabulous locations.
Highly recommended.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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Real lake district
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Liked: Views , being on a working farm , near to walks , bus routes nearby, good pub walking distance
Disliked: Lack of phone signal and WiFi, shower needed updating and had to pay extra for, some road noise.
Had to pay extra via Pitch up
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Stybeck Farm
Thirlmere
Cumbria
England
CA12 4TN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.56024°N
-3.05408°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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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| Seascale | 20.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Allonby | 20.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 22.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 26.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 27.3 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castlerigg Stone Circle 3.4 mi
Ullswater Steamers 4.5 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.7 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 7.5 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 7.9 mi
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 8.5 mi
Townend 11.8 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.8 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 13 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 13.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Naddle Fell 0.5 mi
High Rigg - St John's in the Vale 0.5 mi
Thirlmere and Great How 1.3 mi
Thirlmere Circular 1.3 mi
Helvellyn from Thirlmere 3.2 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 13.9 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Stybeck Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Stybeck Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Stybeck Farm? Travel 10 minutes in the car, and about 5000 years back in time, to see Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the earliest constructions of its kind in Britain. It’s also 10 minutes’ … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Stybeck Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Stybeck Farm? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.