Overwater Woodlands

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View of Skiddaw (added by manager 03 Aug 2023)
October at camp! spooky...
Tent pitch
Firepit area

Ditching the tourist trail? Make your way to this woodland hideaway in the northern fells of the Lake District National Park. At Overwater Woodlands, there are on-site chefs ready to serve you breakfast, barbecue and picnics as you wish… and just look at those stunning views of Skiddaw and its neighbouring fells too. The small-scale camp has a sustainability focus. It’s owned by Lois and Nick, a well-travelled pair who have owned the land for 20 years. They have an arsenal of local recommendations, including (but not limited to) the best spots to pick wild raspberries. They’re big believers in the ‘analogue world’ – not the digital – so there is no wifi. If you need to, schedule getting online for your trip to the local pub in Bassenthwaite or the tea rooms in Uldale, which are both five minutes’ drive away. Guests may find that they need to walk 100 metres up the road to get a phone signal too. Meanwhile, keep your eyes peeled for red squirrels, deer and all manner of birds – and look upwards for excellent dark skies on clear nights. Lois and Nick are both experienced chefs (and Nick has worked in professional kitchens). Breakfast is included in the stay and consists of homemade bread with local sausage and eggs; upon request, they can cater to vegans, vegetarians and people with gluten intolerances. They're also happy to rustle up a freshly made dinner or picnic for an additional cost if you let them know your plans. Whether you eat privately or around the communal firepit is up to you, although they'd love to see everyone make friends by the firepit over the tasty food. Unlimited tea and coffee is also provided throughout the stay, so you're never too far from a caffeine boost. Overwater Woodlands has a composting toilet, washing-up facilities and a hot shower – it’s almost wild camping, but not quite. It’s also dog-friendly.

Pladstype

Teltpladser 5
Åben nu
Åbner 30.
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  • På denne campingplads er der ingen adgang for hunderacer eller krydsninger, som figurerer på listen over farlige hunde.
  • Ingen biler/motorcykler må parkeres ved enheden/teltet. Alle biler/motorcykler skal parkeres på den plads, der er afsat til det.
  • Bemærk, at toilet-/brusefaciliteterne ikke er kønsopdelte.

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A camping experience not to be forgotten!

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt Ingen bedømmelse
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
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Binsey Areal til telt på skovbund uden elektricitet (til 2 personer)

Syntes om: I joined with four friends for two nights at Overwater Woodlands. Met by our wonderful hosts, Nick and Lois on arrival, who showed us to our three charming pitching spots (I was solo, the others comprised of two couples) with an arrival drink. The pitches (cheerily named after local mountains) were spacious for their purpose, whilst also offering a nice degree of privacy from the neighbouring spots. Facilities such as the compost toilet were easy to find and use, as well as the added bonus of access to the hosts downstairs shower! There is an excellent firepit with plenty of wood to keep warm on those chillier nights, with a vast tarpaulin to protect from the elements. The food offerings are sublime - I could write endlessly but in short, Lois and Nick are fantastic chefs with a real passion for using locally sourced ingredients. Whether it be the delightful breakfast sandwich, or optional lunch/dinner add on - it was all delicious (special mention to the home made bread!). The hosts are knowledgeable about the area and activities, so don't be shy to ask them for suggestions (we ended up doing 'cold water therapy', exhilarating but not for the faint-hearted!). All in all, a wonderful weekend - cosy pitches with stunning views of Skiddaw, fantastic food and amazing hosts. Thank you both and see you again soon!

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Faciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Aftenunderholdning Bar eller klubhus Børneklub Cykelleje Fiskeri Fitnesscenter Fjernsynsrum Indendørs swimmingpool Legeplads Restaurant/Bar på pladsen Spillerum Takeaway Tennis Udendørs swimmingpool Vandsport

Faciliteter på stedet

Afhentning fra offentlig transport Bad til rådighed Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden Bruser til rådighed Familietoiletter Fryser med køleelement Gratis wi-fi Hundepark Internet-adgang Komposttoilet Købmandsbutik Møntvaskeri Offentlig telefon Offentlige toiletter Opvaskeområde Portabelt toilet Toiletblok Tørrerum Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig Grupper af samme køn velkomne Grupper af studerende velkomne Motorcyklister velkomne Skoleklasser velkomne Stævner velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt Grill kan lånes Grill tilladt Hunde tilladte Hunde tilladte hele året rundt

Temaer

Afsides beliggenhed Fredfyldt Lad bilen blive derhjemme Naturparadis Paradis for vandringsfolk Skov Spektakulært landskab Sø og/eller bjerg

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed Genbrug tilgængeligt Grøn energi Kemisk bortskaffelse Ladestationer til elbiler Opladningsfaciliteter

Faciliteter i nærheden

Bar i nærheden Hundevenligt område

Type

Mini (1-10 arealenheder) Pop-up-campingplads

Accessibility

Handicapfaciliteter

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykelleje i nærheden Cykling i nærheden Fiskeri i nærheden Golf i nærheden Indendørs swimmingpool i nærheden Kano/kajak i nærheden Klatring i nærheden Mountainbike-ruter i nærheden Restaurant i nærheden Ridning i nærheden Sejlads i nærheden Tennis i nærheden Udendørs swimmingpool i nærheden Vandsport i nærheden

Beliggenhed

Overwater Woodlands

Overwater Lodge

Near Ireby

Wigton

Cumbria

England

CA7 1HH

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54,70393°N
-3,17601°V

Nærmeste transport

Bus
11,6 km Bus Station
13,2 km Gallowbarrow
13,2 km Fairfield Junior School
Jernbane
11,8 km Aspatria Rail Station
14 km Wigton Rail Station
19,9 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
Færge
12,2 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
12,4 km Keswick Ferry Landing
13,7 km Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing

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Lokale seværdigheder

Hikers and cyclists, you’re in a great spot. The owners of Overwater Woodlands will be pleased to hand you a map, although you don't need one to access the 170-mile, coast-to-coast Reivers Cycling Route because it runs directly through the site. The Cumbria Way Walk is another big name among keen hikers in the Lake District. Handily, guests can join the trail at Orthwaite Farm (15 minutes’ walk). No need to admire Skiddaw from afar all day long either, as it’s within easy striking distance (20 minutes' drive). If it feels like the time to take off for a Lake District town, the two closest spots are Keswick (20 minutes) and Cockermouth (20 minutes). The former is great for visits to the Castlerigg Stone Circle, Derwentwater and the Theatre by the Lake, while the latter is a dream for Georgian architecture and visiting poet William Wordsworth’s old home.

Vandkvalitet for nærliggende badevand

Navn Afstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Allonby 18,1 km Hav Ikke Relevant God God God
Southerness 33,2 km Hav Ikke Relevant God God Fremragende
St Bees 36,6 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Seascale 39,8 km Hav Ikke Relevant God God God
Sandyhills 40,2 km Hav Ikke Relevant Ikke Relevant Dårlig Dårlig

Datakilde: Det Europæiske Miljøagentur

Bør opleves

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6,8 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 11 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 12,3 km

Ullswater Steamers 23,2 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 24,5 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 13,2 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 29,9 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 31,2 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 33,1 km

Townend 36,8 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 5,5 km

High Pike, Fellside 6,5 km

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 6,8 km

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 6,9 km

Latrigg, Blease and Lonscale 10,3 km

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Nærmeste pladser

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