Static caravans for sale in The Lakes

You can check in between 4pm and 9pm.

If you are likely to arrive later, please inform Reception prior to your arrival to allow for arrangements to be made.

To lock the doors, pull them together and lift the latch up on the right hand handle. Then turn the key to the left.

All of our standard and premium pitches are hardstanding.

The hardstanding pitches are to keep the pitches available and clean throughout the season for you to enjoy your stay at Skelwith Fold.

To check in, please park outside Reception and head inside where our friendly team will help you.

To get to Reception, follow the red road from the park entrance. The barrier will open automatically until 9pm. If you are arriving later than this, please call Reception as soon as possible to make arrangements for your arrival. Reception will be on your left hand side.

Our address at Skelwith Fold is: Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HY.

Check out is at 10am for glamping guests and holiday cottages, and 12 noon for touring pitches on your day of departure.

Reception is open throughout the day from 9am and can be contacted on 015394 32277.

Out of hours our duty warden can be contacted in emergency only on 07513 040186.

Of course, friends and family are more than welcome to visit! We are delighted to welcome new visitors at Skelwith. We ask that all visitors please sign in at Reception on arrival.

Skelwith Fold is a dog friendly park and pets are welcome in most areas, with a maximum of three dogs per touring caravan/motorhome.

Please note however, that dogs may not stay in our glamping units, with the exception of our Wagtail Hideaway which is dog friendly and can host up to two dogs.

Up to two dogs may also stay in both our holiday cottages, No.1 and No.3. We provide a large dog crate, bowl and basket and towel.

There is a small charge per dog staying with us at Skelwith Fold which helps to maintain the highest standard of stay for both dogs and people staying with us.

Please keep dogs on a short lead under strict control around all touring pitches, holiday homes and glamping units. Dogs may not be left unattended anywhere on the park at any time, including inside your accommodation. Please note that you are responsible for your pets at all time, including cleaning up after them and keeping noise to a minimum to avoid disturbing other guests.

We reserve the right to ask the owner of any dog which causes a nuisance or threat to remove it from the park immediately. We cannot accept any breeds listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

We do not reserve particular pitches prior to your arrival so we cannot guarantee you will be able to pitch your caravan near to your friends or family.

We advise that you aim to arrive early to maximise your chance of finding a pitch where you most want to stay, no earlier than our 2pm check in time.

You can check in from 4pm to 9pm on the date of your arrival. Please check in with our reception team who will give you arrival information and your key. If you believe you may arrive after 9pm please call Reception in advance on 015394 32277 to make arrangements for your arrival.

Please check out by 10am on the morning of your departure date and return your key to reception.

You can check in from 2pm to 9pm on the date of your arrival. Please check at Reception. If you believe you may arrive after 9pm please call Reception in advance on 015394 32277 to make arrangements for your arrival.

Please check out by 12 noon on the day of your departure date.

Yes, all of our glamping pods are fully equipped with pots, pans, utensils, cutlery etc that you will need during your stay. They also have a fridge, hob and microwave.

The maximum unit size we can accommodate at Skelwith Fold is 12m (39ft) – please note if your caravan/motorhome is this size, only our premium pitches could accommodate you and a pitch will be allocated to you on arrival. The largest size we can accommodate on our Standard pitches is 9m (29ft).

Please note that awnings must extend no further than 2.5m (8ft) from the side of your caravan or motorhome.

A £50 deposit is due when making your booking for a touring pitch at Skelwith Fold.

For all glamping and cottage bookings a 50% deposit of total amount is required.

The balance is due 14 days prior to your booked arrival date.

If your holiday is within the next 14 days, full payment is required at the time of booking.

You can check availability and book online for our touring pitches, glamping and cottage accommodation or call us on 015394 32277.

You must be at least 18 to book a holiday at Skelwith Fold. There must be a minimum of one responsible adult staying with each booking.

No persons under 18 years of age may stay in our glamping or cottage accommodations alone or with guests of the same age or under.

Common areas such as Reception and the library are wheelchair accessible.

We have also re-laid many footpaths in our woodland areas to make them more accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs to allow more people to enjoy the tranquillity of Skelwith Fold.

Find out more about our accessibility.

When checking in, please bring your reservation number, we may ask for further details such as surname, postcode ect. This will help make the process quick and easy.

Please let Reception know as soon as possible if you believe you will arrive after 9pm to enable us to make arrangements to cater for your arrival. Reception can be contacted on 015394 32277.

Touring

• If you cancel more than 2 weeks prior to your arrival date, we can refund monies already paid.
• If you cancel less than 2 weeks before of your arrival date (up until 12pm), a credit on account will be given for sums already paid. Your credit will expire 12 months from the date of cancellation and cannot be extended.
• If the booking is cancelled after midday on your day of arrival, or you do not arrive to take up your booking, then no refund or credit of any monies paid will be available.
• In the case of refunds and credits or any changes made to your booking and after you have checked in, we will deduct a £15 sum for administration costs per booking.

