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Birchell’s summer house microlodge

From £55 1 night, 2 adults

Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed

This is a hut on a working farm. It was hand built by a neighbour who sadly died in 2023 of MND he was a very clever man and it was built to last.

Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)

Dimensions

4.6m width x 4.6m length (15.0ft width x 15.0ft length) Calculated area: 20.9m² (225.0ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2018

1 room

Open space 1 x Double sofa/futon

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.
Campers' kitchen
Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Bed linen not provided

Availability

Your booking From £55
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Stybeck Farm

View prices & book 8.8 180 reviews
Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside (added by manager 22 Sep 2022)
View of the farm from the fells (added by manager 22 sep 2022)
One of the pitches with a view of the valley (added by manager 14 mar 2021)
View of the valley in summer (added by manager 14 mar 2021)

Reviews

86%

would recommend this site to a friend

82%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Views, piece and quite…

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

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Views, piece and quite

Disliked: No WiFi as there was little to no service but that wot you get for the veiws

Recommend to friends Visit again

The surrounding area was beautiful and the owners were extremely friendly and…

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

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: The surrounding area was beautiful and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful

Disliked: Not a particular dislike but the facilities are quite basic although we were aware of this before we went

Recommend to friends Visit again

An excellent place to stay. Clean facilities and level pitches.

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

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: The friendly welcome and information given about the area. The views were superb and there was the local bus route nearby. Eggs, jam, milk and bread for sale on site.

Disliked: Nothing because it was perfect for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome and a lovely campsite

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

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: The gorgeous views. The friendly farm animals. The peace and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location, lovely owners. Would definitely visit again.

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

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Hospitality and relaxed nature of the owners. Location. Facilities were very clean and satisfactory. Farm animals. Views. Space between pitches. Cafe down the road for basic food (sandwiches, panini etc) and with licensed bar for a well deserved beer after a good hike around the local fells. Also has WiFi, although we had perfect 4G signal at the site. Pub down the road serves typical pub food which is OK, some good drink options and makes for a nice stop. Thirlmere Lake is very nearby and bus is currently (June 2024) only £2 which can get you to Ambleside (very busy) or Keswick.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stop, with clean facilities and a warm welcome.

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

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Beautiful views. Short walk to the Kings Head. Staying on a working farm where you can buy eggs, milk and bread for breakfast. We’re made to feel very welcome.

Disliked: One of the toilets could do with a better lock!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Located on a working farm, fascinating surroundings.

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
Irene E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Location, peaceful, ease of access, beautiful surroundings, friendly owners.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bloody lovely

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

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: The host was lovely, really friendly and welcoming. Facilities were spot on with power, water and toilets. The site had ample space and was quiet enough that we could have our own space. We loved the noises on the working farm.

Disliked: Slight inconvenience of the showers being operated by £1 coins only but once sourced was no trouble.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dream stay!

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

Birchell’s summer house microlodge

Liked: The hut was perfect and everything we needed!! We were useless at lighting the fire but next time we’ll bring a fire log or something. It’s the perfect space, showers and toilets exceptional. The host was amazing, and welcomed us to her home.

Disliked: The black little dog bit my foot when I first got there. I had walking boots on so only had a couple of scratches, but I do dread to think if you had crocs on. The host was extremely apologetic though and it doesn’t put me off going again as I know dogs don’t get along and I had my dog lying on my feet the whole way there. The dogs were great though after that and didn’t bother us at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and pitch, very friendly & accommodating owner, perfect location for…

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

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Great location and pitch, very friendly & accommodating owner, perfect location for Helvellyn approach from Thirlmere.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.56024°N
-3.05408°W

Route directions

Be careful if following your satnav, as the postcode covers everything within a mile. Look out for the Stybeck Farm sign as you come along the road. The 555 bus service also stops at the bottom of the drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.3 km Bus Station
12 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
12.1 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
22.2 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
22.3 km Windermere Rail Station
25.6 km Staveley Rail Station
Ferry
5.3 km Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing
5.5 km Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
6.8 km Keswick Ferry Landing

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

Travel 10 minutes in the car, and about 5000 years back in time, to see Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the earliest constructions of its kind in Britain. It’s also 10 minutes’ drive to start your journey to discover another important part of the Lake District’s history – albeit a bit more recent – on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, which repurposes the Victorian railway line as an accessible path through tunnels and over bridges. If the weather isn’t playing nice, there are a couple of popular places to while away a rainy few hours in Keswick (10 minutes' drive): the Derwent Pencil Museum and The Puzzling Place, where nothing is quite as it seems. Keswick's also the place for boat trips and watersports on Derwentwater. Alternatively, if you fancy a pint or a dram to put a spring in your step, and want to learn all about how they’re made, you could pay a visit to the Keswick Brewing Company (10 minutes) or the Lakes Distillery in Cockermouth (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seascale 33.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Allonby 33.7 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
St Bees 36.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Silecroft 42.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Haverigg 44 km Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.5 km

Ullswater Steamers 7.3 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 10.8 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 12 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 12.6 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.8 km

Townend 19 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.5 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 20.9 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 21 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Naddle Fell 0.8 km

High Rigg - St John's in the Vale 0.8 km

Thirlmere and Great How 2 km

Thirlmere Circular 2 km

Helvellyn from Thirlmere 5.2 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, England 22.4 km

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 The Lake District and Cumbria?

  • Does Stybeck Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stybeck Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stybeck Farm? Travel 10 minutes in the car, and about 5000 years back in time, to see Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of the earliest constructions of its kind in Britain. It’s also 10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stybeck Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Stybeck Farm? From €29.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.