Long Valley Yurts - Great Langdale National Trust Campsite

OS Grid Reference: NY286059

Long Valley Yurts are situated in Great Langdale National Trust Campsite at the head of Great Langdale Valley and provides an excellent base for fell walking, rock climbing, mountain biking or just relaxing. Overlooked by the Langdale Pikes and with views towards Crinkle Crags and Bowfell, this site is a spectacular location for exploring this dramatic area of the Lake District.

Scafell Pike (England's highest at 3,210 feet) is within striking range from here, as well as the neighbouring valleys of Eskdale and Borrowdale. Langdale is a rock climbers paradise with such well known climbing locations as Gimmer Crag and Raven Crag. Easier walks take you over towards the picturesque valleys of Elterwater and Little Langdale.

What is a Yurt?
Yurts are traditional circular dwellings from central Asia that have been in use for thousands of years. The traditional yurt is decorated in colourful materials, handmade rugs and carpets. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter the yurt itself is supported with solid wooden trellis walls and has at its centre, a crown or Tono (ornate 'roof wheel') to further strengthen the structure. Covered with a thick, watertight covering the yurt keeps you dry and warm in any weather.

Our Yurts
We have two yurts each is 18ft in diameter and sleeps up to six people comfortably. There is a standard double bed and two twin single beds which can be split to make four single beds. We provide freshly laundered cotton sheets, pillow cases and duvets.

Yurt Facilities
Each yurt has it's own uniquely Moroccan feel. You can also expect the following facilities:

• Wooden floors
• Thick colourful hand made Moroccan rugs
• Wood burning stoves with an integrated oven
• Comfortable futons and bedding
• Moroccan lanterns
• Decorated, colourful Moroccan throws
• Large Moroccan cushions and poufs
• Fully equipped with all cooking and cleaning facilities
• Games, maps and local information pack (inc walks of for levels of ability)
• Clean toilets and shower facilities - we have use of Great Langdale campsite facilities.

Drinking water is available from a tap within a short walk. Each yurt comes fully equipped with its own rolling water carrier. Male and female shower blocks and toilet facilities also only a short walk.

SORRY - WE DO NOT PERMIT DOGS IN THE YURTS

Open:	All Year except 5th Jan 2009 - 1st March 2009. Shop - all year round during reception hours.
Facilities:
Rates:	We are taking bookings for two yurts until from the 2nd June 2008 until January 5th 2009. Each yurt sleeps six people, has a double bed and two twins which will split into four singles as required. Peak Season - School Holidays/Bank Holidays Weekdays: Mon - Fri £275 Weekend: Fri - Mon £275 Whole Week: Mon - Sun £410 Off Peak Season Weekdays: Mon - Fri £250 Weekend: Fri - Mon £250 Whole Week: Mon - Sun £340 Christmas & New Year 2008 Christmas Week: 22/12 - 29/12 2008 £510 New Year Week: 29/12 - 05/01/2009 £510 Book early to avoid disappointment - only 2 yurts available.
Booking required?	Yes. 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:	Our Yurts are available for the following: 1. Families 2. Groups 3. Small school parties
Max. Yurts:	2 x Yurts - 6 people each maximum.
No. of Toilet Blocks:	2 - Great Langdale Campsite facilities.
No. of Showers:	6 male, 6 female per block. 20p's required.
Car Parking:	Yes - in designated areas away from yurts.
Gas Refills available?	Yes. We provide gas and it is included in the price.
Open fires allowed?	No - but log burning stove with integrated oven is provided inside the yurts.
Disposable barbeques allowed?	Yes. But NOT inside the yurts themselves.
Nearest Food & Drink:	Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel (0.25 miles) Hikers' Bar. Pub Food & Restaurant. Real Ale, occasional Music Sessions. Sticklebarn Tavern (0.50 miles) - Pub Food, Real Ale, Live Music some weekends, Satellite TV. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel (0.5 miles) - Bar, Pub Food & Restaurant. Wainwright's pub (2.5 miles) - Pub food. Pub Quiz Nights. The Britannia Inn (3.5 miles) Pub Food, Real Ale & Restaurant. Chapel Stile (2.5 miles) - Co-Op, Cafe. Ambleside (8 miles) - several restaurants and pubs. Windermere (11 miles) - large supermarket.
Nearest Bank:	Ambleside (8 miles)
Mountain Bike Hire?	Yes - Ambleside (8 miles)
Local Walks:	The Langdales - Pavey Ark, Harrison Stickle & Pike O' Stickle. Bowfell & Crinkle Crags. Scafell Pike (Long walk from Langdale, but possible) Pike O Blisco. Elterwater.

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