Rookhow Bunkbarn
Rookhow Bunkbarn, Rookhow, Rusland, nr Grizedale, Ulverston, South Lakeland, LA12 8LA
Call Sue Nicholls on 07377 971783
Lake District woodland- historic bunkbarn & yurt
This small beautiful self-catering accommodation has its own glorious 12 acres of ancient oak woodland where you can have a campfire or explore the woods. Close to Coniston and Windermere and on the edge of the Grizedale Forest Park with its trails and sculptures, Rookhow is the perfect base for walking, orienteering, mountain biking, canoeing and all outdoor activities as well as quiet retreat, relaxation, study and artistic pursuits.
Converted from the stables of the historic 300-year-old Quaker Meeting House next door which is available for training events, workshops and as an extra sleeping area. There are three sleeping areas in the Bunkbarn (bring your own sleeping bags or duvets), a kitchen/dining area, a cosy wood-burning stove and picnic tables outside. The yurt in the woods with wood burner is also available to hire with the Bunkbarn. Space to camp. Plenty of private parking and an electric vehicle overnight charging point (bring your own cable). Both listed buildings are powered by air source heat pumps and have underfloor heating and insulation.
Pub with food 2 miles. Nearest supermarket 20 mins. Electric heating and logs for the wood burner in the lounge/kitchen included. Current groups include yoga and mindfulness retreats, mountain bikers, youth groups and Forest Schools training. Many of our guests return year after year. It's also a special place for extended family celebrations, weddings and meet-ups of friends.
In addition to the Bunkbarn, you can also book the Yurt for an extra sleeping area and the Quaker Meeting House as an extra space/meeting room and space for 10 to sleep on floor. Maximum group size: 30 people.
Special offer for weeklong bookings: 7 nights for the price of 6. Mid week bookings (Sunday-Friday): 5 nights for the price of 4 and 4 nights for the price of 3.
Rookhow is a registered charity. We give 5% of our booking's income to subsidise stays for community groups.
This small beautiful self-catering accommodation has its own glorious 12 acres of ancient oak woodland where you can have a campfire or explore the woods. Close to Coniston and Windermere and on the edge of the Grizedale Forest Park with its trails and sculptures, Rookhow is the perfect base for walking, orienteering, mountain biking, canoeing and all outdoor activities as well as quiet retreat, relaxation, study and artistic pursuits.
Converted from the stables of the historic 300-year-old Quaker Meeting House next door which is available for training events, workshops and as an extra sleeping area. There are three sleeping areas in the Bunkbarn (bring your own sleeping bags or duvets), a kitchen/dining area, a cosy wood-burning stove and picnic tables outside. The yurt in the woods with wood burner is also available to hire with the Bunkbarn. Space to camp. Plenty of private parking and an electric vehicle overnight charging point (bring your own cable). Both listed buildings are powered by air source heat pumps and have underfloor heating and insulation.
Pub with food 2 miles. Nearest supermarket 20 mins. Electric heating and logs for the wood burner in the lounge/kitchen included. Current groups include yoga and mindfulness retreats, mountain bikers, youth groups and Forest Schools training. Many of our guests return year after year. It's also a special place for extended family celebrations, weddings and meet-ups of friends.
In addition to the Bunkbarn, you can also book the Yurt for an extra sleeping area and the Quaker Meeting House as an extra space/meeting room and space for 10 to sleep on floor. Maximum group size: 30 people.
Special offer for weeklong bookings: 7 nights for the price of 6. Mid week bookings (Sunday-Friday): 5 nights for the price of 4 and 4 nights for the price of 3.
Rookhow is a registered charity. We give 5% of our booking's income to subsidise stays for community groups.
This accommodation is featured on our map of the Lake District and here is its own website.
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Beds & Rooms:
30: Barn 16: 1x2, 1x6, 1x8. Meeting House 10: on floor (bring mats).Yurt:4. Camping. Maximum of 30 on site.Open:
All year.Price per night:
Bunkbarn £370 (min 2 nights). Yurt £50, Meeting House £65. Sole use of whole site £485.Booking:
Please book online.Directions:
Post code - LA12 8LA. Grid Ref - SD 332 895. From M6: Follow A590, signs for Barrow. Leave A590 at Greenodd (A5092) junction and follow sign for Workington for ½ mile. Take minor road to right signed Colton / Oxen Park. Continue (through Oxen Park) for 2 miles. Rookhow is on the left (big white building).Public Transport :
Trains at Grange-over-Sands, Cark and Ulverston.Walks :
Long Distance Walks Trans Euro Trail
Long Distance WalksUniversity Groups Family Friendly Eco Hostels Mountains Close to a Pub Village Halls Camping Hostels with log burners and open fires Hostels with firepits and campfires School Groups Retreats Alternative Weddings Walking Festivals IHUK Community
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News & Offers from Rookhow Bunkbarn
Cosy Christmas in Lake District Bunkbarn
October 4th 2024
Perfect location for a cosy extended family or friends Christmas at Rookhow Bunkbarn between Windermere and Consiton. Log burners, underfloor heating. Availability from 22nd-27th December. £370 per night (2 night minimum). Sleeps 16 with extra space in the Quaker Meeting House for extra sleeping or group space. Campfire in the woods
“We had such a fantastic family get-together – simple accommodation, great space and such a wonderful part of the world. Thank you very much for creating and maintaining such a haven!”
“The building is clean and tidy, the location is perfect, the owners are friendly. You can’t get a better priced weekend away anywhere in the area. We hired Rookhow for a family get together and had the best weekend ever. An amazing hidden gem. Highly recommended and one we will use again for sure.”
University groups – Lake District break in January and February
October 1st 2024
Stay at Rookhow’s cosy Bunkbarn with log burner and campfire in the woods between Coniston and Windermere. Perfect for a Uni climbing/ hillwalking/ cycling weekend. £740 for the weekend for 16 people (that’s less than £25 each per night!). Sole use- comes with 12 acres of private woodland.
You can also hire the Quaker Meeting House for more space (sleep on floor)- up to 30 on site and the yurt in the woods for hardy people!
Latest Blog about Rookhow Bunkbarn
Rookhow invites your mental health group for a subsidised retreat.
September 12th 2022
Calling mental health groups & practitioners in South Lakeland, Cumbria, Lancashire & the surrounding area. The 5th round of Rookhow’s Bunkbarn’s Retreat Away Fund is now open.
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