Glamping & Cottages

• If you cancel more than 2 weeks prior to your arrival date, we can refund monies already paid.
• If you need to cancel your booking and give us 48 hours or more notice prior to your arrival date, a credit will be given for sums already paid. Credits are only valid for 12 months from the date your booking is cancelled and cannot be extended.
• If the booking is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to your arrival date, or you do not arrive to take up your booking, then no refund or credit of any monies paid will be available.
• In the case of refunds and credits, we will deduct a £50 sum for administration costs.

Our glamping and cottage accommodations all have a hairdryer provided.

For touring customers, our shower blocks have hairdryers available inside which are free to use.

Numbers One and Three Skelwith Fold Cottages are traditionally built Lakeland stone cottages dating from the 19th Century. Unfortunately this means that they are not accessible for wheelchairs.

The modern Greenhouse, however, is accessible by wheelchair.

Barbecues are permitted, but we ask that you not place them directly onto the ground, decking or picnic benches as this may cause damage. Please dispose of them responsibly.

Our glamping guests may wish to make use of the sheltered barbecue area located by the Family Hideaway units. Here there are frames built to hold a disposable barbecue tray which you can purchase from our park shop. Please leave this area as you would wish to find it. You may leave the disposable barbecue in the frames at this location for our wardens to dispose of.

If you are staying in the Greenhouse, a full gas BBQ is provided for your use.

Cottage No.1 and our Greenhouse both offer a private hot tub. Please find more information about the hot tubs in your Welcome folder.

The hot tubs are visited daily by staff to carry out hygiene checks (mid morning and late afternoon).

All towels, linen and bedding are provided for your stay in all of our holiday cottages.

All of our holiday cottages have an iron and ironing board provided ready for your use.

There is a washing machine, tumble dryer and clothes airer available for your use in each of our holiday cottages.

Each of our holiday cottages has a patio and a garden area for your to relax in. They also have a garden table and chairs provided for your use.

Number One Skelwith Fold Cottages also has sun loungers for you to soak up a bit of sunshine!

Yes, WiFi is available at Skelwith Fold. Look for “Skelwith Fold WiFi” on your device when on the park, and follow the on-screen instructions to get online.

Please note that we are in a rural location and that we cannot always guarantee a WiFi signal.

Complimentary WiFi is available in each of our holiday cottages. See your Welcome pack on arrival for details on how to connect.

We operate a no smoking policy in all buildings and around our play area. We also ask that you not smoke within 15ft of any building entrance.

When smoking around the park, please take care not to smoke too close to fire hazards such as gas canisters, and please remember not to litter.

Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes are prohibited inside any of our glamping units and holiday cottages. Charges may apply if this rule is breached.

By law, you should also be further than 6 metres from the entrance of any building if smoking.

There are dishwashers in all of our holiday cottages, with an initial supply of dishwasher tablets provided.

We also provide washing up liquid, with cloths, tea towels and scourers in each of the cottages.

Complimentary toiletries are provided in each of our holiday cottages at Skelwith Fold. In addition, we provide two toilet rolls per bathroom on your arrival.

For your comfort and leisure, we also provide bathrobes for use during your stay in our cottages. Please leave these with the towels when you leave for them to be collected for laundry.

A highchair and travel cot can be provided in each of the holiday cottages on request (if available). Please let Reception know prior to your arrival to make arrangements.

We have created this video as walkthrough of our caravan holiday home purchase agreement.

Yes, there is a laundrette at Skelwith Fold. It is located in the main amenity block and available for all our guests to use and open daily from 9am-9pm

Our large spacious launderette has washing machines and tumble dryers as well as an extra-large washer and dryer for awkward loads. Our large machines accept tokens which can be purchased directedly from our shop, washer tokens are £7.00 and dryer tokens are £5.00.
The smaller machines accept pound coins – £4 for a wash and £1 per dry

You’ll also find an ironing board and iron, laundry soap dispenser, large drying room ideal for wet waterproofs and boots.

We have an onsite shop that is well stocked with all the essentials you’ll need during your stay. We also stock a selection of local meats, fresh vegetables and salad items available to purchase. During busy times, we welcome various family run food vans visit site during the evenings with local high quality food offerings. Please speak with reception who will confirm.

We also have a local burger van called Three Little Pigs that visit on site every Friday throughout the season. On select Saturdays and Bank Holiday Weekends we have also a local pizza van called North West Pizza serving up freshly made stone baked pizzas (please contact reception for exact dates and times of each food van)

Yes, the standard of workmanship is very high and many traditional craftsman’s skills are used in the building process. Fittings, such as the carpeting, furnishings and kitchen equipment are all of excellent quality, and there will be a good level of insulation allowing the holiday home to warm up quickly when you arrive, and to stay snug with the help of thermostatically controlled heating.

At Skelwith Fold, you could pay as little as £25,000 for a luxury caravan holiday home. Higher specification and new models are available at greater cost, up to around £80,000 – but even the most basic homes we offer provide superb quality standards and the promise of many years of carefree holiday enjoyment.

You will also need to pay annual pitch fees, local authority rates, metered electric and insurance cover which is available through the park, or your preferred broker. Gas exchange when required per cylinder.

In addition to security gates at the park entrance, we also have CCTV in key locations at Skelwith for our guests’ security. Our wardens also live on site and we always have at least one duty warden available at all times.

