St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn

Keswick, Cumbria

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St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn is a chance to sleep in the solid comfort of stone rather than canvas, with excellent warmth from the woodburner. Enjoy the beauty of the Lake District National Park and rest up after a long day's walking or hiking. Sleep in an idyllic, peaceful setting overlooking St. John's Beck, with stunning views to Blencathra, Helvellyn and Castle Rock, just a mile from Thirlmere.

About the site

A great location for walking holiday groups or those challenging themselves on the Duke of Edinburgh Award to rest and keep warm in the heart of the stunning Lake District. The camping barn has a sleeping area for 8 upstairs, with a ground floor seating and dining area. It has a separate toilet, shower and a basic kitchen area all within the building. For when hunger strikes, the farm has a tea garden serving home baked treats. There is a wood burner which provides ample heat and acts as a focal point for the evening's reflections on the events of the day. Mattresses are provided but don't forget your sleeping bag to keep toasty. Outside, parking is available for two cars. There is also a BBQ and outside seating area with mountain and river views. The camping barn welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs.

Open all year

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Laundry

Open year round

Indoor facilities include running water and a dining area, along with mattresses and shower/toilet facilities. Outside there is a BBQ and outside seating area and a woodburner inside to heat the barn. The farm has a tea garden with home baked food available.

Map and address

Park address

St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn,

Low Bridge End Farm, St Johns-in-the-Vale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TS

Coordinates

54.5753, -3.0575 | NY 31 20

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St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn is ideal for...

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Young children

There are 1 accommodation options on-site

Camping Barn

The camping barn sleeps up to eight people with mattresses provided upstairs and a downstairs seating and dining area. There is a woodburner for heat and toilets and showers provided.

Site tariff

Interested in staying at St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn?

Unfortunately St Johns-in-the-Vale Camping Barn doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

Site rules and policies

Respect other visitors.

Arrival time is after 4pm and check out by 10am on the morning of departure. The barn will be ready for your arrival.

parking for 2 cars outside, further parking available over the bridge.

Dogs must be kept under control at all times and we should remind you that the owner of the dog is responsible for any damage it causes to farm stock.

If a dog is not properly controlled we reserve the right to ask that it be removed from the premises.

Things to do on site and in the Keswick area

Before you head out exploring, don't forget to join everyone in the farm's tea garden for homemade cakes and ice cream or hot drinks.

Walkers can start from the doorstep following the Woodland Trail, which shows off the different types of woodland in the area and offers examples of local craftsmanship. There are two lovely observation points included too.

Alternatively, follow the river path and spend an entire day exploring the stunning national park. Thirlmere's shore is only a mile away so you'll want to take on the challenge of Raven Crag and Steel Fell there.

You will find a profusion of birds, including dippers, kingfishers, buzzards and herons. Red squirrels, badgers, hares, deer and otters may be seen in their natural habitats. Bats and owls will join you at dusk when the salmon and trout are rising.

The beautiful market town of Keswick is within easy driving distance and draws visitors with the Theatre by the Lake for top performances or head to Castlerigg Stone Circle to explore ancient history.