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On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

Feather Down - Howbeck Lodge

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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.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

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

Coach

17.1 km Bus Station

18.3 km Bus Station

18.7 km Rail Station

Rail

12.3 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station

13.9 km Wigton Rail Station

17.7 km Armathwaite Rail Station

Ferry

17.7 km Keswick Ferry Landing

18.1 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing

18.7 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing

Airport

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

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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Allonby	27 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southerness	40.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
St Bees	46.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandyhills	48 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The safari tent was so cosy and the beds were comfortable. Staff…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Paul J. Jul 2023

Canvas Hideaway 3 bedroom safari tent

Liked: The safari tent was so cosy and the beds were comfortable. Staff were welcoming and friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

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?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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