Dogs are allowed in all outside areas of the Park, but please do remember to keep your four-legged friend on a lead at all times.

The shop and reception buildings and the amenity blocks are the only areas they are not able to visit. However, you will find hooks outside these buildings for them to take a breather.

Skelwith Fold upholds all the codes of professional conduct and good practice set down by the British Holiday and Home Parks Association, the park industry’s official representative body. In fact, members of the Wild family (which owns Skelwith Fold) have been associated at a senior level with the organisation for many years, and helped lay the foundations for its policies of customer fair dealing, approved by consumer organisations.

When you buy a holiday home at Skelwith Fold, you will be provided with an officially approved written agreement which will help ensure peace of mind in the years ahead. Within the agreement will be the all-important assurance of tenure: the right, in other words, to occupy the holiday home pitch for a given period of time – which in this case is 14 years. Other areas covered by the agreement include the frequency and level of increases in pitch fees for which at least three months’ notice is given. We are particularly proud that the majority of holiday home owners at Skelwith Fold stay with us for many years (sometimes even decades!). The quality of the park has a big part to play, of course – but so too, we like to think, does the strong emphasis we put on maintaining excellent customer relations. As a prospective buyer or existing owner, you are always welcome to talk with us on any matter, and our aim will always be to provide an answer which will meet with your satisfaction.

Before using the hob, please ensure that the glass lid is fully open. Without the lid being fully open, the hobs will not work. To light the hob, press down and turn to the left the dial of the burner you wish to use. Whilst holding the dial down, press the ignition button. Release the dial once the hob is lit.

Use the same process to light the grill or oven, using the respective dials as marked on the oven. You may need to continue to hold down the dial for a few seconds after they ignite if the oven or grill goes out after lighting.

You can find the boiler in the right hand cupboard behind the toilet. Press the cupboards in towards the centre to open them. Using the dials on the front, you can set the temperature of the hot water and the temperature of the radiators. You can also use the timer to set when you would like the radiators to turn on and off.

Detailed instructions on how to operate these features can be found on the front of the boiler itself.

Yes, they are – subject only to availability on your chosen dates. In addition to the discounted rate you receive as a member (either on a last-minute deal, or on a third-off offer) you simply pay the difference between the standard pitch and premium pitch tariff for each night (please note electric, awning, additional cars and pets are chargeable)

We will aim to make the deals available as often as we can in “off-peak” periods. They occur more at the start and end of the season. There is no limit to the number of times you can take advantage of these deals.

They will vary, and be influenced by a number of factors including the number of pitches available on the park on a given weekend. On some occasions, prices will be as low as £5 a night! Our offers may be sent last minute so keep an eye on your emails!

Pitches will be released on an ad-hoc basis at the discretion of the company. This could be as far in advance as a month or literally right up to the time of booking.

All members of the Skelwith Fold Advantage Club will be emailed simultaneously with the details when they are announced. In addition, they will be published on the members page of our website where we will also post a message when the allocation has been exhausted.

If you wish to add days before or after a last-minute offer period, then our normal tariff applies to those days. However, as a club member you are entitled to discounts of up 15% off the pitch price during non-peak periods, depending on the duration of your stay.

Please note that only one discounted pitch offer may be used for any booking. Please see reception if you wish to extend your stay whilst you are staying on-site.

Most certainly, though of course you will need renew your membership in order to enjoy the offers and vouchers.

Yes, as soon as you join the Advantage Club a membership card will be posted to you with your unique membership number

Yes, you will need to produce your membership card at all times you wish to take advantage of offers, discounts, or any other promotions offered by the Advantage Club..

The majority of vouchers will be available for you to print at home from your own printer.  There may occasionally be specific vouchers not available to print but these will be available at Skelwith reception for you to collect on arrival.

There may also be voucher codes for you to download and use, as some you may need to be pre-booked with some of these venues.

Yes, but only one voucher may be used per transaction. In other words: one visit, one voucher.

As often as we can! The club’s secretary has already secured some excellent deals exclusively for club members and is working on extra privileges all the time. Just ensure you check our members page on a regular basis for the latest deals.

As a rule, yes – as long as they are accompanying you at the time (for example, when dining in the pub, or buying excursion tickets). Do check, though, any special terms and conditions which are attached to an offer and whether they might apply to you.

Skelwith Fold branded products from our on site shop, including Jams, Chutneys, Wines, Biscuits and more!. Current offers are posted on the club’s members page.

Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate tents of any kind at Skelwith Fold.

We do permit roof tents.

Skelwith Fold is open this season from 1st March until 16th November 2025. The last evening you can stay at Skelwith Fold for all guests including holiday home owners is Saturday 15th November 2025. The park will reopen for all guests on Sunday 1st March 2026.

Reception opens each day from 9am to around 5.30/6pm. During the summer holidays, the reception and shop may stay open slightly later.

For exact opening and closing times please refer to the notice board at reception.

Yes, the glamping pods do have heating inside which you can set according to your own preferences.

