Stybeck Farm

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Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside
Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside
View of the farm from the fells
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One of the pitches with a view of the valley
View of the valley in summer
Entrance to the farm in winter
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View of the farm from the fells
Nearby
One of the pitches with a view of the valley

  • Lake District working farm two miles from Thirlmere
  • A 10-minute drive to Derwentwater, Keswick and Grasmere
  • Adult-only dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk to the local pub
Want to wake up, lace up your boots and head off on a hearty hike straight from your pitch? Stay at Stybeck Farm near Keswick in the Lake District – pitches here are on a busy working farm where the fields give way to fells, crags and lakes. About 10 minutes’ drive from Keswick and Grasmere, the farm is less than two miles from Thirlmere, with Helvellyn rising above and Blencathra and Skiddaw about seven miles away. Base yourself here and large parts of the Lake District National Park can become your playground. A 10-minute jaunt in the car brings you to Derwentwater, an excellent launching place for boat trips. In 20 minutes you can drive to Ullswater, and Windemere is half an hour’s drive. If you fancy leaving your car behind, there’s a handy bus stop at the bottom of the lane. The family run a small farm shop on site selling their own vegetables and eggs. If you need to pick up more in the way of supplies, or go out to eat, head into Keswick and Grasmere. A closer option for filling up on food is the local pub, 20 minutes’ walk away. If you fancy kicking back and just enjoying your surroundings, there’s nearly always some animal antics to see – from feeding the inquisitive chickens to watching the sheep shearing or saying hi to the goats, donkeys and cows out in the fields.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • A charge of £1.00 (€1.21) applies for the use of the shower.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 258 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Walkers' paradiseSpectacular sceneryLake and/or mountain

89% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

A grand little spot on a working farm, with cracking views. Basic but brilliant, say guests. Owners are sound, facilities are clean, and it's ideal for rambling or seeing the Lakes. Expect farm sounds, but people love it and are heading back.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Convenient location, 1 night stay, no internet - great for getting away from it all!

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We had a lovely stay here…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked We had a lovely stay here for a few nights, would highly recommend! Basic facilities but has everything you need! Great for walking routes nearby and has a pub 15mins walk.

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Lovely place - open all year round

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annika J.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely friendly owners! Didn't have enough cash on me, so they let me pay by card which took the stress out of everything! Locations great, would stay again.

Disliked Nothing. We were really lucky as they didn't have many people staying so we could pitch up wherever. But I would definitely recommend bringing levellers to anyone who has them as some of the pitches could be uneven if the site is full.

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A great all year round site, friendly hosts on a working farm

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Kerry I.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Hosts were friendly
Facilities clean
Can do local walks from site - we did a High Rigg circular
15 minute walk to local pub - great food
Phone signal strength varies

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site with clean facilities

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Chris P.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely loved staying here..woke up to the lovely snow as well as having baaaabra come over for a nosey..lovely site with lovely owners

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great all year round site.

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Mark S.

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Liked Absolutely loved staying here.. woke up to the lovely snow on Sunday
Great spot.
Really friendly.
Clean facilities.
Fantastic views.
Remember its a working farm and TBH I loved that and had a fantastic say

Disliked I have Nothing to Dislikem

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great site with amazing views and as expected from reading description and reviews. Local pub serves excellent food.

Disliked We only stayed one night, because dogs were barking all night and could not sleep. We have a pop top van and as such we lack sound insulation.

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Anonymous

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Liked Relaxed, friendly, good pitches, great views

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Andy V.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great spot.
Really friendly.
Clean facilities.
Fantastic views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great location and a friendly welcome

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Paul F.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked This was or 4th stay at Stybeck. It’s such a great location. A warm welcome and good facilities. The pitches are good. We always stay on the lane which gives a stunning view over the valley. Will be back again soon!

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.56024°N
3.05408°W

Route directions

Be careful if following your satnav, as the postcode covers everything within a mile. Look out for the Stybeck Farm sign as you come along the road. The 555 bus service also stops at the bottom of the drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.3 km Bus Station
12 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
12.1 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
22.2 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
22.3 km Windermere Rail Station
25.6 km Staveley Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 km Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing
5.5 km Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
6.8 km Keswick Ferry Landing

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

Travel 10 minutes in the car, and about 5000 years back in time, to see Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the earliest constructions of its kind in Britain. It’s also 10 minutes’ drive to start your journey to discover another important part of the Lake District’s history – albeit a bit more recent – on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, which repurposes the Victorian railway line as an accessible path through tunnels and over bridges. If the weather isn’t playing nice, there are a couple of popular places to while away a rainy few hours in Keswick (10 minutes' drive): the Derwent Pencil Museum and The Puzzling Place, where nothing is quite as it seems. Keswick's also the place for boat trips and watersports on Derwentwater. Alternatively, if you fancy a pint or a dram to put a spring in your step, and want to learn all about how they’re made, you could pay a visit to the Keswick Brewing Company (10 minutes) or the Lakes Distillery in Cockermouth (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 33.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Allonby 33.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 36.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 42.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 44 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.5 km

Ullswater Steamers 7.3 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 10.8 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 12 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 12.6 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.8 km

Townend 19 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.5 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 20.9 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 21 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Naddle Fell 0.8 km

High Rigg - St John's in the Vale 0.8 km

Thirlmere and Great How 2 km

Thirlmere Circular 2 km

Helvellyn from Thirlmere 5.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Stybeck Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stybeck Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stybeck Farm? Travel 10 minutes in the car, and about 5000 years back in time, to see Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the earliest constructions of its kind in Britain. It’s also 10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stybeck Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Stybeck Farm? From €30.78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.