When can I check in and check out of Damson View Glamping?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Damson View Glamping?

From £234 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Damson View Glamping

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Far-reaching views over Crosthwaite and Cartmel Fell

The pods have plenty of room between them for privacy

New

Adults-only glamping with spectacular Lyth Valley views in Cumbria
Bowness-on-Windermere 15 minutes’ drive and Ambleside half an hour
Walks and bike rides direct from the site; foodie pub 10 minutes’ walk

When you’re after dramatic fell views from a lavish adults-only hideaway, it’s hard to top the stylishly appointed pods at Damson View Glamping in Cumbria’s South Lakes region. Spectacular vistas over the Lyth Valley, Cartmel Fell and Crosthwaite village are the order of the day, alongside a hefty dollop of luxury in spacious wooden pods. In each unit is a kitchen corner, a stylish ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet, a king-size bed and a living area with a comfy settee, dining table and chairs. There’s a TV for lazy downtime evenings, and all bedding and towels are provided. Moving outside, you have a private patio with seating and a firepit for cosying up around while watching the stars on clear nights or barbecuing up an alfresco feast. The pods sit in a small orchard planted with damson trees. Abundant walks and cycle rides start right from your door, and there’s a drying room for any wet walking gear and boots (this being the Lakes after all). There’s also ample safe space for storing bikes and a workshop for repairs. Pretty Crosthwaite (10 minutes’ walk) has a pub serving delicious food, and there are shops in Kendal (20 minutes’ drive) if you need to stock up on gourmet treats.

Site type

Open now

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site only allows dogs up to 31kg.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 7 Feb to Thu, 30 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfection

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Stacy W. Feb 2025

Camping pod

Liked: Everything. Beautiful, peaceful location. Carole couldn’t do enough for us. I asked for balloons for valentines and she delivered.

The lodge was beautiful and immaculate inside. Everything has been thought about. From tea and coffee to towels to a hair dryer. Internet access was perfect too.

We were extremely close to cows and their calves in the next field and had chickens outside of our door.

Fire pit was a great addition and in the shed was everything you needed to light it, including marshmallows to enjoy.

Fantastic hosts and we will be in the summer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the wonderful review, it is very much appreciated. We are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you both back. Best wishes, Carole & Howard :)

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Damson View Glamping

Orchard Barn

Crosthwaite

Bowness-On-Windermere

Cumbria

England

LA8 8HS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.31799°N
-2.85527°W

Route directions

The site is located up a long lane opposite Crosthwaite Village School.

Nearest transport

Coach

4.5 mi Bus Station

Rail

4.2 mi Staveley Rail Station

4.4 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

4.7 mi Windermere Rail Station

Ferry

4 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing

4.2 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

4.2 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

Airport

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 walking and biking possibilities are virtually endless in this area of the South Lakes. Ease yourself gently into hiking with a stroll up Gummer’s How (15 minutes’ drive) for breathtaking views over Lake Windermere and the Coniston fells. If the weather’s not playing ball, get your climbing fix on the indoor KendalWall (half an hour). When activity on the water is required, you can go kayaking, paddleboarding, rowing and wild swimming on Lake Windermere (20 minutes). If that doesn’t appeal so much, take a relaxing cruise across the still waters of the lake from Bowness-on-Windermere (15 minutes) and drink in the spectacular fell and mountain landscapes. Ambleside (half an hour) is a handy hub for outdoor clothing shops as well as enticing pubs, cafés and restaurants. You can tour Rydal Mount (40 minutes), the former home of poet William Wordsworth just outside Grasmere, or add a further dose of culture to your holiday mix with a visit to National Trust-owned Sizergh (15 minutes), an austere 14th-century castle with gorgeous formal water gardens to have a wander around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	16.6 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	17 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	19.6 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Silecroft	21.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walney West Shore	21.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 3.3 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 4.1 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 4.1 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 4.1 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 5 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 4.1 mi

Fell Foot Park 4.9 mi

Hill Top 5.2 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 5.5 mi

Townend 6.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winster circular 1.9 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 2.7 mi

BLACKWELL 3.2 mi

Bowness - Winster Valley 4.1 mi

Claife Heights and Lake Windermere 4.2 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 20.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 28 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
The site only allows dogs up to 31kg.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Damson View Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Damson View Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Damson View Glamping? The walking and biking possibilities are virtually endless in this area of the South Lakes. Ease yourself gently into hiking with a stroll up Gummer’s How (15 minutes’ drive) for breathtaking views … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Damson View Glamping?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Damson View Glamping? From £234 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.