Please note that as a canvass structure, the Safari Tents and Suites may get cooler inside overnight at colder times of the year. We do provide indoor heaters, blankets and bedding but please feel free to bring any extra blankets/dressing gowns you think you may need.

No, you do not need to bring your own towels. Towels will be provided for all guests staying.

All of our pitches in both the Standard and Premium areas are hardstanding and have electricity hook up available if required (this is charged).

Our Premium pitches are larger and also include a picnic bench, a TV aerial plug-in point, fresh Water tap and drainage. Also included with our Premier pitches are free tokens to use the dishwashers (1 token per night provided), which are £1 per use for Standard pitches! Any tokens not used during your stay, please drop back at reception on departure.

At present our glamping units are not wheelchair accessible and have steps to entrance. They are also not designed to accommodate the use of a wheelchair inside.

Yes, linen is included and the beds will be made for you in advance of your arrival.

At the end of your stay, it would be a huge help if all used bedding and towels could be stripped and bundled together.

We allow a maximum of 6 people and three pets per pitch. Please note, if you bring an additional car there will be an extra charge. Please arrange with reception if you would like to add this to your booking.

We do not reserve particular pitches prior to your arrival so we cannot guarantee you will be able to pitch your caravan near to your friends or family. We advise that you aim to arrive early to maximise your chance of finding a pitch where you most want to stay, no earlier than our 2pm check in time.

We always encourage booking a visit to Skelwith Fold when considering caravan home ownership at our park in the Lake District.

Visiting Skelwith Fold before purchasing a static caravan means that you can view our range of homes for sale and get a feel for the space and how you would use it. You can also spend time walking around the park to familiarise yourself with our beautiful facilities, grounds and walks.

Visiting in person will give you the opportunity to speak with our friendly team members who will assist you with any query you may have. You can also speak to existing owners to find out more about the benefits of owning a static caravan in The Lakes.

Call us on 01539 432277 to book a visit, or email us at info@skelwith.com

Yes, we do have a brochure, which you can download from our website. The brochure showcases our range of holiday accommodation as well as information about home ownership at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park.

The brochure covers starting prices as well as benefits of owning a static caravan in the Lake District, however it does not showcase our available homes for sale. To stay up to date with the latest news, we recommend signing up to our mailing list.

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No, Skelwith Fold is not part of a holiday park group – we are an independent park.

The park is owned by Henry Wild and his family, who also own Skelwith Fold’s sister park, Moss Wood, located in Lancashire.

The history of Skelwith Fold is very interesting, as it dates back to the Victorian era, when you would have to be very well connected to visit the premises. The Mashall family, who owned the park at the time, built a Victorian Mansion in the 1890s, but was sadly destroyed in the 1950s.

The mansion’s demise also meant the rebirth of the park. After much love and investment over the years it has slowly become what everyone knows it and loves it for – a wonderful holiday park that is the ‘happy place’ for so many people.

You can read more about our park’s history here.

The park’s address is:
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Ambleside, Cumbria
LA22 0HY .

If using a SatNav, please do not type in the postcode as it will bring you to a locked barrier, please type in the first line of our address which will take you to our main entrance.

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You can also find our location here.

Yes, all glamping and cottage accommodation has private parking, holiday home pitches have room for a car (some have space for two cars) and you can park alongside your tourer.

Please note, we do not have a ‘car park’ so if you have visitors, please advise them to park on our main drive.

Yes, you can park next to your holiday home.

You get many perks as a holiday home owner at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park. Home owners can enjoy frequent visits throughout the year, with the freedom to come and go as you please throughout the season. You won’t need to worry about booking in advance – just jump in the car and go! We host a selection of owners only events for your enjoyment. These are a great way to meet your neighbours!

Cottages in Cumbria can be quite pricey, so static caravan ownership is  affordable alternative to a traditional bricks and mortar property. You can own a luxury holiday home from as little as £25,000 with a 14-year security of tenure for exclusive holiday use only.

Holiday home owners can sign up to the Advantage Club loyalty club scheme to save on attractions and activities nearby.

Skelwith Fold is one of the best places to own a caravan holiday home in the Lake District. Our caravan park’s stunning location is very exclusive, as it’s secluded but also very well connected to all nearby amenities. Our holiday homes are settled amongst natural features, creating a sense of peace and quiet that can be difficult to achieve at larger, busier parks.

We’re continuously improving our facilities, to provide an excellent experience to our guests. For example, we reopened our play area in 2019 after a £100,000 investment, giving a modern and safe playground area to children.

Our idyllic caravan park has been rated 5 star, and we pride ourselves in excellent customer service. Our team is friendly, approachable, and ready to answer any query you may have.

The 2026 season at Skelwith Fold starts on Sunday 1st March to Sunday 22nd November.

During our nine-month season, you will be free to use your static caravan / holiday home at any time. There is, of course, no need to tell us you are coming. Just turn up whenever you choose – perhaps even on an impulse whenever the mood or a sunny forecast makes it feel right!

Of course, you can always upgrade your holiday home.

We understand that your needs are likely to change as families grow bigger, which is why many of our holiday home owners have upgraded to more spacious static homes.

If you are interested in upgrading into a more spacious caravan, you can pop into reception where our friendly team will be more than happy to assist you with your query and guide you through the process.

