Damson View Glamping

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Far-reaching views over Crosthwaite and Cartmel Fell
Far-reaching views over crosthwaite and cartmel fell
The pods have plenty of room between them for privacy
Camping pod surrounded by greenery
Pet-friendly pod
Camping pod with a private seating area
Views over cartmel fell and crosthwaite
A stunning sunset
The glamping pods
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The pods have plenty of room between them for privacy
Camping pod surrounded by greenery
Pet-friendly pod

  • 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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens February 7
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park only allows dogs up to 31kg.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Feb 7 to

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What customers say

Guests love the idyllic, peaceful location with fantastic views. Beautifully designed, immaculate, and well-equipped glamping pods and lodges are a hit, as are the exceptional, welcoming hosts. Fire pits with supplies are a great touch.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Brilliant facilities, super clean, super beautiful scenery and a very warm welcome…

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Dickson C.

Camping pod

Liked Brilliant facilities, super clean, super beautiful scenery and a very warm welcome from the host… really enjoy the trip…WE will be back for sure🥰

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Dickson, thanks so much for the fabulous review ! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back sometime in the future. Thanks again & best wishes, Howard & Carole :)

Cannot wait to return

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Helen E.

Camping pod (pet friendly)

Liked Quiet location. Good pub 5 minute walk away. Pods were exquiste. Comfortable king size bed. Fabulous en-suite. Very comfortable sofa. Cooking facilities were excellwnt. Very thoughtful touches left by Carole and Howard. Butter, milk, jam and crumpets were waiting for us. Celebrated my special birthday and found a surprise bottle of fizz in the fridge. So thoughtful.

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much Helen for the wonderful review, very kind :) We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you both back sometime in the future. Thanks again & best wishes, Carole & Howard

Overall great experience in a great place.

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Anonymous

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Liked Fantastic views , fantastic facilities , Exceptional hosts. Glamping pod was faultless.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks very much for the lovely review :)
We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you both back sometime.
Thanks again & best wishes Carole & Howard

Beautiful peaceful location.

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Tamara S.

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Liked The whole stay from start to finish was wonderful.
The hosts greated us upon arrival & showed us around the facilities available & up to our pod.
The pods themselves are beautifully designed. Everything you need has been thought off.
The location is idyllic & peaceful.

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From the manager: Thank you so much Tamara for the wonderful review, very kind :)
So glad you both enjoyed your break with us and we hope to welcome you back sometime in the future. Thanks again & best wishes Carole & Howard :)

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Stacy W.

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 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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (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

Bus
4.5 mi Bus Station
4.5 mi Bus Station
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

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 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 16.6 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 17 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 19.6 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 21.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 21.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/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

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 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-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Damson View Glamping? From $317.23 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.