Stybeck Farm

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Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside
Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside
View of the farm from the fells
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One of the pitches with a view of the valley
View of the valley in summer
Entrance to the farm in winter
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View of the farm from the fells
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One of the pitches with a view of the valley

  • 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
Want to wake up, lace up your boots and head off on a hearty hike straight from your pitch? Stay at Stybeck Farm near Keswick in the Lake District – pitches here are on a busy working farm where the fields give way to fells, crags and lakes. About 10 minutes’ drive from Keswick and Grasmere, the farm is less than two miles from Thirlmere, with Helvellyn rising above and Blencathra and Skiddaw about seven miles away. Base yourself here and large parts of the Lake District National Park can become your playground. A 10-minute jaunt in the car brings you to Derwentwater, an excellent launching place for boat trips. In 20 minutes you can drive to Ullswater, and Windemere is half an hour’s drive. If you fancy leaving your car behind, there’s a handy bus stop at the bottom of the lane. The family run a small farm shop on site selling their own vegetables and eggs. If you need to pick up more in the way of supplies, or go out to eat, head into Keswick and Grasmere. A closer option for filling up on food is the local pub, 20 minutes’ walk away. If you fancy kicking back and just enjoying your surroundings, there’s nearly always some animal antics to see – from feeding the inquisitive chickens to watching the sheep shearing or saying hi to the goats, donkeys and cows out in the fields.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 301 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 4
Walkers' paradiseSpectacular sceneryLake and/or mountain

90% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This working farm campsite offers a beautiful rural location with stunning views, ideal for walkers with direct access to fells. Visitors frequently praise the exceptionally friendly and welcoming owners. Basic but clean facilities are provided, with a shower costing £1. The presence of farm animals is a highlight for many. Some guests mention road noise and the rustic nature of facilities, but overall, it's highly recommended for its location, value, and authentic farm atmosphere.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly owner. Didn't mind us arriving…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peter S. 9 reviews

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly owner. Didn't mind us arriving a bit late. Great scenery. Bus stops right outside the site. Clean toilet X2. Working farm so nearby chickens, dogs, sheep cows. Good price for Lake District hard standing with electric.

Disliked Not for you if you don't like the sounds of the countryside sheep, dogs etc. £1 shower steep for 5 mins not very hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Landscape and Electricity -…

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6 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 6
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 1
 marc k. 5 reviews

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Landscape and Electricity -

Disliked Facilities are clean - but floor not very clean (flip-flops recommended)

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This is a working farm so…

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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patrick b. 1 review

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked This is a working farm so seeing the donkey pony dogs chickens wandering was pleasant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hospitality, views, friendly atmosphere, close to…

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9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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ken r. 1 review

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Hospitality, views, friendly atmosphere, close to towns and good bus service..level pitches, good value for money...

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic weekend, great farm, Thanks…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Alex B. 1 review

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic weekend, great farm, Thanks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely rural location. Friendly owner. Amazing…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Zoe G. 1 review

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely rural location. Friendly owner. Amazing views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location

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7 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Lesley H. 1 review

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Location, pitch, welcome especially from the donkey!

Disliked Shower a bit weak for the price
Noisy neighbors!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot, we will come again

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Heather H. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked The location is amazing. The owner is very nice and we loved their dogs which like getting a stroke. The pitch is nice with hookup and I think the price is reasonable. The toilets and shower were very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I wont be going back

Overall

2 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jane F. 1 review

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Views, friendly hostess

Disliked 1 old tatty outdoor unlockable, exceptionally hot shower £1 for 5 mins. Bath maths reused customer after customer ...not a clean one- the same ones just dried.

Dogs loose on the site

1 toilet, old tatty outdoor

Pitch was gravelwith some grass at the side of the road into the farm. Definitely not a prepared hardstanding pitch.

Lady on site said it was just £10 pernight. So £30 total...Yet id already paid £68.85 to pitch up...daylight robbery

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From the manager: Firstly I don’t tell people to use the shower it’s a facility that I offer and there are clean matts each day. You only paid Pitch up a deposit and as you didn’t use electricity I only charged you £10 per can per night.
I gave you the choice of pitches but as you had a dog that did Barack a lot the shadey place at the end of the lane site was best.
II suggest if you want a 5 star pitch you go to the big site and pay through the roof.
Sorry you did not like our site but many do.

Family run farm campsite - very…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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emma a. 5 reviews

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Family run farm campsite - very friendly, great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.56024°N
3.05408°W

Route directions

Be careful if following your satnav, as the postcode covers everything within a mile. Look out for the Stybeck Farm sign as you come along the road. The 555 bus service also stops at the bottom of the drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.5 mi Bus Station
7.5 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
7.5 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
13.8 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
13.9 mi Windermere Rail Station
15.9 mi Staveley Rail Station
Ferry
3.3 mi Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing
3.4 mi Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
4.2 mi Keswick 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

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’ drive to start your journey to discover another important part of the Lake District’s history – albeit a bit more recent – on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, which repurposes the Victorian railway line as an accessible path through tunnels and over bridges. If the weather isn’t playing nice, there are a couple of popular places to while away a rainy few hours in Keswick (10 minutes' drive): the Derwent Pencil Museum and The Puzzling Place, where nothing is quite as it seems. Keswick's also the place for boat trips and watersports on Derwentwater. Alternatively, if you fancy a pint or a dram to put a spring in your step, and want to learn all about how they’re made, you could pay a visit to the Keswick Brewing Company (10 minutes) or the Lakes Distillery in Cockermouth (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 20.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Allonby 20.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 22.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 26.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 27.3 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/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, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    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.

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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?
    Camping 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.
    Read more
  • 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.