Drybeck Farm

Nestled on the banks of the River Eden, Drybeck Farm invites you to explore the Lake District from the heart of the Eden Valley in Cumbria. With old school camping and unique glamping options with private hot tubs, this eco-friendly site is excellent for families, romantic glamping couples and groups of friends. Go wild swimming, take a stroll through the woods or simply relax in the great outdoors!

About Drybeck Farm

This riverside camping and glamping site is less than a half-hour from Carlisle - but the true attraction comes from the surrounding nature. You can enjoy a refreshing wild swim in the River Eden, but if you'd rather stay dry, the Lake District is home to many stunning walks. Only ten camping pitches are set in the farm's beautiful meadow, just a few yards from the river with plenty of space for the kids to play! Each comes with your own fire pit for the evening campfire with eco-friendly facilities nearby. There are a feast of quirky glamping options, ranging from cosy and beautifully furnished glamping cabins to authentic gypsy caravans. Each glamping accommodation sleeps three-four, has a fully equipped kitchen (indoor or outdoor), and even a private wood-fired hot tub to soak in. Glampers also have their own private compost loo and hot shower. The Wigloo and The Lantern House are unique wooden cabins, taking a twist on traditional pods. Described as a yurt with a skylight, they are light and airy with ample insulation. Giving the nod to the local Cumbrian farming heritage, choose from the two shepherds wagons, The Herdwick and The Swaledale. The Croglin Yurt is a toasty haven for glampers, packed with vintage and upcycled details to ensure you enjoy a glam break. For a more romantic retreat for two, opt for Evelyn, the gypsy caravan that sits right on the banks of the river in a very private space. You might even catch a glimpse of the elusive otter when unwinding in the wood-fired outdoor Japanese bath hot tub! Well behaved dogs are welcome.

Camping is available from 4th April to 30th September. Glamping is available from February until the end of November.

Facilities and amenities

For campers, facilities are eco-friendly with shared compost toilets, a hot shower, a washing up area, drinking water tap and chemical waste.

Just over a mile away in the village, there are two pubs serving food and the village also includes shops, newsagents and an off licence.

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Bike hire

Café / restaurant

Communal BBQ

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Fishing

Games room

Glamping

Golf

Horse riding

Hot tub

Kids club

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Shop

Showers

Swimming pool

Toilet

TV room

Vineyard

Water hookups

Watersports

W.C. disposal

WiFi

There are 16 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

10 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Well spaced grass pitches for tents and small campervans without electric. Pitches are set close to the river and each include a fire pit.

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Drybeck Farm reviews

4.45 /5

51 reviews

90%

would recommend

Overall

4.45

Location

4.73

Value for money

4.76

Service

4.43

Facilities

4.04

Cleanliness

4.31

"A wonderful spot by the edge of a river ... for kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding"

Claire G - Jun 2024

"A beautiful riverside site full of birdsong"

Graham B - Jun 2024

"Having a band in the barn bar on Saturday night made our stay even better"

Jo O - Mar 2024

"You can lay there and listen to the river as you fall asleep"

Abbey S - Aug 2023

"Kids loved it, little rope swing and access to the river"

Jordan Marie B - Aug 2023

"This campsite is in a beautiful location and is excellent value"

Lucy F - Aug 2023

"You can sit and listen to the sound of oystercatchers and wood pigeons all day if you like!"

Charles O - Jul 2023

"The yurt was exactly as described and was beautiful & clean inside"

Morag R - Jun 2023

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Great spot

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Sophie S

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Shepherd's Hut - The Herdwick Shepherds Wagon Oct 2024

Second time visiting and it was just as good as the time before, I will hopefully be visiting again next year.

Nice peaceful site

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Jude C

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Nice, flat pitch for van and plenty of space for our awning. Lots of hot water to wash up with and a shower (which we didn't use but looked clean enough). Fire pit supplied and you could buy wood from an onsite shop. Lovely to hear the owls at night and there were nice walks along the River Eden. Marked review down because of compost toilets -really not very nice. Plenty of wood shavings (no scoop) and loads of loo paper, but it was just a really unpleasant experience. Would recommend site apart from the loos, £25 a bit pricey

Beautiful site, poor facilities

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Kara G

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Beautiful setting, river lovely but no easy access. Compost toilet was awful, but I suppose all are. Didn't try the shower as looked as if it would leave me dirtier rather than cleaner. Lovely camp field, especially as we had it for ourselves! Dogs loved it

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