Yes, you can choose your own caravan for a vacant pitch.

We usually have a selection of holiday homes for sale, but you are more than welcome to order a static caravan direct from the manufacturer to be placed on a vacant pitch. This gives you the ultimate freedom to choose an interior that is suited to your personal needs.

If you would like further information on manufacturers, please talk to our friendly team. We have an excellent relationship with many of the leading suppliers, so they will can help bring your dream home come to life.

Most of our pitches will have space to accommodate a veranda, but this – and the size of veranda possible – will vary from pitch to pitch as they are all unique.

You might also be able to accentuate your holiday home with a patio. Again, this will depend on the location and surroundings of your pitch.

Yes, you can have an alarm installed on your holiday home. We take the security of the park seriously.

Our holiday homes are non-commercial premises and you are not permitted to run a business from your holiday home. They are for holiday use only.

You can stay up to date with the park’s news by signing up to our newsletter.

This way, you can receive our latest news and offers directly to your inbox, which can be very handy, especially for holiday home owners.

You can visit at your leisure throughout the season and you don’t have to let us know prior to your visit. The park is open for 9 months a year, from the 1^st of March until the third Sunday in November.

Yes, friends and family are very welcome to stay at your holiday home with or without you being there with them.

Should they require a spare key to your caravan, you must inform reception in writing prior to their visit.

We will not give spare keys out to anyone not noted down or confirmed in writing.

No, it is not permitted for holiday homes to be sold privately at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park.

No, Skelwith Fold does not sell residential lodges. All of our static caravans are for holiday use only.

We need a deposit of £3,000.00 and full contact details, including proof our primary address.

No, we don’t sell pre-owned holiday homes at Skelwith Fold, but we do have a wide range of new holiday homes that may be right for you.

However, if you are interested in buying a pre-owned holiday home, we do sell them at our sister park, Moss Wood Caravan Park.

You may be able to have a choice as to where your holiday home is located. However, there will be times when owing to the sizes of vacant pitches and holiday homes available, there might only be one pitch.

Holiday homes can vary in their accessibility.

However, if you have particular needs then we can work with you and the manufacturers to have a holiday home built especially for you. This can include the provision of a range of accessibility features such as wider doorways and wet rooms.

Get in touch with us to have a discussion about how we can have your holiday home built to meet all of your personal requirements.

No, it is not possible to move a holiday home to Skelwith Fold from another holiday park. However, we can work with you and the holiday home manufacturers to enable you to have your own bespoke holiday home built especially to suit your needs to be sited here at Skelwith Fold.

Yes, all of the holiday homes we sell come fully furnished. You don’t have to worry about buying new furniture – just decorations and soft furnishings . You will also need purchase plates, pots, pans, glasses and any home comforts that you require.

Our caravan holiday homes are superbly designed along the lines of conventional houses with separate bedrooms.

Yes you can, please address them with your name and or pitch number and only have them delivered when you are at Skelwith Fold.

Please be aware, parcels of any kind are placed on the table outside our reception. Our team do not take responsibility for your parcels and will not sign for them.

We request, if you are having ‘large’ deliveries i.e furniture, storage boxes ect please give reception prior notice by email or telephone. Notice is required as some parts of the park are not accessible by lorry, again, please only arrange delivery for when you will be at your holiday home.

It depends if the caravan is in stock and a delivery date is set, but it generally takes three weeks from signing your agreement and sales documentation to being able to take possession of your brand new holiday home at Skelwith Fold.

Wooden sheds are not permitted due to strict fire safety regulations, however you can purchase a removable outside storage box (a favourite for many guests is known as an ‘Asgard’). Please remember to give reception prior notice for any large deliveries such as storage boxes and arrange delivery for when you are at your holiday home, large vehicles struggle on some of the smaller roads around the park and may not be able to reach your holiday home.

Yes, but please arrange collection from reception only. After 10pm, our barrier locks so you will need to collect from our main barrier.

Yes, but please be aware supermarket delivery vans are not permitted on site. Please only arrange your collection from outside our main barrier on the drive. Delivery vans found on the park will be escorted back off by our team.

No, you do not own the land the home is on. You own the static caravan with a Site Licence Agreement.

No, we do not allow the subletting of holiday homes at Skelwith Fold.

Your site agreement is for 14 years when you purchase your new holiday home at Skelwith Fold.

At the end of the site license agreement, the holiday home will leave the park, and you can either buy a new holiday home with us at Skelwith Fold, change pitch with a new holiday home, or your holiday home will be sold.

If you want to sell your holiday home, we will make you an offer based upon the current market valuation of your holiday home. We will also have three different dealers within the industry who will each make a bid for the holiday home, to ensure that you receive a fair price.

We encourage you to carry out regular maintenance to ensure your holiday home is well-maintained.

As part of our Site License Agreement, we kindly ask the home owners to keep the exterior of their property clean and presentable.

To avoid water freezing up in the pipes, you will have to drain down your home.

If you need any help with this you can arrange a drain down with our reception team, a form will need to be filled out and payment required.

