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Details for Bents Camping Barn


Bents Camping Barn (formerly a shepherds cottage in the 1600's) is a great base for exploring the brilliant fell walking in the Howgill Fells. The Howgills are a relatively unknown part of The Lake District and they offer a great opportunity to get away from the crowds.
The Barn has recently been refurbished, Electric lighting and power points throughout (£1 coin meter) and there are 2 sleeping rooms on the first floor. On the ground floor there is a kitchen with cooking area a dining area with tables and benches and a w.c with washbasins.
Kitchen includes: Crockery, Cutlery, Toaster, Microwave, 3 Electric cooking rings, 2 electric kettles. Overflow Camping Available with Sole Occupancy bookings - Contact Barn direct for details.
You will need normal camping kit including a sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking boots. Open all year, all day. Dogs not allowed and fires not allowed.
Groups are most welcome.
Local activies including: Good walking in the Howgill Fells, Wild Boar Fell, Crosby Garret Common, Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, and Sunbiggin Tarn. Fishing at farm in village.
Excellent Mountain Biking Country. Settle to Carlisle Railway - 5 miles away at Kirkby Stephen. Buses to and from Kirkby Stephen - 6 mile. 1 mile from Barn.
We are accessible from the Coast to Coast Walk. Dales and lakes are nearby for day trips
Bents Farm
Newbiggin-on-Lune
Kirkby Stephen
CA17 4NX
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