Howbeck Lodge
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- Peaceful touring pitches on a family-run working farm with great views
- Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Helvellyn within a half-hour drive
- By the C2C cycle trail; 10 minutes' walk from a village shop and pub
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Open from Mon, 2 Mar to
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass tent site (family)
Max. persons unlimited
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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2 people maximum
Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 90 (GBP 90)
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Reviews
93% would recommend this campground to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
A tidy, chill farm stay with ample spots & great hosts. Guests rave about the clean loos, farm critters, and stunning countryside. A few mention busy facilities, but most reckon it's a ripper for a cruisy break.
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Great affordable location in a moment’s notice
Unpowered grass tent site (family)
Liked The friendly staff.
Disliked The ground we chose was very rocky so we had to move our tent a few times. But we are inexperienced as campers.
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Plenty of space to pitch up. Value for money was good. Ideal…
Unpowered grass tent site (family)
Liked Plenty of space to pitch up. Value for money was good. Ideal for a one night stop over.
Disliked Shower/toilet facilities could do with a clean out of spiders webs.
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Peaceful site with lovely views…
Fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Peaceful site with lovely views
Disliked Waste disposal route was unclear
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Great stay, very professional and kind owners.
Fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Great location and top class facilities. Loved the working farm atmosphere.
Disliked Nil.
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Good site, would return
Fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Nice site,on a working farm,but being surrounded by animals is very theraputic, showers and toilets allways clean and tidy,pitch relatively level, food in the 2 local pubs absouloutely brilliant, thouroughly nice stay
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Spacious site ,quite peaceful for a farm setting basic toilets and showers…
Fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Spacious site ,quite peaceful for a farm setting basic toilets and showers but very clean. Pitches level but slopes access.
Disliked Booking in problem if no Internet coverage as Cumbria is low coverage for me.
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Easy to get to location. Big hard standing pitches. Great views. Village…
Fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Easy to get to location. Big hard standing pitches. Great views. Village within easy walking distance. Lots of great walking close by. Owner answered messages quickly and was very accommodating.
Disliked Only 10 hard standing pitches so limited washroom facilities. Not the owners fault but other visitors who didn't flush toilets or clean showers after use. With only 2 self contained washrooms this meant a clean of them before we used them!!
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A good quiet site on a working farm, we had a warm…
Fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked A good quiet site on a working farm, we had a warm welcome on arrival. There was plenty of space between the pitches.
Just what we were after.
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Good little family run site
Fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Small quiet sight, excellent pitches and good facilities.
Staff very friendly, helpful and always available.
Could do with a local information board for walks, pubs, shops etc.
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Would definetely stay here again
Fully-serviced gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Facilities, small number of pitches, animals within the pitch areas, location
Disliked No Wifi
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Howbeck Lodge
Hesket Newmarket
Cumbria
England
CA7 8JN
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.73678°N
3.01851°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allonby | 26.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Southerness | 40.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
St Bees | 46.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sandyhills | 47.9 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 15.1 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 15.8 km
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 17.5 km
The Rheged Centre 18.1 km
Carlisle Castle 18.4 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 23.9 km
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 28.7 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 33.2 km
Townend 36.9 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 39.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
High Pike, Fellside 4.2 km
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 8.4 km
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 11.5 km
HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 12.1 km
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 13.1 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 24.4 km
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Howbeck Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Howbeck Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Howbeck Lodge? If you're looking to spend some time by the water, Bassenthwaite Lake (20 minutes' drive) will surely be on your list. This most northerly lake in the national park is very quiet, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Howbeck Lodge?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: noon – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Howbeck Lodge? From $51.70 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.