Wasdale Yurt Holiday

Farm park overlooking Scafell Pike on the fringes of the western fells
A 10-minute drive from Wast Water lake and 15 from Seascale beach
Yurts come with kitchenettes, woodburning stoves and private bathrooms

Get over to Wasdale Yurt Holiday for a break under canvas at Rainors Farm on the fringes of a western Lake District valley yet close to the coast. This rural site with 200 breeding sheep – plus a couple of goats, a few chickens and a pack of dogs – is in the countryside, a 15-minute drive from Seascale’s six-mile-long stretch of sand. The park is well-located for explores of the western Lake District, whether while walking, cycling or driving. It overlooks Scafell Peak – the highest point in England – and is 10 minutes from Wast Water, the country’s deepest lake. Stays here before and after adventures are in Rainors Farm’s 18-foot yurts. They sleep up to five people and are equipped with electricity, woodburning stoves, single-ring gas camping stoves (gas provided), mini fridges, and tea and coffee. Private toilet and heated shower facilities are nearby. Up for organised escapades? Go dog sledding and pony trekking with Horse and Husky (half an hour) or try canyoning, canoeing, rock climbing, archery, abseiling, raft building, mountain biking and stand-up paddleboarding at West Lakes Adventure (25 minutes).

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed low season only

Campfires 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 low season only

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Wasdale Yurt Holiday

Wasdale Road

Gosforth

Seascale

Cumbria

England

CA20 1ER

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.4234°N
-3.3902°W

Nearest transport

Bus

11.9 mi Tangier Street

13.4 mi Queens Head

13.4 mi The Queens Head

Rail

3.9 mi Drigg Rail Station

4.3 mi Seascale Rail Station

4.7 mi Ravenglass Rail Station

Ferry

13.6 mi High Brandelhow Ferry Landing

13.7 mi Coniston Ferry Landing

13.8 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Wast Water (England’s deepest lake): 10 minutes’ drive - Scafell Pike: 20 minutes - Seascale beach: 15 minutes - Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station: 15 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 15 minutes - St. Bees Head Heritage Coast: half an hour - Whitehaven (seaside spot): half an hour - Maryport (seaside spot): 50 minutes - Whinlatter Forest Park: 55 minutes - Honister Slate Mine: an hour and 15 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seascale	4.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Bees	9.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Silecroft	14.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Haverigg	16.7 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walney West Shore	21.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 4.7 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 14.7 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 15.1 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 16.4 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 1.6 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 8.9 mi

Gondola' 13.6 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 13.9 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 3.5 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 4.8 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 6.8 mi

Around Buttermere 9.3 mi

Buttermere - Haystacks - Red Pike - Buttermere 9.3 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 29.8 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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What attractions are near Wasdale Yurt Holiday? Local attractions and activities include: - Wast Water (England’s deepest lake): 10 minutes’ drive - Scafell Pike: 20 minutes - Seascale beach: 15 minutes - Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station: 15 … Read more