Unwind in this relaxed, rustic camping barn, on the northernmost flank of the Lakeland Fells, taking in views of the sleepy villages nearby. It's an ideal base for exploring the Northern Fells, and is on the Cumbria Way and Reivers Route. The barn is great for small groups, such as a walking holiday group or group of friends.

About Hudscales Farm Camping Barn

Hudscales Farm Camping Barn is part of a group of well maintained farm buildings and sits at 1,000 ft on the northernmost flank of the Lakeland Fells, overlooking the villages of Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket. It offers great access to the Northern Fells and will give walkers and hikers access to incredible scenery. The barn offers a traditional way of reconnecting with nature and exploring the world famous UNESCO heritage Lake District National Park while also being just 40 minutes from Carlisle. Sleeping accommodation is on the ground floor along with a cooking slab, eating area, wood burning stove and games room. The barn is kept very simple and the maximum group size is 12. Overflow camping is available with sole occupancy bookings.

Open all year


Facilities and amenities

The camping barn offers electricity, toilet facilities and a coin-operated shower. There is a wood burning stove, BBQ, fire pit, power points, microwave and an electric kettle at your disposal.

The nearest shop and pub to the site are Hesket Newmarket Village Shop and The Old Crown, both five minutes away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

Hudscales Camping Barn is a great location for group family and friend gatherings. Your own private campsite, with plenty of space indoors and outdoors for socialising and exploring the lake district and northern pennines. Summer nights with the firepit toasting marshmallows and everyone one relaxing in beautiful surroundings.


Map and address

Park address

Hudscales Farm Camping Barn,

Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria & Lake District, CA7 8JZ

Coordinates

54.7283, -3.0399 | NY 33 37

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Hudscales Farm Camping Barn is ideal for...

Duke of Edinburgh Award


There are 12 accommodation options on-site

12 x Camping Barn

The barn sleeps up to 12 people, all on the ground floor.



Interested in staying at Hudscales Farm Camping Barn?

Call 016974 78637 / 07717 803744 to book.

Unfortunately Hudscales Farm 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.


This booking is entered into on the understanding that the total number in the party shall not exceed the total available sleeping capacity of the barn. Excess numbers will terminate the booking arrangement and no refund will be given.

If your party includes any children under five (5) the barn must be booked for sole use.

Arrival is after 4pm on day of arrival and Departure before 10am on day of departure.

Pets are not allowed.

Booking conditions are applied to the minimum number of nights booked and the occupancy levels required. All bookings made are non-refundable and non-transferable

All young people under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Professional caring groups must book the barn for sole use

The key to the barn can be collected from the farmhouse next door.


For outdoor lovers, Hudscale Farm is an ideal base for exploring the Northern Fells, and has access to key local cycle routes such as the Cumbria Way.

On campers' doorstep will be much of what the Lake District has to offer in terms of walking, cycling and rambling routes, plus some of the most beautiful locations in the park. Particularly easy to reach are:

  • Bassenthwaite Lake
  • Keswick
  • Derwent Water, which offers paddleboating
  • Thirlmere
  • The Coppermines and Lakes Cottages

The North Pennines are also within driving distance to the east and will draw keen walkers and climbers for days out. When visitors need a taste of urban life, Carlisle is in easy reach and will tempt families with Carlisle Castle, Solway Aviation Museum and The Devil's Porridge Museum.

Interested in staying at Hudscales Farm Camping Barn?

Call 016974 78637 / 07717 803744 to book.

Unfortunately Hudscales Farm 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.

The listing for Hudscales Farm Camping Barn was last updated on August 1st, 2024 at 5:13 PM

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