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Howdy Glamping

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9 reviews

· Penrith, Cumbria, England

14 acres hosted by Andri T.

5 glamping pitches · 1 motorhome pitch · 4 tent pitches

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Sociable, eco-friendly glamping in the woods, 10 minutes' drive from the Lake District.

How can one place tick so many boxes? Howdy Glamping has a magical setting in the woods. It has a cracking location, 10 minutes east of the Lake District and 15 minutes from the Yorkshire Dales and Pennines. It has an eclectic mix of glamping accommodation, including a gypsy caravan and colourful yurts. And it has one of the most famously warm welcomes in all of Cumbria – just read the reviews about hosts, Andri and Tom, and you get a real sense of the convivial, social space they have created.

Are there any downsides? Well, the glamping site isn’t actually within the national park. But, in a way, that’s another blessing. The local area is less crowded on weekends and during holidays, so you don’t need to pre-book a table at the local pub (The Strickland Arms; 20 minutes’ walk) and there’s a real practical, local feel to the place. It’s a real undiscovered gem.

The glamping site is low key and sustainable. Tom and Andri planted the 14-acre wood decades ago now and there is an abundance of fruit and nut trees which they harvest. They grow their own produce on the rest of the land, too, and use food as a catalyst to bring friends and campers together. Their smallholding has become a haven for like-minded folks, and there’s a real sense of community here as a result.

Accommodation-wise there is a handmade gypsy caravan-turned-camping pod, a retro refurbished ‘70s touring caravan, and several characterful yurts. Each is located in its own secluded part of the land. Some bathroom facilities are shared, including an all-important hot shower, but all accommodation is equipped with the necessities: The yurts have their own compost loos and small kitchen areas, complete with gas hobs, the gypsy pod has its very own summerhouse, complete with kitchen and dining areas, and the caravan has its own outdoor covered kitchen space.

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 6

We have a camping field that can accommodate six tents and two motorhomes. Across the lane from the carpark and camping is a woodland with three yurts and two caravans, a covered communal fire pit and compost loos.There is a shower and two flushing toilets just a two minute walk up the lane. This area also houses a microwave, toaster, fridge freezer and electric kettle.

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Vehicle pitch · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 32 ft

We have a camping field that can accommodate six tents and two campervans. Across the lane from the carpark and camping is a woodland with three yurts and two caravans, a covered communal fire pit and compost loos.There is a shower and two flushing toilets just a two minute walk up the lane. This area also houses a microwave, toaster, fridge freezer and electric kettle.

Glamping 5 units

Ashkey Yurt, Howdy Glamping, Great Strickland. All our dwellings are in a young woodland planted by Tom and Andri twenty five years ago. We are a smallholding with workshops, and a small community of like minded people. We try to live as environmentally friendly and sustainably with solar panels and a reed bed system, polytunnel, veg beds, dogs, hens and horses. We do not provide duvet covers, pillow cases and towels. (if you require these please message us, for an additional charge of £40 A beautifully decorated furnished yurt set in a young mixed woodland. Relax in a circular space with the sound of the trees and birds and take time out from the world, ideally suited to couples. Inside the yurt is a small kitchen area with a 2 ring gas hob with pots, pans and everything to make a simple meal and a brew. There is a double bed, drawers, dressing table, dining table, four chairs, a sofa and a wood burning stove. Immediately outside is a covered area for sitting by a small fire, with a washing up stand. There is a communal fire pit in the central area that has a bbq and seating, there is a standpipe and compost toilet also. The portable barbees can be used by each dwelling . There is a basic electric shower and flushing toilet, a short walk away in the farm yard. Please note there is no electricity in the yurt, we provide tea lights and solar lighting .(there is electric in the shower area) Other things to note Want to get away with some friends, check to see if the woodland retro caravan , Gypsy pod and Yewberrie yurt is available too and have few days exploring the lakes and sit around the camp fire in the evenings, yet still having your own unique space.

