Feather Down

Wyresdale Park

Escape to a simpler life with Sally and James

An estate that also serves as a gateway to the unspoiled charms of the Forest of Bowland, Wyresdale Park is every adventurous child’s idea of paradise. Sally and James cannot wait to welcome you into this corner of Lancashire, their “land that time forgot”, a total retreat from the modern world, despite the short drive from Manchester and Liverpool. Your tents are sheltered by the woods and look out onto a private lake, evocative of Swallows and Amazons, the ideal spot for a family holiday in Lancashire.

A breath of fresh air by the water

Be sure to explore the Tolkien-esque beauty of the Forest of Bowland. Wyresdale Park is also a springboard to the world-renowned Lake District, with Lake Windermere a forty-five-minute drive away. Sitting on the banks of the River Hodder in the neighboring valley you will find the nationally acclaimed Inn at Whitewell, a foodie paradise. The drive itself is stunning, and offers plenty of photo moments as you pass through lands owned by the Duke of Westminster and the Royal Family.

What to do at Wyresdale Park

Although there is plenty to explore beyond the gates of the estate, there’s more here than enough to keep everyone busy and relaxed. Boating jetties, swimming, football, rope swings - a real adventure playground.

And James and Sally have ensured there is outside expertise on hand to make your adventures at Wyresdale Park are even more memorable. There are courses laid on in woodland archery, green crafts, open water swimming, beauty and wellness.

Treat yourself to some of Sally’s treats at the Walled Garden Café as well as a retail studio offering unique homeware and gifts.

In the evening, relax in your private hot tub and soak up the country air. Get together for dinner time and rustle up a delicious stew on the wood-burning stove or your campfire before retiring for a blissful night in your warm comfy bed.

What can you expect?

Dogs allowed
Hot tub

What animals will you find on this farm?

You too?

What our guests like

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Close to water
Near water
Breathtaking view

Our canvas hideaways

Hot tub available

Canvas hideaway with private outdoor shower

6 persons

Canvas hideaway with farm-house shower

6 persons

Canvas hideaway with en-suite shower

6 persons

Meisenkobel

6 persons

A unique experience

Back to basics

Live in nature

Have adventures together

Including wood for the wood-burning stove
Including welcome package with bed-linen, towels, candles, matches, washing-up liquid and other basic items

One of the world's best family holidays

Options during your stay

Pets

Bring your dog along. A maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs per canvas hideaway. The price is per dog, per stay.

Please note: You are required to keep your dog on a leash while on the campsite.

Hire a boat

Recommended!

Hire your own boat for the day and even tow your luggage to your tent! This is a magical experience for the whole family.

Hot tub

Treat yourself by booking a hot tub! You can use it throughout your stay. Remember to bring your swimsuit!

Meet your hosts

Sally and James

We, Sally and James Whewell, cannot wait to welcome you into the ‘land that time forgot’ that is Wyresdale Park. Whether you are a Swallows & Amazons family or a group of friends needing some energetic relaxation in the wilds, Wyresdale is a special home that you can make your own.

You will experience true relaxation at our farm. Good for the soul!

What do our guests think?

Average rating

9.4

Mrs Speed

20/05/2022

Back to basics. Relaxing and enjoyable. Hosts were very helpful, nothing too much trouble.

8.8

Ms Marshall

06/05/2022

Stayed on a Wowcher weekend break with my three grandchildren aged between 8 and 12. They loved it as a complete new experience for them. The food in the cafe, though a little on the expensive side was amazing. The guy on site, Neil was very helpful indeed. Would return here again definitely

Mrs Thompson

29/04/2022

Peaceful, wilderness, beautiful location with a swing, a boat and a hot tub - what more could you want!

Mrs. Ashworth

25/10/2021

What a fantastic setting for a family holiday! The children enjoyed boating on the lake, the rope swing and toasting marshmallows on a campfire. They also loved the hot tub, which heated up a lot quicker than we expected. We were warmly welcomed and everything was well explained so we could quickly settle in to the experience. It was an adventure that we can’t wait to do again and so booked for next year as soon as we arrived home!!!!

Mrs Walker

22/10/2021

Luxury camping

8.8

Mrs Dyson

17/09/2021

A fab break away from it all, kids had a ball and didn't once complain about anything to do!They loved the lake and hired one of the boats for the day as well, we had everything we needed for our break, will bring torches next time as we forgot to pack them but was fine without. Had wood there for us for the stove and hot tub and just bought extra at a good price for the next night.Hot tub takes a couple of hours to heat up and fill for the first time so would recommend doing that straight away. They have frozen water bottles to put in the box for you to keep things cool as well, brilliant idea!Enough room to sleep 8 people as well and the tents are spacious as well, 2 people have camp beds in another smaller tent that also has a selection of games in it.Loved the stove inside and cooking on it was fine, all utensils and pans and kettle provided as well. The shower outside was great, does give you hot water and was great to sit out on a night by the fire pit near the lake and we were lucky to get one of the tents that was opposite it's own little pier onto the lake.Families and couples will absolutely love this place, a true get away from it all place.

