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
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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.

Campground type

RV sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • A charge of £1.00 ($1.27) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9

Overall rating from 240 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 3
Spectacular sceneryHikers’ paradiseLake and/or mountain

90% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-located, friendly working farm campsite offers stunning views and direct access to great hikes. Guests love the down-to-earth vibe, farm animals, and nearby bus. Facilities are basic but clean, with showers $1. Despite some road noise & early farm activity, reviews are positive, with many planning to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic location, very friendly owner, nice working farm environment to stay on…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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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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Tim F.

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Fantastic location, very friendly owner, nice working farm environment to stay on with beautiful landscapes.

Disliked No frills, one fairly rundown shower and two toilets but no issue as the location was brilliant and the stay was wonderful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect country get away in The Lakes!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 1
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 1
Katy P.

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked We had an absolutely fantastic stay at this campsite! The views were breathtaking – waking up each morning to craggy hills and open skies was truly something special. One of the highlights was definitely the friendly animals around the farm. The horse and donkey who came to visit our pitch made the experience even more memorable – such a lovely, peaceful touch.

The facilities were great, making the whole stay super comfortable. We also took advantage of the amazing walks nearby – there’s so much to explore, from scenic trails to hidden spots like the infinity pools that felt completely untouched.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for a short stop and has the potential to be so much better

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6 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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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Mark V.

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked This has lots of potential, great location and views with good access to the local walks, a cafe and pub down the road (walking to the pub is tricky via the main road) and decent sized pitches. With a proper shower block and dishwasher facilities and a bit of a tidy up it could be a lovely place to camp

Disliked Really needs a shower block. One toilet and shower between 10+ pitches is not enough. It is also a working farm with tractors riding through at 6am so not the most restful place to stay. Lady looking after the place was friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stop off when en route to Scotland etc or when returning

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8 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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Child friendliness
 4
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Working farm taking you back to basics. Friendly owner. Good views

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous location. Very nice owners. Very reasonably priced.…

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9 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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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Beverley M.

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Fabulous location. Very nice owners. Very reasonably priced.

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% for me.

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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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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ian B.

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Relaxed atmosphere, down to earth people.
Stunning location and great grass cutting crew.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner, great location and views

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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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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David D.

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Location, views and on a working farm, close to Keswick , grasmere and useful bus stop next to site , site clean and small

Disliked Nothing l can think of

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location between Keswick and Grasmere. Very easy to get to travelling…

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 7
Accommodation
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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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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Great location between Keswick and Grasmere. Very easy to get to travelling from either north or south on M6.

Disliked Toilets and shower could be a bit cleaner. Those looking for quiet mornings may want to look elsewhere as this is a working farm with sheep, chickens, donkeys, and very vocal sheepdogs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peace and quiet!

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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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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Quiet, unfussy site - good basics, clean facilities and hot showers (take pound coins!). Ideal location for anything on the 555 bus route. Louise was super friendly but not intrusive. It's a working farm, so don't expect glamour - but do expect a peaceful break (without much signal!). Cafe 5 minutes away is a bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quaint site, on a working farm with tractors, dogs, chickens.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 6
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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Paul C.

Powered cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Instant access to the walking trails. Pub nearby and very welcoming hosts.
A proper 'rustic' feel to the place, so don't go expecting super modern facilities.

Disliked Slightly steep access to some of the pitches, but OK for 90% of vans and confident drivers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

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

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TN

Directions

Timezone

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

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

Bus
4.5 mi Bus Station
7.5 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
7.5 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
13.8 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
13.9 mi Windermere Rail Station
15.9 mi Staveley Rail Station
Ferry
3.3 mi Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing
3.4 mi Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
4.2 mi 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 20.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Allonby 20.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 22.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 26.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 27.3 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 3.4 mi

Ullswater Steamers 4.5 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.7 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 7.5 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 7.9 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 8.5 mi

Townend 11.8 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.8 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 13 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Naddle Fell 0.5 mi

High Rigg - St John's in the Vale 0.5 mi

Thirlmere and Great How 1.3 mi

Thirlmere Circular 1.3 mi

Helvellyn from Thirlmere 3.2 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    Penrith, England 13.9 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stybeck Farm? From $36.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.