Newton Rigg Yurt Camp, nr Penrith

OS Grid Reference: NY488312

Yurt Village suitable for groups just outside Penrith at the corner of the Lake District

When not enjoying activities in the majestic surroundings of the Lake District, your enjoying a tented camp in rural countryside with views of the mountains, you will have opportunity to experience staying in the unique environment of the Yurt Village . The Yurts are based on the traditional nomadic circular tents from Mongolia , but are very modern and comfortable in style.

The Yurt Village is based at the Newton Rigg campus, of the University of Cumbria , near Penrith. Set within the grounds, the campus offers a welcome and relaxed feel for all visitors.  Excellent sport facilities including all weather and flood lit astro turf sports fields; grass pitches; tennis courts; an indoor sports hall and fitness suite; a Climbing Wall and High Ropes Adventure course and over 100 hectares of English countryside within the bounds of the estate (access to these facilities can be arranged but will incur additional cost). Also sited within the heart of the campus is Brambles restaurant and the Gin Case Bar (seasonal provision based on academic year).

Each yurt can house up to eight campers, a total of sixteen for the site, with each yurt containing its own wood burning stove if additional heat is required, though every yurt is fully insulated and weatherproof. Bedding is available at £5 per person.

The Yurt village provides a community feel for groups with a central larger Yurt providing a meeting, eating and informal space for activities. This is adjoined by a purpose built kitchen suitable for communal cooking.

The shower and toilet facilities are a short walk away, with additional larger shower facilities available for large groups on request. Some groups have requested a portaloo on the site, this can be done by prior arrangement at an additional small fee.

For cyclists the coast to coast "C2C" runs right through the campus.

Yurt Facilities

• Wooden floors
• Wood burning stove
• Fully insulated (sleeping yurts)
• Wind turbine powered 12 volt lighting
• Bedding - sheet, quilt and pillow

Kitchen Facilities

• Mains power
• Fridges
• Gas Hob
• Electric Oven
• 'Burko' boiler
• All crockery and cutlery required
• Pots and pans
• Running cold drinking water

Other Facilities

• Outside fire pit with seating
• Car parking next to yurts

Open:	Weekends ALL YEAR. Open 7 days a week - 1st May - 12th September 2010
Facilities:	Guide Dogs only.
Rates 2010:	Each yurt sleeps eight people in bunk beds. Peak Season - School Holidays/Bank Holidays Weekdays: Mon - Fri (incl.) £375 Weekend: Fri - Mon (incl.) £375 Whole Week: Mon - Sun (incl.) £460 Off Peak Season Weekdays: Mon - Fri (incl.) £335 Weekend: Fri - Mon (incl.) £335 Whole Week: Mon - Sun (incl.) £435
Booking required?	Yes. Book early to avoid disappointment. Please call Richard on 07884 315298 or John on 07813 334865 to enquire about availability or to make a booking. Deposit and Payment To make a booking a £100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the dates you wish. Outstanding balance is due four weeks prior to arrival. Please make cheques payable to "Long Valley Yurts". If you would like to make a direct bank transfer please contact us for our bank details.
Users:	The yurt camp sleeps sixteen (16) people in shared eight (8) people per yurt in bunk beds. Groups Families Small School Groups
Max. Tents:	n/a
No. of Toilet Blocks:	1 - 24 hours a day. 1 - larger on request and by arrangement.
No. of Showers:	1 male, 1 female 24 hours a day. 1 male group shower (6), 4 female showers on request and by arrangement.
Car Parking:	Yes - next to yurts.
Gas Refills available?	No - gas for kitchen supplied.
Open fires allowed?	Yes - at designated area.
Disposable barbeques allowed?	Yes, although permanent built BBQ on site.
Nearest Food & Drink:	Student shop, though seasonal to academic year or have to go into Penrith. The Sun Inn (1 mile) - Newton Reigny Morrison's Supermarket 1.5 miles - Penrith
Nearest Bank:	Penrith (1.5 miles)
Mountain Bike Hire?	Yes - Whinlatter nr Keswick (20 miles) or Pooley Bridge (6 miles)
Local Walks:	The NE Lake District esp. Ullswater Fells (from 5 miles+) Helvellyn via Striding Edge - one of the finest walks in the Lakes. High Raise and High Street.

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