Welcome to Lakes Yurts
We have two luxurious yurts available to rent in the heart of the Lake District. Altan (meaning “golden” in Mongolian) and Saran (“moon”) nestle down the stunning Borrowdale Valley, a 15 minute drive from Keswick, and are available from 30th March - 29th October 2012.
Both yurts offer luxurious, stylish and cosy accommodation for either couples enjoying a romantic break or families keen to explore this unique landscape.
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We look forward to welcoming you, Rachel
Both yurts are situated at Seatoller, Borrowdale on a quiet National Trust campsite and traditional lakeland working farm that is surrounded by stunning landscape and is a 15 minute drive from Keswick. There is a regular bus service between Seatoller and Keswick.
About the Yurt
The yurts are made by a local yurt maker here in Cumbria using coppiced hazel wood for the frame and a polycotton cover making it cosy inside and strong enough to endure whatever lake district weather comes along!
Inside the Yurt
Inside it has a polished wooden floor, two windows for additional light and a central skylight for star gazing in bed!
It is furnished in a stylish mix of traditional and contemporary and includes:
- A modern and comfortable double sofa bed and two single day beds (with floor space for fifth person on a camping mattress) which provide seating in the daytime.
- Goose down duvets and pillows and freshly laundered bedding.
- Large coffee table for eating, playing games and discussing the days adventures.
- Fully equipped kitchen area with everything you need to self cater comfortably including gas hobs and grill (calor gas included).
- Wood burner (bag of logs, kindling and coal included) for cosy nights
- Solar powered lighting and fairy lights to give a magical feel.
- Solar powered socket for drying hair (hairdyer provided) and charging phone
- A chest of games, guides and magazines about the local area
- Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Outside the Yurt
Outdoor seating area overlooking the river.
Facilities
The yurts are situated a few minutes walk away from toilets and washing facilities on the campsite itself and hot showers and toilets at the farm.
Surroundings
Seatoller Farm is located about as close as is possible to the high fells of the Lake District, including England's highest mountain Scafell Pike. The River Derwent runs through the campsite off the mountains and travels down to Derwentwater lake four miles away. The village is surrounded by specially protected woodland and is a haven for walkers and families to explore the unique lakeland landscape. The yurts are positioned in a quiet and lovely corner of the tranquil campsite just above a stream with stunning views all around.
Location
Activities
As well as some of the most stunning walking in England, the most beautiful streams and rivers to picnic next to and magical woods to explore there is also Glaramara Outdoor Activity Centre next door to the campsite which offers great outdoor activities from rock climbing to ghyll scrambling, the Honister Slate Mine to explore the areas mining is 5 minutes away at the top of the Honistor pass and Derwentwater lake with rowing boats and launches is a few miles away. Keswick, which is a 15 minute drive is a thriving tourist town full of restaurants, cafes, parks and attractions. The local tourist information centre will be able to tell you more.
Eating
There are excellent tearooms in the villages of Seatoller and Rosthwaite. For evening meals and lunches, there are several good lakeland pubs in the area at Stonethwaite and Rosthwaite. More cafes and restaurants can be found at Grange.
Treats
The nearby Lodore Falls Hotel offers day passes for their leisure facilities - indoor and outdoor pools, outdoor hot tub, steam room and gym which can be purchased for £8 per day for adults and £22 for a family of four.
For special occasions we can organise prosecco, flowers and chocolates to be in the yurt when you arrive.
We can also organise you a hamper of local produce - bacon, eggs, bread, butter, jams etc to be at the yurt on your arrival. Prices from £30–£50.
Pricing & Availability
Both Yurts are available to book from 30th March - 29th October 2012. We can be more flexible about which days you would like to stay and the duration in off-peak times. In off-peak times we also offer a 10% discount if only 2 people are booking.
For availability and bookings, please call Rachael on 017687 80355 or 07771 982 344 or email bookings@lakesyurts.co.uk
Peak Date prices
| Peak Dates | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 4 nights | £330 |
| Weekend (Fri-Mon) 3 nights | £330 |
| Full Week (Mon–Mon or Fri–Fri) | £490 |
Peak Date prices apply to the following dates:
- 30 Mar–16 Apr (Easter)
- 04 May–07 May
- 25 May–11 Jun
- 02 Jul–02 Sep (Summer Hols)
- 19 Oct–29 Oct (Half Term)
Off-Peak prices
| Off-Peak Dates | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 4 nights | £285 |
| Weekend (Fri-Mon) 3 nights | £285 |
| Full Week (Mon–Mon or Fri–Fri) | £385 |
Check-in after 4pm on arrival date.
Check-out by 10am on departure date.