We also encourage owners to remove any valuable items over the winter break and leave cabinets, cupboards and doors open (other than the front entrance of course!) in order to let the air out.

Unfortunately, we do not allow fences, barricades, windbreaks, gazebos, make shift clothes lines, dog ‘pens/gates’ and tents of any kind between caravans/motorhomes or campervans.

Should any be found, you will be kindly asked to remove them by our team.

Yes, you can have Sky TV in your holiday home, but only if your dish can pick up the satellite from your position on the park. This would be set up and connected by one of our recommended contractors.

No, we use trusted contractors on the park who we arrange jobs with on your behalf. This is to protect our guests from unregistered tradesmen, particularly those who do not have experience with working on static caravans.

No, we do have on-site entertainment. We encourage guests and homeowners to enjoy quality time in the great outdoors.

That’s not to say we’re short on things to do. We’re continually investing in our facilities to ensure visitors enjoy their time on-park. We do have occasional events where we will provide entertainment – but these are special occasions rather than regular occurrences.

Friends and family are very welcome to use the facilities available on the park. However, the toilet and shower blocks are reserved for our touring pitch customers aside from exceptional circumstances.

No, there are no additional charges for visitors to use the facilities at Skelwith Fold, other than the laundrette.

We have a variety of facilities at Skelwith Fold, including a reception and shop, a play area, an additional recreation area and henge, woodland walks, slew tarn, a library, a laundrette, Wi-Fi, and a nature hide.

Yes, we have two car charging points on park. Payments are made via an app on your smartphone and are not directly operated by Skelwith Fold Caravan Park.

Yes, our facilities are free to use for owners, other than our laundrette.

Our laundrette has a large capacity washer and a large capacity tumble dryer, both of which are token operated. The tokens can be obtained at Reception for £7 for the washer and £5 for the dryer. The standard washing machines and standard tumble dryers are coin operated and require £1 coins – £1 for the dryers and £4 for the washers. All machines have a cycle of 20-30 minutes. Advantage Club members also receive 10% discount on laundry tokens when purchased together.

Yes, you do need to purchase a TV license for your holiday home, if someone at your permanent residence is watching TV at the same time.

It depends! You may be able to receive the public Wi-Fi – but this will depend on your location on the park.

All caravan holiday homes can be fitted with a router to provide internet access with faster service than the public Wi-Fi. This will have an installation cost and monthly/seasonal fee depending which plan you choose.

Please contact us for the current rates. Please note that we are in a rural location and that we cannot always guarantee a Wi-Fi signal.

Your costs each year will include your pitch fees, your holiday home insurance and the Local Authority Rates.

You may also choose to have a personal internet router installed which will also have recurring costs.

Finally, your electricity is metered and invoiced at the end of each season and you will need to purchase gas by the bottle depending on the rate at which you use it.

On the day of your departure, we politely request that you strip your beds and place the linen into the yellow bags provided. The mattress and pillow protectors may be left in place as we will collect these for cleaning separately. Please also place any used towels into the yellow bags. Once filled, please tie the bag handles and leave the bags on the decking outside.

Finally, please open all windows before leaving.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Please watch this welcome video for you which will show you around your glamping accommodation. We have also tried to cover the most common questions here in our FAQs.

If you need any further assistance or advice, please contact Reception on 015394 32277 during office hours. Our Warden is available in an emergency after hours and can be contacted on 07513040186.

We hope you enjoy your stay with us at Skelwith Fold!

Have a look at this welcome video for you which will show you around your glamping accommodation. We have also tried to cover the most common questions here in our FAQs.

If you need any further assistance or advice, please contact Reception on 015394 32277 during office hours. Our Warden is available in an emergency after hours and can be contacted on 07513040186.

We hope you enjoy your stay with us at Skelwith Fold!

On the day of your departure, we politely request that you strip your beds and place towels in the shower. The mattress and pillow protectors may be left in place as we will collect these for cleaning separately.

No, but you can find an iron and ironing board in the launderette on the park, along with washing machines, dryers and a drying room!.

Our Family Hideaways have space for two cars each, no further than 30 yards from each of the glamping pods.

Our Intimate Hideaway has space for one car each next to the glamping pod.

If you need parking for more than one car, please contact reception prior to your stay and arrangements may be possible.

To open the windows, push the button in and lift the handles. You can then push the window outwards. Please remember to close the windows when leaving the Hideaway during your stay.

To lock the door, simply shut the door and lift the handle before turning the key.

The draining board can be found alongside the fridge. This can be fitted onto the side of the sink, allowing you to place washed items on here to drain.

Once dry, this can be place back next to the sink to free up kitchen surface space for other purposes such as food preparation.

Please watch this welcome video for you which will show you around your glamping accommodation. We have also tried to cover the most common questions here in our FAQs.

If you need any further assistance or advice, please contact Reception on 015394 32277 during office hours. Our Warden is available in an emergency after hours and can be contacted on 07513040186.

We hope you enjoy your stay with us at Skelwith Fold!

Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, Coniston, Windermere, Bowness, Hawkshead, Kendal are all close and worth visiting from Skelwith Fold Caravan Park.

