Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping

From £55 For 1 night, 5 adults 9 16 reviews
Sunny day (added by manager 08 Aug 2017)
Heated pod with wood fired hot tub lake views (added by manager 14 dec 2023)
Pods and campfires (added by manager 11 feb 2016)
Bell tent with wood fired hot tub (added by manager 14 dec 2023)

  • Cute camping pods 15 minutes' drive from Blackpool town centre
  • Carp fishery/lake on site surrounded by wildlife and trees
  • Lodge with wetrooms, kitchen, showers and toilets
Decisions can be tricky sometimes. Do you go for a holiday near the bright lights of the city… or choose to get away from it all and chill in the countryside? Do both, sensible sorts will say – you’re on holiday, after all. So amble your way over to Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping, to loll in a cosy camping pod and yet be only 15 minutes’ drive from the busy centre of Blackpool; it’ll be an illuminating decision. The pods at this glamping site are in Lancashire’s rural Fylde area. You can overlook the lake with a glass of wine and a barbecue while the sun goes down, or sit dreamily all day with rod in hand: the lake has carp to land, and is surrounded by wildlife and native trees. All very serene and peaceful, but still a quick hop from Blackpool’s beaches and attractions. Stanley Villa pods are fully insulated, come with two beds and mattresses and have a battery-powered lantern. Power sockets to keep everything charged are in the Lakeside Lodge, where there’s also a kitchen and common room, plus plenty of up-to-date sparkling clean showers and toilets and three wetrooms. A café is nearby, and a traditional pub with large beer garden is within walking distance.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 24
Rent a tent 10
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • 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.
  • The hot tubs are designed for two people maximum. The minimum age is 14, and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Two bags of wood and kindling are provided and the hot tubs are available to use until 10.30pm. They take up to 2 hours to get to temperature and are wood-fired tubs so there are no bubbles or jets.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

88%

would recommend this site to a friend

88%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Will not return

Overall 4/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Jessica G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Staff were great. Communal facilities good

Disliked: There was wasps everywhere. Every time we opened the door of our pod atleast 2 flew in. We couldn’t sit outside as they where swarming us. We where supposed to stay 2 nights but left after 1. We won’t return. FYI, there was 2 wasps nests. One in the wood of the shelter on the communal cabin. And one in the fence behind the pods.

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From the manager: Hello, thanks for your review and glad you liked the staff / service and the facilities. It's such a shame the wasps were out in force. As soon as we noticed the nest we contacted our pest control company, who have visited today and removed the nest, and set up several traps. It's made an immediate effect so shouldn't be an issue for any future visits. I am sorry the wasps would put you off recommending us or visiting again as they do only come out in force at very certain times of the year, and we have now done all we can to lessen the impact. Having worked here for over 11 years, I've only ever been stung once (when I put my hand on a broom with a wasp under it!) So it is very rare to get stung. If you do ever consider a return, you'd be more than welcome. You know where we are. Many thanks, Alex

Serene and cozy, lovely setting with some cheeky pet sheep. Great touch…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Serene and cozy, lovely setting with some cheeky pet sheep. Great touch to have the fire pits and the facilities were good. Remote and great for those that want to be without tech for a night or two.

Disliked: No internet, my partner missed an appointment unfortunately. Showers arent very powerful at all.

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I recommend this site

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

Camping pod

Liked: The layout very spacious so no cramping , the facilities are all near , the pods are lovely , amazing staff inside supplying all you forget or need ( ketchup ) 😆. The main cabin has a good kitchen area good showers and comfy area this is by the lake so very nice . The other campers also showed respect for each other so nice a friendly and peaceful, bear in mind off season thou. All in all excellent !

Disliked: No WiFi , poor phone signal on all our devices

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We stopped in a Bell tent. It was great. The kids loved…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: We stopped in a Bell tent. It was great. The kids loved it. Everyone was friendly. Great atmosphere.

