Howbeck Lodge
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- Peaceful touring pitches on a family-run working farm with great views
- Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Helvellyn within a half-hour drive
- By the C2C cycle trail; 10 minutes' walk from a village shop and pub
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)
Max. persons unlimited 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass tent pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Max. persons unlimited Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
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Shepherd's Hideaway camping pod
2 people maximum Dimensions: 2.5m width x 4.5m length (8.2ft width x 14.8ft length) Calculated area: 11.3m² (121.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £95 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)
Liked: Yes
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Lovely clean shower block and toilets. Great views
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Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Very peaceful and the staff were really friendly and helpful
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Loved the peace and tranquillity of the site. Level pitches were big,…
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Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Loved the peace and tranquillity of the site. Level pitches were big, great location for walking break. would stay longer next time. Facilities were adequate.
Disliked: Not sure what to do when we arrived. Another camper advised we could select our own pitch, which we did. Not really a problem, but a bit more information on the booking confirmation to advise this would have been helpful.
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5/5 – Great Little Site with Friendly Owners and Full-Service Pitches We stayed…
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Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: 5/5 – Great Little Site with Friendly Owners and Full-Service Pitches
We stayed at this site recently and, despite some unexpected car trouble that meant we had to leave the van a few extra days, the owners couldn’t have been more accommodating. They kindly allowed us to keep the caravan on the pitch until Saturday free of charge – something I’m very grateful for and absolutely worth a glowing review.
The site itself is simple, but that’s exactly what I was after – no unnecessary frills, just peaceful surroundings and solid facilities. The ground is layered in thick gravel, which made it tricky if you wanted to put up an awning (I didn’t on this trip, but worth noting for future stays). That said, the pitches are fully serviced with water and good quality electrical hook-up – we never had any issues with the power.
The facilities, while basic, were of good quality with two separate toilet blocks each with self contained sink, toilet and shower and the highest quality for a caravan site and the whole site had a calm, quiet feel, with sheep out in adjacent fields. We had a full 4G signal thanks to a nearby tower, which came in handy as the on-site WiFi didn’t seem to be working when we arrived. Upon noting this to the owners, they immediately said they’d look into why it wasn’t working – I didn’t check again after this as the mobile signal was excellent and I just used that instead for the caravan TV.
The owners are a young family – likely with farming roots – and while they seemed a little reserved at first (probably not used to many guests just yet), they warmed up and were really helpful once we had a few conversations due to the car issues. I really can’t fault them – they were understanding and supportive during a stressful situation.
I returned on Thursday evening to collect the caravan, though I didn’t knock on as it was getting late by the time I arrived. But I just want to say a special thank you here for accommodating me in my time of need – your kindness made a difficult situation a bit easier, and I truly appreciate it.
I’d absolutely stay again and would recommend the site to anyone wanting a straightforward, peaceful base with all the essentials in the north lakes. Once the car is sorted, I’ll be back! - Hopefully with the Mrs who would love to see the Highland Cow.
Sorry the Photos that I took are not great as they where just out of the caravan windows.
Disliked: Nothing
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Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: We liked the lovely big, clean pitches. The peaceful location and the views. The location was ideal for good walks and cycle routes and very handy for the village.
Disliked: We didn't seem to have any hot water to do our dishes.
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Was a great getaway place for a last minute trip away.
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Shepherd's Hideaway camping pod
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Fully-serviced grass touring pitch
Liked: Spacious pitch and quiet site
Disliked: All lovely but shower not very good. Warm but hardly any water as no power to it.
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Peaceful site with lovely views
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Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Peaceful, well kept site with friendly alpacas and ponies close by
Perfect for pitstop on way to or from Scotland if you live in the Midlands
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Liked: Lovely pitches. Great location.
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Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked: Location. Level hard standing pitches.
Disliked: Dishwasher area not great.
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Howbeck Lodge
Hesket Newmarket
Cumbria
England
CA7 8JN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.73678°N
-3.01851°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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| Allonby | 16.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 25 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| St Bees | 29.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 29.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.4 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.8 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 10.9 mi
The Rheged Centre 11.3 mi
Carlisle Castle 11.5 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 14.9 mi
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 17.8 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 20.7 mi
Townend 23 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 24.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
High Pike, Fellside 2.6 mi
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 5.2 mi
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 7.2 mi
HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 7.5 mi
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 8.1 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 15.2 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.
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 Howbeck Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Howbeck Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Howbeck Lodge? If you're looking to spend some time by the water, Bassenthwaite Lake (20 minutes' drive) will surely be on your list. This most northerly lake in the national park is very quiet, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Howbeck Lodge?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Howbeck Lodge? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.