Feather Down - Wyresdale Park
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Add your business details- 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…
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English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury 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
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearbyLocation
Feather Down - Wyresdale Park
Snow Hill Lane
Scorton
Preston
Lancashire
England
PR3 1BA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.93407°N
-2.751°W
Nearest transport
Coach6.9 km Crossroads
8.8 km University Underpass
13.3 km Bus Station
Rail13.3 km Lancaster Rail Station
15.3 km Heysham Port Rail Station
16.6 km Bare Lane Rail Station
Ferry15.3 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
16.2 km Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
16.7 km Fleetwood for Knott End 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
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 | 17.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe North | 17.5 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Fleetwood | 17.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Cleveleys | 20.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Bispham | 22.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beacon Fell Country Park 8.5 km
Lancaster Castle 13.3 km
Forest of Bowland 20.4 km
The Blackpool Tower 23.9 km
Blackpool Illuminations 24.1 km
National Trust
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 32.5 km
Gawthorpe Hall 33.2 km
Rufford Old Hall 33.2 km
Dalton Castle 37.6 km
Sizergh Castle and Garden 38.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Scorton - Bowland - Nicky Nook 0.6 km
Garstang and Lady Hamilton's Well 3.8 km
Garstang and Calder Vale 3.8 km
Cockerham - Glasson - Lancaster Canal - Cockerham 5.3 km
Green Bleasdale 7.5 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 - 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?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.