Disliked: How cold it was at night. However it was around 7 or 8 degrees I'm sure in warmer months it would be fine

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We loved the pod and the lakes was lovely to walk round…

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
Lyndsey L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: We loved the pod and the lakes was lovely to walk round staff couldn't do enough really nice staff

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Great Stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Stayed in bell tents which were beautifully decorated. Very spacious Views and space outside Staff were excellent and very friendly Log fire inside the bell tent Showers were clean Was perfect for what we was looking for Great value for money

Disliked: No electricity in the bell tents No Wi-Fi

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Bell tent was cute and well designed. Rural area Good check in…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 2
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Bell tent was cute and well designed. Rural area Good check in and check out time Lovely staff

Disliked: Last person's rubbish under the bed and items of clothing Toilets weren't particularly clean Extremely overpriced Have to pay for everything extra, not included in price and your not made aware of this until you arrive. Itinerary said there would be air bed, 2 single futons, coat hooks, high powered torch which were not provided. Have to pay for fishing even when staying on site. Toilets looked neglected, wasn't clean, doors wouldn't shut/lock properly

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Very friendly staff, clean & tidy pods & grounds - great couple…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Very friendly staff, clean & tidy pods & grounds - great couple of days. Will stay again

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Everything you need. Clean and very helpful staff, nothing too much tr

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

Heated camping pod (hot tub, lake view)

Liked: Ease of use and hot tub

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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The friendly staff and the bell tents are brilliant…

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
Nathan Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: The friendly staff and the bell tents are brilliant

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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

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping

Back Lane

Greenhalgh

Preston

Lancashire

England

PR4 3HN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.81646°N
-2.91661°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.7 mi Church Road
4.7 mi Church Road
4.7 mi War Memorial
Rail
2.5 mi Kirkham & Wesham Rail Station
3.7 mi Moss Side Rail Station
3.7 mi Poulton-le-Fylde Rail Station
Ferry
8.4 mi Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing
8.5 mi Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing
15 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 area around Stanley Villa Farm has plenty to do for those who like the contemplative life, with heritage walks and bike rides around the coast, horse riding and kayaking, traditional country pubs to sample and several top golf clubs in Preston and the surrounding area. For a less contemplative day or three out, Blackpool is bursting with things to do for podders of all ages: the most well-known attractions here are probably the beach and the Pleasure Beach theme park, with the Blackpool Illuminations lighting up the sky each year from late August/early September. Once you’ve got the kids off the rides, take them along to gawk at the sharks and seahorses at the Sea Life Centre, splash down the slides at the Sandcastle Waterpark and take a wallaby walkabout at Blackpool Zoo; the famous Madame Tussauds on the Promenade should also be a hit. Preston is also well worth a visit for a day trip for five museums, the Beacon Fell Country Park and go-karting at the docks; cruise along on a canal trip or go to the Cheeky Monkeys or Rascals play centres for a family day out. A bit further afield, the county of Lancashire has the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, historic houses, theme parks and adventure parks all to explore, as well as the university city of Lancaster and the seafront at Morecambe Bay.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Blackpool North 5.7 mi Sea Poor Poor N/A Good
Blackpool Central 5.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Bispham 6.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Blackpool South 6.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
St Annes North 6.7 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackpool Illuminations 5.6 mi

The Blackpool Tower 5.7 mi

Central Pier 5.7 mi

Pleasure Beach Resort 5.9 mi

Sandcastle Waterpark 6 mi

National Trust

Rufford Old Hall 13 mi

Formby 18.7 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 25.3 mi

Dalton Castle 25.8 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 26.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Little Eccleston - St Michael's - Little Eccleston 3.4 mi

STANLEY PARK, BLACKPOOL 4.3 mi

LYTHAM HALL 5.2 mi

Lytham Station - Fairhaven Lake - Lytham Windmill 5.7 mi

The Shore from Little Bispham to Fleetwood 6.4 mi

Local events

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

    Lytham St Annes, Lancashire 5.9 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 Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping? The area around Stanley Villa Farm has plenty to do for those who like the contemplative life, with heritage walks and bike rides around the coast, horse riding and kayaking, traditional country … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping? From £55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.