Samlesbury Hall

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Evening at the huts

  • Glamping in the grounds of a 14th-century stately home
  • Shepherd's huts with ensuite bathrooms, heating and proper beds
  • Heritage café with ice cream; large playground on site
Smart shepherd’s huts in the grounds of a stately home – how splendid. If you’ve ever fancied having the run of a huge country estate, take a look at these posh pads in a peaceful corner of the gardens at Samlesbury Hall, a gorgeous half-timbered medieval hall in the Lancashire countryside halfway between Preston and Blackburn. As befits such stately surrounds, these handcrafted huts have all mod cons for a comfy stay: memory foam mattresses on the beds, a kettle for morning cuppas, and low-wattage plug sockets and USB ports to keep gadgets charged. The huts are heated to keep you cosy on chilly nights, and there are lanterns and a firepit for alfresco eves. Each hut also has an ensuite bathroom with a hot shower and towels provided. You’ll pretty much have the run of the grounds here, so there’s plenty of space for the kids to roam about and play games; there’s also an excellent Mayflower-themed wooden playground at their disposal. The heritage café serves up top-notch breakfasts and daytime meals. Smores kits, disposable barbecues and logs are all also available at reception when it is open. When you fancy heading out, it’s 15 minutes or so to drive to Preston or Blackburn, or you can wait at the bus stop outside the site and wait to be whisked into town.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 25
Open now
Opens January 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • The Garden Room Eatery is open between 9am and 4pm Tuesday and Sunday.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jan 1 2025 to

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Peaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot, clean, cozy huts, good facilities. Kids loved the play area, cafe/wafflery a hit. Staff friendly but some found the site tricky to find at night & had minor issues with service/cost.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Pleasant but needs a few extra bits to make it comfortable

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked He hall and the grounds - perfect for families. Very clean inside huts and the grounds which are well kept.

Disliked There were a few things not considered, we were in hut 1 which shared an external space with hut 2 & 3. On both nights when we returned to the hut another family from either hut 2 or 3 were using the only outside seating (picnic table). Which meant we, a family of four, had to be inside on the bed the entire evening after dark whilst the other families enjoyed the outside space due to the hot weather. There was no bathroom mat and with laminate bathroom floor this meant it would be super slippy so had to use one of the towels on the floor. There was only a tiny bathroom bin so had to hang up a spare plastic bag to use as a bin and then empty in the outside bin every morning. There is zero space for storage so everything had to live on the floor.

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Came with our 2 grandchildren (6&9)…

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Susan B.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Came with our 2 grandchildren (6&9) we all had a fabulous time .Huts have everything you need for a comfortable stay. We definitely stay again .

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing Stay, well kept, clean and…

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Tom M.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Amazing Stay, well kept, clean and tidy.

Daughter Loved It!!

Would love to come again and again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site clean and peaceful. We also went for breakfast on site

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Steven B.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Loved the hut so peaceful for a night away from a toddler

Disliked Only dislike is staying one night ha

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Great stay at a lovely place

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Janette B.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Beautiful location, fantastic shephard huts with comfortable double bunk bed and shower room. Picnic bench to eat at. Fire pit for cooler evening time. Great playground for children. Hall and gardens are lovely and the Garden room for breakfast was delicious.

Disliked No hot water - we should have called the number provided in case of problems but ran out of time before checking out. I am certain it would have been sorted by the reception team given the chance.

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Absolutely beautiful surroundings, the play area…

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Kylie P.

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Liked Absolutely beautiful surroundings, the play area for the children was great, very clean! Our hut was beautiful, full central heating so it was very cosy and warm.

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Good potential but not for us.

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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked Comfy beds, good shower, lovely and warm, excellent WiFi, quiet location. Very friendly team.

Disliked Hard to find in the dark! Nowhere to prepare food or wash up (cafe, wafflery etc all closed Monday). Lack of storage in hut. Pricey on site food options.

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Excellent site in a fab location

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Amy G.

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Liked Beautiful hall and grounds, with clean comfortable accommodation

Disliked Rainy weather! Luckily we packed a gazebo so we could use the outside space with friends.

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The beauty of the site, park…

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Laura P.

Shepherd's hut

Liked The beauty of the site, park for kids & the vibes around the huts

Disliked The route to and from car while being 1 adult with 3 kids (& dog) as parking not as close as I expected it to be.

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Me and my son had a…

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Brendan H.

Shepherd's hut

Liked Me and my son had a great time staying in a Shepherd Hut. Played games and roasted marshmallows on the fire. The hut was super warm...even with frost on the ground in the morning. Popped to the heritage cafe for breakfast...as well as a couple of games of crazy golf before leaving. Would definitely recommend.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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

Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Luxury Peaceful Remote location

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Samlesbury Hall

Preston New Road

Samlesbury

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR5 0UP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.76955°N
2.5702°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4 mi Coach Stop C3
5.2 mi Bus Station
6.6 mi Town Centre
Rail
2.9 mi Pleasington Rail Station
3.3 mi Cherry Tree Rail Station
3.7 mi Mill Hill (Lancs) Rail Station
Ferry
20.6 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
20.9 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
23 mi Heysham 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 obvious place to start is right on site: the hall and grounds are open most of the week for poking around in (although do check for weddings or other functions taking place before you wander in). Free tours can be had on Sundays, to learn about the hall’s history, its witching links and some of its ghostly goings on. Clitheroe (20 minutes' drive), a market town with a castle, makes a great day out too, while it's roughly three quarters of an hour to Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales or to the southern Lakes. Should the nippers be tiring of cultural pursuits, Preston is 15 minutes away for shopping and various entertainments, or you can get to Blackpool’s beach in around half an hour. If you’d rather take in a bit more nature, plenty of walking trails are three miles away at Brockholes nature reserve, which is also a starting point for the 21-mile Preston Guild Wheel cycle route.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
St Annes 19.3 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
St Annes North 19.6 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Blackpool Central 20 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Blackpool South 20 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Blackpool North 20.1 mi Sea PoorPoorN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Forest of Bowland 5.8 mi

Oswaldtwistle Mills 7.5 mi

Beacon Fell Country Park 8.4 mi

Camelot Theme Park 10.8 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 11.5 mi

National Trust

Gawthorpe Hall 11.3 mi

Rufford Old Hall 13.5 mi

Hardcastle Crags 22.2 mi

Formby 25.4 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 28 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOODFOLD PARK 1.4 mi

Hoghton Gorge and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal 2.3 mi

HOGHTON TOWER 2.6 mi

Witton Weaver's Way - Pleasington Loop 2.7 mi

Ribchester and Longridge Fell 3.2 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

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Shepherd's hut
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Shepherd's hut (disabled friendly)
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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Samlesbury Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Samlesbury Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Samlesbury Hall? The obvious place to start is right on site: the hall and grounds are open most of the week for poking around in (although do check for weddings or other functions taking … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Samlesbury Hall?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Samlesbury Hall? From $135.03 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.