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Long Valley Yurts - Luxury Lake District Yurts
Great Langdale National Trust Campsite

OS Grid Reference: NY286059

** NEW FOR 2010 - LUXURY YURTS AT THE LOW WRAY NATIONAL TRUST CAMPSITE, WINDERMERE **

** ALSO - LUXURY BELL TENTS AT THE LOW WRAY NATIONAL TRUST CAMPSITE, WINDERMERE **

**ALSO OUR LUXURY BELL TENTS AND YURTS IN THE BORROWDALE VALLEY NR KESWICK **

"A truly magical experience" is how some of our guests have described staying in one of our Yurts. Situated right in the heart of the Lake District on the National Trust Campsite at the head of the Great Langdale Valley, you couldn't ask for a more idyllic location. Surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery the Lake District has to offer, come and experience 'living in the round' for yourselves and enjoy a unique holiday in a unique environment.

Long Valley Yurts offer the perfect combination of back-to-nature living, without compromising on all the usual luxuries you would wish for on your holiday. Spacious with comfortable beds, warm duvets, cosy wood burning stoves and lanterns, this really is luxury camping or 'Glamping' as we like to call it! Ideal for families and friends, come and experience a holiday with a difference, one you never forget.

The yurts provide and 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.

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
  • Fully insulated using locally sourced Herdwick sheeps wool
  • Solar powered interior lighting
  • Solar powered interior fairy lights
  • Comfortable futons and bedding
  • Moroccan lanterns
  • Decorated, colourful Moroccan throws and poufs
  • Fully equipped with all cooking and cleaning facilities
  • A games chest full of games and books both old and new
  • Clean toilets and shower 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.

Unfortunately we do not accept dogs.

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Open: 1st March - 1st November 2010.
Shop - all year round during reception hours.
Facilities: Showers Seperate Male Toilet Block Seperate Female Toilet Block Shop on-site Public Phone Laundry
Rates:

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 (incl.) £325
Weekend: Fri - Mon (incl.) £325
Whole Week: Mon - Sun (incl.) £460
Off Peak Season
Weekdays: Mon - Fri (incl.) £285
Weekend: Fri - Mon (incl.) £285
Whole Week: Mon - Sun (incl.) £385
Booking required?

Yes. Book early to avoid disappointment - only 2 yurts available.

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 Bell Tents 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.
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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Great Langdale Valley
Langdale YurtsInside a Yurt

Address: Long Valley Yurts
Great Langdale National Trust Campsite
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JU
Tel: 01539 731089
Contact:

John Maddy
- 07813 334865

Richard Coulter
- 07884 315298

Web: www.long-valley-yurts.co.uk
E-Mail:

yurts@realitybiteslearning.co.uk

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Find Us:  
By car, follow the A593 from Ambleside. At Skelwith Bridge, turn right onto the B5343. The campsite is 6 miles down this road on the left before the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel.

 
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