Here at Howdy Glamping, Great Strickland you will find 3 unique and beautiful yurts and three caravans all privately placed in a young woodland we planted over thirty years ago. Willow is our largest yurt , and the only one that is insulated making it a great choice for colder weather . It comprises two settees ( one is a pull out sofa bed) a double bed ,a woodburner , with a complimentary basket of wood , kitchen area with dining table and chairs, a wardrobe and drawers . Willow has its own garden area and covered washing up stand outside. A container filled with drinking water sits on this. There is a picnic table and chairs and fire pit outside. A compost loo is situated around the back of the yurt. All our units come with duvets and pillows but if you would like linen it’s an extra £30 per bed. The Eden valley is a peaceful retreat for any outdoor enthusiast or lover of nature . Please message Andri and Tom for more details once booked ! 🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿

Vintage caravan · Sleeps 2

Our Retro Caravan here at Howdy Glamping, Great Strickland offers a quaint escape into our woodland. A light and airy refurbished 1970's caravan with beautiful camping kitchen outside with all you need to make a brew and a easy meal, set in a young woodland just outside of the village of Great Strickland on the edge of the Lake Districts eastern fells. We do not supply duvet covers, towels and pillow cases , if you would like these included there is a £30 additional cost please message us. The space You can lay in bed and hear the rustle of the trees leaves and the bird song. A true getting back to nature location with plenty to do in the immediate area and the lakes just a short drive away. The caravan is lovingly restored to create a modern unique sleeping area. We provide freshly ironed bedding and towels( if you pay an additional charge) There are candles and solar lights. Each washing up area has everything you need , scourers, liquid ( we try to be as plastic free as possible, re filling containers rather than buying new each time).plus dishcloths and tea towels. The caravan has its own covered outdoor kitchen and fire but also there is a larger central firepit area and BBQ under a parachute which is communal. It has all the additions to create a simple meal, with candles and solar lights. You would be advised to have charging facilities in your car and a torch in case of late arrival. There is the compost toilet and a short walk down the track to the farm outhouse where there is a flushable toilet and electric shower also a fridge freezer toaster and microwave.There is parking available just next to the woods. Other things to note Want to get away with some friends, check to see if our other unique dwellings, Ashkey ,Yewberrie and Willow yurt ,& Rosa, our gypsy pod are available too and have few days exploring the lakes and sit around the camp fire in the evenings, yet still having your own unique space.

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Rosa Gypsy Pod and Summer House

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Vintage caravan · Sleeps 2

Beautifully furnished Gypsy inspired Caravan set on Railway Sleepers with decking and Summerhouse, situated in a six acre woodland, here at Howdy Glamping, Great Strickland. The Pod is a sumptuous sleeping area . The Summer House is your Kitchen and dining area with all you need to cook meals and dine indoors . Outside is a chiminea, with a complimentary bucket of wood and kindling housed in the chest next to it. Cost does not include duvet covers and pillow cases and towels. If you require bedding made up please message us we will happily make up beds for an additional cost of £30. The Pod is a handmade Gypsy Caravan, completely unique, with a bespoke summer house with hand-crafted doors and worktop. It has solar and battery powered lights and a two seater setee. Storage under bed for cases and a small storage area in pod under basket seats. Adjoining the structure is a covered washing up area , with tea towels a cloth and cleaning products. . Your Gypsy Pod is completely yours for the duration of your stay. The communal areas are the toilets and shower block a three minute walk away, The compost loo in the woodland itself and the Fire pit and BBQ under the Parachute in the woodland centre. There may be up to four other couples staying in the woods at any one time but the units are all very private in their setting and no one will be accessing your personal space unless you invite them to ! Do have a look at our other creations, Ashkey and yewberrie yurts and Elderberrie cabin & Bramble retro van book them all out as a group and enjoy a little piece of heaven with your friends !!!

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Yewberrie Yurt

Yurt · Sleeps 2

A beautiful self contained yurt that sleeps 2/3 with its own compost toilet . All our dwellings , 6 in total, are set in a woodland we planted over thirty years ago. Please note We supply quilts and pillows but linen and towels is an extra charge of £30 A beautifully decorated furnished yurt set in a young mixed woodland. Relax in a circular space with the sound of the trees and birds and take time out from the world, ideally suited to couples. Inside the yurt is a small kitchen area with a 2 ring gas hob with pots, pans and everything to make a simple meal and a brew. There is a double bed, drawers, dressing table, dining table, four chairs, a sofa and a wood burning stove. Immediately outside is a compost loo and covered area with a washing up stand. Decking table and four chairs and small fire pit . There is a communal fire pit in the central area that has a bbq and seating, there is a standpipe and compost toilet also. There is a basic electric shower and flushing toilet, a short walk away in the farm yard. This area also houses a microwave and toaster and an electric kettle. Please note there is no electricity in the yurt, we provide tea lights and some solar lighting but you ware advised to bring torches and charging facilities for the car (there is electricity available for charging in the shower area). The Eden valley is a peaceful treasure trove for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of nature . Mountains fells and rivers are all within a ten/ twenty minute drive away .

