The loveliest spot that man hath found” was what native Cumbrian and English poet, Williams Wordsworth had to say about the United Kingdom’s Lake District National Park. Covering an impressive 2,362 sq km (912 sq mi) in England, the Lake District is the first of four national parks in the UK containing the nation’s highest peaks—Scafell Pike, Sca Fell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, and Saddleback—and its largest lakes, Lake Windermere chief among them. What makes this location so awe-inspiring is the variety of natural features that have been carved into the earth’s surface by glaciers long ago, creating a dramatic landscape of waterfalls, sparkling lakes, and rocky peaks flanked by deep valleys, woodlands, and rolling countryside. Its countless slopes and tarns make it an incredible destination for outdoor recreation in a uniquely remote, pristine place.
Whether you’re there to hike, climb, paddle, or find a little peace and quiet, you’ll want to be sure to find accommodations somewhere with easy access to the outdoors. Luckily, glamping in the Lake District is a popular and accessible option that puts you close to nature with plenty of modern comforts so you don’t have to rough it. A portmanteau for "glamorous" and "camping," glamping is a global travel trend that blends outdoor adventure travel with resort-style accommodations, often in canvas safari tents and bell tents. Lake District glamping options include glamping pods, yurts, secluded cabins, and restored shepherd’s huts or “bothies” that are cozy basecamps for all your adventures.
Ready to get out and explore the area from the valleys to the peaks? Here are the 12 best places to go glamping near the Lake District National Park.