Howdy Glamping and Campsite

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Rosa caravan and cabin with chimenea
Rosa caravan and cabin with chimenea
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  • Remote Cumbria woodland retreat 20 minutes' drive from Penrith
  • A 15-minute drive from Brougham Castle and 20 minutes from Ullswater
  • Communal firepit on site; half-hour walk to village pub
Picturing yourself whiling away a few days in a secluded forested hideaway? Howdy Glamping and Campsite is a peaceful site where you can do just that. Since being planted around 20 years ago, this gorgeous woodland has become a haven for all sorts of wildlife – and now guests can spend the night here in order to appreciate this special place at their leisure at all times of day. The amenities available here vary depending on the type of accommodation you opt for, but all guests have access to toilet and shower facilities (a two-minute walk away from the pitches). There's also a communal firepit for evenings out in the open air with family and friends. Keen walkers have several trails to explore locally, along with a whole network of paths lacing the hills in Lake District National Park (15 minutes’ drive) and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (half an hour). The site is on the edge of Great Strickland, the centre of which can be reached via a five-minute drive, or a half-hour walk along a country lane or through the fields. The village is home to a pub (with a beer garden) that serves traditional food, real ales and a selection of gins. This establishment claims to be the friendliest pub in the Eden Valley, so make sure to go down and experience their warm hospitality for yourself. For more drinking and dining options (plus shops and supermarkets), head to the market town of Penrith (20 minutes).

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV sites 2
Tent sites 5
Mobile homes for rent 2
Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens April 12
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • A complimentary basket of firewood is provided for the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Apr 12 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 79 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Praised for its peaceful, natural setting & friendly owners. Guests appreciate good value & communal facilities like a kettle & fridge. While generally clean, some facilities are basic & a walk away. Minor points: occasional noise, need for better signage. Many want to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

We found an absolute gem of a place. We will definitely be back.

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10 out of 10
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Clare T.

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan campsite

Liked We loved the peace and quiet. We loved the kind and friendly welcome and we loved the kindness and generosity of Andvi - thanks for the lift to meet our friends. Oh, and we really loved Ozzy!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little campsite, has everything you need for the price. Quiet location…

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10 out of 10
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Fern L.

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan campsite

Liked Great little campsite, has everything you need for the price. Quiet location and lovely spot to watch the sunset. Owners are so accommodating too! Would definitely recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little site.

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9 out of 10
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 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Barry J.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked My second visit and the new shed by camping is an added bonus. Good basic camping with a few extras (kettle etc.) a short walk away by the shower and toilet. Nice little site with a very slight slope with trees around for shade, plenty of picnic benches and fire pits.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything! Lovely spot! Only a 20 minute drive to pooley bridge and…

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10 out of 10
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Katie P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything! Lovely spot!
Only a 20 minute drive to pooley bridge and ullswater, such a beautiful area.
Had so many little extras just that made my stay even better! Loved the little club house! With a sink, fridge and phone charging point, was super useful to have the use of a microwave too.
A lovely little walk to the local pub, with some friendly cows on the way!!
Will 100% be returning.
Thank you for making my first solo camp so enjoyable 💖

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful campsite with lovely owners.

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10 out of 10
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Donna B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful campsite with lovely owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities just don't like what they done

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4 out of 10
Location
 5
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 3
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Charlotte H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Facilities where ok

Disliked Only one shower, stole leads tried to contact which signal isn't the best tried to ring to use dryer so used it and was going to leave a donation but went back to find leads and towels stolen messaged and they where placed back with a note to say we owed £2. I was going to leave a donation and i tried to contact but couldn't get through to pinch people's belongings isn't the best plus to top it off only 2 leads came back which we have 3 dogs they where £16 a lead so I'm owed more than the £2 I think it's disgusting.
The camping field is very small

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: What a strange strange woman .. So happy to hear you are not returning .
Why anyone would use a dryer that’s not for public use to dry dog leads and towels is beyond me in the first place … but to then accuse the owners of stealing them is quite another .
Thank goodness 99% of our guests are a joy to host ! 🌿💚🌿

Lovely hosts, quiet campsite with good facilities for rustic site.

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10 out of 10
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Patricia W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything: the welcome, the campsite, it's quiet location and the facilities. Tom & Andri just the best. We will be back :)

Disliked Waze app took me to the wrong farm but that might've been the address from PitchUp. Quick call to Tom who said use Google maps. Got there no problem. And clear instructions where to pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for a journey to and from Scotland from the south.

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6 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Susan A.

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan campsite

Liked Very convenient overnight stop off enroute to Scotland. We were in a camper on the hard standing which was level. Enjoyed walking around the glamping site- very quirky

Disliked Quite a long walk to the toilets and shower from the campsite, all looking a bit ‘end of season’ tired.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site. Very welcoming. Really enjoyed my stay and…

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10 out of 10
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Keely G.

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan campsite

Liked Peaceful site. Very welcoming. Really enjoyed my stay and will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Having a kettle and fridge available…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Allison B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Having a kettle and fridge available

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Howdy Glamping and Campsite

Field Head Farm

Great Strickland

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 3DU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.59111°N
2.66947°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.1 mi Rail Station
16.3 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
16.9 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
6.1 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
7.1 mi Langwathby Rail Station
7.4 mi Appleby Rail Station
Ferry
6.5 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
7.9 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
11.5 mi Glenridding Ullswater 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

The ruins of 13th-century Brougham Castle (15 minutes’ drive) occupy a pretty spot on the banks of the River Eamont and have far-reaching views of the Eden Valley. An elegant and imposing façade is all that remains of Lowther Castle (15 minutes), built in the early 1800s. The gardens here include landscaped areas, wildflower meadows and woodland, as well as an adventure playground. Independent shops and cafés line the cobbled streets of the historic town of Penrith (20 minutes). The remains of a medieval fortress overlook Castle Park, where you can stroll among rose gardens or have a picnic on the lawn while the children let off some steam in the playground. Ullswater (20 minutes) is the second-largest lake in the Lake District. Explore its wooded banks on foot (there’s a spectacular trail following the eastern shore, from Howtown to Glenridding), hop on a cruise or hire a canoe or paddleboard from any of the waterfront outfits.

Must see

The Rheged Centre 6 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 6.5 mi

Ullswater Steamers 11.5 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 16 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 16.9 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 4.8 mi

Townend 15.9 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 17.1 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 17.7 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 20 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LOWTHER CASTLE 2.7 mi

ASKHAM HALL 3.4 mi

THE IMAGE GARDEN 3.5 mi

Shap and Haweswater 4.3 mi

Shap, the Abbey and Keld Chapel 4.3 mi

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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Howdy Glamping and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Howdy Glamping and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Howdy Glamping and Campsite? The ruins of 13th-century Brougham Castle (15 minutes’ drive) occupy a pretty spot on the banks of the River Eamont and have far-reaching views of the Eden Valley. An elegant and imposing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Howdy Glamping and Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howdy Glamping and Campsite? From $33.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.