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

Travel trailer sites 10
RV sites 10
Tent sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens March 1
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.
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Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 194 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely family-run farm site with spacious, clean pitches and great facilities. Visitors enjoyed the peaceful vibes, farm animals, and nearby village pub. Some wished for more amenities during busy periods.

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Julia S.

Primitive grass tent campsite (family)

Liked Our stay at this campsite was more than amazing, a great place to travel with kids and family. Very quiet, clean and friendly. A great opportunity to observe farm animals and just to enjoy the nature 💚

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What a lovely campsite! On a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (family)

Liked What a lovely campsite! On a working Farm too our little boy loved it!
Lovely little stream nearby, and a nice walk into the local village where theres a little Park. Shower and toilet facilities on seat always kept clean.
We will be visiting again

Disliked We ordered Pizza and Fish and Chips for the Sunday night from the Farmhouse, they were £10 each and were just frozen food cooked up, we ended up putting the BBQ back on cos we couldnt eat it

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Pitches, showers, toilet facilities all fab…

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Lisa E.

Primitive grass tent campsite (family)

Liked Pitches, showers, toilet facilities all fab and clean for the price

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great friendly site for our first time camping

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CRAIG R.

Primitive grass tent campsite (family)

Liked Very friendly staff at the site, it's a working farm so they're all busy but all took the time to say hello and have a chat

Windy back roads around the site but still a fantastic location, some great little walks and places to explore round about if you're willing to go off track

Disliked No electricity in the showers as stated, I'm guessing it was only available at the showers on the caravan side, so make sure you have a power bank or other option to charge gadgets

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Really nice campsite — clean, quiet,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (family)

Liked Really nice campsite — clean, quiet, and well kept. Toilets/showers were clean close access to everywhere incl Windermere Would definitely stay again!

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Location - nice village within 10…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (family)

Liked Location - nice village within 10 minutes walk, great pub serving food and real ale. Good for access to northern fells.

Disliked Insufficient toilet/shower facilities for campers. Four showers, 1 WC, combined washing up/personal washing sink all together in tiny unisex building. The showers are the best bit in number and quality - plenty of hot water with good pressure, no extra charge and no push buttons. There was always a queue for the washing up.

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Peaceful site, really lovely owners great…

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Jo S.

FHU gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Peaceful site, really lovely owners great value , we prefer the smaller sites and we live in the country so love to stay on working farms 🚜

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Michael B.

FHU gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean facilities would stop again

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent one night stay.

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Andrew M.

FHU gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

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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David M.

FHU gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

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

Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Howbeck Lodge

Hesket Newmarket

Cumbria

England

CA7 8JN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (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
17 km Bus Station
18.4 km Bus Station
18.7 km Rail Station
Rail
12.3 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
13.9 km Wigton Rail Station
17.8 km Armathwaite Rail Station
Ferry
17.7 km Keswick Ferry Landing
18.1 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
18.7 km 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 26.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 40.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Bees 46.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandyhills 47.9 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 15.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 15.8 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 17.5 km

The Rheged Centre 18.1 km

Carlisle Castle 18.4 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 23.9 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 28.7 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 33.2 km

Townend 36.9 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 39.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

High Pike, Fellside 4.2 km

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 8.4 km

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 11.5 km

HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 12.1 km

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 13.1 km

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howbeck Lodge? From $46.43 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.