Mrs Gardiner

31/08/2021

Had an amazingly chilled time. Suitable for all ages. Thoroughly enjoyed by all including children aged 15,16 and 20! Had moonlight dips in the lake followed by a dip in the hot tub. Walked up the Nicky Nook and visited the farm cafe which serve delicious food. The tents are very secluded and private so you don't notice anyone else is there. Neil the farmer was very helpful and always on standby in case you needed anything

Mr ONeill

23/08/2021

Great spot, beautiful lake for dipping in and out of, lovely walks around the park and hills, and good selection of local places to eat, our best glamping experience to date.

Mrs Hemmings

09/08/2021

Blissful relaxation and so good for the soul.

Miss Radford

06/08/2021

Excellent. Beautiful location

mrs Melhuish

02/08/2021

The perfect break for our family to switch off from the stresses of life and spend proper, quality time together. Lake swimming, hot tub, amazing walks and marshmallows around the camp fire make sure everyone is happy.

Mrs HANKIN

30/07/2021

Amazing, back to basics with a few luxuries.

Mrs Ingoldsby

23/07/2021

A truly wonderful back to nature experience in a beautiful, secluded setting

mrs Good

19/07/2021

Stunning, peaceful location. The tent, hot tub etc was exactly as we have come to expect from Featherdown sites. Having our own boat on our own private beach all week was amazing, the kids spend most of the week either swimming or rowing around the lake. Neil was brilliant, he was available anytime dealing with request for extra pillows and kindling. A wonderful week away.

Mrs Gurtekin

11/06/2021

Fantastic location, Neil is a great host and nothing too much trouble, the tent is fully equipped with everything you need and beds are soooo comfy, slept like a log and returned home totally chilled out... can't wait to return

Mrs Smith

11/06/2021

Fantastic

Mr Burns

11/06/2021

Amazing setting, everything provided for in Safari lodges. Managed by Neil who went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic stay.

Mr Bansair

07/06/2021

Peaceful and relaxing

Mr Smith

04/06/2021

Wyresdale Park is a brilliant location - the setting of the tents amongst the trees next to the lake is just idyllic. We had excellent weather which made it even better. A very memorable holiday.

Mrs Tidman

04/06/2021

A magical experience

Mrs Mitchell-parker

31/05/2021

A peaceful, tranquil, outdoor family getaway for a very much needed break away bonding with the kids.

Mr French

21/05/2021

A fabulous experience using the wood fire stove and wood fire heated hot tub. A great family bonding experience in a beautiful location. Enjoyed being beside a lake and taking trips out in rowing boat - lot's of fun. Would recommend going for a dip in the lake, even though more than a little chilly!

Mrs Taylor

21/05/2021

Perfect- a wonderful much needed girly break away.

Mrs. Lewis

07/05/2021

Idyllic

MRS TEMPLETON

30/04/2021

Feather down is like nothing I’ve experienced before. Our family had some much needed quality family time and felt mikes away from the real world.

Mrs vickers

23/04/2021

We had the most amazing time. The location, lodge and nearby cafe and village were beautiful. We purchased some lovely jewellery from the local artisan Rachel in the lambing sheds.We will definitely be visiting again soon.

Mrs Fowler

16/04/2021

Relaxing and enjoyable

Mr Gilbert

12/04/2021

Location spot on right beside a beautiful lake with your very own jetty Plenty for the kids to do . Staff very accommodating, Neil was always around making sure you got the hang of fire lighting . Highly Recommend Wryesdale Park

Mrs Mooney

12/04/2021

Terrible. Tents in no way fit for purpose when nights are still at sub zero temperatures, particularly dangerous for young children or anyone with health conditions. We had to sleep in car and leave after the first night.

3.8

Dr Shankland

30/10/2020

Good fun

8.8

Dr Orton

29/10/2020

Relaxing and restful. Cozy and a great nights sleep!

Miss Hanley

16/10/2020

Just wonderful

Mrs Hackers

16/10/2020

Wonderful the best in glamping. Neil was a breath of fresh air so pleasant and helpful, always on hand made the whole experience extra special, we will return.

Mrs Caley

09/10/2020

Peaceful and very relaxing. Sitting on the jetty in the sun in october having breakfast and tea was brilliant. We would absolutely recommend a few days away.

mrs Gouldbourne

02/10/2020

very chilled and relaxed

8.8

Mrs Burton

01/10/2020

Really peaceful get away from it all place

Mrs Smith

28/09/2020

Wonderful

Mr Booth

15/09/2020

The most wonderful experience I’ve ever had. I had a fantastic time, and would highly recommend. The owners and all staff are very welcoming and friendly. Beautiful place to escape and reset.

Miss Harvey

25/08/2020

We enjoyed our holiday, however, we would have liked to have known in advance that extra wood, kindle and firefighters was chargeable - this wasn’t mentioned in our welcome pack/holiday documents, and you do use a lot of wood to heat the stove and hot tub.

8.8

Mrs Jakubiak

24/08/2020

Wyresdale is such a beautiful setting, we swam and boated on the the lake and took walks from our camp, not using the car at all! We made fires and sat in the hot hot tub until we were pink!! We loved it!

8.8