Glamping in Cumbria

We are a unique, friendly glampsite in the Lake District with stunning mountain views, surrounded by beautiful countryside on a family run farm. We are in an ideal location in South Cumbria for walking, cycling and bird/wildlife watching and for exploring the delights of the Lake District.

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• General information

  
  Abbots ReadingFarm Octolodges are situated in the beautiful , tranquil Rusland Valley in the South Lakes. It is a traditional, working, family run farm within the Lake District National Park.

   

   

  We are situated in an excellent area for easy access to lots of lovely places to visit and fantastic attractions in the Lake District. 

• Accommodation

  We have six, beautifully constructed octolodges of different sizes - 2/3 berth (£40.00 per night), 4 berth (£55.00 per night) and 6 berth (£65.00 per night).  They offer a truly upmarket glamping experience.  Each octolodge has heating, beds with memory foam mattresses and storage.  They include power points, a fridge, kettle, microwave and a flat screen T.V.  There is also a decked balcony which offers stunning views and includes a table and chairs and outside each octolodge is a designated BBQ area.

• Prices

  PRICE LIST
  3 berth Octolodge (3 single beds, one of which is a bunk bed*) 
  £45.00 per night
  4 berth Octolodge (1 double and 2 single beds)    
  £60.00 per night
  6 berth Octolodge (1 double and 4 singles, two of which are bunk beds*)    £70.00 per night
  *bunk beds are for the under 12's. 
  Minimum 2 night booking. 
  Minimum of a 3 night stay over Bank Holidays. 
  Arrival time - from 3 pm.

  Season Dates
  Late March - October

   

• Facilities

  Our heated toilet and shower facilities are first class and are just a ten second walk from the octolodges.  We also have a large undercover barn which includes a pot washing area, laundry facilities and recycling bins.  There are also picnic tables and benches so it's an excellent area for BBQ's etc... if the weather is wet. 

   

  We have free range hens and delicious, fresh eggs are for sale for your enjoyment.

• Things to do onsite and nearby

  We have table tennis and table football in the barn.

  There is lots of space for outdoor games too and we have football nets and a toddler climbing frame.  We have installed a bird hide overlooking a pond which is only a short walk from the farm and also a viewing platform in an elevated position with spectacular views overlooking the Rusland Valley across to the Coniston mountains.

   

  We are situated in an excellent area for easy access to lots of lovely places to visit and fantastic attractions in the Lake District. 

  Surrounding Area

   

  • Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway
  • Aquarium of the Lakes
  • South Lakes Wild Animal Park
  • Holker Hall and Gardens
  • World of Beatrix Potter
  • Windermere Lakes Cruises
  • Grizedale Forest, including 'Go Ape'
  • Lakeland Motor Museum
  • The Dock Museum
  • Conishead Priory
  • Laurel and Hardy Museum
  • Furness Abbey
  • Ulverston, Kendal, Hawkshead, Coniston, Bowness on Windermere, Cartmel, Grange over Sands.

  Cycling/mountain biking
  We are only six miles away from Grizedale Forest which offers excellent facilities for all cyclists, from beginners trails to the more challenging, famous ‘North Face’.

  John Sutcliffe provides guided cycle tours and bicycle hire. He's located in Lowick near to Abbots Reading Farm. See the website for more details http://www.cyclinginthelakedistrict.co.uk

  Walking
  We are an ideal base for walkers. Our surrounding countryside offers breathtaking scenery. There are walks to suit all levels.