Views to the Pennines

Crake Trees Manor, Self Catering

The Brew House, Small Cottage Self Catering for 2

The Shepherds Hut, down by the pond

Glamping Pods, The Wooden Hen Houses

Camping at Crake Trees

Hello from Mike and Ruth

Welcome to Crake Trees Manor

We have been welcoming visitors to our farm in The Yorkshire Dales for over 30 years.

With changes afoot for 2020

Crake Trees Manor…… Self Catering accommodation. Big House Self Catering sleeping up to 16 guests. Private Wood fired Hot Tub.

The Brew House…..Quirky and romantic Small House Self Catering cottage in the village, just for 2, plus baby.
The Brew House has its own Wood fired Hot Tub.

The Shepherds Hut…..unique Glamping experience down by the pond. Heated by wood stove, with double bed . The Shepherds Hut is totally Off Grid. With its own Wood Fired Hot Tub…just for two.

Glamping Pods…..called The Hen Houses. 4 wooden Glamping pods, 2 with electric heating and light, outside Fire Pit.
Just a few steps to the Shower block and community Kitchen.
They each sleep 2/3 Adults, or 2 Adults + 2 children. All have sleeping benches, with comfy mattress’s.

Camping…..10 Grass Pitches for weekend Camping

Bring your Dog on holiday. Horses are most Welcome with grazing and room for horse boxes.

Sitting right at the centre of The Westmorland Dales in Cumbria…… Our Farm is high up in the Dales, with fields of Sheep, rare Cattle, growing Crops and teeming with Wildlife.

A 15-minute drive from M6 junctions 38 or 39, or from Appleby the A66. Also 3½ hours from London by train.

Self Catering

Crake Trees Manor

Self Catering accommodation,

Sunny Courtyard and Patio, Aga kitchen, dining Hall with wood Stove, underfloor heating, east facing Conservatory, Wood fired Hot Tub, Bike storage. The Farmhouse sits at the centre of our farming estate in the process of Re-Wilding., Woodlands and views to the Pennines, the Howgills, and the Eden Valley to the Scottish border.

The Farmhouse has direct access to Footpaths Bridleways and Bicycle Trails. Perfect for exploring The Westmorland Dales.

Situated just 15 minutes from M6 J37/38. A66 Appleby, and M6 Penrith .

With mainline west coat line at Penrith ( London 3 hrs) and from Appleby (Settle to Carlisle line linking to Leeds)

Small Cottage Self Catering for 2

The Brew House

Just 2 minutes from Crake Trees Manor our self catering cottage is in the neighbouring village of Maulds Meaburn. We recently converted the village Brew House into a unique and very quirky self-catering cottage.

A perfect romantic retreat for 2 people plus 1 dog or a baby. Right at the centre of the village, the conservatory and bedroom look right out over the village green. It also has a sunny enclosed courtyard, wood stove, lovely handmade furnishings, WiFi of course and only a 15 minute walk through the fields to the pub.

The Brew House now has its own Wood fired Hot Tub. Perfect for sunny evenings and star watching on dark nights.

Sheep graze in summer, children play in the lovely river Lyvennet that flows through the valley, a tranquil place within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This valley is known as The Westmorland Dales.

The Shepherds Huts

The Shepherds Hut

Glamorous Camping, or Glamping cannot get much better than this .

Our Shepherds Hut is right in the heart of the Westmorland Dales in The Yorkshire Dales National Park. The hut has views right to The Pennines and Howgill Fells. Totally ‘Off-Grid’ to really enjoy the ‘Dark Skies ‘ experience.

The perfect escape for 2 people. The Shepherds Hut at Crake Trees Manor is lit by candles and lanterns. A Wood Stoves ready to light. An Oak bed with hand made English mattress’s, all ready made up and welcoming. Oak floor and pale lime washed walls give the hut a very Scandinavian feel. Proper “Hygge”.

The Shepherds Hut has its own private Wood fired Hot Tub…just for 2

Just a few steps to warm Showers, Toilets and Stable Kitchen. A newly built, welcoming space to make tea, chat with other visitors and research your next footpath, biking trail or pub supper.

Shepherds Huts were traditional huts that were taken into the fields of large sheep farms in the 19th century. Ours is based upon that classic design. Built by Mike, on the farm its totally unique, really comfortable and sits in tranquility down by the pond.

Wooden Glamping Pods

The Glamping Pods at Crake Trees

Our ‘Hen Houses’, reside in the Up and Down Field at Crake Trees Manor.

Looking a bit like traditional Hen Arks that used to be a feature of Cumbrian farms. Our Hen Houses are large comfortable huts, the ideal choice for people who like more comfort than camping but still relish being outside, underneath the stars.

The Hen Houses have benches that convert to sleeping area with padded mattress’s. Electric heating lights and a kettle. A super outside decking thats perfect for relaxing with a beer or cup of tea.

Each Hen House has its own Fire pit ( fuel purchased on site) and Farmer Mikes Breakfast baps can be ordered for a relaxing start to a new day.

So park your bicycle right by the door, leave your walking boots under the verandah and enjoy the dark skies and tranquility of being in a very special place

Just a few steps to warm Showers, Toilets and Stable Kitchen. A newly built, welcoming space to make tea, chat with other visitors and research your next footpath, biking trail or pub supper.

Camping

Camping at Crake Trees

Enjoy our lovely tranquil site, in the Westmorland Dales with magnificent views over the Pennines and Howgill Fells, including on clear nights an amazing Dark Sky experience.

Just a few steps to warm Showers and Toilets. Walk down the fields to the village Community Pub, cook your supper at the community BBQ or maybe even order farmer Mikes Breakfast Baps for a great start to the next day.

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