Oaktree

From £89 For 1 night, 4 adults 10 14 reviews
Outdoor log seating (added by manager 18 Oct 2022)
Shepherd's hut exterior (added by manager 18 oct 2022)
Shepherd's hut exterior (added by manager 28 apr 2022)
Exterior (added by manager 28 apr 2022)

  • Cosy traditional shepherd's hut in a private Lancashire field
  • Five miles to Forest of Bowland; a half-hour drive to Blackpool
  • Woodburning stove, private firepit and private eco toilet provided
It’s a cosy stay that’s on offer at Oaktree, where a shepherd's hut packed with character sits in a private field surrounded by lovely Lancashire countryside. Peer out of the window at the green scenery and you’d think you were in the middle of nowhere, but in fact it’s also very well connected, just off the A6 and with the M6 nearby too (and a bus stop just outside for jaunts by public transport). That means easy access to all sorts of days out, particularly if you’ve got your eye on walks in the Forest of Bowland, five miles away. As well as being rather well situated, this is a place where the folk in charge have thought of pretty much everything guests might need during their stay. The hut sleeps up to two adults in a double bed (four foot by five foot seven inches) and two small children (up to approximately the age of 14) in two bunks; it’s kept warm by a woodburning stove (with logs available too, of course). A private eco toilet is on hand too, as is a shelter for outdoor cooking and washing-up, and a large enclosed firepit area with seating. This is a place for you if you like to travel light: cutlery, glasses, tea towels, a disposable barbecue, cleaning kit and plenty of other bits and bobs are all provided, and there’s tea, coffee and sugar so you can have a refreshing cuppa on arrival. If you don’t fancy cooking, it’s handy to note there’s an Indian restaurant, a pub and an Italian restaurant/bar within a few minutes’ walk – and a tempting ice cream parlour just over the road. For more foodie options, head to the village pubs in Garstang or Scorton or scoot down to Preston (15 minutes’ drive) for more eateries and supermarkets.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 18 Mar to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Wow...we absolutely loved our stay! It was perfect in every way.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Caroline L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Wow...we absolutely loved our stay! It was perfect in every way.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing clean site, friendly host and lovely homely features

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anna B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Host was absolutely brilliant, the shepherds hut was so quaint and warm it was out of a fairy tale, really clean and the personal touches really brought it together. We absolutely loved having the full field to ourselves and my daughter loved watching the ponies graze in the next field. Amazing stay!

Disliked: Nothing

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Everything. Small section of field out of sight and all to ourselves.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
David R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything. Small section of field out of sight and all to ourselves. Shepherds hut was clean and cosy and had all cooked utensils/lights and even a gas log fire. Outside was a very clean eco toilet which was close but nor too close, a large fire pit, cooking area which was sheltered along with another sheltered seating area. There was ball games for the kids. We was welcomed by Steve, who very helpful and gave great advice on the local area. We was close to pubs and restaurants. We loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site, friendly owners, who were so helpful.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
sharon c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Very peaceful spot, we loved every bit of it. Billy bobs definitely recommended. We liked that their were no WiFi or electricity, just what we needed. However Steve charged our phones so we could check the bus times.

Disliked: The bed were too small for a 6ft 2 man hahaah

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Lovely place so peaceful great for the kids Friendly on arrival…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely place so peaceful great for the kids Friendly on arrival

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Amazing stay, loved the attention detail and the thought put it to…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Katy B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Amazing stay, loved the attention detail and the thought put it to making the area homely. It was especially good for children. Would love to stay again

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Will defo be back

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lucy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: This place was fantastic , I was so worried about travelling alone with the children and defo shouldn’t have been . It was amazing and much needed by all of us

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Would highly recommend to couples or families for private glamping fun

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Lucie E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Such a beautiful glampsite great amenities loved playing the guitar round the fire pit under the stars ⭐️ and very impressed with the compost loo too! Steven and Callum were great hosts can’t wait to return in the Summer 🤩

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Amazing place and lovely owner.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Had an amazing stay at Oaktree. The owner was so welcoming and friendly and the local area is amazing.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site clean facilities and friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Christopher C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Very nice well equipped shepherd's hut , all pots pans and plates supplied complimentary tea and coffee cups and glasses fire lighters washing up liquid dish cloth kettle 2 ring gas hob sheltered outside seating /eating area fire Pitt 2 lanterns. Play area for kids

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Oaktree

934 Garstang Road

Barton

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR3 5AD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.84697°N
-2.74367°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi Bus Station
8 mi War Memorial
8.3 mi Blackfield Road
Rail
5.4 mi Salwick Rail Station
6.4 mi Preston Rail Station
7 mi Kirkham & Wesham Rail Station
Ferry
11.8 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
12.1 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
14.6 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

If animals are the sort of thing that piques your interest, seek out boars, emus and all sorts of cool species at Bowland Wild Boar Park (half an hour’s drive). Elsewhere, the Owl & Bird of Prey Sanctuary (25 minutes) has flying displays and plenty of birdsong. You’re likely to spy some wildlife around the trails at Beacon Fell (15 minutes) or the Trough of Bowland (half an hour), where there are hill climbs on the cycling trails and a few loops for hikers. It's another splendid uphill climb to the fell at Nicky Nook trig point (15 minutes). After some classic entertainment too? Well, the theme park, water park and amusement piers in Blackpool (half an hour) have plenty of that, or there’s miniature golf, bowling and a cinema in the Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre (two minutes). For the history buffs though, book a look around the stately Samlesbury Hall (15 minutes) or find the pretty Stydd Gardens (25 minutes) and their tempting tea rooms in an ancient Roman town.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Fleetwood 12.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Cleveleys 12.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Bispham 12.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Blackpool North 12.9 mi Sea Poor Poor N/A Good
Blackpool Central 13.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 4.2 mi

Forest of Bowland 6.7 mi

Blackpool Illuminations 12.9 mi

The Blackpool Tower 12.9 mi

Central Pier 13 mi

National Trust

Rufford Old Hall 14.7 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 18.5 mi

Formby 24 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 25.9 mi

Dalton Castle 27.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Goosnargh and Chingle Hall 3.3 mi

Beacon Fell and Bleasdale Bronze Age Circle 3.9 mi

Beacon Fell and the Brock Valley 3.9 mi

Garstang and Lady Hamilton's Well 4 mi

Garstang and Calder Vale 4 mi

Local events

  • Lytham Festival (Wednesday 3 July 2024 – Wednesday 3 July 2024)

    Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 11.8 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.

Want to know more about camping in Lancashire?

  • Does Oaktree have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Oaktree dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Oaktree? If animals are the sort of thing that piques your interest, seek out boars, emus and all sorts of cool species at Bowland Wild Boar Park (half an hour’s drive). Elsewhere, the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Oaktree?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Oaktree? From £89 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.