Highside Farm
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- Luxury glamping pods on family-run farm overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake
- Within Lake District National Park; 10 minutes’ drive to wildlife park
- Ensuite shower room, kitchenette and TV; firepit and barbecue outside
Campground type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
Nearest campgrounds
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Features
No dogs 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
Disabled facilities
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
No dogs allowed
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Luxury
Peaceful
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
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Highside Farm
Bassenthwaite Lake
Bassenthwaite
Cumbria
England
CA12 4QG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.66091°N
-3.18794°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allonby | 12.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 20.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seascale | 22 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Southerness | 22.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Sandyhills | 26.2 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 1.2 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 3.8 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.4 mi
Ullswater Steamers 12.7 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 15 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 7.2 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.3 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 16.8 mi
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 17.6 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 0.4 mi
Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 1.3 mi
Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 1.3 mi
Braithwaite - Grisedale Pike - Hopegill Head - Sand Hill 4.1 mi
Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 4.1 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Penrith, England 19.3 mi
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday, May 17, 2024 – Friday, May 17, 2024)
Keswick, England 29 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 Highside Farm? When you’ve wandered by Bassenthwaite Lake and conquered Skiddaw mountain, turn your attention to some of the area’s other top walking and cycling picks, including Dodd Wood (five minutes’ drive) and Whinlatter … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Highside Farm?
On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.