Best Glamping in Cumbria

Types of glamping accommodation in Cumbria

• Glamping pods — en-suite, with optional hot tubs
• Shepherd’s huts — wood-burning stoves, some with private copper bathtubs
• Yurts — log burners, suited to families or groups
• Safari tents — on farm sites, more rustic feel
• Treehouses & converted railway carriages — found near Ullswater
• Hobbit holes — a distinctive option in the Cartmel Valley
• Glamping with hot tubs – many acccommodations also offer wood fired hot tubs

Many sites offer private hot tubs, fire pits and direct access to walking country from the site itself.

Beyond the Lake District: where else to glamp in Cumbria

• Eden Valley — quieter, rural glamping away from the national park crowds; shepherd’s huts are a strong feature here
• Solway Coast — an under-visited coastal option with its own distinct character
• Cartmel Peninsula — home to Cumbria’s hobbit hole glamping and a more secluded feel
• Carlisle & Hadrian’s Wall — good for pairing a glamping break with a history-focused day out; Hadrian’s Wall is within easy reach from northern Cumbria sites

Our glampsite, Eden Heights in the Eden Valley is 12 miles from Penrith.

Is glamping in Cumbria good for walking and hiking?

Yes — Cumbria (via the Lake District) offers over 200 named Wainwright fells, from accessible low-fell routes above Windermere to serious mountain days on Scafell Pike, Helvellyn and the Langdale Pikes. Some sites are positioned with direct fell access from the site boundary. The Cumbria Way and the Coast to Coast route both pass through the county, making it a natural choice for long-distance walkers wanting comfortable overnight stops.

Is dog-friendly glamping available in Cumbria?

Yes, widely. Open fells, forest tracks, riverside paths and many lakeshores are accessible to well-behaved dogs, and several sites sit on farms with open land directly accessible from the accommodation. Always check individual site listings for specific dog policies, particularly around grazing livestock.

Is glamping in Cumbria good in winter?

Yes. Many sites offer year-round accommodation, and winter glamping in Cumbria has a strong following — frost at dawn, clear air on higher ground, and returning to a warm shepherd’s hut or pod with a wood-burning stove after a winter walk. Longer nights also improve the chances of clear, star-filled skies above the fells. Many hot-tub sites remain open through winter.

Is glamping in Cumbria suitable for families?

Yes. Flatter paths around Tarn Hows and the shores of Windermere suit younger children, while older kids and teenagers tend to enjoy the rope courses at Grizedale Forest, kayaking on Derwentwater, and the Ullswater Steamer boat trips. Many sites are on working farms with animals and outdoor play space, and family-sized pods sleeping up to six are available at a number of sites.

Things to do near a Cumbria glamping site

• Grizedale Forest — mountain biking trails and rope courses
• Windermere, Derwentwater, Coniston Water & Ullswater — kayaking, wild swimming, sailing and paddleboarding
• Ullswater Steamer and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway — scenic heritage transport
• World of Beatrix Potter (Bowness-on-Windermere) and the Lakeland Motor Museum — popular family stops
• Hadrian’s Wall — within easy reach from northern Cumbria sites
• Keswick, Ambleside and Kendal — market towns with independent shops and cafés

Glamping in Cumbria with Love Glamping

Love Glamping brings together a handpicked collection of quality-checked sites across Cumbria — from affordable family pods near Windermere to premium shepherd’s huts in the Eden Valley and secluded hot-tub retreats above Coniston Water. Every site has been chosen for the standard of its accommodation, its setting, and the experience it delivers.

For detailed coverage of Windermere, Ullswater, Keswick and the central Lake District, see our dedicated Glamping in the Lake District guide. This page focuses on Cumbria as a whole, including the wider county beyond the national park.

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