Luxury Safari Suites
Our new Safari Suites are the latest in luxury glamping accommodation with hot tub! Custom built from heavy duty canvas and wooden beams, divided up into distinct rooms including a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom, and an expansive balcony, you’ll feel like you are staying in the heart of nature. But instead of the discomfort of traditional camping, you’re in a luxury honeymoon-style suite set overlooking the stunning Langdales in the centre of the Lake District!
From your balcony hot tub you can enjoy the views and watch the wildlife along the edge of the ancient woodland bordering Skelwith Fold, or take in the wonder of the night sky far from the light pollution of cities and streetlights. When you’re ready to go back inside, you can enjoy the comfortable lounge sofa suite and watch your favourite show on the smart TV. Or you can have the best of both worlds and open up the whole front wall of your Safari Suite to enjoy the vista, transforming your living room into an extension of the great outdoors.
Treat your partner to an unforgettable stay on a glamping holiday with hot tub you will treasure forever in our Skelwith Fold Safari Suites.
Luxury Lake District Glamping
Our stunning Safari Suites near Ambleside in Cumbria contain one queen-size bedroom along with a bathroom with a shower and twin basins, a well equipped kitchen, and open-plan lounge and dining area. The icing on the cake is a large balcony with a beautiful view, complete with an in-built hot tub.
The Safari Suites are located just a short distance from the northern shore of Windermere – England’s largest lake and the very heart of the Lake District. You will be in the perfect location to explore the most beautiful National Park in the country.
The Safari Suites can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults.
Features
1 Queen-size bedroom 
Hot Tub 
1 Contemporary Bathroom 
Living Room featuring opening wall 
Smart TV 
Linen & towels provided 
Well equipped kitchen 
Car parking 
Environmentally responsible park 
Wonderful natural vista Gallery
Safari Suites Booking Information
Our Safari Suites are so new that they are not yet visible on our availability scanner! However, if you click to ‘Book Now‘ you can find the full availability and pricing there. The availability shown here temporarily is for our larger six-berth Safari Tents.
Please note that we can only accept assistance dogs in our Safari Suites. Unfortunately no other pets will be permitted.
Please be aware that the Safari Suites are constructed from canvas. As such they may become a little chilly at night during the colder times of year. We advise that you wrap up warm at night for bookings early and late in the season!
Luxury Safari Suite Facilities
Facilities for our Safari Suites in the Lake District include:
- Hot Tub built into the balcony
- Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave combi-oven, fridge, toaster and kettle, plus crockery, pans, glasses and cutlery
- Comfortable lounge sofa
- Breakfast bar style eating area
- Rustic ‘fire effect’ indoor heater
- Queen-size bed (bedding provided)
- Contemporary bathroom with shower, WC, twin basins and heated towel rail (towels provided)
- Superior linen, towels and soft furnishings
- Smart TV
- Individual private decking area with chairs and beautiful vista
- Outdoor lighting
- Car parking
- Tea, coffee and sugar
- Basic toiletries
Video
FAQs
What time can we check in for our glamping stay?
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.
Can our friends and family visit us?
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.
Are dogs and other pets allowed?
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.
Are there hairdryers available?
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.
Can we have a barbecue?
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.
Do you have WiFi?
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.
What do I need to bring for my glamping stay?
We provide all of the essentials you will need for your glamping stay. Take a look at the links below to find out about what is included in each of the glamping accommodation units we have at Skelwith.
Please be aware that the Safari Tents are constructed from canvas. As such they may become a little chilly at night during the colder times of year. We do provide a large indoor Gas heater, electric heater and extra blankets. We advise that you wrap up warm at night for bookings early and late in the season!
Are your glamping units wheelchair accessible?
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.
Can I have a walkthrough of our safari tent?
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!
How do I prepare for departure?
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.
How do you use the heater in the main bedroom?
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.
How do you use the barbeque?
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!
How do you open the safari tents?
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.
How do you use the hob?
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.
How do you use the microwave?
Please refer to the guest information book for instructions on how to use the microwave.
How do you use the lounge heater?
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.