Stybeck Farm
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- 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
Site type
6
A charge of £1.00 (€1.21) applies for the use of the shower.- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Adults only
No dogs allowedReviews
Voted 62% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Rural working farm, animals, dogs, chickens, cows, sheep, cutest lambs and donkeys,…
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Rural working farm, animals, dogs, chickens, cows, sheep, cutest lambs and donkeys, super friendly owners, basic site but we enjoyed, even got to see the farmer working his dogs bringing in the sheep in the evening, loved that! Pub nearby with a challenging walk so you earn your pint! Bus stop just outside to take you the nearby towns, Windamere and walk down to Bowness was lively, Keswick the other way, lived our stay thankyou
Disliked: Nothing
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Great place to stay
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Absolutely loved our stay here. Louise greeted us when we arrived and was a lovely host. The location is amazing for walkers and with easy access to cafe and pub if needed. Loved the animals on the farm. Will definitely be returning. *****
Disliked: Nothing
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Friendly atmosphere . Shower and toilets basic but very clean . Lovely…
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Friendly atmosphere . Shower and toilets basic but very clean . Lovely base to explore.
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Very clean, good host and busy farm
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: An excellent location (cafe bar open until 9pm a short walk away) with a small but perfectly formed site. It is all hard standing (for vans) but it's such a beautiful area, who cares?
Disliked: Nothing
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Amazing little site, very friendly and feels safe
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Birchell’s summer house microlodge
Liked: The site is very central to everything you could want.
The toilets were clean, there's water and a washing up station.
You have to be comfortable with a couple of free roaming but friendly animals.
The owners are so lovely, and very helpful
Disliked: The seal on the log burner is damaged and let's smoke through, make sure the fire is out completely before sleeping.
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Location. Good walking from the door, pub 20 minutes walk away (on…
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Location. Good walking from the door, pub 20 minutes walk away (on the flat!). Bus stop 3 minutes away for trips into Keswick. Lovely view. Facilities were clean and well maintained. It is a working farm so wakes early.
Disliked: Nothing
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Small campsite on a working farm in beautiful surroundings
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Very nice hosts. Direct access to walks (although strenuous ascent to Sticks Pass). Beautiful surroundings.
The services are basic and the shower costs 1£ extra, but was worth it.
Farm eggs and homemade marmelade for sale.
30 metres from a hotel with a café.
Expect a working farm: noises and smell of animals, dogs and chicken running around, people starting work very early in the morning.
Disliked: The road from Kelswick to Ambleside is about 200 metres away, there will be car noise.
Book direct, it's cheeper.
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Laid back set up on the farm , back to basics facilities,…
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Laid back set up on the farm , back to basics facilities, very friendly & helpful owner of the farm .
Handy location for getting to Keswick by road or bus & to explore around Thirlmere
Disliked: Noisy traffic at times from the A591
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Lovely small, basic site.
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Loved the peace and quiet without the loud groups/ball games etc that you find on some of the bigger sites. The hosts were very friendly and although the facilities were basic they were clean and perfectly adequate for a small site.
Disliked: Nil
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A good place to stay and feel welcome.
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Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked: Small, welcoming farm site with well spaced pitches for camper vans/motorhomes.
Very clean facilities
Disliked: In late April no sun in the early morning. It slowly creeps across the valley to the site.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Stybeck Farm
Thirlmere
Cumbria
England
CA12 4TN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.56024°N
-3.05408°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Seascale | 33.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Allonby | 33.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 36.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 42.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 44 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/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
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 22.4 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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?
Read moreCamping 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Stybeck Farm? From €32.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.