Skelwith's Safari Tents

Lake District & Cumbria

Glamping canvas Safari Tents in a tranquil woodland setting - with child friendly touches. Sleeping up to six guests the tents are perfect for families who aren't quite ready for camping!

  • roomUnits 2
  • person Sleeps 2 - 6
  • bed Bedrooms 1 - 3
  • petPets No
  • mobilityMobility No
  • Babies
  • Toddlers
  • Older Kids
  • Teens
Skelwith Fold’s Safari Tents offer a relaxed, child-friendly way to dip into the outdoors with a little of life's luxuries. Set up for families who want space, warmth and proper facilities, you'll find a cosy lounge space, a kitchenette, a four-poster bed, four adult-sized bunks, your own bathroom and a private deck for slow mornings, or easy evenings. Woodland Trails, Slew Tarn, the Nature Hide and the play area are all close by, and Ambleside and Windermere are only a short drive away.

About this place

Best bits

  • Comfortable glamping - proper beds, warm heaters and room to settle in.
  • Play area nearby - great for burning off early energy.
  • Close to Ambleside - minutes to cafés, shops, boat trips and rainy-day options.

Top tips

  • Pack layers - woodland areas cool quickly in the evenings.
  • Bring torches - helpful for after-dark wanders.
  • Visit the Nature Hide early - wildlife is most active in the morning.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Wifi
Outdoor play equipment
Skelwith's Safari Tents - rooms

Rooms

Eat

Skelwith's Safari Tents - eat
Skelwith's Safari Tents - activities

Activities

Accessibility

The Safari Tents are up a small incline. Once at the tent, there are small steps into the accommodation. All facilities are ground floor level, including a walk-in shower in the bathroom.

Location & local area

About the owners

Henry Wild

Listed since December 2025

Skelwith Fold was bought in 1996 by the Wild family. Although the park had been well cared-for by its previous owners, the once carefully tended grounds had lost their landscaped appearance. Azaleas and Rhododendrons had run riot, and many specimen trees and shrubs were lost, quite literally, in the undergrowth.

Today, more than twenty-five years later, our restoration work of the grounds still continues – and the change has been spectacular. Forgotten or neglected features, such as the park’s mystical tarn, have been brought back to their full glory. And pathways have been created to allow guests to explore the delightful woodlands and enjoy the beautiful views which suddenly open up.

Our changes have benefited wildlife too - our conservation work has brought a new lease of life to Skelwith’s indigenous flora and fauna.

Owner recommendations

  • Windermere Lake Cruises – Gentle Boat Trips with Lakeside Stops for Families

  • Brockhole on Windermere – Treetop Nets, Play Areas and Lakefront Fun

  • Grizedale Forest – Woodland Trails, Family Cycling Routes and Outdoor Art

  • Lake Kayaking – Calm Water Adventures for Confident Kids and Grown-Ups

  • Graythwaite Adventure Centre – High Ropes, Zip Lines and Forest Challenges

  • Off-Road Driving with Kankkunen – Family-Friendly 4x4 Experiences in the Lakes

  • Lakes Laser Tag – Outdoor Woodland Games for Older Children and Teens

  • Hawkshead Chocolate Factory – Hands-On Chocolate Making and Sweet Treats

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