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
What would you say to a stint at Howbeck Lodge, a peaceful site on a family-run working farm at the northern tip of the Lake District? If the answer is 'yes, please', then you can look forward to lovely views over the river that runs past the pitches and out to the green countryside beyond… This may be a rural site, but it’s a most conveniently located one too: the M6 (Junction 41) is easily accessed 10 miles away, and the village of Hesket Newmarket is 10 minutes’ walk away for a village shop and pub. The C2C (Coast to Coast) route passes just by the farm as well, so this makes a handy stopover for any cyclists making their way across the country by pedal power. Days out are just as handy: it’s straightforward to get to several of the northern lakes (including Ullswater and Bassenthwaite) and peaks like Skiddaw and Helvellyn, or to Hadrian’s Wall or the Solway coast. Carlisle is half an hour’s drive away if you feel the need for a bit of city time. The farm’s serviced pitches are dog friendly and have access to facilities including a toilet and shower block a short walk away.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • 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

Open from Mon, 2 Mar to

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 187 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained, family-run working farm campsite with spacious, level pitches and excellent facilities, praised for its cleanliness. Guests enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful views, and interaction with farm animals. The location is ideal for exploring the local area, with a village pub and shop within easy walking distance. While generally positive, some visitors mentioned a need for more facilities, particularly during peak times.

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Clean facilities would stop again…

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Michael B.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean facilities would stop again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent one night stay.

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Andrew M.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Large, level, pitch on a well maintained site in a tranquil location. Good shower and plenty of hot water in the dish washing area (no lighting though). A lovely spot for a long or short stay.

Disliked Nothing.

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Very well maintained site with lots…

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David M.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very well maintained site with lots of space. Lovely views of surrounding fells. Nice pub 10 minutes walk away.
Working farm, with lots of animals

Disliked Quite expensive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site nice and clean with goats donkeys chickens cows

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Wayne John M.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet site,nice clean toilets,lovely hot showers , great size pitch

Disliked None

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Cracking site, lovely area and friendly owner. Huge pitches.

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Helen L.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful location. Friendly owner. Lovely big pitch. Clean bathrooms. Short walk to village where there is a great pub. Site offers food too...pizza, fish and chips and breakfasts. Will definitely return.

Disliked Nothing!

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Great site with clean toilets/showers. Working…

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Catherine B.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great site with clean toilets/showers. Working farm with lots of animals around. Very peaceful .
Friendly family and site well maintained

Disliked Nothing to dislike. Steep hill to walk from toilets to top of site. If disabled were happy to change plot.

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Great, clean campsite. We loved our…

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Katie I.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)

Liked Great, clean campsite. We loved our stay and great value for money. Sarah, the lady who greeted us, was so hospitable. She even offered to make us morning teas and coffees !! 10/10 thank you :)

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Great site , working farm and…

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Wayne S.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great site , working farm and can see what they are trying to achieve! Friendly staff and went out of there way to help us !

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Great location, great stay for kids. Friendly atmosphere

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Richard B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (family)

Liked Fantastic beautiful clean site which is close to a beautiful village. We loved our stay and will stay again. Thank you for making us welcome 🤗 The toilets, pizza oven and stream are amazing and so are the couple that run the farm.

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Good location families clean but small. Would stay again

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Jason E.

Fully-serviced gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful spot with plenty of space. Communication good although didn't actually see anyone.

Disliked Services pitch with tap and drain on wrong side so couldn't hook water or waste up

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

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

Upon arrival at Howbeck Lodge, proceed through the gates and into the farmyard. Please walk to the farmhouse where further instructions will be given. Please do not drive onto the caravan/motorhome pitches or into the camping field until you are advised otherwise. There is a box at the caravan park entrance containing welcome packs, which guests can take for their perusal.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.6 mi Bus Station
11.4 mi Bus Station
11.6 mi Rail Station
Rail
7.7 mi Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
8.6 mi Wigton Rail Station
11.1 mi Armathwaite Rail Station
Ferry
11 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
11.6 mi Pooley Bridge 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

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, with few towns and villages around its shores. Head here for walks along the path that runs along the western shore, or stick around to discover the animals on display just to the north of the lake at the Lake District Wildlife Park (20 minutes). It's a short drive to other top attractions too, the likes of which include historic Dalemain House (20 minutes), the Lakes Distillery (20 minutes), mountain peaks like Helvellyn (30 minutes) or Skiddaw (35 minutes) and the far-famed Derwent Pencil Museum, where you can learn all about graphite. Birdoswald Roman Fort, part of Hadrian’s Wall, can be reached by road in 50 minutes as well. Cumbrian life isn't all about the fells and lakes, though: you can take yourself off to Carlisle (30 minutes) for a more urban day out at the castle, cathedral and Tullie House museum, or you could get to Cumbria's gorgeous coastline in about 35 minutes for days out on the sand.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 16.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 25 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Bees 29.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandyhills 29.8 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

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

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.

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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?
    Camping 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howbeck Lodge? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.