Fisher Gill Camping Barn

Fisher Gill Camping Barn, Stybeck Farm, Thirlmere, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4TN

Call Louise Hodgson on 017687 74391 or 017687 73232

Overview

Situated in Thirlmere at the foot of the Helvellyn range of mountains, close to Sticks Pass and spectacular Fisher-gill waterfall, with numerous walks and hill & rock climbing from the barn, it's an ideal place for touring the Lake District. Conveniently located being just off the A591 road, with local and national bus stops at the end of the lane. Accommodation consists of two rooms: a kitchen/diner with fridge, 4 ring calor gas stove, kettle, toaster, tables and chairs, all pots, pans etc and a sleeping area consisting of 10 bunk beds with mattresses, pillows, blankets and duvets (sleeping bags/liners are required). Both rooms have a wood-burning stove with a daily allowance of wood included (extra is available from the farm). There's also a shower cubicle (metered), toilet, wash basin and a small seating area. Outside there is ample parking with a small patio area, tables and chairs. A pub serving meals is nearby (approx a quarter of a mile). Keswick is 5 miles, Grasmere 7 miles. Open all year. Pets by arrangement. The barn is ideal for quiet country retreats with no mobile signal or WiFi but is not suitable for late night drinking parties. A 2 bed Shepherds Hut is also available and there's B&B in the farmhouse.

This accommodation is featured on our map of the Lake District and here is its own website.

Details

Beds & Rooms:
10
Open:
All year. Check in by 9pm.
Price per night:
£18pp. Sole use £180.
Booking:
Advanced booking recommended.
Directions:
Travelling on the A591 SE from Keswick, after about 5 miles take 1st lane on left after junction with B5322. Barn is after about 100m.
Public Transport:
Local and national buses stop at the end of the lane on A591.
Walks:
Long Distance Walks

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Facilities

aMixed dormitories

fSleeping bags required

hSome areas heated

oMeals available locally

kSelf catering facilities

jShowers

tWithin 1 mile of NCN

ZDogs by arrangement

5Very basic accommodation

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News & Offers from Fisher Gill Camping Barn

Quiet country retreat in the Lake District open now

May 24th 2021

Due to covid restrictions, only five bunks are available for now.

If you truly want to break off from the modern world for a while, look no further than Fisher Gill Camping Barn. A host of natural wonders will be on your doorstep and you’ll be without mobile signal or Wi-fi, so you can tour the beautiful Lake District in peace.

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