Windermere, Coniston, Loughrigg Tarn, Rydal & Grasmere water, Derwent Water, Ullswater, Bassenthwaite, Crummock, Buttermere, are all worth a visit. There are also 197 tarns scattered around the Lake District which are worth exploring.

For Windermere: Waterhead car park, Millerground, Ferry Nab, Fell Foot, National Trust Harrowslack

For Coniston: Coniston Pier/Boating Centre, Brown Howe Car Park, Monk Coniston Car Park.

For Grasmere Water: Faeryland

For Ullswater: Glenridding Launch, Glencoyne Car Park, Dunmallard Car Park (with caution).

For Derwent Water: Ashness Gate Car Park, National Trust Kettlewell Car Park

For Thirlmere: Armboth Car Park

For Wastwater: Overbeck Car Park

You can launch SUPs, Canoes, & Kayaks on Crummock and Buttermere, but the parking is not directly on the shore or easily accessible with larger canoes and kayaks. For Crummock and Buttermere you will need a permit that can be purchased online here

Ennerdale does not require a permit but paddleboards are not permitted (kayaks, canoes, and row boats only).

The following waters are not permitted for boating use: Esthwaite Water, Rydal Water, Haweswater, Brothers Water, Kentmere. If you are unsure, you can check out the Lake District Nation Park Authority website here.

Please note that it is not suitable to paddle or boat on Tarns.

The closest wild swimming spots to Skelwith Fold are: Loughrigg Tarn, Windermere, Coniston, Rydal and Grasmere Water, Easedale Tarn.

Further afield: Ullswater, Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite, Buttermere, Crummock, Loweswater, Wastwater, Brothers water, Harrop Tarn, Blea Water.

Please always exercise caution and do your own research before wild swimming. Always stay safe.

Yes, there are plenty of places to go fishing in the Lake District. Day passes can be obtained from the Windermere, Ambleside and District Angling Association here.

You can also enjoy fishing for free on Windermere, Ullswater and Coniston Water. Bassenthwaite will require a permit.

Yes, we accept roof tents at Skelwith fold – the Lake District is the perfect destination for a road trip with your roof top tent.

Roof tents must be purpose-made from a recognised manufacturer and have adequate gas ventilation.

They can hold a maximum of 5 occupants including children. Additional vehicles are chargeable.

Next to the TV you will find three remotes. The ‘JVC’ remote will turn the TV on and off. The ‘freesat’ remote will change the TV channels. The ‘Samsung’ remote will control the DVD player.

For more information on operating the TV, please check the Guest Information Handbook.

You will find three remotes next to the TV. The ‘JVC’ remote is used to turn the TV on. The ‘freesat’ remote will change the channels. The ‘Samsung’ remote will operate the DVD player.

For more detailed instructions on operating the TV, please refer to the Guest Information Book found on the kitchen surface when you arrive at your Hideaway.

To put away the sofa bed and set up the sofa again, lift the bottom of the mattress up and walk it towards the head of the bed, folding in the first leg and sliding the wooden plank back on top.

Lift the handle now nearest you up and away from you, and slide the mattress back down into the base of the sofa. You can now replace the seat cushions.

To ensure the corner cushion is the correct position, look for the triangle pattern on one corner of this cushion and have this towards you as you replace this.

When you arrive at your Hideaway, you will find your bed ready made for you. To convert the bed to a sofa, first remove the blue and brown cushions. Secure the pillows and the foot of the bed using the straps found under the bed. Then use the handle at the foot of the bed to lift the bed up into the wall, where it will lock into place with a click. This will reveal the sofa underneath – place the cushions back onto the sofa.

To pull the bed down, carefully reverse the process.

Both Cottage No.1 and No.3 have one parking space outside the cottage.

If you are bringing additional vehicles, please let reception know prior to arrival for arrangements to be made.

The shop and reception at Skelwith Fold are open from 9am to 6pm during high season (school holidays) and from 9am to 5.30pm the rest of the year.

The shop may be open later on other occasions – please look out for posters advertising late opening around the park.

The heater can be found at the bottom of the right hand cupboard (as you face the bed/sofa). The top button switches between heating (left), cooling (right) and off (centre). The switches below control the speed of the fan and the temperature settings.

To lower the main bed into place, first remove the small side cushions. The seating cushions can stay in place. Then unlock the bed by pulling out the dial on the left hand side of the bed and turning this away from you. Then lift the handle and walk backwards to bring the bed down.

Please take great care doing this as the bed is heavy – we do not recommend allowing minors to attempt this.

Rest the base on the floor. The small side cushions can be placed at the end of the bed or tucked down the side, but remember to remove these again when putting the bed away.

To open the front doors, insert the key and turn it to the right. Pull the latch down on the right hand door handle. and then pull the doors apart.

The shower has two shower heads – one fixed shower head above, and another adjustable shower head lower down. Turning the tap on the left hand side of the shower bar towards you will turn on the adjustable shower head.

Turning this tap towards the wall will turn on the fixed upper shower head. The temperature is adjusted using the tap on the right hand side of the shower bar.

To close the blinds, simply pull the back cord downwards. Pull the front cord to open.

