If you were to
jot down your ultimate camping location wishlist, what would you include?
Mountains? Lakes? Sea-views? Enchanted bluebell woodland? Now imagine this
magical campsite-of-dreams encompassed all these awe-inspiring features and boasted the last word in luxury
yurts AND what's more, won't leave
you on the brink of bankruptcy! "Such a place can't be" we hear you
cry. Oh ye of little faith. Big-city living has clearly left you jaded,
deflated and in need of some serious R&R. So, look North my friends. Well
north-west, to be exact, to one of Cumbria's finest luxury camping sites.
As visitors to
the Lake District can testify, camping is a seriously big deal round these
parts. And with the mighty Windermere and England's tallest peak, Scafell Pike,
it's not hard to see the attraction. Far enough away from Coniston Water for
peace and quiet but near enough to enjoy some lakeside fun, Ashlack Yurts is undoubtedly one of the Lake District's
best glamping spots.
Ashlack's owners
Katie and Ben are hospitality personified. Their twin yurts (a 19 footer and a
mammoth 27ft Mongolian) comfortably sleep 28 between them making this an ideal spot
for large groups. Inside, shabby-chic and ethnic features are
the décor du jour. With wooden
floors, sofas and a liberal adornment of candles, your yurts are ideally suited
to post-hike relaxation – set off perfectly by the wood-burning stove for
maximum snugness. Your attentive hosts will even provide bell tents for extra
taggers-along.
Facilities are
more than adequate (and most importantly, eco-friendly) with
a safari shower and compost ’loo with a view’ looking out across Duddon Sands
to the Emerald Isle.
Glampers with less of an inclination to the Lake Districts
many outdoor pursuits will be pleasantly surprised to find a whole host of less
intensive activities on offer which celebrate Cumbrian craft and heritage.
Contact Katie and Ben for green woodworking,
bushcraft, blacksmithing and knitting classes – a welcoming alternative to the area's
more obvious mountain mirth and Lakeland larks.
With its
bewildering array of sublime natural wonders, it's posh luxury camping options
and it's amiable hosts, you really are left wanting for
nothing, in this sylvan Shan gri-la.
