Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge
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Add your business details- Luxury glampsite on a sheep farm in the Lake District National Park
- Half an hour to Ullswater; 35 minutes to Derwentwater and Siloth beach
- Cattle and sheep on site, plus a pizza oven and honestly shop
For a dose of comfort on your outdoor adventure in Cumbria, take a look at Feather Down Farm – Howbeck Lodge at Hesket Newmarket in the Lake District National Park. This family-friendly glampsite serves up spacious and stylish safari tents on a traditional upland sheep farm.
Inside the tents, all is warm and cosy, with comfy sofas, a dining area and kitchen with everything you need to conjure up camping suppers. Beds come with quality mattresses and feather duvets, and each unit has access to exclusive-use toilets and hot showers.
There is no electricity (or wifi, better prepare the kids) in the safari tents, and light is supplied by candles and oil lamps. Heat comes from woodburning stoves, which also double down as cookers.
Outside, covered decking acts as a shelter if the weather turns nasty, and for clement days there’s a firepit for alfresco dining around the picnic table. Expect pizza nights from time to time, and if you run out of basics, head for the honesty shop, which also stocks local produce for tasty Lake District souvenirs.
You’ll have plenty of time to take in the spectacular hill views as you potter around the glampsite. If you have questions about farm life, or would like a tour, just ask the Stobarts – the owners of Howbeck – who will be happy to oblige.
If you want a change of scenery, the village of Hesket Newmarket (five minutes’ walk) has a welcoming pub, one of the first in the country to be bought and run by the community.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge
Hesket Newmarket
Pasture Lane
Wigton
Cumbria
England
CA7 8JN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.73701°N
3.01764°W
Nearest transport
Coach17.1 km Bus Station
18.3 km Bus Station
18.7 km Rail Station
Rail12.3 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
13.9 km Wigton Rail Station
17.7 km Armathwaite Rail Station
Ferry17.7 km Keswick Ferry Landing
18.1 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
18.7 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
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
Up for exploring the Lake District National Park on foot? Some serious hikes are within half an hour’s drive of Howbeck Lodge, including Great Sca, High Pike and Lowthwaite fells, all with stunning views over moorland and mountains. If you’d rather do your exploring on two wheels, quiet country lanes and dedicated bike paths make Lake District cycling a breeze.
If the kids are demanding days at the beach, the Solway Firth coastline has sandy strips at Silloth (35 minutes) and Maryport (40 minutes) among several others. Alternatively, head for the lakes of Ullswater (half an hour) and Bassenthwaite (20 minutes) for dips on balmy days. If that doesn’t appeal, discover Windermere (50 minutes) aboard a vintage steam boat, or navigate Derwentwater (35 minutes) by kayak or canoe.
If you’ve got younger children on board, take them to watch eagle owls in flight at the Lakeland Bird Of Prey Centre (half an hour), interact with the cute bunny rabbit exhibits at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (an hour) or spot flamingos and lemurs at The Lake District Wildlife Park (20 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)
Food and drink
- The Old Crown Pub 0.5 km
- Oddfellows Arms Pub 2.5 km
- Sour Nook Inn Pub 3.5 km
- Royal Oak Pub 5.9 km
- The Mill Inn Pub 8.4 km
- Dog & Gun Pub 9.6 km
- Mae's Tea Rooms and Gallery Restaurant 9.7 km
Parks and play
- The Green 2.9 km
- Johnby Common 9.6 km
Family days out
- High Head Castle 7.5 km
- Greystoke Castle 11.7 km
- Hutton-in-the-Forest Castle 11.8 km
- Knox Wood Wildlife Centre Zoo 13.8 km
- Lake District Wildlife Park Zoo 15.2 km
Public transport
- Village Green 0.5 km
- Churchtown Road End (W bound) 3.4 km
- Sour Nook (E bound) 3.5 km
- Sour Nook (N bound) 3.5 km
- The Royal Oak (N bound) 5.9 km
- The Royal Oak (S bound) 5.9 km
- Thanetwell Caravan Park (N bound) 6.1 km
- Thanetwell Caravan Park (S bound) 6.1 km
- Ellonby Hall 8.6 km
- Phoenix Park 9.3 km
Local services
- CashZone Cashpoint 11.7 km
- CashZone Cashpoint 11.7 km
- The Cumberland Cashpoint 13.4 km
- Caldbeck Surgery Doctors 2.7 km
Must see
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 15.2 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 15.8 km
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 17.4 km
The Rheged Centre 18.1 km
Carlisle Castle 18.4 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 24 km
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 28.6 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 33.3 km
Townend 37 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 4.3 km
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 8.4 km
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 11.6 km
HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 12.1 km
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 13.1 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.
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- Does Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge? Up for exploring the Lake District National Park on foot? Some serious hikes are within half an hour’s drive of Howbeck Lodge, including Great Sca, High Pike and Lowthwaite fells, all with … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.