Looking to trade in your typical hotel room for something a bit more adventurous and back to nature?
Look no further—Cumbria offers a wealth of unique holiday experiences that will provide stories to share with friends.
The Fallow, Birkett Mire
The Fallow offers a cosy retreat for two, handcrafted with locally sourced timber, this snug retreat for two offers stunning views of Blencathra. After a lazy stroll into nearby Keswick or Threlkeld, unwind in the wood-fired hot tub and soak in the landscape.
Cabin for 2 from £175 per night. More details at www.canopyandstars.co.uk/thefallow
Wanderlusts, Penrith
Fancy taking a trip down the beaten and often unspoken-about track? Then Wanderlusts, which offers horse-drawn gypsy caravan holidays, has you sorted.
Their wagons meander through quiet Cumbrian country lanes, offering the ultimate off-grid experience and views across the Lake District and the Eden Valley. It has even had visitors such as Peter Kay and Robson Green join the fun.
More details at www.wanderlusts.co.uk/adventures/#gypsy
Croglin Yurt, Drybeck Farm, Armathwaite
A magical yurt nestled on the river bank. It is a perfect rural retreat as you step through the doors into a stunning, beautifully appointed interior with vintage furniture and soft furnishings.
On fine evenings you can sit outside by a roaring fire whilst listening to the owls and the splash of fish jumping in the river only to fall into a slumber and be awoken to the sounds of birds.
More details at https://drybeckfarm.co.uk/yurts/
Cliff Camping, Honister Slate Mine, near Keswick
Cliff camping takes a room with a view to the next thrill-seeking level. Entry into the accommodation spot requires a crossing of the infinity bridge followed by an abseil down the side of the crag to approach your cosy corner for the evening, which is 500 feet above Honister pass dangle.
One portaledge overnight stay for 2 people is priced at £500.
More details at https://honister.com/product/cliff-camping/
Hinterlandes Cabin, Loweswater
The Hinterlandes Cabin is a Scandinavian-style retreat offering luxury and seclusion in the Lake District.
It features a large glass wall for soaking in forest views, a well-equipped kitchen, a marble wetroom, and a wood-fired hot tub for stargazing.
Cabin for three people is available from £134 per night. More details at www.canopyandstars.co.uk/hinterlandescabin
The Quiet Site, Ullswater
The award-winning and eco-friendly Lake District holiday park has evolved from a basic camping field into a state-of-the-art, sustainable retreat, with views of Ullswater.
It offers a variety of accommodations, including charming ‘glamping burrows’, whimsical ‘gingerbread houses’, cozy camping pods, and well-equipped touring pitches.
The site also features a bar and dining area, all designed with sustainability at the forefront.
More details at https://thequietsite.co.uk/
Little Firs from Passenger, Loweswater
This one is a bit special as it offers a unique escape in a revamped American school bus. Little Firs made its way to the UK for use on a film set, and has now been revamped by custom space creators, Shred & Butta.
With solar power and a cozy wood burner, it’s perfect for adventurous days exploring the Lake District's trails and waterways, and evenings around the firepit.
The sleeping four is available from £130 per night. More details at www.canopyandstars.co.uk/littlefirs
Stable Stays, Greenbank Farm, Cartmel
For horse lovers of any age, spend time with one of the beautiful Friesian horses and share a self-catering stable for the night - clap away until your drift asleep and wake up to your role in feeding your newly acquainted friend - as seen on Jack Whitehall, Travels with My Father.
More details at www.greenbankfarmholidays.co.uk/stablestays
The Lodge, near Penrith
Sitting on the banks of River Eamont, this spacious cabin accommodates up to six guests with two king-size beds and one double bed, making it ideal for families or groups.
At The Lodge on the Edenhall Estate, you can enjoy fishing, observe otters, and relax in the hot tub while stargazing. The cabin for six is available from £315 per night.
More details at www.canopyandstars.co.uk/thelodge
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