Family Hideaway

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.