To fold up the bed, first place the straps over the mattress. These are found tucked around the side and underneath. Then lift the handle in the middle at the front of the bed, and continue to lift as you walk the mattress into the wall.

Please take care during this procedure as the bed is heavy – we do not recommend allowing a minor to attempt this.

Lock the bed into place using the dial on the left hand side – turn this towards you and push it in to secure the bed into the upright position.

Yes, there is space to park one car on your touring pitch alongside your caravan and awning.

There is a small charge for additional cars. Please contact Reception for more information. Let us know when you book or check in if you have an additional vehicle and we can let you know where to park.

All of our glamping units have outdoor furniture to enable you to relax outside during your stay with us.

Please do not place barbecues directly onto the ground, furniture or decking to avoid damage.

• Exit the M6 at Junction 36 and follow signs towards the A591 heading towards Windermere and Kendal. Follow the A591 for 19 miles through Windermere and into Ambleside.
• Take a slight left at traffic lights onto Borrans Road (A5095) which heads down hill past the lake. Follow the road for about half a mile before turning left on to A593 after a rugby field on the left, signposted to Coniston.
• After about half a mile, turn left onto the B5296 signposted to Hawkshead and Skelwith Fold Caravan Park. The entrance to Skelwith Fold Caravan Park will be on your right after about three quarters of a mile.

Contact Reception on 015394 32277 to report any lost property.

Ambleside is a little over 2 miles from Skelwith Fold. To get there will take approximately:

• 10 minutes drive
• 15 minutes cycle
• 20 minutes by bus (from the bus stop outside the Skelwith Fold entrance)
• 30-40 minutes walk

Open the front doors on the heater to reveal three buttons below the ‘logs’. The left hand button will turn the heater on or off. The middle button will set the heater to a low heat, while the right hand button will set it to a high heat.

After removing the BBQ cover, remove the lid. Turn the dial on the front to the left until you hear a click as it automatically ignites.

Please help our housekeepers by cleaning this after each use. Thank you!

To open your safari tent, lift each zip to the top of the door. Roll the canvas up to the top and then tie it securely using the straps at the top of the door.

Yes. Awning extending up to 2.5m from your caravan or motorhome can be put up for an additional nightly charge. We recommend using heavy duty awning pegs due to the hard standing surface.

To use the hob, first set the timer using the dial on the left. Then turn the temperature dial to the setting you require. Please note – the hob will not work unless you set the timer.

Please refer to the guest information book for instructions on how to use the microwave.

To use the heater in the lounge, first of all lift the lid on top. On top of the gas canister inside, look for the dial with the green line. Turn this dial anti-clockwise to show a red flame facing you on the dial.

Then, turn the black dial on the heater (marked with heating level indicators) to the desired heat setting. While holding this, press the ignition button next to it. Finally, replace the lid on top of the heater.

Please note: for safety, please always turn the fire off when leaving your safari tent.

There is no cash point at Skelwith Fold. However, we accept card and contactless payments in our shop and reception.

If you would like to prop open the door, simply open the door all the way and gently push into the catch. To release, gently pull the door free of the catch to close.

You can find the fold out table stored underneath the sofa. Slide this out and onto its side to access the legs. Press in the release catch on either side and swing the legs into position where they will click into place.

To take the table down again, place the table onto its side and push the release catch at the top of each leg. Fold the legs back in where they will again click into position. Slide the folded table back into its housing under the sofa.

The table can be found in the cupboard under the steps which lead to the mezzanine sleeping area.

Simply lift the legs up until they lock into place and place the table in the dining area.

To use the grill, first open the door and extend the heat guard out below the oven knobs. To ignite the grill, push in and rotate the right hand dial. Hold the dial pushed in whilst pressing the ignition button next to it until the grill lights. Leave the dial pushed in for a few seconds after ignition before releasing.

To use the hob, first lift the glass guard – if it is not fully lifted, the hob will not work. To ignite the hob, turn the relevant dial to the left and hold it in whilst pressing the ignition button. When you have finished, turn the dial to the right into the off position.

To use the dishwasher, first open the door and place a tablet into the holder and slide it shut. Turn on the dishwasher by pressing the power button on the right of the top of the door. Use the other buttons to select the required programme.

A manual with detailed operating instructions can be found in a grey folder in the cupboard above the microwave.

Firstly, remove all the back cushions from the sofa out of the way and then the seating cushions. To unfold the bed, lift up the bar indicated and pull towards you until the leg is resting on the floor. Then pull the second leg up and out towards you to finish unfolding the bed. To prevent your pillow from slipping during the night, we recommend placing two of the seating cushions in the gap behind the bed.

Clean linen can be found under the right hand side of the sofa.

On rare occasions, the electricity may trip off. If this happens, check the fuse box which is located behind the mirror in the back bedroom/dining room. If any of the switches are in the ‘down’ position, flick these back up into the ‘on’ position.

If this does not resolve the issue or if the problem repeats, please contact reception on 015394 32277 during office hours or the Warden’s emergency phone 07513 040186 out of hours.

If you require help on any matter regarding your membership of the Skelwith Fold Advantage Club, please send an email to info@skelwith.com.