Drybeck Farm Yurts and Gypsy Wagon, Armathwaite

OS Grid Reference NY514478

Luxuriate in the simple outdoor life staying in one of our exquisitely appointed yurts or our renovated gypsy wagon.  We are in a little known but truly beautiful corner of Cumbria with our site on the banks of the idyllic River Eden.  The experience we offer is truly about the natural environment, a sustainable approach to our smallholding and facilities, but with the simple comforts and opulence of a bygone age.

A 20 minute walk from the village of Armathwaite, which has a station on the world famous Carlisle-Settle Railway line, we are also convenient for the Lake District, Northern Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall and the Borders, Carlisle and the Solway.

The local back lanes, bridle ways and footpaths are ideal for walking, horse riding and cycling without the traffic of better known tourist areas.

Or you can while away your time by the river reading, walking, watching the wildlife or making friends with our Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs, Dexter Cattle, horses and poultry.  Failing that you could have a walk up the village for a drink in one of (or both) of the two pubs.  For our more energetic guests a whole range of outdoor pursuits are available in the area.

We believe that Drybeck Farm offers a unique experience as an anti-dote to the daily hustle and bustle.  If you are looking for peace and tranquillity yet plenty to interest you, should you choose, Drybeck Farm in the heart of the Eden Valley is the ideal choice.

The Yurts:
Our yurts are made in Cumbria from locally grown timber. Our smaller yurt is 18ft in diameter and sleeps 4 in a double and 2 single beds.  If you wish extra bedding and mattresses can be provided for up to 2 more people.  Our larger yurt is 21ft in diameter and sleeps 6 in comfort in a double and 4 single beds. If you wish extra bedding and mattresses can be provided for up to 2 more people. 

We provide Egyptian cotton bed linen, down duvets and blankets.  In keeping with the ambience of the yurts and our green credentials lighting is low key.  We provide oil lamps and candle lanterns and wind up torches.  In the yurt are facilities for making hot drinks and a wood burning stove. Near the yurts is our wooden cookhouse.  This is split into two kitchens, one for each yurt, with a large canvas awning off the front of it which accommodates dining tables and chairs.  Each kitchen has a wood burning oven, gas burners, sink with running water and is comprehensively equipped with porcelain crockery, cutlery cooking equipment wine glasses etc.  You do not need to bring anything in this respect.  Fridge storage is available in one of the farm outbuildings.

You can either cook for yourselves or share a meal with other guests.  Each yurt has their own outside table and chairs and open fire place.  Nearby are our eco-friendly compost toilets and showers, both of which are very effective, user friendly and have a minimal impact upon our environment.  A selection of board games and books are available

Also on the site we have the farm larder from which you can buy our own produce including sausage, bacon, eggs, pork, fruit, vegetables, preserves and home baked bread and cakes as well as a small range of other basic foodstuffs.

Any body interested in the farm and livestock is welcome to help out at feeding time (under supervision of course).

For bookings please contact Steve or Paula on either 01697472688, 07854523012 or 07736564246

Open:	10th March to 3rd November 2012.
Facilities:
2012 Rates:	Large Yurt: Whole Week: Mon or Fri (4pm) - Mon or Fri (10am) £595 Midweek: Mon - Fri (incl.) £420 Long Weekend Fri - Mon (incl.) £330 Weekend: Fri - Sun (incl.) £230 Single Night:   £130 Small Yurt: Whole Week: Mon or Fri (4pm) - Mon or Fri (10am) £555 Midweek: Mon - Fri (incl.) £380 Long Weekend Fri - Mon (incl.) £315 Weekend: Fri - Sun (incl.) £220 Single Night:   £120 Caravan Whole Week: Mon or Fri (4pm) - Mon or Fri (10am) £350 Weekdays: Mon (4pm) - Fri (10am) £220 Long Weekend: Fri (4pm) - Mon (10am) £180 Weekend: Fri (4pm) - Sun (10am) £130 Single Night:   £75 Included in these prices are: All necessary bedding including luxury egyptian linen Logs kindling and gas for all your cooking and heating needs Eco-friendly shower gels, soaps shampoos etc. Home made cakes biscuits and drinks on arrival A complimentary breakfast hamper for your first morning including Drybecks own sausage, dry cured bacon and free range eggs, a home baked loaf of bread, Drybeck's home made jams plus cereals tea & coffee etc. All of the above produce plus a range of other items are available to buy during the rest of your stay from the farm's larder. Extras:  Our yurts are ideally suited for up to 4 and 6 people respectively.  However it is possible to increase the capacity of both of them by two people each. If you wish to do this we will provide single futon mattresses and extra linen and bedding.  The charge for this will be £12.50 per person per night. Well behaved dogs that are kept under control are welcome at Drybeck, up to a maximum of two per yurt.  The charge for these is £2.50 per dog per night. Drybeck is an excellent location for equestrian enthusiasts to bring their horses with them.  We can provide grazing, stabling, an outdoor arena and a large field for riding.  There are also hacks directly from the farm.  The cost for this is £10 per horse per night.  In addition a private riding centre with a cross country course is available for hire 2 miles away.
Booking required?	Advanced booking is required for all visits although we might be able to accommodate short notice enquiries.
Users:	Max. 8 per large yurt. Max. 6 in small yurt. Max. 2 in the caravan.
Max. Tents:	2 static yurts and 1 static caravan.
No. of Toilet Blocks:	2 - one male and one female
No. of Showers:	1 for male and 1 for female.
Car Parking:	Short distance from the yurt field.
Gas Refills available?	All gas provided.
Open fires allowed?	Yes - in designated areas.
Disposable barbecues allowed?	Yes. Provided in specific areas.
Nearest Food & Drink:	Armathwaite (1 mile) Dukes Head and Fox & Pheasant Post Office and village store Carlisle (9 miles) and Penrith (11 miles) for supermarkets, pubs and restaurants.
Nearest Bank:	Carlisle (9 miles)
Mountain Bike Hire?	Yes - can be arranged through ourselves.
Local Walks:	Woodland and riverside walks by the river Eden, North Pennines for the nearest fell walking – wild, very unspoilt and very quiet even in high summer.
Local Attractions:	Stabling available at Drybeck Farm - facility for guests to bring their own horse with them on their holiday as we have stabling and grazing available.  The cost is £10 per horse per night plus and extra £2.50 per night if the horse requires any supplementary feed. Activities nearby – fell walking, horse riding, cycling, rock climbing, canoeing. Carlisle-Settle Railway Line: arguably the most scenic railway line in the country giving access to the historic city of Carlisle and the upper Eden Valley and the Yorkshire Dales Talkin Tarn Country Park: Sailing, rowing, orienteering. Historic city of Carlisle: Castle, Cathedral and Tullie House Museum and Gallery The Eden Valley is rich in natural history and is littered with historic sites.

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