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
Adults only
9/10
Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
Stybeck Farm is a welcoming, no-frills working farm campsite in a beautiful Lake District location. Visitors praise the stunning views, friendly and helpful hosts, and proximity to walks and public transport. Facilities are basic but clean, including toilets and a shower with an additional charge. While some mention farm noise and limited phone signal, the overall sentiment is positive, with many planning return visits.
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Great site, would visit again
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Quiet, easy access to bus. Friendly
Disliked One shower
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Thank you for an amazing stay, we will definetly be back!
Birchell’s summer house microlodge
Liked Location is fantastic, great for Thirlmere null pool and Hellvelyn
The owner was lovely and greeted us by name. She was helpful but happy to let us enjoy our break. She was always around if we neededed anything
Farm produce available
Bus stop outside with regular services to Kendal and Keswick
Great pub a short walk
Disliked Absolutely not a complaint but just wanted to say facilities basic and some farm noise early morning. This should be expected as it's a working farm and we were aware when booking. This is reflected in the price. The place really is a hidden gem and we have have recommended to friends
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We had a a wonderful 3 night stay and will be returning soon.
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Perfect location to explore the fells. Great being on a bus route so easy to get to and from towns like Keswick and Grassmere. Pitches were flat and we could choose where was best suited for us. Beautiful scenery all around and very peaceful.
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Stunning location, friendly owner, clean facilities. We’ll be back!
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked An absolutely stunning setting.
Louise is lovely and very helpful.
It’s a working farm so you see all sorts of animals, chickens and Guinea fowl.
There’s a really good hot shower that works with a £1 coin.
The pitches are pretty flat, have wonderful views and ehu.
It’s on a bus route too, which is apparently very good, we didn’t use it but others did and said it’s cheap and a very regular service.
It’s a short but steep walk to a popular waterfall.
There’s also a cafe a very short walk away. At night you hear owls and it’s a dark sky area so on a clear night the stars are amazing.
The location is great, not far from many stunning places.
We had a fantastic 2 nights staying at Stybeck Farm and will definitely book again.
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Everything - super relaxed and friendly…
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Everything - super relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for simple couple of nights!
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The relaxed atmosphere was lovely, having…
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked The relaxed atmosphere was lovely, having the ability to park where ever as long as it was at a hook up. We loved watching the sheep in the field and the dogs running around. Would definitely recommend here! It is just off a main road but you honestly wouldn’t be able to tell
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Lovely 2 night stay
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Great campsite, lovely host, lovely pub just down the road, great walks direct from the campsite. Coffee shop nearby.
Disliked Didn’t matter to us but not much mobile reception (giffgaff/O2).
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The site is small and nestled…
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked The site is small and nestled in the side of the hill as indicated on the pictures.
Disliked We booked this site in APRIL. Upon arrival there was no pitch available for us where all the fellow campers were. We were offered to ‘pull in’ at the side of the lane exiting the farm where EHU was available. In the night the owner squeezed another camper in next to ours leaving a couple of foot between us.
Bear in mind this site has unmarked pitches, primitive facilities and is near a busy main road (which I admit I should have googled before booking). The facilities for emptying your waste cassette is a manhole cover with a handle ! You cannot wash your cassettes out.
We paid for 2n and left after one. The quad bike going past the van at 5am was the nail in the coffin..
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Really friendly site with everything you…
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Really friendly site with everything you need. Has a couple of toilets and showers, which is enough for the number of people staying, you might have a small wait but nothing major. Showers are hot and you get plenty of time for £1. Plenty of walks straight from the campsite, and you can walk to the pub either along the road, or along a footpath/bridleway behind the site. Will certainly stay again! There is also a bus stop close to the site, so easy enough to get into Keswick etc.
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Excellent small site, quiet and peaceful,…
Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Excellent small site, quiet and peaceful, great location, friendly staff, hot showers, clean facilities
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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?
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.