Reviews

100% Recommend9 Ratings · 9 reviews

Iain A.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· May 2025

A nice and relaxed campsite

Tent ·

Camping Pitch

Very relaxed and welcoming. Had a lovely stay and a great recommendation for a hike the following day 😀

Helen C.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· May 2025

Lovely place

Tent · With pets ·

Camping Pitch

I stayed on the campsite. Gorgeous site with really good facilities. Close To Ullswater. Hosts were the best. I’ll definitely be back.

Hannah S.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Lovely quiet stay

16 ft Class B · With pets ·

Campervan Pitch

I had a very nice stay at Tom and Andri's. They both said hello to me at different points and made me feel very welcomed. Andri told me a great place to walk my dog and Tom showed me some of the new facilities the place is getting. Lovely quiet stay.

Steve B.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent ·

Camping Pitch

We booked this camping pitch at the last minute as a convenient stop just off the M6. Andri was so accommodating and even invited us to the party she was in the middle of organising! The field was flat, soft and contained a couple of other tents and a horse. The toilet/shower block is excellent. This is a great value and convenient campsite.

Tracy C.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

A lovely enchanted wood.

Ashkey Yurt

Ashkey Yurt is set in ancient woodland. The units are very low density so it is extremely easy to unwind whilst marvelling at the nature around you. The yurt we stayed in was huge and had everything we could possibly need. All in all, we would be very happy to return.

Maria C.

3 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Wonderful yurt in the woods

With pets ·

Willow Yurt

We had a wonderful time. Our yurt was surprisingly big, very cosy and had everything we could possibly need. Andri was a super host, so friendly and helpful. She gave us very useful advice about places to visit and activities. Would love to go back soon

Location

Penrith, Cumbria, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Andri T.

Joined in April 2022

From the host

We are an eco based family smallholding with 14 acres of woodland and farmland .The Glamping is situated in a woodland we planted 30 years ago and arable land where we grow our own fruit and veg and enjoy the gathering of friends. We have altogether seven dwellings/ accommodations three caravan based , Elderberrie Cabin, Bramble retro van and Rosa gypsy pod and cabin, & three yurt based , Willow , Yewbertie and Ashkey, and one stone barn conversion called Howdy !🤠( with hot tub) please ask about block bookings if you’d like to hold an event or simply gathering.. Fires and fun are an everyday occurrence and a party barn with optional awning and sound system is available! There is an abundance of fruit and nut trees around the land and beautiful walks and wild swimming just a ten minute drive from here. Lowther Castle has fantastic walks and a great cafe just 5 mins away whilst my fave mountains , Kidsty pike, Blencathra , Helvellyn and many more are all under 30 mins away by car. Just past Lowther is our local fell Helton easily accessed by car and a great walk across and down to Pooley bridge and the beautiful Ullswater lake. Penrith is our nearest town but Appleby and Keswick are both beautiful market towns with cafes pubs and great walks. Eden our local area is lesser know than the busy central and South lakes, it’s a gem not to be missed .🌿💚🌿 💚🌿💚🌿

Food and drink

The Strickland Arms is a 20–30-minute walk or 5-minute drive away, your nearest country pub that proudly calls itself the "friendliest pub in the Eden Valley." Food's a priority here and you can expect a variety of pub favourites served in sizeable portions, or cooked fresh using local produce. The Mill Yard Cafe in the charming village of Morland is less than a 10-minute drive away, serving a robust and popular menu from a traditional English breakfast in the morning to delicious pizzas in the evening. The Lowther Castle Inn is another popular local pub in Hackthorpe, located along the A6 and with its Sunday roast coming highly recommended.

Nearby attractions

The Lake District National Park can be reached in a 15-minute drive, the largest National Park in England and one of the most beautiful regions in the country. Ullswater Lake can be reached within 30 minutes, surrounded by mountains making for some dramatic views. Embark on a cruise – make sure you book in advance (017684 82229) – with the Ullswater 'Steamers' ferrying passengers across the lake. Brougham Castle's 13th-century medieval ruins sit pretty beside the River Eamont, a perfect place for photo-taking – if you can manage the steps, tremendous views are waiting for you at the top.

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