Puddlemire, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

Puddlemire offers a rural, back to nature stay on a family-run farm in the Cumbria countryside, ten minutes to Kirkby Lonsdale. The site is a haven for wildlife, set by a stream for paddling, with car and dog free pitches for ultimate peace and quiet. Tent campers can pick from Hobby Wood pitches or By the Beck pitches with private hut facilities and waterside views. For glamping, there are furnished bell tents with outdoor seating and fire pits!

Why choose Puddlemire

Spacious tent pitches and fully furnished bell tents with fire pits, some with private facility huts

Within a 15 minute drive of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Sizergh and Kirkby Lonsdale

Rural, back to nature campsite with car and dog free pitches, plus a stream for paddling

About the site

Set between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, this campsite offers a peaceful, back to nature stay on a family-run farm in the Cumbria countryside. Surrounded by fields, woodland and wildlife, it is a quiet spot where guests can switch off. With a gentle stream running through the site and plenty of open space, it is great for relaxing outdoors. The campsite offers car free camping, helping to keep the site safe for children. The Hobby Wood grass pitches measure 8m x 8m for tents only, with shared facilities nearby. The By the Beck pitches sit close to the water and measure 10m x 10m. These grass pitches also welcome tents only and come with their own simple facilities, with a private bucket toilet and shower hut for each pitch. Glamping is available in the Alder's Edge furnished bell tents, set near the stream. Each tent sleeps up to four people, with a comfortable double bed and additional camp beds. Bedding is only supplied for the double, but towels and bedding for the camp beds can be hired as an optional extra. Outside, there is seating and a fire pit for cosy evenings, along with access to a private toilet and shower hut for each tent. The site is surrounded by countryside and walking routes, including the nearby Hutton Roof National Nature Reserve (within a 30 minute walk). The stream is ideal for a paddle on warm days, and the charming town of Kirkby Lonsdale is just ten minutes away, offering shops, pubs and scenic riverside walks. To help protect the peaceful atmosphere and wildlife, the site is dog free. Fire pits and BBQs are welcome, as long as they are raised off the ground and always supervised by an adult. As parts of the site are unlit, guests are advised to bring a good quality torch for getting around after dark.

Puddlemire is open from 30/04 to 31/08. Stay from £26/night for 2 people (2-night minimum).

What facilities are at Puddlemire?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Glamping

Wash up area

Shared facilities include flushing toilets, hot showers and a covered washing up area. The By the Beck pitches and bell tents have private bucket toilet and shower huts. Guests also have access to a stream for paddling.

Kirkby Lonsdale is within a ten minute drive for a range of local shops and eateries. The Plough is also a five minute drive away.

There are 22 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Alders Edge bell tent with outdoor seating, a fire pit and waterside views

By the Beck pitches and the bell tents each have a private toilet hut

Alders Edge bell tent with outdoor seating

Alders Edge bell tent with a double bed and two camp beds (bedding included)

3 x Alder's Edge Bell Tents

Max 4 people

Furnished bell tents by the water with a double bed (with bedding) and two single camp beds (without bedding). Outdoor table, chairs and fire pit. Private compost toilet and shower hut nearby. Shared flushable toilets nearby. Pet free.

Things to do on site and in the Kirkby Lonsdale area

Just ten minutes away, the attractive market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is a must-visit. Full of independent shops, cosy cafés and traditional pubs, it's a wonderful place to spend a few hours wandering. While there, be sure to visit the famous Devil's Bridge, a striking stone bridge across the River Lune.

For an underground adventure, White Scar Cave is around 20 minutes from the site. As the longest show cave in Britain, it offers visitors the chance to explore a fascinating world of limestone chambers, stalactites and underground waterfalls.

History and nature come together at National Trust - Sizergh, only ten minutes away. This medieval manor house is surrounded by gardens, woodland trails and open countryside. Visitors can explore centuries of history inside the house before heading outdoors to enjoy peaceful walks.

A little further afield, The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is around 30 minutes from the site. This family-friendly attraction brings the characters from Beatrix Potter's stories to life through detailed displays and interactive exhibits.

Other nearby attractions include: