Feather Down - Wyresdale Park

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  • Dog-friendly tents with hot tubs on an estate in the Forest of Bowland
  • Walk to Grizedale Fell, Nicky Nook and the village pub or tearoom
  • Wild swimming and boating available on the estate’s lake
Wyresdale Park has changed little in the last 200 years… there are still old fishing ponds tucked into the woods and free-roaming fallow deer around this Lancashire estate. The house, built in the 19th century, has pleasure gardens and stone buildings, and the hunting, sheep farming and fishing culture is still alive. Newer to the estate is Feather Down – Wyresdale Park, a gorgeous dog-friendly site where guests stay in smart safari tents around the estate’s lake. The Whewell children grew up here, damming streams, sailing wooden boats and building firepits in the woods – and now Sally and James Whewell have set up this place so you and your kids can do much of the same (plus boating and wild swimming too). The 45 square metres of living space in each tent includes a proper shower, flushing toilet and comfortable mattresses – plus a private hot tub outside. The farm is off grid, so step away from the screens and busy yourself with stoking the woodburning stove or paddling in the shallow northern end of the lake. Swimming is possible in the southern end (and heartily recommended by the owners). At the bottom of the garden is Grizedale Fell, a fine sunset spot with views over the Irish Sea. Guests can also walk to upland pastures and moorlands, deep wooded valleys or Scorton village (15 minutes’ walk), which has a tearoom and a family-friendly pub selling local ales, wine and food. As a private estate, Wyresdale Park is free from traffic and big crowds. The Apple Store Café is based in the walled garden (and open Wednesday to Sunday, 9am-4pm). There, guests can tuck into local or homemade produce like sandwiches, soups and cakes. The chef is also happy to prepare a selection of ready meals. Maybe you’ll need the energy for football or rope swinging on the estate…

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Location

Feather Down - Wyresdale Park

Snow Hill Lane

Scorton

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR3 1BA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.93407°N
-2.751°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.3 mi Crossroads
5.5 mi University Underpass
8.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
8.3 mi Lancaster Rail Station
9.5 mi Heysham Port Rail Station
10.3 mi Bare Lane Rail Station
Ferry
9.5 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
10 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
10.4 mi Fleetwood for Knott End 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

Stroll to Nicky Nook (20 minutes’ walk), a 214-metre fell with views as far as the Lake District. Like Grizedale Fell, it’s part of Wyresdale Park. The circular walks are all between one and four miles, making them fairly family friendly (just another bonus, on top of the views). Fancy another scenic stroll? Abbeystead Estate (20 minutes’ drive) has wildlife such as curlew, lapwing and redshank. In the neighbouring valley to the site, there’s also a popular dog-friendly pub on the river Hodder with open fires and food and drink available. The drive to the valley is stunning itself, passing by lands owned by the Duke of Westminster. If you fancy another bite to eat, head to the market town of Garstang (10 minutes), which has shops stocking local produce or big supermarkets.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Morecambe South 10.9 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Morecambe North 10.9 mi Estuary Good N/A Good Good
Fleetwood 11 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Cleveleys 12.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Bispham 13.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 5.3 mi

Lancaster Castle 8.3 mi

Forest of Bowland 12.7 mi

The Blackpool Tower 14.9 mi

Blackpool Illuminations 14.9 mi

National Trust

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 20.2 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 20.6 mi

Rufford Old Hall 20.6 mi

Dalton Castle 23.4 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Scorton - Bowland - Nicky Nook 0.4 mi

Garstang and Lady Hamilton's Well 2.3 mi

Garstang and Calder Vale 2.4 mi

Cockerham - Glasson - Lancaster Canal - Cockerham 3.3 mi

Green Bleasdale 4.7 mi

Local events

  • Lytham Festival (Wednesday 3 July 2024 – Wednesday 3 July 2024)

    Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 16.2 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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  • Does Feather Down - Wyresdale Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Feather Down - Wyresdale Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Feather Down - Wyresdale Park? Stroll to Nicky Nook (20 minutes’ walk), a 214-metre fell with views as far as the Lake District. Like Grizedale Fell, it’s part of Wyresdale Park. The circular walks are all between … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Feather Down - Wyresdale Park?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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