Camping at Crake Trees

Enjoy a lovely quiet site, at the centre of our family farm.

Camping on grass pitches in wildflower meadows around our Farm in the process of a Re Wilding project.

The informal grass site is surrounded by Wildlife, in the Westmorland Dales National Park, part of The Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Farmer Mike’s Big Breakfast Bap (a Big Bap stuffed with Cumberland Sausage and a fried Egg) delivered to the campsite each morning. Order the night before by text at £5.00/Bap.

10 minute walk to beautiful tranquil villages of either Ravensworth (with our community pub) and Maulds Meaburn. Crake Trees is the perfect base to explore the vast network of Footpaths and Cycle Trails .

The Camp site and farm are near to, The Coast to Coast footpath , The Westmorland Way and Lady Anne’s Way,.

This part of Cumbria is perfect cycling country with challenging and relaxing trails around our quiet roads.

CAMPING COSTS May to Sept. 2021 book online or by telephone

2 people/Pitch from £26/night. Tent size up to 3.5 x 5.5 metres

1 extra Adult £10/night

Family Pitch with 2 Children sharing the Tent from £34/night

Dogs ( on a short lead at all times) are welcome £5/night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all the pitches on grass and where is the Shower Block ?

Camping at Crake Trees is a totally unique experience.

There are no designated Pitches.
Pathways are mown through conservation meadows on our farm.
Both the Family and the Adults only areas are large and open with loads of space to breathe and relax.
You are camping right at the heart of our re Wilding Farm Estate
Campers choose where to pitch, Mike or Ruth can help you find a place to pitch up.

Shower Block
The warm Showers and Toilet block is at centre of the site and is shared with glampers.
Each individual 'Wet Room' has a timed Shower, Toilet and wash basin with lots of room to hang clothes.
each room has its own entrance and is perfect for a family or couple to use
Since Covid 19 we have encouraged family use of the Showers, this really helps bio security and saves water.
There is antibacterial spray and disposable wipes, visitors are expected to clean the facilities after each use.
The facilities are deep cleaned each day, so are closed for 1 hour around 12 noon.

Post Covid 19, is it Self Check in and do the owners live on site?

All visitors received a personalised App after making their booking, full of directions, instructions and good ideas to make your stay as relaxing as possible.
Mike and Ruth live on the farm.
We also have staff living on site.
Crake Trees Manor is a working Farm in the process of Re Wilding.
You will see people working in the fields.
There are different types of livestock around the farm
Ask questions please, Mike is usually about during the morning.
Ruth or Mike delivers the Breakfast Baps around 8.30am
Ruth walks around the site each evening, usually with a dog or a pony, so please say hello.
Ruth or Mike delivers the Breakfast Baps around 8.30am
Ruth walks around the site each evening, usually with a dog or a pony, so please say hello.

Can we bring a BBQ? Are we allowed a Camp Fire?

All BBQ's and Camping Stoves must be well up off the ground.
No Camp Fires or Fire Pits in the Camping field.

Are there any Kitchen facilities?

The Community Kitchen area is a shared space.
There is a large sink and Hot water
There is plenty of fresh air and space to practise safe use of the kitchen area.
Visitors must self allocate their use of the kitchen area.
Only one family group allowed to use at a time and the small area must be cleaned using the products provided after you have used the area.
We will be thoroughly cleaning once a day.

What can we do while staying at Crake Trees?

After unpacking or pitching your tent why not wander down through the fields to either Maulds Meaburn or Crosby Ravensworth. Paddle or canoe in the river, picnic on the village green, have a pint of local beer and a good meal at The Butchers Arms, our community owned pub.
Bounce on the trampoline.
Play cricket or rounders.
Talk to Millie, the pigs or the free ranging hens.
Each weekend we light the Community Fire Pit, so gather round, throw some wood on the fire and toast a marshmallow!
Take the car to Lowther Castle( explore the 100's of acres of garden and woods) Haweswater( a beautiful and remote place to explore) or Ullswater lake ( jump on and off one of the steamers, or find Aira Force)
Lie on the grass, shut your eyes and relax.
After dark on clear nights watch the stars appear in the Dark Skies all around.

What time is Check in and Check out? Where do we park the car?

Check in is between 5pm and 8pm.
You will be emailed Check in instructions the day of arrival.
Check out before 10.00am.
All vehicles are parked in the designated car park area.

Are Dogs and Children Welcome ?

It's Yes to both.
Dogs must be on a lead at all the times.
New for 2021 season....We have designated Family Camping and Adult only (16 years & over) areas
Children and their behaviour are the responsibility of parents and guardians.

Are Walkers and Cyclists welcome?

We really welcome visitors who arrive and travel with a low carbon footprint. Adjacent to many long distance biking and hiking trails we are the perfect stop off.
Land End to John O Groats long distance Walk and Bike trail goes right past our farm.
Warm showers, a community kitchen, breakfast baps, room for drying wet gear, bike storage and optional hire of bed linen.
All our hikers and bikers that arrive exhausted and leave feeling mighty refreshed.

Campsite Rules

CAMP SITE RULES
Cars on Car Park Area only
One car per pitch.
Extra day or night visitors not allowed, meet visiting family & friends in the village or at the pub
Speed limit anywhere on the farm 15mph
No Portable generators.
No smoking on the camp site, only is designated area. We are a Drug Free zone, anyone found with evidence of drugs will be asked to leave immediately.
No Campfires or Firepits allowed
Please make sure all camping stoves are raised off the ground
Ww recycle as much as possible so please sort rubbish into bins provided
We do not have the ability to recharge phones.
Quiet time from 10pm to 7.30am.
We have no facility for emptying of chemical toilets into our sewage system.
Dogs always on a lead please and under control when at your pitch
Please push your bicycle around the camp site, you can ride on the bridleway.
We have public footpaths running through the campsite, please be courteous to walkers.

Will I be able to see the stars?

If there are no clouds, the view of the stars at night are fantastic.
Having "Dark Sky Status" means very little light pollution so you can sit back and enjoy the view.

Contact | Call us: +44 (0)7974 354 244

Call us: +44 (0)7974 354 244

Camping in the midst of conservation Grasslands

Camping in the wildflower meadow

A tent for two in the Adults only field.

Breakfast Baps delivery

Family camping field at Crake Trees

Summer holidays outdoor shower experience

Camping at Crake Trees

Frequently Asked Questions